Gasoline taxes spread as states push for levy
Washington reports that 85 states and the District of Columbia had gasoline taxes in 1924 with California leading at 11,993,222 dollars from a 2 cent rate. Pennsylvania Indiana and North Carolina also show sizable receipts, while New York Illinois Massachusetts Ohio and several others resist the plan and some consider pending proposals.
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Bureau of Public Roads
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District of Columbia
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Indiana
North Carolina
Georgia
Texas
New York
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Ohio
New Jersey
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
Sea food shortage spurs Hoover conference calls
Secretary Hoover urged governors from Maine to Texas to meet on fish conservation as Navy surveys Gulf Caribbean waters. He warned that wasteful harvesting and water pollution have depleted Atlantic shore catches like shad sturgeon and lobsters, driving up prices. He stressed urgent action to prevent seafood vanishing from markets.
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Hoover
Maritie
Maine
Texas
Atlantic
Gulf
Navy Department
Caribbean
Atlantic Ocean
Seaboard States
Three Major Problems for Next Congress Named
Senator Frank B Willis of Ohio cites three priorities for the next Congress tax reduction rule changes to speed business and debate and the world court. He notes a 106 million dollar surplus this year and a 300 million expected next year enabling tax cuts. The Ways and Means Committee will draft a new tax bill in October to avoid a special session.
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Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Willis
World Court
Buckeye
Congress
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House
Senate
Dawes
Harding
Hughes
Coolidge
Changes in Departments After Patent Office Move to Commerce
The transfer of the patent office from Interior to Commerce affected 1 246 employees and followed a key committee recommendation. Secretary Hoover and Secretary Work support the reorganization, with debates on whether the bureau of mines also moves and if a specific act authorization is needed. Officials anticipate no large patent office staffing changes, aiming for economy and efficiency through grouped functions.
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Commerce Department
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Work
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Joint Committee
Doctor Work
Attorney General
Congress
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Scien
Bureau
Commerce
Joint Congressional Committee
Highway Marker Signage Aids Motorists Across Regions
An article on the history and need for clear highway markers. It traces from Native American trail signs to later sign posts and mile markers, urging standardized road signs on trunk lines and local roads. It argues highway departments must provide dependable touring information and warns against unofficial signage.
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Highway Department
Keep Fan Belt Tight to Prevent Any Slipping
The article discusses maintaining proper belt tension in cars to avoid slipping. It notes belt type and pulley shape determine whether a belt must stay tight, emphasizing that flat narrow belts on flat pulleys require constant tightness. It warns against generic advice that belts should never be tight.
When Springs Break On Road Do Quick Temporary Repairs
A broken spring on the road can cause serious trouble. The article advises jacking the frame, placing a wood shim between leaves, binding it with rope or wire, and using non skid chains if available before proceeding to a repair station. This allows safe travel at moderate speed to the garage.
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Oxygen Blamed for Faster Motor Speeds on Green Roads
Automobiles reportedly gain speed on smooth roads bordered by heavy vegetation due to higher atmospheric oxygen from plants. Engineers note reduced tractive resistance and smoother surfaces, while experiments in various locales confirm oxygen as the cause of the “nicking up” sensation in cars.
Physician Warns Driver to Relax While Driving
Dr Riley D. Moore cautions motorists to avoid gripping the wheel tightly and to stay alert without tension. Do not lean elbows on the wheel and stop driving if nervousness cannot be overcome. tension may lead to neuritis and even vehicle and life loss.
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Riley D. Moore
Doctor Moore
Excess Engine Heating Traced to Hose Kink
An engine overheated due to a kinked rubber hose near the radiator. A coil spring wrapped around a broom handle was inserted to straighten and reinforce the hose, preventing collapse in sharp bends and stopping the heating issue. The technique also aids other rubber tubing and gas light tubing in preventing similar collapses.
Iowa City phone work costs and state updates
Iowa City improvements in telephone service will cost about 50000 dollars. A 100 room hospital is under construction at Fort Madison by the Kings Daughters. The state board of control closed coal contracts for winter supply. Farmers near Indianola organized a vigilantes committee with an outlay around 375000 dollars to combat raids. Hard surfacing in 1925 road program limited to Polk, Scott, Linn and Marshall counties. Daily vacation Bible schools opened in Des Moines with 2500 pupils registered.
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Indianola
Iowa
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Iowa Bankers Association
Dubuque
Marshall-Grundy
Stuart
State Railroad Commission
O. C. Wright
Adel
James Mitchell, Sr
Knoxville
State Executive Council
John Caldwell
Centerville
United States Department of Agriculture
Hammill
War Department
N. A. Clark
Great Britain
Rothamsted
Agricultural and Industrial Commission
John P. Grieve
Webb
Grieve
Spencer
Anamosa
State Automobile Department
A. B. Cummins
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Appanoose County
Census Bureau
Washington
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