Liberty bonds funding should retire debt not fund government
Senator King of Utah argued against using payments from foreign nations to run the government, urging that Liberty bonds be retired with such funds. He warned tax cuts funded by European payments would delay repayment and keep debt alive, favoring automatic tax relief only after debt is reduced. The piece notes Congress and treasury economy expectations and briefly mentions the Shepherd case involving McClintock guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Utah
United States
Great Britain
Europe
Coolidge
Congress
Treasury Department
Evasion of Trade Facts Reflects Tariff Conflicts
A critical column argues the sugar tariff should have been cut despite board recommendations, accusing officials of stalling to quiet agitation. It claims tariff duties form a rigid system fearfully protected by power of the sugar barons, dismissing infant industry and urging reforms amidRAND-era rhetoric about Dayton figures Bryan Darrow Colby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Board
Nebraska Legion withdraws invitation to Col John P Hill
Ex service members react as the Nebraska American Legion recalls its invitation to Maryland Congressman Col John Philip Hill to speak at the convention. Hill, a war veteran, became noted for testing the Volstead act by fermenting cider in an orchard and inviting neighbors to sample. he was arrested but acquitted, ruling that the act did not apply to orchardists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska American Legion
John Philip Hill
Maryland
Nebraska Legion
Legion
Hill
Nebraska Legion recalls invitation to Colonel Hill
The keynote argues against suppressing opposing views and defends free speech. It notes opposition to the Volstead act and the Eighteenth Amendment, cites Congressman Hill's critiques and proposals, and defends hearing diverse opinions as a natural result of enlightenment. Maryland and Nebraska are referenced regarding support and prominence. The piece emphasizes constitutional rights and cautions against overreach by the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Legion
Colonel Hill
Legion
Dayton
Tennessee
Congressman Hill
United States
America
American Legion
Hill
Maryland
Nebraska
Canadian immigration as a labor solution proposed
The article notes Roger Babson predicting a U S labor shortage and rising wages while Montana and Pacific regions show varied employment. It suggests adopting Canada’s flexible quota system to import needed workers, then halt entry once demand is met, warning of imperfect balance but presenting it as a potential fix. It also oddly references Melena sheiks and fashion comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roger Babson
Montana
Babson
Best Editorial on Flags and Liberty in Mexico
The Omaha Bee editorial mocks Mexican resentment of U S flag display on American property in Mexico. It defends fly over foreign residents and urges equal flag freedom for all, arguing Americans should back the Stars and Stripes anywhere and refuse to rely on foreign protection. It hazards a satirical jab at xenophobia and liberal tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jenkins
Mexico
Mr. Jenkins
United States
W. O. Jenkins
The Civil Service Debate And Merit System
Washington commentary on the U S civil service workforce detailing 550000 federal employees with 60 million annual payroll. Explains appointment methods, merit system aims, retirement provisions, and extensive exams overseen by the civil service commission with thousands of local exam boards and veterans’ preferences.
Notes Cancelled for Marland Company Finance
New York reports that since last November Marland and its company issued 20 million dollars in two year five percent notes. The firm has bought and cancelled four million dollars of the notes. Wall Street expects the balance to be called for retirement next November. These votes constitute the only funded debt. retirement should leave about 18 million dollars in working capital with 1,885,000 shares of stock as the only capital. Current earnings on the stock are said to exceed one dollar a share monthly after all reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Marland
Wall Street
Seiyukai Leader Favors Closer US Japan Ties
Tokyo dispatch reports Gen Tanaka elected president of the Seiyukai aims to merge Kakushin and attract Chuseikai and Seiyuhonto members, boosting the party to 140 in the diet as coalition tensions mount. He pledges strong U S Japan economic cooperation and urges American support to ease immigration tensions and improve relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Associated Press
Tanaka
Seiyukai
Diet
Japan
Stetching
Gen. Tanaka
Lwar
Baron Takahashi l
Kakushin Club
Chuseikai
Kenseikai
Kato
Seiyuhonto
Kata
Seivukai
Baron Tanaka
United States
China
Disney
America
Yam
Coojide
Trial Continued in Wyoming Publisher and Editor Case
Torrington and Casper reports say the trial of M. M. Levand publisher and Sem H. Day managing editor of the Herald paused and set for the fall term after the prosecution declined to proceed on the original charges. Moscow dispatch notes Rosta reports workers in Baku oil fields have begun a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington
Wyo
M. M. Levand
Sem H. Day
the Herald
Casper
Moscow
Associated Press
Rosta
Baku
Bumming Their Way Across the Country
A Great Falls Leader column recalls a brother and sister walking from the east toward Glacier Park and planning to walk back, bragging they have averaged seven miles a day. They relied on passersby for rides, provoking criticism of such bum transportation and the generosity of motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glacier Park
Glaciér Park
Far East
Gail
Great Falls
Answers to Questions From The Helena Information Bureau
Frederick J. Haskin, head of the Information Bureau in Washington, invites readers to pose factual questions for authoritative answers at no charge. Submit full name and address with two cents for return postage. Qs cover cars, shoes, crabs, actors, poetry, tree rings, insulation, magnets, and historical bounties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Haskin
Washington
Helena
Montana Has Good Schools and Education Outlook
National notes report negotiations on Italian debt and honors for Senator Ladd of North Dakota. The State Department acts to protect American tobacco from a Chinese boycott while the Indian Bureau announces sweeping staff reductions. A Montana slogan promotes local higher education as out‑of‑state study declines. The piece argues Montana’s colleges meet most needs and keeps taxes for local education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Ladd
North Dakota
State Department
Indian Bureau
Montana
Lewistown
Democrat- News
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shepherd
McClintock
Bryan
Darrow
Colby
Tenn
Harvey
The
Omaha Bee
By Morris
Morocco
Georgs
Matthew Adome
Roy L. Smith
Simpson M. E. Church
Minneapolis
Haskin Letter
Washington, D. C
Executive Civil Service
Uncle Sam
Labinet
Mportant
Classified Service
Civil Service ‘Commission
Ans
National Civil Service
Teague
United States Personnel Classification Board
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Frederic J. Haskin
U.S
Paris
Academie du Theatre Francaise
James K. Hackett
France
Longieton
LL. B. A
Forest Service
England
Continental Army
Bureau of Standards
National Capital
Owepa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!