Sugar Tariff Controversy Sparks Democratic Debate
The recent sugar price rise prompts Democratic lawmakers and papers to fault the new tariff bill. Prices jumped from December to February, while sugar speculators claim government forecasts and market speculation, not the tariff, drove the gouge. The Lincoln Star accuses the tariff of obfuscation as officials mull a tariff commission inquiry.
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Dancing for Dollars at Omaha Society Benefit
The Omaha Bee reports a society dance with Ina Clairé and Bruce McRae performing in The Awful Truth at the Brandeis Theatre. Miss Claire wore a Boue Soears gown with lace and embroidered net and jewelry including a diamond crown.
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Heck
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Aoveridge
Fred Hamilton
Ina Clairé
George Brandice
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Lavalliere
Thare
Russell
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Kinnock
Bill Evert
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Sugar thefts and tariff battles in Wilson era debates
In a retort on current sugar policy critics claim Tarik Karan was not charged and accuse authorities of aiding sugar speculators. The piece recalls past efforts by Attorney General A Mitch Palmer and questions the Lincoln Star's coverage while urging a look back at sugar thefts during Wilson's presidency when tariff protections were absent.
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Otto Thelander
Manhattan
Otto
John Ireland
John
Heck
John Sez
Tarik Karan
A. Mitch Palmer
Lincoln Star
Wilson
For Sale A Big Profitable Polk County Farm
A 320 acre Platte Valley farm near Havens Silver Creek and Osceola offers sub irrigation rich loam soil yields of 50-60 bushels corn per acre 5-6 tons alfalfa per acre and prairie hay. Features include a six room house barn hoghouse fenced seven wires cedar posts and a 33 year loan of 22000. Price is 4500 with quick sale urged by owner M A Larson Central City Nebraska.
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Platte Valley
Havens
Silver Creek
Osceola
Rebuilding Prosperity speech by Rep. Addison T. Smith
Idaho congressman Addison T. Smith presents a speech praising the 1922 tariff and its effects. The document notes a postal card request option to obtain the speech from W. F. Wakeman, agent, 137 Center Street, New York.
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Addison T. Smith
Idaho
W. F. Wakeman
Center Street
New York
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