Capitalists and workers clash over rewards and incentives
A Choteau Montanan editorial questions the round of labor and capital, arguing that saving individuals who invest small sums also contribute to public utilities and industry. It defends capitalists as essential earners who begin as workers and fosters investment as a path to growth and employment.
Just A Mere Farm Named On Lincoln Highway
Editorial notes a Clinton Iowa farmer near the Lincoln Highway who names his farm Just A Mere Farm with two elegant houses and newly built facilities. The piece argues the sign mocks urban snobbery while highlighting rural pride and prosperity and asserts that big people live on farms too.
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Clinton
Tax Exempt Securities Shrink Rich List Hit by Tax Burden
The article argues tax exempt securities reduced reported net income by over a billion dollars and cut the number of million dollar income earners from 206 in 1916 to 21 last year. It states about 30 billion absorbed by investors and that taxpayers earning 3000 dollars or less pay 46 percent of the federal income tax. The piece claims the rich are not poorer but the poor bear a larger burden due to excess profits tax and tax-exempt investments.
The Wrong Picture
Describes public speeches by politicians and labor leaders misrepresenting the capital labor clash. Portrays wealthy magnates behind moneyed defenses while workers face hardship and a New York clothing employer supposedly shifts blame.
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New York
Side Glances on Reformers and Crises at Illinois Hospital
A reader column criticizes reformers over the escape of criminals from an Illinois hospital for the criminally insane. The piece argues safety must prevail and questions fashionable reforms that hinder protecting the public. It mocks future pill meals and notes a subscriber’s umbrella loss while previewing the newspaper’s advertising pulls.
Uncertain Words Stir Debate Over Ford Presidency
An ironic remark questions Ford's fitness for office while speculating on ownership of a vintage car. The fragment hints at public appetite for change and a pressing political mood without naming events or dates.
Georgia minister Ham arrested for speeding in Parchester
A Georgia minister named Ham was arrested in Parchester New York for speeding. The report notes he matched his name by attempting to flee the scene, reflecting the era’s small town attitudes toward crime.
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Illinois ruling could let divorces be followed by remarriage
A recent Illinois ruling allows married people to divorce and remarry later in a way that may boost business in the state's divorce courts.
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Illinois
Builders Seek Growth in Pro-Business City
Home builders and investors push for solid taxes secure improvements and thriving industries with steady payroll as keys to developing a prosperous city or town.
Washington Officials Claim 336 Million In Circulation
Officials say business prosperity brings three hundred thirty six million dollars into circulation. The remark implies acceptance of the figures with cautious skepticism about the economy.
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Washington
Automobile violence and labor concerns in abstract
A fragment notes an eastern man injures a rival with a car and backs the vehicle over him. It comments on steelworkers and the twelve hour day. It mentions a former German resident barred from appearing on stage for pro American war stance and questions German actors amid low German money.
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Germany
California police gadget claims truth extraction device
A report notes a California police claim of a medicine or device that supposedly extracts truth, detects lies, and registers truth. The text calls for thorough testing, especially on vacation fishermen, before acceptance.
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California
Reform advocates press parole board issues and pardons
A compact note highlights reformers and religious groups debating parole boards indeterminate sentences and uplift workers while governors consider pardons in a continuing policy conversation.
Western convict determined to serve full term
Prisoners and societies watch with interest as a western convict expresses resolve to complete a full penitentiary term.
Irishman’s quip on writing with either hand and nails
An ambidextrous Irishman recalls his father’s boyhood advice to trim fingernails with the left hand so he might be forced to rely on the left if the right hand were ever lost. The anecdote highlights a humorous, practical lesson about adaptability.
Clerk’s Pacing and Time’s Favorite Destination
An uncertain office clerk struggles to keep pace with time, yet every effort ends in the same familiar place as the days unfold. The line suggests routine, fatigue, and the inevitability of daily cycles.
Living Up Over a Decade Yet Worthwhile
The report notes a 70 percent rise in living during the past ten years but asserts life remains worth living, with a cautious optimism about continued improvement and daily life.
Cone Faces Rival in Paragrapher Health Gramer
A quirky newspaper paragraph introduces a rival with a bold line “Oh, hell I’m well” amid a health gram scare. The piece hints at rivalry and public reaction but keeps specifics scarce.
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Cone
Chicago Judge Says Porch Spooning Not Offense
A Chicago judge rules that spooning on a neighbor's front porch is not an offense when the girl is accompanied by her younger brother acting as ballast. He warns against spoiling the scene if the child is needed as a safety measure.
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Chicago
Global surgeons gather in Chicago for annual meeting
Surgeons from around the world will converge in Chicago next October for the annual gathering, a serious professional event rather than a lighthearted convention.
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Chicago
Association for the Abolishment of Haw Fever Sufferers
A western daily reports the emergence of an organization titled the Association for the Abolishment of Haw Fever Sufferers. The article offers no further details on its aims or actions.
Association of Sufferers Formed to Combat Disease
The text notes fewer sufferers to be eliminated by execution or banishment, speculating a group formed to fight the disease. It also critiques headline writers for sparing readers’ imagination.
Explosion and Fire At Illinois Factory Linked to Celluoid
An explosion and subsequent blaze at an Illinois factory were caused by celluoid. The incident confirms the view that celluoid should carry fire insurance.
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Illinois
Average barber speaks four languages with varied topics
An unnamed barber is described as conversationally fluent in four areas including baseball prize fighting automobiles and poker.
Banana consumption tops forty three million bunches last year
Americans consumed 43.2 million banana bunches in the prior year as buyers kept fruit stocks high amid steady retail demand and seasonal availability.
Odd Creature Claims Hard Times Behind No Car
A remark notes that some people cite inability to afford a motor car as the reason for not owning one, highlighting a rare instance of frank honesty about finances.
Ohio Man Sues Over Tough Chicken Lawsuit
An Ohio man files a lawsuit alleging a chicken dish was tough and could cause injury to his dining experience. He seeks remedy claiming the meal failed to meet expected tenderness standards.
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Ohio
Man Hides From Hoo Doo In Dreaded Friday Thirteenth
A man stayed in bed all day Friday the thirteenth to escape the superstition. He chose a location famed for more deaths than any other, seeking safety from ill luck.
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