Anti trust fight draws strong business backing and federal action
National Political Notes notes President Wilson's firm stand against delaying anti trust legislation after a broad business pressure campaign. It cites letters from the Chamber of Commerce and an eastern magazine as efforts to sway Congress, argues the administration counters with economic data showing grain and meat exports rising and labor needs in agriculture. The piece praises bipartisan support for measures regulating interlocking directorates stock issues and new trade commissions, framing them as safeguards rather than revolutionary changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Dougherty
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Deluges
Department of Labor
Middle-West
Department of Commerce
Bull Moose
Interstate Commerce Commission
Trade Commission
The Weight of Suffering and Glory
The piece discusses suffering as a heavy burden yet compares it to a diver’s weight keeping a pearl diver submerged. It cites Dan Crawford on Faulkner the missionary, framing pain as necessary to reveal valuable pearls and moral depth.
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Paul
Dan Crawford
Faulkner
Love Unfailing Guide Through Enduring Hard Times
A lyrical verse reflects on divine love as a constant, comforting force that never fails. Eben E. Rexford’s lines describe love as a fountain that refreshes weary hearts, offering steadfast support on life’s journey.
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Eben E. Rexford
Doctor Laughs At Patient Heart Tale
A Johns Hopkins surgeon fond of doctorly jokes tells of a patient who feared heart trouble. A casual exam reveals a large swelling in the cardiac region. The physician quips that there is an extraordinary dwelling right there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Itappin
Plea Over Benefits Sparks Pocketbook Debate
A reader complains about benefit reductions affecting finances, urging moderation to avoid harming earnings while seeking relief from potential cuts. The note reflects concern over how changes could impact personal finances and costs.
Song of the Carrot and Its Neglected Worth
A Cleveland Plain Dealer commentary asks where the post will glorify the neglected carrot. It notes diverse uses from feeding livestock to improvised weapons, culinary roles, and even improving pumpkin pie color, arguing carrots could ease the cost of living.
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Johnson
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Giecot
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