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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
8
The writer argues that banning liquor will not justify the social and fiscal costs. They question if reducing convicts, inmates, and feeble minded children justifies such policies. The piece provocatively asks who would willingly condemn a family member to prison or asylum for revenue.
Latin American diplomats were astonished by President Wilsons explanation for recognizing Peru's Benavides regime after a coup. The article argues Wilson violated his professed principle of recognizing only lawful governments, noting Peru’s Benavides came to power by assassination and coup without congressional approval. It contrasts this with Huerta in Mexico and cites McMillins report to Washington.
The fragment argues roads outlast civilization and warns Missouri to build civilization alongside roads. It evokes Rome and its fate, urging sturdy roads to accompany cultural progress while cautioning against neglect that could lead to ruin.
A fragment discusses whether the liquor traffic would oppose stricter prohibitions and argues that only fools would fight laws that raise liquor sales, claiming the trade has never shown such folly. The text reflects opposition to increased prohibition and warns against sensational claims.
A harsh stance argues brewers push taxation to voters, claiming current taxes are not paid by them and that the public shoulders the burden while receiving only small returns. The critique labels this method foolish for Missouri taxpayers.
Fragmentary text notes Missouri brewers spend about 7000 to 900 annually on grain products. It questions the source of these supplies, stating they are not Missouri produced. It mentions barley, rice, hops and a Missouri produced zone as the principal items in significant quantities.
A polemic argues that long term Maine Kansas and North Dakota voters would not have accepted prohibition if it harmed business or raised taxes. The writer contends bootleggers thrive where liquor laws fail and claims the liquor trade itself proves prohibition is then ineffective.
The piece weighs whether voters want a phrase maker or a man who backs words with deeds. It contrasts Woolrow Witton and Charles Hughes with Wilson and Singhes, praising straightforward facts over ornate rhetoric and urging a choice grounded in action over eloquence.
Charles Lamh 24 in New York laments lost old familiar faces at Shadow Lawn and Graver Cleveland era debates. Charles Murphy says many Democratic leaders will follow him away from campaigning as Wilson prepares a speaking tour. Daniels mocks golf and diplomacy with a satirical jab at Mabie school notes.
A political brief cautions that not voting is effectively aiding the Democratic ticket. The message urges Republicans to turn out this Tuesday to influence the balance of power and ensure their views are represented at the polls.
A jittery Washington climate frames a fight over state finances and policy. The New York street car strike and major administration spending are cited as drivers of a reported last year deficit of about $1.5 million, with overextensions of appropriations totaling nearly $5 million. Governor Hughes responds with political rhetoric amid pressure for reform.
In St. Louis a Missouri farmer recounts the origin of the land bank bill as a bank official explains its purpose and the bill’s intent to aid farmers. The account emphasizes how the policy emerged from banking discussions and agricultural needs.
The article recounts Col Fred D Gardner’s European inquiry into rural credit, his drafting of the Gardner land bank bill, and its journey through Missouri’s legislature and governor’s signature. It notes the measure would go to a statewide vote as a constitutional amendment at the November election. It contrasts farm lending with 4 percent rates for business borrowers and details collateral and terms concerns. The piece also touches on Wilson diplomacy and other political commentary.
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