The Rich Stay Rich and the Vice Presidency’s Power
The Ford family pays about 19 million yearly in taxes marking stable wealth among the new old money. Famous earners like Chaliapin Jolson and Dempsey show high taxes, while Rockefeller and Morgan underscore enduring wealth. The vice presidency remains largely powerless unless Dawes expands its role, a historic challenge for a future reformer.
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Dawes election seen as hope for European policy unity
Dispatches indicate French and German expectations that General Dawes will push European cooperation and influence the Senate to support a steadier international policy. Many Americans share the hope, though few expect certainty.
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Two Women Governors Win Governorships in West
Two Democratic women, Nelly T. Ross of Wyoming and Miriam A. Ferguson of Texas, win state governorships after a Republican landslide. Western states, early centers of suffrage, may shape policy with a focus on child welfare and housekeeping-style governance.
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Wyoming
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ma” Ferguson
Texas
Santa’s tax motive shocks Chicago readers
A Chicago special notes Santa Claus is keen on income tax payments after many letters to the revenue office from wives and children seeking to know the breadwinner’s earnings. The writers condemn the selfish demand for luxury like roadsters and diamonds, hoping Santa would abandon the homes of the rich.
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The Santa Claus Story on Christmas Spirit and Selfishness
The piece warns that visits to the poor reveal selfish motives as Christmas joy shifts to material concerns. It argues many rely on “dad’s” income, treat him as a money machine, and quarrel over inheritance rather than shared loss and charity.
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Indiana board backs Christie for agriculture secretary
A movement to present to President Coolidge the name of G. I. Christie, director of Purdue's agricultural experiment station, for appointment as secretary of agriculture was started at a meeting of the state board of agriculture in Indianapolis. William M. Jones and E. J. Barker conferred with Ed Jackson and Frederick E. Schottemeier to obtain endorsements for Christie.
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Knife incident shocks Boone county residents
The Lebanon Pioneer reports a knifing of Fred S. Purnell in Boone county. It notes Democratic candidate James P. Davis won over 500 votes there while McCulloch led the county by 151. It mentions Klan support for Davis and Ed Jackson and references Ted Roosevelt as a naval portfolio candidate.
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Electoral Vote Coolidge When Father Comes Home in the Fall
A poem dedicated to the golf widow describes a child misrecognizing a stranger as a father who has returned from a golfing club. The dialogue reveals the father has no plate to go and no place to roam, explaining his homecoming in fall.
Official Vote On State Candidates In Carroll County
The official county vote shows Harold Van Orman among the Lieut Governor ticket and notes past attacks by the Anti saloon League. Henry Sherwood attracted Republican support in the county. Robert Bracken won the auditor of state race by 42 votes, Harry Arnold the treasurer by 55, Harvey Harmon the attorney general by 39, and George K. Denton the supreme court judge by 217.
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Harvey Harmon
George K. Denton
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Henry S. Newhind
Albert Stanley
Fred Schortemier
Arthur Hamrick
Deop
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Ross Davis
Ee Ee
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Daniel C. Adams
W. E. Clark
Bernhardt Urleans
Harry L. Arnold
Louis Newland
William O. Bailey
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Joseph C. Mionarch
William B. Gemmill
John C. McNutt
Desa
Archibald W. Hamilton
Appeellate
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Valentine E. Livengood
Hattie M. Hodge Ee Ee
Emma E. White
Johne
John W. Kern
Peter Speaks Out for Jesus Turning Point in Ministry
Lesson for November 16 analyzes Matthew 16 13 24 focusing on Peters bold confession in Caesarea Philippi The study contrasts popular and personal views of Jesus the creation of the new church the cross as path to glory and the cost of discipleship including self denial taking up the cross and following Christ.
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Old Timers Recall Dim Election Day Weather
Aging residents recalled election days marked by cold winds and snow but on this Nov 4 the weather was ideal. They described poll workers sheltering behind binder covers as votes were cast amid mild temperatures, with voters lingering from night into morning to hear returns.
National Civic Federation targets stay-at-home voters after setback
The National Civic Federation plans a nationwide canvass of stay-at-home voters after a disappointing GOTV campaign. Ralph M. Easley, head of the federation, said fewer than 30,000,000 of about 60,000,000 qualified voters cast ballots on Nov 4, a smaller share than in 1920.
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Ralph M. Easley
Federation
What to Hate Proclaimed as a Moral Guideline
A quote urges hatred of hypocrisy cant indolence oppression and injustice. It commands a Christlike deep holy hatred toward Pharisaism and related wrongs as a moral stance. The speaker uses biblical tone to denounce social faults.
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F. W. Robertson
Daily Reflection on Time and Prompt Action
A brief meditation on living with awareness as each day ends. The excerpt prompts readers to consider what they will do before life fades into eternity, urging purposeful choices in the present moment.
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F. W. Robertson
Pennywise quip on shaving wives and divorces
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports Uncle Pennywise’s remark that if every woman learned to shave her husband, divorces would drop. The joke notes a man might reconsider leaving a wife who can shave.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Separating Stuck Glass Tumblers Uses Cold Water Method
Instructions state when two glass tumblers stick and risk breakage, pour cold water into the inner tumbler and then into the outer one to separate them safely. This method relies on rapid temperature change to reduce suction and release the glass.
Coolidge States Simple Thanks After Election Victory
President elect Coolidge, after winning the vote of confidence, thanks voters and pledges service to the nation. He attributes the result to divine providence and says he will dedicate his powers to all countrymen. John W. Davis sends a congratulatory telegram wishing success and welfare for the country.
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Coolidge
Real Estate Transfers For Past Week In Delphi Area
Compiled by Harry Arnold, Ab stractor of Titles. Transfers include Hawkins to Sylvester for Lot 19 in Riggle's Add Flora $500. Cardwell to Mills for Sharon lots 8 9 12 $150. Fife to Meyers for West Delphi lots 89 90 91 92 $1. Calhoun to Calhoun and others for Manary's Add Delphi $1. Calhoun to Alpha Culp for 80 acres Jackson Tp $1. Crume to Daisy Crume for Burlington West lots 73 74 $1. Michael to Indiana Hydro Electric Power Co 12.25 acres Jefferson Tp $1102.50. Austin to Indiana for 7.04 acres Jefferson Tp $666. Dunkin to McCain one acre Carrollton Tp $600. The Red Cross is an official arm of the United States Government.
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Delphi
Indiana
John J. Hawkins
Millie E. Sylvester
Riggle
S Add
Flora
Sylvester Cardwell
E. Mills
Sharon
Charles A. Fife
Albert Meyers
West Delphi
Alpha C. Culp
Luther R. Calhoun
Manary’s Add
Carroll County Loan Trust and Savings Company
Jackson Tp
Rolla E. Crume
Daisy E. Crume
Burlington
Daniel A. Michael
Indiana Hydro-Electric Power Company
Jefferson Tp
Clarence F. Austin
Glenn F. Dunkin
William F. McCain
Carrollton Tp
Davis to resign from cabinet after March 4
Secretary Davis of the labor department informed President Coolidge of his desire to retire from the cabinet after March 4. He is the only cabinet member to publicly indicate retirement. Vacancies arise from Secretary Wallace’s death. acting secretary Gore may serve until March 4 before becoming governor of West Virginia.
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Labor Department
Coolidge
White House
Wallace
Agricultural Department
Gore
West Virginia
Mr. Coolidge
Farm Bureau Head for Red Cross
George E. Sites, Chairman of Carroll County Farm Bureau, urges joining the Red Cross. He praises its clinic work, home nursing, school services, and nurse programs aiding schools, homes, and Tuberculosis relief. He calls membership a link in a chain of human sympathy and urges roll call support.
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American Red Cross
George E.sites
Carroll County Farm Bureau
The Netherlands and Holland Etymology
The article explains that Holland refers to the low lands and Nederlanden is the Dutch name for the country. It notes that Holland designates only the parts below sea level and translates to hollow country in Dutch.
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