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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1923
Page
6
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The piece portrays Senator La Follette as a Republican critic of Congress and the Administration. It notes his insider view from the Finance Committee during tariff debates, accusations of a financial oligarchy, and claims of executive secrecy and oil interests shaping policy. The Louisville Courier-Journal commentary surveys his influence in past Congresses and questions his 1922 campaign role.
A Lynchburg Virginia woman bought a bushel of potatoes for 1.20 dollars and found a note from the Michigan farmer who raised them. The message reveals the coinage and origin of the produce and adds a human touch to a routine purchase.
A Washington Daily News excerpt highlights a stark price chain from 24 cents paid to growers to higher marks taken by handlers. It notes the grower earns a fraction of the final cost while intermediaries double and triple the price before reaching the retailer and consumer.
The Washington Daily News reports a bitter exchange between the beet sugar trust and the cane sugar trust. The beet trust accuses cane interests of exploiting Cuban producers and inflating profits, while the cane trust retorts with figures alleging the beet group pays farmers poorly and fuels high sugar prices.
The Indianapolis News reports Indiana taxes remain high with farm levy near 90 cents per dollar of value in 1922, down from 2.09 in 191? The piece credits state officials and Republican administrations Goodrich and McCray for past tax reductions and notes New Jersey’s lower taxes as a contrast, urging readers to recognize real reductions.
A local Republican editor argues about potato tariffs and prices in Michigan. He notes farmers sell at 24 cents a bushel while consumers in Virginia pay about $1.20 a bushel, five times the farmer’s price. The piece critiques tariff messaging and its political impact.
A Benton County Republican editor denounces Governor McCray for vetoes affecting farmers. He criticizes the governor for siding with nonfarm interests, questions constitutional grounds, and warns of political fallout within the party. The piece cites vetoes on the Farmers Cooperative Marketing bill and other acts.
Mrs. Geo Stramb of 315 Chestnut Street Corydon and family members praise Doan's Kidney Pills for relieving backache and regulating kidneys. The ad notes a nine year later reaffirmation of the cure and urges purchase at 60 cents from Foster Milburn Co New York Buffalo New York or local dealers.
Governor McCrax vetoes the soldier bonds bill which would pay ten dollars per day to veterans and directs the measure to a referendum. He cites unconstitutional aspects and potential seventy million dollar cost plus two million more for public works and enforcement. He also vetoes the cooperative marketing and the five year contractor warranty street improvement bill. March 16.
David M. Miller of Train View Jersey Farm Corydon Indiana advertises a thirteen month old registered Jersey bull from Princes Stockwell Peer and dam Lemmons Fascinating Fern, with grand champion titles at Harrison County Fairs 1920 21 22, plus a young purebred bull calf and a dam in heat. The Harrison County Farm Bureau warehouse in Corydon offers fertilizer analyses. Large rainfall reported in the past two weeks.
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