Burkett Opposes Auto Taxes for Roads
Senator Joe Burkett, a gubernatorial candidate, promotes repealing automobile taxes and argues highways should be funded by land and property taxes. He contends the State Highway Department seeks to shift the full cost of highway construction and maintenance onto motor vehicles and fuel taxes, opposing the current trend toward vehicle-based funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semitor
Burkett
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Uat
A Queer Way to Reduce Tanes
Senator Borah asserts Congress has raised the public debt by four billion dollars and proposes to cut several tax levies by three hundred million. The dispute centers on whether tax cuts can occur while debt grows, challenging Republican rhetoric on promised spending reductions.
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Borah
Repullican
Congress
Boral
Debates Over Taxes and Spending Split Democrats and Republicans
The piece argues that government revenue rests on taxes, so higher expenditures require higher taxes. It claims Democrats backed increased appropriations as Republicans did, causing shared debt issues. It contends party records prevent a clear economy critique, blaming both major parties for fiscal neglect.
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Crids
Treasuey
The Tariff and Wheat Prices Debate
The article argues that higher tariffs have not raised farm prices, noting distress among wheat farmers and livestock men. It suggests relief could come from reducing duties on goods farmers buy and improving purchasing power rather than increasing import taxes. It criticizes the notion that tariffs raise farm prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lye Stik
America
Alberton
Local County Election Ballot Listings Read Like Catalog
A list of countywide candidates and re election notices appears with names for District Attorney County Judge Tax Collector Clerk Sheriff Attorney Treasurer District Clerk Superintendent Public Weigher and four Commissioner precincts plus Justice of the Peace No 4. The long roll names several incumbents and challengers including Blair Brock Walker Pierce Edmondson Sneed McDonald Ferguson Milner Cobb Griffiths Blackwood Bollars and others in a formal notice style.
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Sor
Pistriet
John A. Storey
T. Warlickh
C. M. Blair H
Coleman
J. Ken
W. N
Newt
Frost G. W
George
Jordan J
Joe) Sneed
A. M. Bourland
W. G. McDonald
Roy L. Ferguson
J. Milner
Page c. P. Hamilton
J. M. Reynolds
Hi. N. Brooks
K. Cobb
TY. J. Greffiths
W. M. Blackwood
D. Bollars
Notable Figures in 1924 News Circulation
Mrs George J Gould Jr to wed Carlos Ortiz Bausaldo the New York heir says reports. Andre Tardieu is beaten trying to address a Communist gathering in Paris. Babe Ruth hits his first homer of the 1924 season aiming for a personal record. Mary Allen arrives in New York to study American police methods and women’s courts in this cross Atlantic exchange.
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George J. Gould, Jr
Lata Teoree J. Gould
New York
Carlos Ortiz Bausaldo
Andre Tardieu
United States
Paris
Babe Ruth
Nome
King
Mary 8
Allen
Women's Auxiliary Police
London
Record of Business Power Plays and Political Jabs
A biased column decries big business as corrupt and tyrannical and questions initiative and postal service leadership. It mocks a letter carrier rising to head of the postal service, criticizes delegated authority, and notes President Coolidge backing outdoor recreation. It blames Governor Tibbiutt and hints at national convention tensions with Governor Neft. Wil Spivens warns that silence on business means danger.
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Postal Service
Rayland and Vernon Residents Active This Week
Weed Duffie visited Rayland on Wednesday while Mrs. Malo Gunn and Mrs. Bob Taceker traveled to Vernon. The Berry Green child is ill. Renu Haney commented on the event. Robert Bon and family attended a Christian meeting in Thalia. Fred Caldwell Jack Tinsel Loyd Melarty and Tom Atlen returned from a fishing trip at Clewr Fork Thursday. Grandma Mears and sons Bad and Raymond visited Lee Jordan’s Wednesday night. George Cribbs returned from Holiday where he had been visiting. Swanee Skipworth plans a few days in Thalia. Vera Lee Roberts is on the tick list this week. Miltie Dale appeared in the community Thursday. Cyl Davis visited Wednesday. Mrs Buck Clark, ill, is able to work again. Johnny Cantrell and wife returned to Floydada.
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Malo Gunn
Bob Taceker
Vernon
Suit
Berry Green
Renu Haney
Bon Robert
Thalia
Fred Caldwell
Jack Tinsel
Loyd Melarty
Tom Atlen
Clewrfork
Grandma Mears and Sons
Bad
Raymond
Lee Jordan
George Cribbs
Hee
Swanee Skipworth
Vera Lee Roberts
Miltie Dale
Cyl Davis
Buck Clark
Johnny Cantrell
Floydada
Wednesday visits and Friday social hops in region
Tom Davis visited his son Cav near Thalia Wednesday after a visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs Kki Jordan and Mrs aura Allen were Veron visitors Friday. Bud and Raymond Mears and Bill Jordan went to Crowell Friday. John Burton Tolliday is spending days with George Cribbs. Grandin Mears and som Carl and Mr and Mrs Shaw were Ver gon visitors Friday. Mr and Mrs Gay Paschall socialized Thursday night with Mrs Paschall's parents. The Lee Jordan party Saturday night drew a crowd. Quite a few from here attended the Rodeo at Town Park this work as the injured person is recovering.
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Tom Davis
Cav
Thalia
Kki. Jordan
Aura Allen
Bud
Raymond Mears
Bill Jordan
Crowell
John Burton
Tolliday
George
Cribbs
Grandin Mears
Som Carl
Shaw
Vergon
Gay Paschall
Pleasant Valley Social Roundup Near Vernon and Odell
Pleasant Valley residents report visits and gatherings across Vernon Odell and nearby towns. J. J. Watson H. A. Bell J. Adams and others spent weekends with relatives. families attended church and sang. several guests traveled between Odell Vernon and Red River during the week.
Local Socials and Visits Move Through Weekend
Mrs Nora Cook with her daughter Myrtle spent Sunday with Glad's Brother. Nina Duckworth visited friends in Vernon over the weekend. Nora Cook and her son attended with sister Mrs Ww Belt. Dewey Hite of Red River joined singing with H A Bell couple. G B E Darden returned from Oklahoma City after visiting her mother.
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J. T. Adams
W. W. Adams
White City
R. E W. Bell
A. Bell
Odell Suuday
B. C. Bratcher
Vernon
Tex. Jenkins
Family Sport
W. F. Bell
Nora Cook
Myrtle Cook
Glad
Nina Duckworth
A‘tiften
Dewey Hite
Red River
H. A. Bell
Roy Ctloniger Departs for Plainview Assignment
Roy Ctloniger left yesterday morning for Plainview where bras will make his home until September, when he will return to Vernon, to take up his work as deputy for the Modern Westmen of America.
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Roy Ctloniger
Plainview
Bras
Vernon
Amrica
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R. H. Nichols
Texas
ANG Geor
Lee Rendng
Senator Burkett
Joe Burkett
Tardley
Ruth Matey
Geoi.gouto
Coolidge
Tibehiut
Neft
Wil Spivens
Rayland News
Weed Duffie
Rayland
Jersey
Fauvic
Herring National Bank
C.T. Herring
merece FEDERAL RESEE _SysTem
L. K. Tohnson
G. C. Morris
Pleasant Valley News
Aubra Adams
Luther Anderson
Odell
J. J. Watson
J. H. Adams
B. L. Haynes
C. M. Kester
W. FY. Bel
L. K. Thompson
J. Bingham
Hal Watson
Floyd Boyd
K. E. Bell
Lewis Thompson
G. Thompson
Sebia Bell
Juanita Bratcher
McDougal
Tel River
F.C. Bratcher
C. W. Pollard
Spurgeon McDougel
Electra
Wichita
Believe Vernon
Kell Milling Company
Mos
van Husey
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