Grange backs income tax vote in Michigan campaign
Representative Peter B. Lennon promoting a constitutional amendment for a state income tax to fund government, arguing no exemptions on net incomes and that all earners should contribute. He cites bond exemptions, corporation tax issues, and impact on farmers, urging an annual tax on bonds and securities. The drive operates under the state Grange banner with speeches planned statewide.
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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
In Lawrence county near White River a six foot plus skeleton from a prehistoric mound was found by Kt Hellstint and Dick Guernsey. Dr Logan identifies it as a Tobian mound builder though dating to eras before Indiana’s first records remain uncertain. The burial retained a square tomb with limestone slabs and intact bones except for some fragile parts.
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Indienapolis
Ind
Tieliana
Drew. N. Logan
Cy Hellstint
Bloomington
Dick Guernsey
Bedford
East Furk
White River
Lawrence County
Doctor Logan
Indiana
Arkansas Governor Declares No Tobacco Day March 17
Governor McRae of Arkansas launches an education drive to curb tobacco use by designating March 17 as No Tobacco Day. He calls on citizens and schools to lead in nationwide efforts against tobacco in all forms.
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McRae
Arkansas
Little Rock
State of
Diphtheria Toll Highlighted By Michigan Health Official
Dr. R M Olin, Michigan health commissioner, warns diphtheria costs in lives and money. He cites monthly 1931 toll exceeding a Washington theatre disaster and estimates state losses at 4 755 000 dollars and 19 000 potential years. He notes 1921 death rate rise, school absences, and names Omar Pertula from Gogebie County in a call for prompt physician contact and antitoxin use.
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Washington, D. C
Olin
Gogebie County
Omar Pertula
Dr. Olin
Names and trends in American baby names noted
Statisticians study birth certificates to track name popularity. Names like Marian Lee and Christopher dominate, with shifts toward ends in a rather fashionable a. The piece observes mispellings and varied spellings as parents seek distinctive identity and local pride influences.
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State Department of Health
Bus
Marian
Gills
Christopher
Manila Bay
Subscribe for the Herald Drink Hot Tea for a Bad Cold
A small Hamburg Breast Tea package is suggested for curing colds and grip. Boil a tablespoonful in a cup of water, strain, and drink anytime. It is claimed to open pores, relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and drive the cold from the system. The remedy is described as inexpensive, vegetable, safe, and harmless.
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Hamburg
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief for Backache
Pills and salves are urged as a cure for backache lumbago and rheumatic pains. The ad touts a 73 cent bottle of St Jacob’s Oil that soothes and rubs away soreness, claiming rapid relief without burning the skin and lasting benefits.
From dodging taxis we return to dodging taxes
A compact wry line notes shifting concern from street hazards to fiscal duties as society moves from dodging taxis to facing tax obligations in the near future.
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Grange
Huse Skileton
Ij Iaen
Kemp
HMN
Thomas McRae
Thoreau
R. M. Olin
Commissioner of Health
Lee
Anne
Mar
Jume
Donna
Trena
Pauls
Cynthia
Elnora
Betty
Bettie
Marjorie
Margery
Marjory
Honest St Jacobse
Telephone Company
Michigan State
Iceal
California
Cotati Speedway
San Francisco
J. W. Leavitt Company
Oldsmobile Distributors
Gogebic County
Mich
Iron County
Wis
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