Political Bank Attacks on La Follette Spark Reform Debate
A lengthy political broadside defends Robert M. La Follette against Republican and press attacks, praising his Wisconsin service and progressive leadership while decrying Dawes Coolidge supporters as fostering communism. It warned of corruption by Falls Daughertys Mellons and Forbes and urged political accountability through ballots and courts.
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Republican coincidence and aluminum profits clash with Mellon
At the moment Secretary Mellon said the nation could not fund the veterans bonus, the Treasury’s Internal Revenue Bureau approved an amortization allowance of 15.5 million dollars for Aluminum Company of America, which also secured a tariff more than double the prior rate. Mellon, seen as guardian of soldiers, failed to oversee these interests.
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Party Loyalty Divides Progressives in Congress
Progressive senators like La Follette and Norris face sharp criticism from old party leaders for not always voting with the party line. They argue they were elected to represent the people, not serve as figureheads for party bosses, trusting their own judgment for the nation’s best interests.
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Vetoes and bolts split Republican loyalty on key World War I issues
The text notes party discipline fraying as leaders and many rank and file Republicans vote contrary to platform. It cites President Coolidge vetoing the soldiers bonus bill despite the 1920 platform promise and over a hundred Republicans in Congress opposing the McNary Haugen farm relief bill, including solid New England and Eastern states.
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Dawes Ghosts Scare the Mob in Editorial Parody
An Omaha editorial critiques General Dawes as using fear of ghosts to win support. It argues he does not fear real issues, mocks his "phantom" La Follette amendment scare, and calls his campaign phony and cowardly while backing constitutional stability and caution against party manipulation.
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The Individual Voter Faces The Ballot Alone
The speaker argues that citizens vote as individuals not mobs and each person enters the booth alone. Voters judge leaders and candidates by record and courage, not fear and manipulation, amid a party riven by faithlessness and corruption.
Dawes Faces Complex Voting Mood in Divided Booths
A fragmented voter mood emerges in polling places as General Dawes questions the coalition and hints at possible manipulation. The piece portrays divided public sentiment and a wary electorate confronting the wartime leadership with skeptical eyes and cautious expectations.
Economy Paint Mills Price List Offer
Economy Paint Mills advertises a price list and free paint book aimed at saving customers on paint bills in Geneva Nebraska. It invites readers to write for the price list and free brochure, mentioning community ties with the Christian church women and a phone contact.
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Plate glass windows for windshields and doors at Hahler Garage
Plate glass for windshields and sedan doors installed at Hahler Garage. Taxi service listed as 161 for contact.
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