Bonus vs Taxes and the Soldier’s Burden in 1917
The Record argues for a soldier bonus only if funded by those who can afford it, noting taxpayers opposing the bonus were fervent patriots in 1917 and 1918. It blames the middle class, farmers, small business owners, and workers who own property for bearing the cost, while veterans have sacrificed for five years without a federal bonus.
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Cear
United States
Europe
America
Wisconsin County Road System Evolves With Patrol Plan
Wisconsin adopts county maintenance for highways, dividing the state into nine divisions with resident engineers and county patrols. Patrolmen sign contracts with bonds, operate team or motor patrols, and report visits. costs range from 110 to 165 dollars monthly, with miles and types of roads detailed.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Commission
Ex-Service Men Opinion on Repayment Stance
The passage argues whether ex-service men should be repaid beyond a dollar a day. It states ex-soldiers remain unselfish and patriotic, willing to accept whatever conclusion is reached.
Thanksgiving Visit Ties Carson Family to Osceola Kin
Arthur Carson and family of Columbus traveled to Osceola to spend Thanksgiving with relatives, sharing a holiday gathering with Osceola kin.
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Arthur Carson
Columbus
Osceola
Presbyterian Sunday Schedule Broadcast
Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 A M Morning worship at 11 00 A M and church service at 7 20 P M for parish members and visitors.
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Presbyterian Church
The Junk Man Carries On as Public Utility Owner
A dissatisfied merchant sells assets including an interurban railroad to a junk dealer for a fraction of value. He gains a charter, tears up rails, and trials force a court to order service. The junk dealer becomes a traction magnate with huge liabilities, then must operate as a public servant rather than purely for profit.
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Illinois
Nebraska Power Output Shifts In September Reflecting Rain
The survey notes U S electric output fell nationwide in September while Nebraska saw higher water power use in July and August due to rains. State demand dropped by over half a million kilowatt hours from August. coal use declined and fuel oil use rose. Regional figures show Arizona California Idaho Nevada still modest coal use for central stations. A Poland China boar offers improved stock, and MacQueen at Silver Creek has good ones for sale. A farmer writes about schooling and community funding, lamenting limits and calling for unity to support local schools.
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Nebraska
United Sates
Sit
U. S. Geological Survey
Arizona
California
Idaho
Nevada
Poland
Silver Creek
Nebraska Notes on Old School Buildings and Nonresident Students
A 1923 report notes 21 log school houses and 47 soddies in Nebraska. It also records 14 529 free high school students attending schools outside their home districts as nonresident pupils.
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Nebraska
National Education Association convention set for Washington
The NEA plans a July Washington D C convention to benefit classroom teachers with direct access to national experience. The event aims to boost Americanism in teaching and highlight American traditions and historic surroundings for educators.
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National Educational Association
Washington D. C
America
Washington
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