Tax policy and road costs shape American economy
The piece argues new revenue measures may balance the budget but push tax burdens toward gasoline, utilities, and income taxes, risking reduced capital for industry. It calls for vigilant cost control and broad tax relief while outlining affordable, durable secondary roads costing 3 000 to 6 000 dollars per mile to boost farm mobility and local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Australia
Germany
New York Times
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Tariff debate grows as industries seek relief from imports
The piece notes widespread protests against the Hawley Smoot tariff from North Carolina copper miners and other U S industries. It says foreign competition and currency depreciation hurt domestic producers, with calls for higher duties on ores and protected rates across steel pulp sugar and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina
United States
Finland
Europe
Rates in law too low given global pressures
The author argues that current world conditions with depreciating currencies across twenty five counties and widespread manufacturing goods and raw materials seeking outlets prove that the rates in the law are too low, not too high.
Observation Tower assesses Democratic convention outcomes
The column discusses the Democratic convention with Al Smith, Roosevelt, Garner, and McAdoo shaping the nomination. It notes Amendments on bank deposits failed, welfare measures rejected, and predicts McAdoo could become Treasury Secretary if Democrats win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Smith
Franklin Roosevelt
William Gibbs McAdoo
Roosevelt
Richie
House
Senate
McAdoo
Wm. Borah
Sheppard
Editorial contrasts GOP and Democratic liquor platforms
The Topeka Capital argues the Democratic platform seeks repeal of prohibition and federal noninterference with state alcohol laws, while the Republican platform would preserve federal power to prevent liquor traffic in states that outlaw it, framing the difference as protection of prohibition versus expansive liquor rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Congress
Topeka
Kansas Kolumists Revisit Local Prices and Quips
Osborne editors recall prices from twelve years ago with wheat at 2.54 per bushel and shoes costing 10 to 21 dollars a pair. The column riffs on hats, straw, and old-time bargains, interleaved with quips from papers like the Kansas City Star and Macksville Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
The
Osborne
E. E. Kelley
Obituary of Martin A Preble Pioneer of Scandia
Martin Alphard Preble born September 23 1857 in Howard County Indiana was among Kansas pioneers later settling on a Washington County farm. He married Thresa Seifer in 1877 and spent 43 years in Scandia's implement trade becoming its longest serving local businessman. He died July 5 after a six week illness. survived by five children eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He held church and Masonic memberships and is remembered as a kindly relative.
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Martin Alphard Preble
Howard County
Indiana
St. Joseph
Aew
Washington County
Kansas
Washington, Kansas
Thresa M. Seifor
Scandia
Preble
Glen M. Preble
Paul ‘H. Preble
Concordia
Georgine M. Harris
Kansas City
Walter C. Preble
Mac’ E. Plotner
G.W. Preble
Topeka
Molly Gordon
United Brethren Church of
Masonic Lodge
Local Notices and Shopper Scoop from Scandia Page
Ladies Shop advertises Kotex while Midget Lunch offers cream and cleaning fluid by local merchants. Social notes report Miss Maxine Muth hosting Miss Glada Bell. Courtland visitors Ed Haney and Betty visit Scandia. Harold Tingstrom family from Lincoln arrive for a relatives’ visit. Roofing ad promotes 800 per cent Red Cedar Shingles by A M Sanborn Lumber Co. Calif visitors Mrs M F Jones Cora and Minnie Bowling arrive for an extended Glendale stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co
M. F. Jones
Cora and
Minnie Bowling
Glendale
Calif
Local Visit and Sale Notices Highlight Weekend Events
Mrs N E Davis was a guest of Mrs May Mead. Judge VanNatta of Belleville traveled to Scandia on business. Hats and dresses offered in a clearance sale at the Ladies Shop. Ellen Loring mentioned. Mr and Mrs Otis Bixler and their son visited Norton over the weekend with Dr and Mrs Geo Nichols. Cook's Screen Enamel advertised at 39 cents per quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanNatta
Belleville
Scandia
Busin~ Ness
Brice Ellen Loring
Otis Bixler
Norton
Geo. Nichols
Bowersox Family Visits Great Bend Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs M L Bowersox and daughter Vera and Carl Smith from Great Bend arrived Saturday to visit at the A L Larson and Gottfrid Larson homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Bowersox
Vera and
Carl Smith
Great Bend
A. L. Larson
Gottfrid Larson
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the Journal
Scandia, Kansas
Republic County
Hershel Kannier
Bert W. Selin
Kansas City Star
Lew Valentine
Newton
Journal
Father Kelly
Macksville Enterprise
Mackaville Enterprise
Stafford, Courier
Marquette Tribune
Peggy
Pink Ag
Rev. A. S. Segerhammer
Omaha
Emil Isaacson
Frank Peterson
Ed Ahrens
Cook’s
A.M. Sanborn Lumber Co
M. A. Preble
Maxine Muth
Glada Bell
Ed Haney
Betty
Courtland
Harold Tingstrom
Lincoln
N. E. Davis
May Mead
Sunda
Ladies Shop
Cook
Goodyear Speedway
Goodyear
Goodyear All
Home Oil and Supply Coo
Nimocks
George Jeandebeur Sec
Treaa
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