The menace of the politician in a restless world
The piece laments politicians as malefactors of doubt across nations from Italy to Vienna and Madison Square Garden. It criticizes party bosses, calls for statecraft over partisanship, cites abuses in Indiana and federal offices, and argues Washington and Lincoln would oppose partisan government. It warns of a “square deal” for all under New Deal policies.
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Geo. Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Rome
Marius
Sulla
Italy
Julius Caesar
Pompey
Washington
Lincoln
Liberty Party
Nicaragua
Cuba
Vienna
Madison Square Garden
England
London
Lynch Law
Warden Lawes
Sing Sing
Loeb
Leopold
Kirkland
Pendleton
Arlene Graves
Chicago
Ealy
Dillinger
Lake County
Elwood
Alexandria
Jim Farley
New York
Jim
Eli Perkins
Eli
Indiana
Peru
Roy P. Wisehart
Silver and Gold: Call for Fixed Gold Silver Ratio
A survey of experts notes progress toward currency reform. Many observers favor establishing a fixed permanent ratio between gold and silver values, with the President empowered to set the level. While cautious, economists argue the move could be essential for recovery and trade revival.
A Square Deal Imperative in Public Utilities
The article argues Americans should avoid destroying or preserving life savings of small and large investors in current utility systems despite flaws. It emphasizes accountability and reform to protect investor funds while ensuring reliable service.
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Christian Science Monitor
Monitor
NRA
Public Works Administration
Indiana Roof Ballroom Prominent Orchestras Set March Schedule
Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis announces a March lineup headlined by McKinney's Original Cotton Pickers vs Jack Crawford and his orchestra on March 18, then Charlie Agnew on March 25. McKinney's Cotton Pickers perform March 16 for a week, Cuba Austin and Red Hufford appear, with Slim LaMar taking the stage Sunday night. Admission is 55 cents before 6 pm, 80 cents after. reservations cost 75 cents per couple.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Roof
McKinney
Jack Crawford
Crawford
James Cagney
Charlie Agnew
Stevens Hotel
Chicago
Cuba Austin
Red Hufford
Bringing Home Taxes The National Debt Ledger
An explainer notes the national debt as a personal burden shared by employers workers and consumers. It traces a rise from the Civil War peak above two billion dollars to a postwar decline and a sharp surge beginning in 1918, framing debt as a cost built into everyday purchases.
Debt and taxation loom over 1930s voters and bonds
The analysis warns that the 1930s Federal debt could reach thirty billion by 1933, equaling about 240 dollars per person within two years. It argues that taxes and debt curb business, employment, and power, urging voters to decide on bond issues and tax policies at the ballot.
Greenfield Leader Declares Elmer the Legion Pig Leader
Donald Hill of the local American Legion post announced from Indianapolis that Hancock Post No. 119 leads the Eleventh district in the membership drive, highlighting Elmer the American Legion pig as a symbol.
Elmer the Pig Drives Legion Membership Drive
The Bunker Hill post swaps a pig named Elmer for a year's Legion dues to spur 1934 district memberships. The post with the lowest new memberships feeds Elmer with board and room until its score rises. The district’s top post wins Elmer and barbecue rights at drive’s end.
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Bunker Hill
Elmer
Children Enjoy Sliding on Lake in Snowbound Weekend
Cold weather and heavy snows over the week end proved welcome to the Home Children who enjoyed an unusual sport sliding and skating on the lake. A group of enterprising boys led the activity fostering outdoor recreation.
Constipation Vanished After Six Years With Adlerika
John J. Davis suffered chronic constipation for six years. He used Adlerika and soon felt relieved, describing a new sense of well being. Adlerika is claimed to be quick acting and safe, available at leading drug stores.
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John J. Davis
Winter fun on the lake under thick ice
The lake offered thick ice safe for skaters as Saturday and Sunday mornings hosted younger children in coats and sweaters enjoying skating. In the afternoons older youth gathered for winter sports while about two hundred spectators watched crack the whip and snowball play supervised by W C Ewing W W Benbow and Albert Simons.
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W. C. Ewing
W. W., Benbow
Albert Simons
Home Journal
Mrs Ralph Moore entertains E L B O W Monday night
Mrs. Ralph Moore hosted the E L B O W group on a Monday evening. Guests attended a social gathering at her home, with conversations and refreshments noted in community society notes.
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Ralph Moore
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