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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
4
A reflective poem about houses feeling loneliness after families depart. It imagines houses dreaming bright lights, hearing children, and yearning for the past. The verse contrasts a house with a home, suggesting memory sustains the space even as its occupants vanish.
A whimsical poem where a landlord notices a fierce contest between bluebirds and wrens over a rental cottage. The speaker, amused, wishes the wrens would win and imagines forcing quiet at night, ending with lighthearted affection for the avian squabble.
The notice proposes better city transportation facilities adequate traffic regulations soft water Canton abatement of smoke nuisance enlarged park and playgrounds a sane program of city street and county highway improvement continued development of public schools and invites readers to submit views on these subjects for publication.
A brief devotional note cites Psalm 34 10 promising that those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing. The message emphasizes divine provision for the hungry and needy, urging faith and diligence in seeking God.
President Coolidge spoke to a business group on Monday night outlining a planned tax reduction to Congress in December. He argued the treasury would show a $200 million surplus this year and about $290 million next year, while stressing that reductions depend on actual savings, not estimates, and urged continued budget economy amid warnings of rising costs. He tied thrift to constitutional balance, noting federal encroachment on states’ rights and urging states to fund the government to avoid paternalism from Washington. Public support remains uncertain.
The essay argues successors to Senator La Follette must emerge from time and need, not design, noting Lenroot of Wisconsin as a rival who could unify factions or fade into party regulars. It concludes no immediate La Follette successor is evident, as his coalition of followers seeks a leader who embodies their ideals.
The Cheyenne district court forecast a ruling that Sinclair owns the Teapot Dome lease after Judge Kennedy denied postponement for witnesses abroad. The government lacked key witnesses to prove collusion and fraud in the Fall Mammoth contract. the defense explained a $25,000 loan to Fall as a suspicious circumstance. The public may still view the Doheny California decision as support for fraud charges tied to official power.
The article contrasts Doheny and Sinclair with rival contractors and officials, noting possible flaws in methods used to gain government advantage. It cites public suspicion over secretive dealings, Kennedy’s ruling, and political shifts as Coolidge eras officials face scrutiny. Doheny, Sinclair and Robison face consequences as public sentiment shifts away from their influence.
Canton citizens are asked to back a $5,000,000 American Legion endowment to aid World War veterans who are needy due to war deaths or injuries. The fund will be invested and only its interest used to support veterans’ families, providing a permanent source of aid. Local committee members have joined the national effort, which argues this approach is cheaper and more effective than pensions or bonuses.
Mrs C B Ross of the Columbus Federation appeals to club women and taxpayers to press for a riverfront site facing the civic center for the four million dollar state office building. She notes cost estimates, advisory committee oversight, and urges residents to contact officials to save money and aid the riverfront plan. Columbus June 22. There is also a note on corned beef and cabbage boosting Massachusetts hub and Senator Butler.
A column notes grasshoppers climbing to 18000 foot elevations and asks how many hops up it takes while musing on porch swings and the era of motorized life. It observes public fuss over vacations, trade, and a neighbor's quip about genius recognizing tomato plants versus ragweed by mid June.
John Blake argues assertiveness is essential for intelligent people to navigate social and professional situations. He uses salesmanship analogies to stress faith in one’s abilities, warns against boastful overreaching, and differentiates self esteem from conceit.
A columnist vents on story tellers and the Tennessee Bryan versus Ape case publicity, noting Dudley Field Malone and Darrow siding with the Ape. He recalls Malone’s port collector days, eloquent dinners, and a joke about opportunities, then teases more installments of “Worst” tomorrow.
A D C McIntyre notes New York from a visitor’s eye, contrasting nightlife with daily life. He recalls Joel Rinaldo and The Poodle Dog, describes the Blue Moon and Blitzen drinks, and links city bustle to aging landmarks while mentioning political figures and an Egyptian bread find.
Washington notes a surge of deaths among senior lawmakers as five elder statesmen die in rapid succession. The piece honors Woodrow Wilson and the Four Horsemen of radicalism, notes Ladd La Follette retirements, and tracks the passing of Brandegee Lodge Medar mick and McCormick, reflecting on the GOP Northwest and the shift away from radical leadership. The report closes with remarks on World War trophies interest waning and a quip about marriage bringing out the best in men.
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