New York City Pays One Fifth of US Revenue in 1919
A writer notes that in 1919 New York City paid about one fifth of federal taxes, while New York state and city together accounted for one quarter. City and state together hold about one tenth of US population, while NYC is one eighteenth. The piece argues NYC’s economic heft justifies its power and scrutiny of how funds are returned.
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New York City
New York State
United States
Wall Street
Protective policy can save country, says Dr Hill
Dr John Wesley Hill, chancellor of Lincoln Memorial University, told a College of the City of New York summer class on July 31 that only the Republican protective policy can avert doom. He cited wartime production after 1914 as proof and argued the current import competition will confirm his view before the November 2, 1929 election.
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John Wesley Hill
Lincoln Memorial University
College of the City of New York
Dr. Hill
California quake threat to Iowa corn crop persists
A weather and agricultural note suggests ongoing worry over seismic or related factors impacting Iowa corn production this season. The report hints the crop was "saved" again last night and implies a broader, unresolved issue affecting future yields.
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California
Iowa
Abe Martin Accident Triggers Campaign Probe Joke
Abe Martin stumbles on a bottle of white mule and breaks his arm in three places. The quip notes avoiding a campaign investigation as a humorous saving gesture.
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Lon Moon
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A humorous poem reflecting on the shift from a stately household staff to self reliance after war. The speaker recalls a proud butler and domestics, notes about layoff, and the wife taking over cooking while he jokes about chores, singing old songs, and finding mirth in new independence. The piece lampoons social change and domestic life with light, playful tone.
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Annie Rooney
Washington merchant finds success in loving the game
A Washington merchant cites enjoying the business as key to success and urges others to stick with their work or change. The piece weaves in rail rate news for G A R members and light local anecdotes, noting the Indianapolis encampment on September 19 and travel discounts for veterans families and affiliated groups.
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Washington
Des Moines Woman Nominated For National W I C President
Marie L. Basham of Des Moines is slated for national president of the organization by Iowa members. Former state president Basham has backing from Iowa veterans who aim to host the 1922 encampment in Des Moines. More than 200000 visitors are expected for the Washington national encampment.
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Marie L. Basham
Des Moines
W. It. C
Iowa
Washington
Iowa Joint Resolution on Suffrage Amendment Proposal
The Iowa General Assembly proposes repealing Section One of Article Two and enacting a substitute to define voting rights. It requires a US citizen aged 21, six months in state, and sixty days in the county of residence to be eligible to vote. The measure is referred to the next General Assembly for consideration and publication prior to the next election.
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Iowa
General Assembly
The
United States
A. D
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claim
In an acute Nasai Catarrh attack fans suffer frequent head congestion. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is advertised to build up the system cleanse and reduce susceptibility to colds. It claims internal action through the blood on mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. Centimenials free, $100 for any case of catarrh it will not cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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USA Hall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Booze Smugglers From Canada Ramp Up Big Business
Washington August 12 officials say whisky smuggling into the United States has grown large prompting worries over a wider illicit traffic in goods. Treasury officials advocate reorganizing coastal patrols to focus on this menace as current funding limits hinder enforcement. They note vast consignments seized from ships but larger shipments likely arrive by landings of small boats along the coast. The Canadian border traffic was worth tha
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United States
Treasury Department
Customs Service
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