Florida and nation clash over taxation and waters
A reader’s compilation argues Congress should repeal discriminatory taxes against Florida and let federal rules govern Lake Okeechobee water levels, linking past wind damage to federal height mandates. The piece tethers Florida prosperity to national policy while urging readiness for future threats. It also references Coolidge, imperial aims, and a social note about a Massachusetts pastor’s marriage to a former student, plus a quip on Plato and aging.
1925 Auto Tags Slow to Sell as Deadline Near
Reports say 1925 license plates are not selling fast. Vehicle owners rushed to buy early to ease last minute congestion and avoid delays. New plates usable after December 21 at midnight, with a hard deadline for 1928 plates and no grace period to operate cars without end plates after that date.
Home Paper Brings Christmas Tidings of Peace and Community
The article extols the Home Paper as the faithful bearer of Christmas tidings in a close-knit community. It likens newspaper news to the ancient heralds, noting how the paper records births, marriages, deeds, joys, and sorrows, guiding readers toward peace, goodwill, and shared prosperity for the coming year. It ends with the angelic message DS Spake to the shepherds.
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Prince of Peace
Herald Angels
Galilee
DS Spake
Angel of the Lord
Highway contracts to be let Friday set by State Director
State Director of Highways Harry T Kirk announces a Friday letting for highway improvements totaling 42.81 miles with several bridges and a projected cost of 3,222,046 dollars. The Cleveland-Wooster road in Cuyahoga County tops entries at 9.832 miles in three contracts, estimated 1,102,442 dollars, while the Cleveland-Elyria road in the same county totals 6.954 miles at about 851,412 dollars.
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Harry T Kirk
Gleveland-Wooster
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland-Elyria
Christmas Bank Accounts Reach New High Mark
Banks nationwide report Christmas accounts exceed 500000 dollars, a ten percent rise from last year and fivefold the figure in 1990. Government forecasts expect record holiday spending, with analysts noting strong seasonality in savings and retail activity.
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Coolidge
Alaska
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Axa Benn
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Fred W. Albrecht Grocery CO
Acme Cash Basket Stores
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Citizens’ Savings & Loan Co
Rittman, Ohio
Hayes
Arnold Chevrolet
Wadsworth, Ohio
Goffinet Theatre
Lon Chaney
Big City
Marceline Day
Crook
Mond Ky Sulelesoan
Anna
Joyce
Jin-H Sibert Brannen
Shea
Sears
Orie Fee
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