Pershing S speech draws vast crowd at Legion gathering
General Pershing and gold star mothers led a packed hall in a spirited American Legion meeting. Marines guard, bands play, and crowds outside press for entry as Pershing vows against dual citizenship and foreign dictation. Speakers include Colonel Galbraith and Martin W. Littleton. Harding and other groups send endorsements.
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Sales tax argued as best form of taxation in public debate
A speaker defends a sales tax as convenient and fair, using examples from cigars underwear and sugar to show how small payments spread over time feel lighter. He cites Adam Smith and Massachusetts Merchants in favor, argues 1 percent sales tax plus 10 percent business profits tax could outpace current revenue, and criticizes complex corporate returns.
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Massachusetts Retail Merchants’ Association
New York
Tax debate warns of faulty system and sales tax plan
A writer argues the tax system is flawed with wide variation in expert assessments and proposes a simple 1 percent sales tax. He asserts current taxes burden the least able and would raise costs 2 to 4 percent for consumers. He criticizes experts and professors for being out of touch with business and urges retail merchants to shape tax policy for minimal harm.
Takes Issue With View on Irish Recognition
Michael J. Scanlan of 48 Tremont Street Boston argues that U S policy toward Ireland should reflect civil liberty and self determination. He questions the basis of a “friendly” relation that excuses tyranny and urges the United States to reassess its stance toward Ireland’s aspirations.
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Tremont Street
Olive Tablets Ad Betoken Liver Aid For Digestive Woes
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable bile aid to awaken the liver and ease stomach upset. It promises relief from coated tongue bad taste and sluggish appetite without griping, noting the olive color and dosing of one or two at bedtime with prices 15 and 30 cents.
Colby Announces New Campaign to Raise Funds
President Roberts told Colby alumni at the City Club in Boston that Colby will launch a $100,000 drive to trigger a $50,000 GE Board match, aiming for a decade of high spending and tax pressures. The event also named C Harry Edwards as athletics director and set a $1,000 yearly alumni contribution toward Colby athletics.
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Transept Chapel to Be Dedicated Tomorrow at Trinity Church
The transept chapel at Trinity Church Newton Centre will be dedicated tomorrow at 10 45 am. Built in nine months as a $40 000 gift from an unnamed donor it adds 175 seats and can function as a separate chapel. Rector Rev Edward T Sullivan will deliver Palm Sunday sermon titled The Aversions or the Moral Necessity of Repugnance and Fecundity.
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Newton Centre
Edward T. Sullivan
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