Prohibition and Subsidy Debates Stir Senate and New York
The ship subsidy fight stalled in the senate amid bloc tactics, while arguments favored a $30,000,000 yearly subsidy to American vessels to compete with foreign fleets. The piece also notes New York’s urban stance against prohibition and urges Bryan’s wet plank for 1920. It highlights Congressman Cole’s Washington letters and muses on Cyrenus Cole keeping a Pepys-like diary for future insight.
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New York
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Southern Democrats Spark House Quarrel That Feels Mundane
In Congress a sour mood leads to a rare gloves off clash as Jones of Texas and Wingo of Arkansas trade insults. The incident ends with the sergeant at arms separating the two parties, highlighting ongoing frictions among Southern members and a tense Capitol atmosphere.
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South
Jones
Texas
Legislature Recess For Private Matters At March Start
The legislature adjourns for ten days to handle private business, typical as March begins. Committees outline the remaining half of the session while radical bills have been dismissed as impractical.
Governor Kendall and the call for a special session
The article questions Governor Kendall’s stance on revising the code during a regular session. It argues the current legislature cannot complete the recodification and asks whether the governor will honor a promised special session to finish the revision.
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Kendall
State House
Assembly
Towner to Be Appointed Governor of Porto Rico
In Iowa a presidential commendation notes Congressman Towner's expected appointment as Porto Rico governor. The text suggests his twelve years in Congress provide training for a just and wise administration and states the former governor was out of step with islanders, predicting a welcome change.
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Iowa
Towner
Porto Rico
Congress
New York Hotel Cracks Down on Writing Room Moochers
A major New York hotel that supplied $6,000 worth of stationery to sneak guests now bars those who use the writing room by requiring entrants to present guest tickets.
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New York
Lawmaking Spreads Wide With Hundreds of Bills in Session
The legislature adjourns for a mid term recess on February 23 after a busy session recap. About 600 bills in the House and nearly as many in the Senate cover tax, banking, labeling, and education reforms plus highway and welfare measures. Notable items include truth in fabric labeling, tobacco taxation, search powers for stills, and a state text book commission proposal.
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New Series of U S Postage Stamps Debuts in Town
A new five stamp series replacing the 1912 issue is seen around town. Denominations include 1, 2, 4, 9 and 10 cents with portraits of Franklin Washington Martha Washington Jefferson and Monroe. The 1 cent stamp debuted in Philadelphia for Franklin's birthday and others will be issued as current stock runs out.
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Washington
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U. S
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Monroe
Philadelphia
Grief in the Lafe Young Family
The Des Moines Capital editor Lafayette Young mourns the death of his only daughter Mrs. John P. Herrick in Olean New York last Saturday. Survived by her husband and four children. Friends and colleagues extend sympathy to Mr and Mrs Young.
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Sioux City Journal
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Des Moines
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Princeton students morale drops as joyriding replaces study
The report notes that when most students drive their own cars a college program can be demoralized. A professor laments that joyriding replaces higher mathematics, and similarly negative verdicts come from several high schools.
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Los Angeles Times
Princeton University
Harding and Kenyon Talk on 1924 Politics in Iowa
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes no one in Iowa has asked about a Kenyon for president resolution. It recalls Judge Kenyon’s telegram denying continued political life and reflects on President Harding’s stance, integrity, and the burden of presidential duties in Washington.
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Public man and rhetoric contrasted in Wisconsin Iowa debate
The piece criticizes Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin for praising farmers while Senator Brookhart of Iowa advocates socialist policies. It argues against political eyewash and urges voters to judge leaders by actions, noting Brookhart’s radical stance and electoral sweep with few exceptions.
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Duty Echoes Across The Years From Washington To Harding
Across the Years notes how Washington faced senate battles and rebellion while Harding contends with similar issues. The piece draws parallels between early republic struggles, Whiskey Rebellion, radicals, and foreign policy, suggesting cyclical patterns in American leadership and crisis. It closes by noting want ads in The Express pay big dividends.
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For Sale Salm 16 Poland China Brood Sows and Mules
Poland China brood sows including 12 gilts and 4 yearlings due to farrow in March and April priced to sell. Bred to three herd boars with potential piglets up to 390 pounds. Located four miles west of Monticello Farm. Also delivery of Shorthorn bulls and young sires listed with breeders. Mules for sale near Scotch Grove Iowa with multiple driving teams of varying ages.
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