Political currents and aloofness in postwar party thoughts
The author discusses how national convention politics expose shifting loyalties, predicting two major liberal and conservative blocs forming in the future. He criticizes aloof leaders who detach from average people, cites Republican recalcitrance on the soldiers' bonus, and recalls Canadian demobilization where veterans received bonuses, contrasting U S opposition with allied practices.
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Chicago
San Tfran
Casco
Law’elpus
South Seas
Over the Old Line Fence Echoes Grain Farmers’ Plight
Sam Jordan laments repeated efforts to alert that courts favor other industries over farmers and farms. He notes many share the concern, yet progress remains slow as history repeats the hard lesson of collective inaction.
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Sam Jordan
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Farmers Face Hunger Fears and Widespread Fatigue
The piece warns that famine and disease loom if current trends persist. It argues farmers grow indifferent after years of injustice from capital and labor and legislatures, feeding the population at less than production cost. It assigns blame to others for the crisis and calls for action before planting time ends.
Prohibition Ploy Against Cigarettes Sparks Debate
A Bradford viewed editorial discusses Ohio Prohibition party's push to ban cigarettes. It notes potential national impact, argues tobacco's social role, and suggests restricting sales to minors as a remedy. It warns that wiping out tobacco could provoke major unrest and political trouble.
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Bradford Ra
Prohibition Party of
Ohio
National Party
Prohibition Party
Republicans in revolt threaten Irish resolution and summer recess
Secretary Colby urges action on the Irish resolution while Congress faces internal strife. Progressive senators protest the steering committee over packing house reform. In the House, Old Guard leaders clash with supporters of a soldier bonus as insurgency spreads, leaving GOP leaders in a difficult position on timing and policy.
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Colby
House Republicans
Ireland
Congress
Senate
Joe” Cannon
Flcor
Mann
Old Guard
Random Rambles on Local Politics and a Road Hog Poem
A rambles column reflects on political mood after Harding's nomination, recalls past GOP cheers, and prints an unsigned verse titled The Road Hog poking fun at reckless drivers. It includes local editorial tone and a playful historical note about a clock rung for a Quay victory.
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McKean
Russell Lindsley
TOR
Smethport
Nethport
McKean County
Editorial
House
United States
Canada
Dominion
Henry Tord
Henry Ford & Son
Fordson
Main Street
James Quirk & Sons
Oliver Tractor
Court House
Harding
Alrike
Republical
Matthew Stanley Quay
Democrat
Rarobler
Betulaya
Oliver Holmes
Shay
Gabriel
Peter Wileay
Hallstrom Bros
B. T. Garlick
Ring
Agency International Line
Leo J. Samson
Main St
Smethport, Pa
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