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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
4
The editorial argues Governor McCray faces a moral and political crisis over private financing use of his influence. It notes he may be a victim of circumstance but warns his ethics are damaged and asserts the only honorable action is voluntary resignation to restore state trust and effective leadership.
The piece critiques Democrats for using delinquent tax collection to gain political advantage. It notes the county treasurer and deputy must collect owed taxes with fees and penalties, and questions raised about collectors' conduct and property handling after transfer of ownership.
The Strand Theatre announces Thursday December 6 showing The Ninety and Nine with Ramsay Morris in a big heart tugging drama and comedy Why Pay Rent. Friday and Saturday December 7-8 feature Jack Holt in The Tiger's Claw plus Three Cheers. Next week Grands Plovers to present stage plays with new nightly programs direct from Logansport.
Saturday December 8 features Neal Hart in South of Northern Lights and the comedy Winner Take All. Wednesday December 12 presents The Firebrand with Franklyn Farnum in the lead.
A public official faces strong backlash after being tasked with an unpopular duty. Critics argue the obligation highlights governance flaws while supporters frame it as necessary despite local sentiment and political risk.
The U S Bureau of Education reports that only 63 of 100 fifth graders reach eighth grade, 34 enter high school, 13 graduate high school, 7 graduate college, and 2 complete college. Education is shown as a key factor for ease in modern life, with two percent of high school graduates deemed too small.
The piece predicts that Congress will remain evenly balanced with Republicans nominally in control. A small radical group linked to Senator La Follette will hold swing power, likely leading to continued legislative paralysis until the next presidential election.
A Cincinnati editor laments more automobile accidents caused by drunken drivers and blames the prohibition law and bootleg whiskey. He wonders how a saloon on every corner would have changed the risk, noting fewer cars per area in former years.
An editorial from the Atchison Kansas Globe advocates forming a Coolidge club not for politics but to promote a principle of keeping one’s opinions to themselves, encouraging discreet discussion and restraint.
Dr J Guchenour, a dentist with a quarter century in the same Monticello office, is highlighted for his long service and local practice. The notice notes his phone contact 197 for patient inquiries and appointments.
The Joint Teachers Institute will be held at the high school auditorium next Saturday December 8. Morning session begins at 9 with devotional music sectional meetings and classroom topics including literature club organization radio teaching domestic science word study citizenship health and school community discussions led by multiple instructors. An afternoon session starts at 1 with extension classes and general section covering chapters 10 through 12 with several instructors named.
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