Why Not Go Into the Business Also
The Cedar Rapids Republican imagines a broader view of economic shifts noting railroad payrolls rising to 3.61 billion and rail freight and passenger rates serving as the driver. It argues against alarm, cites economist W J Lauck and the National Security League on inflation, then pivots to critique Philippine independence, U S colonial policy in Puerto Rico and Alaska, and finally mocks labor leader Gompers suggesting he would profit from business instead of labor if given the chance.
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Garden
D. G
J. E. Jones
United States
W. Jett Lauck
Mr. Lauck
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Security League
Mr. Gompers
Traveling Congressmen Return From Far East Visit
A group of congressmen who visited the Philippines and other Far Eastern areas are returning home with mixed views on Filipino self rule. Representative Randall gains note for opposing independence, likening Filipinos to early Oregon statehood debates. The mood reflects continuing debate.
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Far East
Randall
Washington
Oregon
Tremend
Sidewalk construction bids invited by Estherville a 1920 notice
Sealed proposals will be received by the city clerk for permanent sidewalks on West Sixth Street Des Moines to Howard East Sixth Street Lincoln to Howard Seventh Street from Main to 132 feet south of Lincoln and portions of Lincoln and Bartlett's addition. Bids due Sept 29 1920 with certified check of 300 dollars. Work to begin by Oct 1 1920 and be completed by Nov 1 1970. payments via assessment certificates and city tax proceeds. contractor must bond and repair for five years. city reserves right to reject bids.
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Towa
Ental
Sixth Street
Des Moines St
Howard St
Lincoln St
7Th St
Main St
Lincoln
Chicago, Rock Inland and Pacific Railroad
8Th St
Lincoln S J
4Th St
Ath St
Fighth St
Bartlett
Corporation
Pine Street
Fachbiel
Fstherville
38Th General Assembly
City of
Fatherville
A. O. Peterson
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