Parable of Farmers and a Slick Seed Seller
The speaker laments farmers signed to external suppliers for feeds twine and seed, envying local firms. He notes how glossy salesmen praise their judgment, eroding profits that would otherwise stay with farmers. He vows to rely on his own company for supplies this year.
The best advertisement a town can have is a good, prosperous newspaper
The line highlights the newspaper as a town’s strongest asset, suggesting success and growth hinge on a thriving local paper that serves as a beacon for commerce, information, and community cohesion.
Uncle Sam pennies and federal spending down
The administration and budget director report annual expenses below 3 billion dollars for 1926 27, a saving of about 319 million from four years earlier. A nearly 60 million surplus was posted, aided by income taxes, while the national debt has seen substantial repayment since 1919.
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Uncle Sam
Bureau of the Budget
General Lord
Akysvard
Congress to Convene in October Likely
Washington expects President Coolidge to call Congress in a special session in October. If called, engineers studying the Mississippi flood problem will present recommendations on flood control, a new farm relief bill the President may accept could be discussed, and debate over income tax reduction is anticipated.
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Coolidge
Washington
Congress
French debt debate casts doubt on ratification
In a French Chamber of Deputies debate Premier St Poincare voiced uncertainty that the Mellon Bergin debt payment agreement with the United States will be ratified by Parliament. He said Britain and France’s debt accord may meet the same fate and expressed hope for better terms from creditors later.
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Lears
St. Poincare
France
United States
Great Britain
News At Last We Have Achieved Dignity
A quirky rant laments newspaper workers as they blend into roles like realtors morticians and auctioneers while the plain newsman remains overlooked. The piece mocks title inflation and quotes a line about finally attaining dignity in the press trade.
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Sioux Falls
Levine Plans 10 Million Ocean Air Service Venture
Mr Levine, aided by Clarence Chamberlin, reportedly organizes a 10 million dollar corporation to establish regular air services between Europe and America. He predicts inauguration within four years using Zeppelins and gigantic airplanes, though many aviation experts doubt near term safe transatlantic traffic.
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Levine
Clarence Chamberlin
Europe
America
Don't Sell U S Short Long American Prosperity Speech
The piece argues Uncle Sam will not sink into depression and that the United States remains far stronger than other nations. It asserts that despite some local woes the nation grows toward progress and prosperity and praises the economic principles driving high living standards and producer strength.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Parlor talk on kings and commoners in a changing world
A column notes the contrast between royal power and modern abundance. Kings like Alfonaa, Victor Emmanuel, and Boris are mocked for wealth and bachelor status while commoners enjoy autos, radios, and wages. The piece touches on church behavior, odd donations, Paris divorce agencies, a California jury verdict, and political opportunism. It ends with reflections on banking law and shifting public attitudes.
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Mr. Farmer
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Humboldt