Financial figures and figures of iBouth Wrest Corry Pa
The item discusses securities and finance figures involving Samuel Insull and the Van Sweringen brothers and their utilities empire. It covers William Harrison Williams and his rapid expansion into securities starting from $2,000, noting asset growth to $612,000,000 by 1925 and a utility web with assets of $2,875,000,000. It critiques speculative finance and bank credit use, calling it dangerous to capitalism.
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Mir Willams
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Securites
Williams
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Raye
Housinis
Men Amire
Wages and profits spark new view on social justice
Economists and employers debate higher wages as economic wisdom rather than charity. Paying above market rates is seen as boosting orders, profits, and long term growth, with industry leaders noting higher wages can sustain demand and output. A striking note cites government policy to conserve Mexican resources.
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Lindor
Sien
Gome
Weather prompts more accidents in January report
The National Safety Council cites mild January weather in the United States as a factor behind a higher road death toll. Excess optimism in dry, pleasant conditions supposedly led to carelessness and celebratory driving, suggesting fewer incidents if drivers avoided intoxication amid fine weather.
Polls and Pre Election Hype Across the Nation
A fragmented discussion traces pre election polls sweeping the country in summer and fall. The piece notes widespread debate over poll accuracy, with many asking what the public really thinks about the Supreme Court and pivotal issues as voters await results.
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Akers
We the People discuss farm tenancy and land reform
The report argues 40 percent of farmers are tenants and urges federal supervision and a windfall tax on speculative profits in farm real estate. It outlines a compromise between common ownership and fee simple titled farms, proposing 40 year leases with a five year trial, convertible into purchase after twenty years, with expert supervision and cooperative facilities.
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Mare
Jane Fealures
Wester Ant Southern Etoomic
Supreme Court
Spring arrival date and school terms quiz
The text asks official spring start date for this year, explains secondary schools, and queries whether Lower California belongs to the U S or Mexico with hints on etiquette and signing letters. It includes a horoscope note and a minutes test answer set.
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Lower
California
U.S
Mexico
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files March 4 1917
A summary of early 20th century farming policy debates highlighting tenancy, land tenure, and reform. Key figures include Secretary Wallace, Dr Gray, and party aides. The piece notes a tenancy report, public ownership ideas, and the push for a technical subcommittee, with praise for the report’s potential impact.
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Wallace
Hollywood Labor Strikes Threaten Laurel and Hardy Split
Hollywood gossip reports Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy facing a potential break up as Laurel struggles with a new contract while Hardy remains in New York. Hal Roach studios negotiate two more years under Roach, with details about cast and production shifting amid rumors.
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Rgulywood
Stench 4A
Stan Laurel
Comerty
Oliver Hardy
Hal Roach
Tig
Pully Hardy
Laurel
Ty Laurel
Stan
Handy Ig
Roach
Lawyers Clash Over Youth V Age In American Bar Association
Stewart notes a bitter rift between the American Bar Association and the National Lawyers Guild as youth and age factions clash over reform. He says the guild, long a postwar creation, criticizes the ABA as conservative while accusing it of business dominance and reactionary views.
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National Lawyens’ Guild
Supreme Coir
Nif
Guill Smokermen
Léga
Miladelphia
Paris Styles Paris Colorful Prints Change in Season
Paris March fashion notes colorful printed textiles shift from animal motifs to floral patterns. Clover blossoms and irises appear in silk prints with pale pinks mauves and blues. petunias pansies and wisteria shades appear in gowns and beach attire. Some outfits feature tiny animal motifs like squirrels and lambs on contrast backgrounds with carved wood reproductions.
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Paris
Kittanning Town History and Armstrong Campaign Dates
The article recounts Kittanning as a Delaware settlement on the Allegheny, noting its role as a western Indian town until 1746 and its destruction by Colonel John Armstrong on September 8 1754. It mentions a bronze plaque at the Alexander Hotel marking Captain Taces cabin site and references markers near the bridge commemorating Armstrongs victory.
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Jacobs
Jakarbs
Kittanning
John Armstrong
Armstrong County
Allegheny River
Allegheny Mountains
Catonel John Armstrong
Eset Endist
Seautifell Allegheny
Cornel Armstrong
Alexander Hotel
Captain Taces
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