Grange Backs Income Tax Campaign in Michigan
Rep. Peter B. Lennon, a 1923 speaker candidate, campaigns for a state income tax via the Grange. He argues all income earners should pay a tax, opposes exemptions, and says bonds and corporations should be taxed to fund state government. Lennon contends the constitution bans tax exemptions like soldiers bonuses and criticizes the current tax system.
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Peter B. Lennon
House of Representatives
Lennon
Lansing
Points West
State Grange
Michigan
Skeleton of ancient mound builder unearthed in Indiana
Indiana state geologist Drew N Logan confirms the discovery of a six foot tall skeleton from a mound builder near the East Fork White River in Lawrence County. Excavated by Bloomington’s P T C Helistant and Bedford’s Dick Guernsey, the skeleton was found in a square mound with a vault of limestone slabs and buried with parts intact. The find sits in the state museum with dating uncertain but clearly ancient.
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Indianapolis
Drew. N. Logan
PT. C. Helistant
Bloomington
Dick Guernsey
Bedford
East Fork
White River
Lawrence County
Doctor Logan
Indiana
Buddy
Hamburg Breast Tea Promoted For Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Hamburg Breast Tea as a safe vegetable remedy for colds and grip. It instructs taking a tablespoonful steeped in hot water, then drinking a cupful to open skin pores, relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and drive the cold from the body.
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Hamburg
Arkansas Governor Proclaims No Tobacco Day
Governor McRae of Arkansas issues a proclamation setting aside March 17 as No Tobacco Day. He urges citizens to educate in schools and colleges about the dangers of tobacco use and aims to end tobacco like whiskey in coming years.
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McRae
Arkansas
Little Rock
State of
Diphtheria Costly in Lives and Money
Dr. R M Olin Michigan health commissioner states that diphtheria exacts a high toll in lives and money. He argues the disease imposes a heavy price on the state and its families.
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Thoreau
Michigan
R. M. Olin
Commissioner of Health
Washington, D. C
Olin
Gogebie County
Ilmar Pertula
Names and Namesakes Reflect 1930s Naming Trends
The piece notes how names shift with fame and events, citing Marian as popular, Christopher and Lee as common, and odd endings like a prevalent fashion. It also warns about diphtheria’s toll and the drive for antitoxin use to reduce deaths and lost years.
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Pourtas
Marian
Amons
Mia Handine
Columbus
America
Christopher
Manila Bay
Lee
Ass Anne
Mar
Jame
Donna
Trena
Pauls
Cynthia
Elnora
Old St Jacob’s Gal Rub for Back Pain Exclaimed
An ad touts a 73 cent bottle of old honest St Jacob’s Gal claiming it eases back pain lumbago rheumatism and stiffness. It promises fast relief by rubbing the liquid into the painful area without skin burning and assures it ends winter misery.
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Honest St. Jacobse
After the Storm The Telephone Company vows swift restoration
The piece praises the Telephone Company for its prompt repair efforts after widespread storm damage to wires and poles. It emphasizes constant work by repair teams, pledge of reliable service, and a call for public understanding as Michigan local service aims to restore full operation promptly.
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Telephone Company
Iceal
Michigan
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Grange
Huse Skileton
Kemp
Hun, Thomas McRae
Chaners
State Department of Health
Ted Im Tazt
Betty
Bettie
Marjorie
Margery
Marjory
Dr. Olin
California
Cotati Speedway
San Francisco
J. W. Leavitt Company
Oldsmobile Distributors
Gogebic County
Mich
Iron County
Wis
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