Coolidge Ends Bonus Debate and Backs Tax Plan
President Coolidge in his first congressional message endorses Harding’s world court membership with reservations, approves Secretary Mellon’s tax reduction plan, opposes soldier bonus legislation, and urges railroad consolidation, wheat export aid, and tariff restraint while backing restricted immigration and stronger defense. He pays tribute to Harding and outlines numerous policy goals including currency, transportation, and anti price fixing measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Mellon
World Court
United States
Hague Tribunal
Senate
League of Nations
Post Office Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Coolidge
Interstate Commerce Commission Reports Unprecedented Rail Traffic Volume
The ICC reports this year saw unmatched railroad service helping handle record traffic and near elimination of car shortages. Rate reductions from 1922 lower public freight charges by over 23 million dollars, with no new legislation recommended. For the first time, government revenue came from the recapture clause. sixteen railroads paid about 95,600 dollars to the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Cone & Handle
Reducane
Treasury
Kellogg's Bran Promises Health Benefits and Easy Use
Advert says Kellogg's Bran relieves constipation and promotes health. It claims science backing, physician approval, and daily use with various serving ideas from cereals to baking. Instructions include two tablespoonfuls per person and availability at grocers and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg's
Ea Senthgs
Kellogg’s
Railroad earnings and government fund under transport act
The report notes that about thirty-five railroads earned excess payments in 1922, with 26 exceeding six percent in 1921 and figures for 1923 incomplete. The act directs half of excess earnings to a central fund for loans, while the commission reduced fair return to five and three fourths percent for 1928 onward. About $501.3 million was paid to carriers with $37.7 million remaining. railroads issued securities totaling over $1.2 billion and 1.02 million shares of no par value stock were authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transportation Act
Gentral
Ter
Commission
Christmas Story Turns Vicious Threats From Gift Giver
A tense Christmas tale has one character vowing to harm the gift giver after receiving stockings that were three sizes too small. The line, “I’ll scratch her eyes out,” underscores a threatened escalation amid holiday tensions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coast Guard
Panama Canal
Federal Coal Commission
War Finance Corporation
Civil Service
Prohibition Enforcement
Mississippi
Colorado
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Secretary of the Interior
Impo Gdbridge
Russia
MRAMC
Paramount
Hirsch Bros. & Company
Louisville, BY
Pittsburgh, PA
Bluefield Grocery Co
Kelloge
Hallmark
Isadore Cohen
Ca Jewelers
Princeton Ave
Bluefield
Cohens
Bluefield Furniture Company
Hawley
Jack Tar
Madras
Hawley’s Dept
Postoffice
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!