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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1874
Page
8
A reflective discussion argues reform faces a wider social problem. It claims public wrongs reflect prevailing customs and temptations, with many officials chosen to favor local interests. The piece warns that honesty must guide governance lest the tree of government bear corrupt fruit.
Col Fort, a new congressman, rebukes Mr. Dawes for criticizing economy and calls for cutting wasteful ports of entry. He urges fighting for reform, cites past administrations, and pledges to back bills abolishing useless expenditures while demanding accountability from Boston and New York post offices.
The piece argues for tax relief on capital invested in cotton and woolen fabrics and rolling mills. It cites South Carolina and Georgia laws granting ten year exemptions and urges Iowa to adopt a similar policy. It says manufacturing growth aids farmers by creating a domestic outlet for crops and attracting capital while noting eventual taxation after the exemption ends.
A ten year old Peoria tale tells of a once-promising lawyer turned beggar after drink. Once city attorney, élite class, and married, his ruin came as whiskey claimed him. Police drove him from a depot, while peers pity his sores and rejection.
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