Taxation critique on municipal ownership of utilities sparks debate
A Manitowoc opinion piece cites a Manufacturer and Industrial News Bureau stance on taxation and bonds, arguing municipal ownership of the electric utility yields lower rates and profits for residents. It contrasts bond funding with profit-funded improvements and urges local control of water and electricity.
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Manitomec
Commission
Agarego
Manitowoc
Rate Commission
Paying the Piper in a Crashing Stock Market Echo
A historical critique rails at stock market crashes on the New York exchange and the lure of gambling among youth. It notes clerks risking all, employers losing money, and newspapers pushing reform. A Manitowoc hunter reports a suicide linked to gambling after a poker loss, underscoring the futility of attempting prohibition.
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New York Exchange
Bng
North Sands
Bishop Cannon Seen As Likely Senator in 1930
Washington dispatch conveys Bishop James Cannon Jr. rumored to seek the Senate seat held by Carter Glass in 1930. The column weighs Cannon’s potential, possible rivals like Glass and Byrd, and the political climate amid Virginia debates.
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Bishop Cannon
Charles P. Stewart
Washington
Central Press and
Manitowon
Times
Virginia Ade
The
Potomac
James Cannon, Jr
Cannon Te Baye
Congress
Cannon
Willie Upehan
Glass
Georgia
Byrd
Virginia
Siona
Hoover
Ted
The Sand Dunes. The Sand Dunes. High brow travel incognito scene
A fragmentary extract discusses a young man facing choices between university education and practical work. The tone hints at common sense clashing with aspirations and the value of learning a trade or skill. The text reflects a mid century viewpoint on social mobility and education.
Questions and Answers in Mantowog Times column
A reader asks various trivia and civic questions answered by the Washington Bureau. Topics include suffrage in European capitals, rainbow fish colors and growth, largest US passenger planes, the District of Columbia, who named Florida, Red Cross powers, California population in 1850, Ostelle Taylor and Jack Dempsey, number of continents, Easter 1917 date, regent definitions, John J Razkob religion, false teeth materials, and cigarette lighter protests in Belgrade.
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United States
Sikorsky
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Florida
Ponce de Leon
Geneva
California
Ostelle Taylor
Jack Dempsey
Dempatey
Eurasia
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
North America
South Meriea
Antarctic
Broadway gossip and stage clashes in a rattling column
A chaotic mix of theatrical chatter covers a New York scene with remarks about Fozgild's fianity, Broadway celebrities, and a quarrel involving Frank Fay. The piece threads songs, notes on performers, decor disputes, and backstage color, including a cryptic line about a wall kept grave and jokes about show business vanity.
Unclear Exchange at Beard Seating Incident
In a fragmented dialogue, a person seated in Beard encounters Pat and a Tristan hand who mutters a phrase about a job. Mike replies he is pale white, suggesting a tense or uncertain moment amid the unclear setting and names.
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Pat
Itd
Hin
Mike
Fragmented Local Item Teases A Future Christmas Sled Gift
An unclear OCR fragment hints at a Christmas themed gift or item involving a sled. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the mention suggests a holiday present or event. The text lacks verifiable details for a fuller summary.
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Dion
Pader - Boy
Nevai l
Ree
Iman
United
Sige
Taake & Mine
Frederick M. Kerby
Manttowog Times
Washington Bureau
New York Avenue
Edifor
Hungary
Romania
John J. Razkob
Democratic National Committee
Wlf
Belgrade
Sat Reat
Emake Mezzott
M. Matehek
Central Preas-Idispatch
Gove
New York
le J
Yat
Éals
F. Ziegfeld
Povernes
Broadway
Syg
Lew Fields
Artie
Dorothy
Mary Carolyn Davies
Oer
Donald Barr Chidzey
Park ‘Rongue
London
Saturday Evening Post
N. ¥. Times
J. P. Cappello
Frank Fay
Sill Fields
Jala
Jimmy Jams
Makea
Manitowoc Times
U. S
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