Subscription Prices and Advertising Notes in Iowa Paper
Rates show one year six months three months and weekly seven issues by mail in Iowa adjoining states and other regions. Carrier price listed for Cedar Rapids and Marion. Advertising reps listed in Chicago Michigan Avenue New York Fifth Avenue. Leased wire reports credited to AP IN and UP and international service. Holmes quote ends the piece.
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Abolition of federal gasoline tax urged amid tax impact debate
The piece argues against extending the federal one cent gasoline tax citing state revenue drops and reduced consumption after tax changes. It notes Oklahoma Oregon Wisconsin experiences and warns of broader loss to state coffers while skeptically considering widespread adoption of personal flying cars, ending with a cautious view of new “fliver” planes from a safe vantage point.
Federal gasoline tax faces endangerment as permanent levy
The passage argues the one cent federal gasoline tax was meant as a temporary emergency measure set to expire June 30 1934. It warns against making it permanent, noting states fear loss of revenue for four billion dollars of highway bonds and potential future rate hikes. It cites tax disparities, vehicle values, and justice for taxpayers while suggesting elimination could boost business recovery.
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Uncle Sam 18
Now is the time to act on PWA funding locally
The PWA plans rapid disbursement of nine hundred million dollars and will review handouts and loans by Secretary Ickes. Communities must show projects that fit the new terms, or lose status. Local leaders urged to decide how their share can best benefit the area and begin talks on spending priorities.
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Ickes
Upkeep plans shuttle plane for motorists with 30 minutes instruction
Indianapolis plans next month to produce shiver planes that any driver can fly after thirty minutes training. The craft resembles an automobile with added fuselage wings and propeller and can cruise at 92 mph for about 144 cents per mile, selling at 1800 dollars. A vertical landing device activates if the motor fails midair, dropping the plane safely at thirteen feet per second.
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Indianapolis
Shaping Opinion By Desire And Poverty
A 1935 reflection argues that people form beliefs to fit desires and circumstances, criticizes selfish bias, and warns how poverty, pride, and personal interests harden the mind. It contrasts rulers, soldiers, and citizens, with comments on aging, farmers, and social norms in a compact moral critique.
A Parisian Pace and American Quips in New York
An extended diary style column in New York observations blends humor on savior faire versus savoir vivre, drink lore, prolific quotations, and travel notes. It recalls Ellinor, Hearst, Ade, Le Gallienne, Hurst, and Ochs, with sketches of dining, language, and cultural ironies across cities and eras.
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Harry Leon Wilson
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New York American
McIntyres Folly Haunts Honeymoon Note in Ohio Visit
In a fleeting diary style scene a narrator recalls a tense moment crossing a street in New York as a taxi horn blares. A remark about a forthcoming place name McIntyre's Folly signals a witty aside amid a hurried writing session and a honeymoon context.
10-20-30 Years Ago in the Gazette
Edward K. Diehl of Corn Belt Savings was elected president of the local American Business club at its Montrose hotel meeting. Other officers included Dr. G. P. Spicer, Alvin Doubrasky, Worth Averill, and a bruising automobile incident on First Avenue and Third Street.
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Nurito Relief for Neuralgia and Rheumatic Pain
Quick relief from neuralgia neuritis sciatica lumbago and rheumatism with Narita style Nurito. Harmless non narcotic prescription now sold widely with an iron clad guarantee. If three doses fail money refunded.
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Nurito
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Claim Kidney Boost
Advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a grand kidney stimulant and diuretic. Claims to cleanse kidneys and bladder, reduce backache moist palms leg cramps and puffiness, urging purchase from druggists for 35 cents a box.
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