Proposal for Federal Graduated Tax on Lands Debate
A Hempstead County farmer Mr G W McDowell urges Congress to levy a federal graduated land tax. He writes Ways & Means Committee while Chairman Mr Claude Kitchin responds. McDowell notes his letter is on file in Washington and Kitchin's reply is with him.
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Congress
G W McDowell
Hempstead County
Hope
Arkansas
Ways & Means Committee
Claude Kitchin
McDowell
Washington, D. C
Kitchin
MceDowe
Tax questions and tax ideas in Arkansas letter from GW McDowell
A citizen named GW McDowell writes from Arkansas proposing tax ideas to support the government during war. He suggests income taxes on the wealthy, a federal land tax with graduated rates, and broader taxation of landowners and corporations. He questions feasibility and notes opposition within Congress.
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Arkansas
Tower Barre Ateres
Fragmented OCR Obscures Political Debate on Voter Rights
Fragmented text references voters, a committer, party lines, and calls for support or opposition. Names and precise details are garbled, but the piece hints at discussion of who to back in elections, concerns over discrimination, and moral duties in civic participation. The passage notes a voter duty and mentions trial fairness and constitutional themes.
States' rights Democrat on school funding and local use
The speaker supports Congress settling the question of power and argues that any land tax, whether graduated or not, should fund public schools, state charitable institutions, and local state needs including roads and hospitals.
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Congress
Blind School
Deaf Mute Institute
State Hospital For Nervous Diseases
Old Soldier's Home
Once Republican Now a Democrat Hidge 1. CL Sith buried his bridice behind fim
A fragmented political letter discusses a Republican turning Democrat, critiquing Judice Smith and urging party loyalty as terms like private make governor and public backing are debated. It references Governor candidates, March dates, and party desertion. The text shows factional tensions and calls for alignment with the Democratic ticket.
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CL Sith
Fim Yi Edu
Remini
Avernor Aggiadt
Dave
Ford
Wyatinie
Powell
Ig Neti
Quiblicat
Bass
Avkingeis
Selblas
Eran
Arkatsis
Padre Seth Tetter
School Notes Delinquent Enrollment and Contests
Neeson Holle enters the third year this week bringing total school enrollment to RAL, two less than the last census. The sixth grade and various classes prepare for prelim spelling and declamation contests with students listed for representation. Junior and senior festivities featured Miss Pugh hosting at Mrs Crenshaw’s with purple and white decor and a two course luncheon.
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Neeson Holle i
Taunt
Beim Orily
Miss Carmineal
Miss Pugh
JT Crenshaw
Charles Kennedy
Helen Evans
Louie Belner
Marie Bulloch
Bessie Morris
Bill Bullock
Daisy Caldwell
Joe Duerson
Helen Baker
Helen Bartmess
Marriages Tie DeWitt Officials and Teachers
The local report notes Go Watson Reynolds now DeWitt school superintendent wed Miss Francis Morrow a piano teacher at the DeWitt school at the bride’s mother home in DeWitt last Sunday. Rev Ro Moore officiated. JH Cavaness and Miss Clara Quick were married at Elton on March 16.
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Go Watson Reynolds
DeWitt School
Francis Morrow
de Witt
Ro R. Moore
JH Cavaness
This Place
Clara Quick
Elton, la
Elton
Cavaness
Statement of Donations for Flood Sufferers
A lengthy list of donors and amounts presented as a record of donations for flood relief. Names include BP Remley, Mave 1A Bennett, Hoffman Mw Hy Bordeaux, Porter Bros, Kirkpatrick PE, Dr Roe, Cohen & Son, Bynum & Alexander, Dermott Land & Lumber Co, Macinack, Healer etc. Total sums and stamps noted with signatures and a secretary reference.
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BP Remley
Bennett
Hoffman
Hy Bordeaux
Porter Bros & Kirkpatrick PE
Roe Rarhaw
Cohen & Son
Bynum & Alexander i
Frotter
Yer Hardware Co
Dermott Land & Lumber Co
Macinack
Briscves
Othe
Dis
Kiyo Lis
Shigleter
Ley Dyiew Tsisk
Dtros
Hoc Dowie
GE. Kenney
Buchter Tien Newman LM
Belser Dermott Hdw Co
OR. Bates He, Courtney
Wesmian Co
McCroskey
Stinson CL
Dishonh
Pinkus
Walla & Co
Rube Richardson Dixon Gaines Mitchell Bros
Flowers
Dukes Rapense
Kirkpatrick
Rhen & Son
Livinn
Alex
Twickson Gatties Ie Wermott Tami & Shr Co
Roy
NeCro
Will Parker
Tosh Hanchey
Burton
Delta Mill
Toaldinge
T Delaney
Boat Hire
Bowser Aseline Sam Chbson
Drayage
Auto Dermott
To the Voters of Chicot County Advises Mail Call
A brief voter notice from Advt ROS Warnick states that letters were mailed to all residents under two cent stamp with information voters should know and urges recipients to call for their mail.
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Chicot County
Lyceum Course Closes With Dunbar Quartet and Bell Ringers
The Lyceum Course ended last Monday night at the High School Auditorian with the Dunbar Male Quartet and Bell Ringers. The Peegram was varied and delightful. the quartet’s work and bells drew wide applause. The entertainment pleased many attendees and prompted hopes for next winter. A summary report will appear next week.
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Lyceum
Dunbar
High School
Wall Be Pub
Free Recital at Alex Theatre Next Saturday
A free recital at the Alex Theatre is set for next Saturday afternoon March 25 at three o’clock under the auspices of the School Layprovenent Association. Admission is free and all school pupils, parents, and the public in Geneva are invited. The State University at Fayetteville Department of Fine Arts provides the records.
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Phe Whea
Lecture by Dr Marion Waldrip at Dermott School
Pine resident Dr Marion Nelson Waldrip will lecture at the Dermott School Auditorium on Thursday evenings in March, starting March 30 at 5 o clock. The event targets Arkansas business leaders as audience and references the Arkansas Wheels trip from years ago. Waldrip has lectured in 17 states and has consistently satisfied audiences.
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Marion Nelson Waldrip
Pine ‘Wut
School Auditorim
Dermott
Waltrip Wil
Arkansayan
Goodwin Bush Alliance Questioned in Pamphlets Dispute
A public feud over campaign pamphlets intensifies as Bush releases a pamphlet attacking the author while Goodwin issues a broader booklet focusing mainly on the author. A running mate Bush receives only brief mention in Goodwin’s the pamphlet. The exchange underscores growing skepticism and political maneuvering between candidates.
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Mr. Bush
Tipa
Goodwin
Gooadwin
Bush
Bush Running in the Interest of Goodwin
Fragmentary political remarks accuse Bush of backing Goodwin and opposing the speaker. The text references pamphlets, misrepresentation of platforms, and efforts to prejudice voters, with mentions of Warnock and electoral tactics.
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Bush
Goodwin
Warnock
Bootlegger Caught in Monday Arrests
Constable dim dahnsha and Mai Ao Parrish arrested Thornton Stewart here Monday for hoot burgling. They caught him delivering food and cooking before the court as the law held. The officers remained alert and determined to enforce the law.
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Dim Dahnsha
Mai Ao Parrish
Thornton Stewart
Anegro
Tim
Cohen's Colored People Store Items and Local Notices
Cohen's promotes sales on new low prices and season goods. Local residents visit Pine Bluff Monticello Hot Springs and McGehee. insurance and mission events noted. Dermott High School closes with entertainment. several visits and travels among Mrs Thomas and Mrs Woods, Miss Selena Henry returns from Meachee. Community notices: high water disruption, church and social visits, and refreshments served at a late gathering.
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Marie
Cuie
Sisaen
Siticgee
Tyemer
W.S. Goodwin
Dermott Bank
F. F. Dalley CO. Ltd
Buffalo
N.Y
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Maret
Judice Smith
Democ Republicaty
Judie Swith
CH. Brough
Puyalé
Marvin Ied
Ethel Rogers
Russell Bartness
Louis Hirden
Val Kntine
Joe Will Cantest
Brideoe
Josie M Dante
Tyes Bly
Anid Veety
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Will Fie
Ott Fiettas
Mrs Suber
Coyle Moore
Bayete Sehnelz
Mra Suber
Rom
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Ae Ua
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R. Kirkpatrick
Ros Warnick
Wen Om Gor
Avdi
Lee
Seventh Congressional District
Hon. W. Goodwin
Washington, D.C
Arkadelphia Southern Standard
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Cohen
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Seto
Jessee Lee
T. J. Walker
Pine Bluff
Tom Cunningham
Monticello
Porth
Ar Nor Marker
L. C. Smith
McGehee
D. Thomas Amd
Js Woods
Terry
Little. Rock
Selena Henry
Meachee
Mra
Gussie Walker
Minnie King
Eudora Sunday
Susie Johnson
Dumas
Turner
Arkansas City
Dermott Colored High School
Tillie
Littleson
Alexandria
Lia
Will Burnett
Filler
H. J. Heinz
Bowden’s Market
C. Bowden
Prop
Dermott, Ark
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