Tax Law Relic of Covered Wagon Days in Iowa
Dr John Brindley argues Iowa’s tax system is antiquated and poorly centralized with 2500 local assessors and weak state supervision. He calls for a permanent state board of assessment and review, data driven equalization, and modern techniques to prevent unequal taxes and aid fair revenue distribution.
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Mississippi
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Bust the Trusts Banner in 1928 Campaign Contested
A 1928 campaign banner prompts a legal review of trade associations. The article notes meetings where a lawyer steered discussions to avoid illegal topics, with six of nine justices deeming the associations legal and dissenters including Taft, McReynolds, and Sanford arguing the evidence shows illegality in cases like the Carment Manufacturers and Maple Flooring Manufacturers associations.
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Sanford
Taft
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Justice McReynolds
Carment Manufacturers’ Association
Maple Flooring Manufacturers’ Association
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Antitrust Talk Splits Republicans and Democrats
The piece traces a clash over antitrust theory and Supreme Court rulings as Democrats and progressive Republicans rally against big business. It argues for strengthening Sherman Act enforcement amid a split federal trade commission divided along party lines, with Coolidge-era appointments shaping policy and a looming struggle in Congress.
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Uty
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
T Rada’ Commission
Harding
Humphrey
Commission
Huston Thompson
Congress
Washington
Senate
Warren
Adam Smith
General Contractors Association
Codgridge
Republian
Republican Party
Woman Avoids Operation with Herbal Remedy
Lima Ohio reader Mrs Ethel Townson describes severe abdominal pains and backache guiding her to refuse surgery. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving misery, restoring appetite and weight, and she says the medicine saved her life while she continues use.
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Lydia E.pinkham
Lima
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ethel TownsTon
North Pine St
Lima, Ohio
Coolidge Caught Between Antitrust Beliefs and Pro-Business Policy
The piece argues Coolidge faces a clash between his antitrust ideals and a Republican push to favor big business. Democrats and progressives portray him as lukewarm against trusts, while supporters say his stance aims to keep the economy prosperous. Tariff policy and FTC appointments fuel the debate as prominent Republicans split on antitrust enforcement.
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Coolidge
Republican Party
Atons Coolidge
Associated General Contractors of America
Adam Smith
Anti-Combination Sentiment as New Movement Prepares
The text discusses anticipated anti-combination political sentiment in America as Democrats and progressive Republicans begin organizing. It notes leadership shaping issue salience and the potential effectiveness of agitation to mobilize opinion against the Republican administration.
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America
Feadsra
Farm voters wary of trusts and women’s influence
Allegiance of farmers hostile to trusts. They claim to win women voters by appealing to consumer interests and paying for policies they set. Sourced from Herat Daily Tribune News Service.
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Trusta
HeratiDtbune News Service
Sioux City Census Count Increases To 74332
Sioux City Iowa census figures show population at 74 332 an increase from 71 227. The 1920 count reflects a gain of 3 920 residents as enumerators conclude work in the city.
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Sioux City
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