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Sources of Taxation Conference and Tax Burdens
The article argues the annual taxation conference at St Louis should yield practical results. It notes federal taxes rose sharply during the war while state county and city taxes remain a major burden, primarily from property taxes. It calls for public education on tax sources and urges reforms to ease the tax load on households and farms.
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District Budget Estimates and France Debt Debate
District estimates for next year run higher due to past underfunding and population growth, while France’s foreign debt shows a complex mix of gold and paper francs and reductions amid reconstruction needs. The piece weighs economic prudence against community needs and policy remedies. It also surveys campaign rhetoric favoring a populist “Brother Chas” approach over Coolidge and Davis on military, gas prices, and state ownership ideas.
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Berenger calls for Germany to pay for fair settlement
Berenger, the official budget reporter for the French senate, declares that France must secure a fair settlement to convert short-term debts into long-term bonds and revalue its currency. He argues the demand is reasonable against a nation spending heavily on shipping and overseas investments.
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Bulgaria's Armed Strength Revealed in Interview
M Stephen Panaretos Bulgarian Minister to Washington spoke at Williamstown outlining bolshevist intrigues in the Balkans. He alleges Moscow backs the Bulgarian agrarian party to topple the Tsankoff ministry as part of a plan to sow Balkan anarchy and pave the way for a broad communist move. He also accuses Mopgcev of financing Macedonian revolutionary committees arming comitadjis to invade Greek and Serbian Macedonia.
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Bulgaria’s Army Revival Fears Balkan Peace
The article warns that Bulgaria seeks to revive compulsory military service to field 20,000 recruits yearly, risking alliance with Soviet aims and provoking Belgrade and Athens to counter moves. It notes Neuilly limits, peasant resistance, and the danger of Bulgaria acting alone or with Red Russia, urging tight scrutiny of its armed strength.
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Defeat the Coast Mobilizes Coast Guard to Block Smuggling
The nation demands protection as coast guard forces tighten curbs on illicit entry of booze narcotics and aliens. Officials vow to defend America’s sea front and shut down rum row alien alley narcotic way amid calls to suppress smuggling and violations of restrictions.
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The Cactus as a Pest in Australia
An examination of the cactus invasion in Australia tracing its accidental introduction from the United States, its rapid spread across millions of acres, and economic ruin. Reports note 1921 eradication costs in Queensland and vast losses in New South Wales while authorities explore chemical versus biological controls and warn of possible collateral crop damage.
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The Riviera in Summer
The Riviera in July shifts Monte Carlo from a winter hub to a simple, friendly resort. The casino operates daily from 4 pm to 2 am, with open rooms and easy seating, while hotels offer luxury to plain comfort at much lower summer rates. Motor services along the scenic Corniche road run regularly.
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Riviera by the Sea in Nighttime Quiet Beauty
The article paints a serene Riviera scene with the Corniche safe and scenic and Arcadian dining at Cafe de Paris near Monte Carlo. Palm trees bloom, bands play, and well-dressed visitors enjoy outdoor evenings as moonlight, doves, and swifts set a romantic backdrop over Cap Martin and white villas.
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Is Wheat Republican
A New Republic analysis argues wheat market moves are not a lasting farmer relief. It notes futures prices have risen to about 1.30 while actual deliveries lag, cites Canadian and European crop prospects, and warns farmers should seek lasting reforms beyond temporary crop shifts.
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The Sporting Sixties by Margaret MacIntyre
Time shifts in family holidays as older women over sixty form independent social groups. The piece notes a changing attitude and describes women happily traveling in threes and fours with peers of their own age.
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Sporting Sixties Enjoy Vacations Across Britain
A nostalgic column notes holidays across the country with a leisurely pace and zest. It highlights older adults embracing freedom from family constraints, social outings, and friendly mischief, praising their spirited independence and carefree summers. The piece shifts to a health note on aging, then to dietary guidance urging bread as a staple, wholesome choice for national well being and guidance from Dr J S Manson.
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Motor Death Toll Rising in New York
The New York Times reports motor vehicle deaths in New York State are climbing. National Highway Protective Society head Edward S. Cornell notes 1924’s first seven months saw 1,135 fatalities, about 162 monthly, rising to 188 in August, with year-end projections above 2,000. A New York surgeon warned pedestrians face higher mortality from cars than from many operations.
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The Younger Sex By January Mortimer
The author argues that the belief women age faster after 30 is a social fiction. She contends that after thirty women often show greater vitality and resilience than men, with longer life expectancy globally. The piece critiques common assumptions about aging and gender.
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Birthday gifts and clues from husbands to wives
A discussion on gift choosing in marriage contrasts men who give quickly with wives who reveal hints months ahead. The piece notes wives keep wants private, often preferring items like old china over jewelry, and describes the ritual of selecting a thoughtful present.
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Barking Dogs Regulated in New Jersey Court Ruling
Vice Chancellor John Bentely in Jersey City issued a decision in the equity court in the case Racco versus Bianchi. Antonia Hacco of Singac testified that neighbor August Blapehi’s large bird dogs kept his family awake at night. Blanchi, a hot dog vendor, did not refute the testimony and was ordered to quiet his hounds.
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