Antidote for Usury Credit Unions Proposed in Legislation
The piece urges passage of the Cannon Mine bill to incorporate savings and credit unions. It argues unions offer small savers access to fair credit, reducing reliance on loan sharks. Cites federal support and success in Europe and several states, noting potential benefits for wage earners and thrift education.
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Jewedit Union
Reia Bank
Joan As- Hen
Junsell Sage Foundation
Europe
United States
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Federal Commission
Congress
Wilson
States
West Virginia
Wheeling
Inheritance Tax Debate Highlights Florida Growth Push
A Richmond Mellon speech warns against inheritance taxes and overlapping systems that burden revenue. He notes Florida’s constitutional amendment banning inheritance taxes attracts capital and investment, fostering state development and influx of wealthy residents seeking opportunities.
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Richmond
Florida
g@tate
Ashell
Mellon
Taxation of inheritances and a leader’s India hunt
The piece notes two governments adopting the same revenue source for inheritance taxes. It suggests West Virginia could tax widows and children differently. It also mentions Teddy heading to India to pursue big game, contrasting with a prior hunt of the Tammany Tiger in New York.
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West Virginia
Teddy
India
New York
Tax policy and government spending under Coolidge era
The article surveys postwar federal tax plans and budget issues, noting first installment receipts around 425 million and total 1.6 billion. It cites Chairman Green predicting possible tax reductions up to 800 million, while Chairman Madden warns postwar appropriations have peaked and will grow with ordinary government needs. It calls for tax simplification, reduced nuisances in filing, and business relief, and includes comments on advertising and a jab at political pledges. It ends with a quip about Dawes and Dawes’s pipe gift and a light remark on advertising through newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
Green
Ways and Means’ Committee of the House
Madden
Appropriations Committee
House
Republican Party
Coolidge
Fragmented Memoir Dialogues and Reminiscences in a Haunting Past
A patchwork reminiscence blends domestic life, shared memories, and reflections on money, loans, and family ties. It recounts a neighborly loss, the tragedy of Ed Womeldorft, and the quiet dignity of country folk amid urban travel scenes and old world contrasts.
West Virginia Editors Say on Senate Session and World Views
A fragmented historical column reflects on the Senate's early session, party leadership, and public reaction. It weaves in references to prominent figures, media commentary, and a critique of governance amid wartime-era concerns. The piece delves into public discourse, religious sentiment, and calls for restraint while touching on broader social issues.
Opera Disaster and Wartime Echoes Across the Nation
The account blends a chaotic review of a Wagner opera mishap with references to wartime civic leadership. It recalls a stage incident where a soprano was injured and later a company accuses the Met of safety concerns while noting political figures and disasters across Barrackville and Jamison No. 7.
Dudding Seeks Million Dollar University Here
Prisoners Relief Society proposes spending about one million dollars for property, buildings, and equipment to open the Letha Watts Memorial University in West Virginia to teach trades to convicts. The plan asks state tax exemption, with initial intake of 50 students, aiming up to 2000, no tuition charged, and students returned to home states after training. The letter to the West Virginia Tax Commissioner details aims, funding, and legal basis for exemption.
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Letha Watts Memorial University
E. E. Duddinay
Leisoners
Wear
Virginia
Dolding
Avelety
Lawa of Weat
Dudding
Grant TD Hoh
Kinia
Charleston
West, Virginia
West Virginia
Washington
Inc
Rociety
Letha Watts
Biome
Stele
Jane
Jane Simpson
Is. B. Dudding
Prisoners’ Belief Society
More Truth Than Poetry About Debts To France
A satirical verse questions wartime debts and interest repayments to France, ridiculing demands for reimbursement while mocking hypocrisy. It cites a character Jane Shanson and her struggle with income taxes as a frame for uncovering financial blame and fairness.
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Jane Shanson
Mual
Jane
Toreador Wins Spanish Heiress in Aftermath of Romance
Madrid report recounts torero Bernardo Cartellis aka Casillas who met an Asturias heiress in Mexico. He killed a bull to honor her, they fled to Spain, faced abduction charges, then were freed by magistrates and married amid family objections. Also notes a Denver whist incident and a Brazil explorer sending wireless reports to the Royal Geographic Society.
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Madrid
Berhardo Cartellis
Cagielles
Spain
Mexico
Asturias
Torety
Alec
Tovera
Senerlia
Hoirees
Casseltes
Miter
Torero
Heirem
Wenry Mooning
Hiver Amason
Brasil
Royal Geographic Society
London
Arif Ann
Kearns Launches War on Flies in WV Schools
Dr. Frank N. Kearns state medical inspector sends a spring campaign letter to school boards urging removal of fly breeding sites. He warns flies spread disease and urges thorough cleaning of homes and privies. The missive stresses targeting breeding places and community action.
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State Medical Inspector of
Frank N. Kearns
Acients
Boards of Education
West Virginia
Alge Ipieta
Ftaa
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Membor
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Kansas College
Chicago
Dawes
Senate
Hell
Maria
Truman A. de Weese
Shredded Wheat Company
Libby
Tvitat
Akita
Faor
Jaw
Ameren
Wilskharve
America
Alurband
Homo Makin
Paris
Hos Vlurthy
Wu Town
Ed Womeldortt
Catlipolis
Werr
Womeldortt
Hirm
Aget Cium
Ld Womeldorfh
Mallord
Horkingg Villes
Sam
Beale
Looking Valley
Chinatown
Mayrow
Stdaney
Manehins
Frank Curtainty
Furest
Mr Naught Syndicate, Inc
United States Senate
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Dho
Dawes Atten
Ound
Charlie Bo
Che Repyutdhang
Baron
Grida A
Butter
Willis
Metcalf
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Gomernan Et al
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Hase
Drewident
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Tatil Rapa
Repubilans
Cousens
Taharon
Moran
Sertie
Patel
Frei Party
Eneieh
Hrockhart
Prosier
Daddy Otak
Republican
Gerace Ie Lac Follette
Chivisturg
Palio Beach
Tokio
Warka
Bugs’ Baer
Wagner
Tokine
Battle of Verdun
Anthen
Heras
Joritza
Fedora
Mh.iil
M.mell
Mia
Jeritza
Ted Dean
Alton Maal
Maar
Jeri Va
Mme
Tawdeh-Tedaen
Larsen-Toisen
Theiy Kalves
Waat
Frankfort
Crocaro
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Batm Howeh
Olmm
Thorp
Michael Bohnen
War Department
Dente
Seiga
Ing
Curt
Dames AnShiNg
Fetner
Gore
West
Nice
Jamison No. 7
Howard Gore
EE. Dudding
Millon-Dollar University
Prisoners’ Relief Society
Copyrie Sauna
France
Toreador
Denver
Cole James — Flotter
Henry Estieht
Barrackvills
DCUXS
Duke of
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