Opposing Federal Aid Draws From Civic Federation View
The Civic Federation of Chicago argues against federal aid as expanding national control and increasing local tax burdens. It notes proposed maternity bills and Sheppard-Towner legislation as examples prompting opposition and calls for a thorough review of national grants to local governments. The federation urges Congress to avoid new subsidies unless states with large federal land holdings justify compensation.
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Civic Federation of
Chicago
Congress
Federal Treasury
Civic Federation of Chicago
United States
The
Civic Federation
Illinois General Assembly
Tinois
Washington
Federation
Bulletin New 44
Treasury
Fourteenth Annual Conference On Taxation
Bretton Woods
N. H
Chicago Association of Commerce
Sheppard-Towner
Smith-Towner
National Conference of State Manufacturers’ Associations
Bibb Locals Report QuietJanuary End
Bibb January 31 notes cloudy weather and growing hopes for a crop as rain lifts spirits. Local visits include Fred Ferrell at the school, Hastings with Sumners, and several Sunday gatherings at Bible services. Community news covers moving residents, cattle market activity, and recurring church singing inviting all to join.
Diseases and Growing Pains of Democracy Debate
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler urged the Illinois Bar Association that democracy must be nurtured to health, warning against autocracy and ignorance of economic history. He cited the Adamson law’s costs and warned that state power used to enforce moral rules mirrors past religious conformity efforts.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University of New York
Ilinois Bar Association
Butler
Congress
Labor Party
Farmers’ Party
Millionaires
United States
Strengthen Government by Choosing High Caliber Leaders
A call to attract to state service men and women of the highest intelligence and character to rebuild public confidence. It laments loss of general knowledge, notes that public speakers cannot rely on Bible or Shakespeare, and warns that teaching that there are no universal principles degrades humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Rome
Howe’s World Tour Turns On a Sea Hound Joke
Kansas writer F E W Howe recalls globetrotting tales including a sea hound who boasted of crossing the Atlantic forty times. On a voyage he asks Howe if he has been to Omaha, to which Howe replies that he goes there every week, a quip that blends travel lore with hometown humor.
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E. W. Howe
Kansas
Atlantic
Sea Hound
Mr. Howe
Omaha
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Comanche County Texas
The State of Texas Comanche County sheriff will sell on February 7, 1922 at the courthouse door in Comanche. It follows a December 28 1921 order in A S Gruener versus A J Camp C G Camp and the Oil Field Lumber Company case to satisfy a $633.20 judgment and costs. Property is Lot 7 Block 1 Central addition to Sipe Springs Texas and improvements thereon. Levyed on as the property of A J Camp C G Camp and the Oil Field Lumber Co. Sheriff L F Marshall and Deputy A J Lloyd sign.
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District Court of
Comanche County
A. J. Camp
C. C. Camp
Oil Field Lumber Company
Iit
Comanche
Sipe Springs
Texas
A .J. Camp
C. G Camp
Oil Field Lumber Co
S. Gruener
L. F. Marshall
A. J. Lloyd
Hog weighs 970 pounds yields 54 gallons of lard
J W Milligan of Sanger Denton County Texas killed a hog weighing 970 pounds live. The Poland China breed hog dressed to yield fifty four gallons of lard.
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Sanger
Denton Co
Texas
J. W. Milligan
Poland
Edmondson Seeks Re election as Tax Assessor
C M Edmondson announces his bid for a second term as tax assessor. The editor notes his laborious work and careful listing of property, praising his faithful performance and requesting votes in the upcoming primary.
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C. M. Edmondson
Commissioners Court
Staate Comptroller
Edmondson
Energetic young farmer Troy Marshall to lead county bureau
Mr. Troy Marshall, secretary of the Comanche County Farm Bureau Melon Growers association, is described as an energetic, progressive young farmer who will transact the business with ability and satisfaction.
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Troy Marshall
Comanche County Farm Bureau Melon Growers Association
Sheriff Sale Notice in T. Wallace vs Foster Case No 6488
On February 7 1922 at the Comanche County Courthouse Comanche Texas I will sell for cash an undivided half interest in Lot 14 Lampasas county league survey eschool land in Comanche County to satisfy a judgment of 989 28 in favor of R T Wallace plus costs. The notice dated January 11 1922 is issued by the sheriff.
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District Court
Comanche County
T. Wallace
Frank W. Foster
Comanche
Towit
Lampasas County
Texas
N. B
Varas
R. T. Wallace
L. F. Marshall
A. J. Lloyd
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Jackie Jones
Kellogg's
Kelloggs
Kellogg’s
Ft. Worth
Newton
Dallas News
George Washington
Martha
Anti-Saloon League
Valley Forge
State OF Texas
Y. W. Holmes
Burks Bldg
Tex
I. M. Cochran
Office F. & M. Bank
Comanche, Texas
W. Dry
M. D
Burk
C. W. McCollum
Office Burks Bldg
C. W. Gray, M. D
A. J. Gray
O. H. Donaho
KODAK
Dixon's Kodak Shop
JA. A. Hunter
University of Brussels
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
Edinburg
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Ontario
Provincial Board of Medical Examiners
LL. C
Queen Charlott’s
Lying In Hospital
London
University of State of New York
State Board of Medical Examiners
Rogal Street
Dallas
Allison & Allison
Chiropractors
Masonic Bldg
Paris Smith
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