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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
1
A crowded, era-style column surveys conflicts and tech forecasts. It notes Spain Morocco tensions with a rebel Barcelona, Wright brothers flight milestones near Fort Meyer, and speculation on air power and naval weaponry. It also touches on Osaka fires, global trade, child rights, earthquakes in Mexico, and tariff politics.
The piece explains two methods to propose amendments to the U S Constitution two thirds of both houses or two thirds of states via a convention. It notes biennial legislatures delaying action and recounts history from the Bill of Rights through the Civil War amendments and beyond. It discusses the difficulty of securing three fourths state approval and the unwritten constitution.
A historical note states that an amendment becomes part of the Constitution only if approved by three-fourths of the state legislatures or conventions. The text outlines the two methods and emphasizes the required broad ratification. It reflects the constitutional process for formal amendments.
The secretary of state informs governors that Congress has started the first procedure on a proposed income tax amendment. States are urged to act. The Hull Advance notes its anniversary and other local items. Mrs. G Kooiman dies aged sixty eight. The Boyden Citizen is now published by Metcalf and Bing.
A column critiques proposed corporation tax provisions, arguing 2 percent or 1 percent rates would mainly grant federal control over business and erase state lines. It analyzes a New York World publicity scope list and warns of presidential power to publish private corporate records without redress, impacting all firms nationwide.
Taft and Speaker Cannon praise the completed tariff measure as a victory for protection. The bill lowers iron ore duties and some taxes while raising others on hosiery and woolens, drawing Western farmer discontent and accusations of GOP mendacity. The Register & Leader blames western underrepresentation for the lopsided concessions.
The government offers thousand free farms in the Truckee Carson project with a $30 per acre charge paid in ten yearly installments. No draw or chance. file at Carson City land office or Fallon. Region promises alfalfa cereals fruits vegetables and strong transport links. Contact the U.S. Reclamation Service statistician in Washington for details.
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