Road Building Funds Urged to Meet Bid Pressures
The Central Contractor column argues Montana should secure maximum funds for road building as contractors prepare for higher bids. It says low highway bid prices hurt profits, warns prices must rise to cover construction risks and ensure quality work, and notes competition may reemerge if profits shrink. A New Yorker promo and unrelated lines follow.
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Montana
Vance
Des Moines
Associated General Contractors of America
United States
The
Auch Construction
Charitable Millionaires and Secret Giving
Envious critics claim millionaires are thriftless, but many give large sums quietly. Andrew W. Mellon donated 1000 to families of French aviators Nungester and Cali via the French embassy, an act praised though Mellon declined comment. The piece extols numerous philanthropists who give discreetly and urges Congress to honor Levine for his public service.
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Andrew W. Medler
Nungester
Cali
America
Mellon
Reducing State Taxes Amid Surplus Across States
A Commerce Department survey shows thirty one states ended 1926 with a surplus and balanced budgets while debt rose in many locales. The report argues that state and local tax burdens grow as governments borrow, despite federal tax cuts, signaling a potential move to tax reductions if prosperity continues.
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Union
United States Department of Commerce
Department of Commerce
States face rising debt per person in 1926
Indebtedness across the forty eight states rose in 1926 to 1146 per capita from 11.09 the previous year with nearly five percent of state spending going to interest. Despite legislative sessions in about forty states few moves targeted debt reduction and biennial assemblies may delay tax cuts for two years. A need for stricter budgeting and leaner government is urged while noting solvent states like Connecticut. Hog cholera and prices are mentioned in passing amid economic commentary.
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Andy Mellons
Connecticut
Women Urged to Wear Underwear While Trying Dresses
Seventy five Unteago women pressed city council for an ordinance requiring undergarments or coverings next to the skin during dress fittings. Aldermen dodged the issue, suggesting shoppers pressure stores. the piece notes fashion trends toward longer dresses and transparent stockings, and ends with a run of miscellaneous phrases.
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Tie
Business Socialism in American Industry Essay
A long prose critique argues that American industry risks adopting business socialism with centralized control by oil, steel, and meat monopolies. It discusses packers, oil trusts, and price clamps, claiming such chains bind all industries to a common good, while contrasting state socialism with commercial socialism and urging restraint on liberties as industries consolidate under powerful figures and organizations. It frames this as a national trend, warning of surrender of freedoms yet suggesting some altruistic motive may exist.
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Ray Celling
Tulsa
Seminole
Oklahoura
Rockford
America
Iguv
Industes
Renewal of debate on Proposed Equal Rights Amendment
Freache reports Congress will renew fight over the Proposed Equal Rights Amendment often called the Woman's Rights Amendment. The measure, sponsored by the Woman's Party, would guarantee equal rights for men and women nationwide. Opponents and the National League of Women Voters dispute methods and scope, warning of legal ambiguities and state-law conflicts.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Woman's Party
Julian Hicks
Connecticut State
National League of Wore Voters
League
Alout Brigiless Swamien
Womans Party
Equal Rights Debate on Women Labor Laws
Discussion centers on maintaining protective labor legislation for women while seeking reform through non radical means. Advocates warn abolishing such laws could widen the gap in working conditions and opportunities, arguing equality of opportunity does not guarantee equality of result. The piece cites the stork and fox fable to illustrate differing capabilities within equal chances.
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Aron
Woman's Party
Lip Reading Opens Field for Another Educational Plan
Washington reports lip reading instruction for hard of hearing children expanding in cities. Specially trained teachers visit schools with small classes and short periods to integrate deaf students into regular classrooms. The plan reduces costs and keeps students in standard schools, while aiding teacher understanding of needs. Moses Ottinger’s 83rd birthday revealed his generosity, gifting real estate to his sons valued at $313,000. they claim inheritance tax applicability due to expected death.
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Washington
Bureau of Seducation
Department of the Interior
Harenny
J. C
Educaxvon
New York
Moses Ottinger
Pitt
Gastritis and Stomach Ulcers Explained by Dr McCay
A health note explains that gastritis is inflammation of the stomach caused by excess acid from poor food choices. It warns many stomach problems labeled ulcers stem from gastritis, and outlines diet changes, fasting, and hydration to restore normal stomach tone, inviting readers to send questions to Dr. McCay.
Answers to Questions Summary Card Fragment
A jumble of questions and answers covers topics from Byrd's airship and Richard Cox education to acid spills and napkin use in ancient Greece. It discusses naval names, calendar dates, flannel polishing prep, coin minting, conscription in WWI, and social customs, with notes inviting reader inquiries to The Helena Independent.
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Commander Byrd
North Pole
Hureaut of
Livaros
South America
Jumor
C. M. A. Tvarder
Anc
Portland Telegram Sold in Bankruptcy Sale
The Portland Telegram was sold today in a bankruptcy sale to attorney David E. Lofgren acting as trustee for $226,000. One other bid of $178,000 came from the Portland News. Lofgren represents a syndicate that will continue operating the paper.
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Portland Telegram
Portland
Ore
Cannon
David E. Lofgren
Portland News
Lofgren
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