Just A Mere Farm Sign Sparks Debate On Capitalism
An Iowa farmer along the Lincoln Highway near Clinton names his homestead Just A Mere Farm. The editorial argues the sign hints at a rebuke of small investors and defends capitalism, noting many owners start as workers and progress through savings and investment to support modern goods and jobs.
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Clinton
Tax-exempt securities shrink income class size and tax burden
Investments in tax-exempt securities cut reported net income by over 4.0 billion dollars. In 1916 two hundred six people were in the million-dollar income class, dropping to twenty‑one last year due to a trillion-dollar flow into tax-exempt issues. Taxes fall hardest on those with small incomes as the burden shifts from excess profits tax to investment choices.
The Wrong Picture on Capital and Labor Exploitation
An editorial argues against the caricature of wealth defending a wall of gold while labor struggles. It notes the stark contrast between sensational speeches and real economic tensions in New York and beyond.
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New York
SIDE GLANCES ON REFORMERS AND SAFETY
A columnist critiques reformers after a prison escape in Chester Illinois. The piece argues safety must come first and mocks efforts to limit guards weapons. It references future confinement by pills and comments on women cooking and a subscriber losing an umbrella.
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Illinois Hospital
Chester
Illinois
Vague party talk and jibe about Ford presidency
Snippet captures a quick jab at the idea of Ford as president with a playful line about a past owner and a wry note on national mood. The terse quip suggests a spirited, informal political exchange without concrete events.
Georgia minister Ham arrested for speeding in Parchester NY
A Georgia minister named Ham was arrested for speeding in Parchester New York. The report notes hisgetaway attitude as he faced the typical small town response.
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Georgia
Ham
Parchester
N. Y
Illinois ruling could let couples divorce and remarry quickly
A recent Illinois ruling suggests that married people may be divorced one day and re marry the next, a development seen as likely to boost business in the state's divorce courts.
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Illinois
Builders Aim to Grow Cities With Tax, Security, Jobs
Home builders and investors seek prosperous communities where reasonable taxation, security of improvements, and thriving industries with steady payroll support growth. The emphasis is on creating a favorable climate for development and long term prosperity.
Washington Officials Cite 336 Million in Circulation
Washington officials claim business prosperity has injected 336 million dollars into the nation's economy this year. The remark invites cautious acceptance amid other economic signals and policy debate.
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Washington
Automobile Assault Sparks Racial Quarrel Report
An eastern man struck another man of his race with a car during a quarrel and backed the vehicle over him. The article notes concerns over worker treatment by steel companies until a twelve-hour day is ended.
German stage bars pro American former resident actor
A former resident of Germany is forbidden to appear on the stage due to being pro American during the war. With German money weak, the actor questions what business remains for performing in Germany.
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Germany
California Police Develop Truth Detecting Device
A report claims California police have a medicine that extracts truth from anyone and detects lies instantly. The article notes skepticism and suggests field testing on vacation fishermen before accepting its perfection.
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California
Parole Boards and Reform Movements Face Northward Tides
A fragmented note lists parole boards reformers religious enthusiasts indeterminate sentences uplift workers pardoning governors as actors shaping the justice landscape, hinting at shifting philosophies and administrative approaches in governance.
Western convict aims to serve full term in penitentiary
Prisoners and societies watch with interest the outcome of a western convict determined to complete a full term in the penitentiary.
Ambidextrous Irishman’s Quip On Fingers and Foresight
A witty Irishman recalls his father's advice to cut fingernails with the left hand as a safeguard. He notes he writes well with either hand, underscoring a humorous foresight about possible loss of his right.
Living has risen seventy percent in ten years
An ancient office note compares living costs and worth while noting a humorous health quip about a rival paper. The piece preserves a playful tone with economic reference and a wry punchline.
Chicago judge rules spooning not offense with brother ballast
A Chicago judge rules that spooning on a neighbor front porch is not an offense if a younger brother is kept as ballast. The quip hints at a general ban on such acts. Surgeons from around the world will meet in Chicago next October for their annual gathering, humorously called a convention of cutups.
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Chicago
Association for the Abolition of How Fever Sufferers
A western daily runs a fragmentary headline about an organization seeking abolition related to fever sufferers. The text offers little beyond the claimed aim and hints at further explanation missing from the page.
Lay Fewer Sufferers To Be Eliminated By Execution
A debate on how many sufferers should be removed by execution or banishment continues. The writer suggests readers must form an association to fight the disease and notes headlines leave much to reader imagination.
Explosion at Illinois factory prompts fire insurance warning
A fragmented report notes an explosion and blaze in an Illinois factory linked to celluoid material. The piece suggests investors and workers should consider fire insurance amid industrial fire risks.
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Illinois
Bananas Consumed Lead National Appetite Comment
Americans consumed 43.2 million bunches of bananas last year and sparked debate over waste and consumption habits. The remark questions if the public fuss over supply and price is warranted amid high fruit demand.
Ohio man sues over a tough chicken case
An Ohio man leans into a lawsuit over a tough chicken, noting the defense must show it was legal tender. The story mentions a man who stayed in bed all day Friday the thirteenth to dodge bad luck and chose a site long associated with higher death counts.
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Ohio
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