Indiana voters weigh reform after Wilson era critique
The piece rails at Democratic policy under Woodrow Wilson, blaming waste and debt on eight years of his administration. It urges retrenchment, tariff protection for labor, and a swift return to fiscal sanity, arguing six months cannot fix prior excesses. It also notes Indiana’s recent elections on commission government and polls the public mood.
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Europe
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Samuel Gonpers
Mancias
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Prust
Agents Association
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Shipping Board
Germany
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France
General Pershing
White River
United States
Meyo
Biarding
Indiana
Washington Herald
Republican Plan to Raise Four Billion Tax Revenue
The speech argues four billion dollars must be raised yearly and outlines a Republican plan: a 3% sales tax on manufacturers, a 10% profits tax on corporations, individual income tax, and various other taxes totaling about 3.94 billion. It claims this would replace excise and nuisance taxes and shift the burden to able industries and people, challenging Democrats to offer an alternative.
Unclear text fragment prompts reader to verse study
A brief fragment references Luke 10 42 and verse study. It presents a question about "one thing needful" and mentions verses 35 through 42. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a religious lesson note.
The Best Possessions The Mary Martha Lesson
The piece contrasts Mary choosing spiritual wealth over material goods, urging personal knowledge of God through Jesus Christ. It cites Luke 10 25 20 and warns against overvaluing possessions while praising lasting, unseen riches for eternal life. The dialogue thread satirizes economy minded couples.
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Martha
Mary
Christ
Jesus
Father
God
Jesus Christ
Duty to fellow men as a grave omission
A reflective excerpt argues that neglecting concern for others is a serious sin, likely more common on the Last Day than any other fault. Humphrey J. Desmond emphasizes moral duty and social responsibility.
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Humphrey J. Desmond
What is that man drilling in the Oil Belt
In the Oil Belt a reporter notes a man drilling a wildcat well. The joke frames the gamble as risky yet potentially lucrative, suggesting striking a run of wildcats could yield profits from their pelts. The quip captures frontier drilling humor and speculative oil exploration culture.
Gods Requirements to Fear Walk Love and Serve
A brief biblical exhortation quotes Deuteronomy 12 urging Israel to fear the Lord, walk in his ways, love him, and serve him with all heart and soul. The passage emphasizes full devotion and obedience as central duties.
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Israel
Lord
Wealth of Vanadium in Peru Reported
Ninety five percent of the world’s vanadium is found in Minas Bagra Peru. Explorers believe the mine contains in sight ore with a metallic content approaching 26,000,000 pounds.
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Minas Bagra
An Audience That Must Stay
A satirical line imagines a lawyer aspirant who demands twelve men remain to hear his speech, highlighting the tension between rhetoric and restraint and the value of audience choice.
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