New Iowa Tax Law Raises Burden for Many Taxpayers
The three way tax bill signed by 36 legislators adds a state income tax doubling the burden for many filers. Married couples with about 4000 dollars income will owe federal and state taxes totaling around 150 dollars. Farm property may fall slightly, but higher retail prices will offset gains as retailers pass the cost to consumers. Corporations face NRA code compliance costs for collection. Future lawmakers face two new revenue streams as they pursue spendings.
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Herring
General Assembly
Iowa
Attitude Toward the Bonus Bill in Congress
The article reviews party positions on Patman’s bonus through 1932. It notes neither major party endorsed immediate payment in 1932, Roosevelt’s caution on cash balance, and evolving New Deal influence. It cites Senate vs House support differences, past veto overrides, and that Democrats favored the bonus more than Republicans.
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Patman
House of Representatives
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Bonus Army
Washington
Gossip and public taste in prewar reflections
A letter discusses how gossip reflects the reader's own opinions, urging self-examination of reactions to rumors about acquaintances. It notes that those who respect someone will reject rumors, while envious critics may spread them, and advises maintaining dignity to earn others' trust even amid slander.
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Louise
Jesus
Political Debate On Bonus and Veto Threats Report
The article notes 1931 and 1932 votes on a veto override and the bonus, with high Republican support and no Democratic opposition in 1931, and strong GOP backing in 1932. It mentions President Roosevelt’s veto threat and includes a satirical editorial interlude about social themes and unrelated items.
Government scandals brew in Morgenthau era treasury
The Daily Washington reports fresh government scandals brewing in Henry Morgenthau Jr s treasury department though not involving him The New York customs bureau handling of duty free goods and delays in treasury building contracts prompt Morgenthau to plan a house cleaning Secretaries Ickes and Wallace take a vacation while Roosevelt scolds them and other figures like Ross Collins and J B Woodside surface in probe notes The piece also covers international economic talks and other political squabbles of 1934 with a long string of names and events.
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Washington
Henry Morgenthau
Treasury Department
New York Customs Bureau
Morgenthau
Treasury
Robert
Atlanta
Ickes
Ross Collins
Mississippi
Cavalry
Collins
J. B. Woodside
General Motors
White House
Harold Ickes
Henry Wallace
Roosevelt
Virginia
Luray
Wallace
Rome
United States
Troyanovsky
Roumania
Russia
Besarabia
Wall Street
Scales
Post Office Department
Walter F. Brown
Senate
Farley
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Henry A. Wallace
Federation
the Messenger
Arthur M. Hyde
Hoover
Reed Volunteers
Philadelphia
David Aiken Reed
Bill Vare
Reed
Vare
Ted Huntley
John W. Davis
New York Nightlife Satire in Dororthy Parker Style
In a brisk urban monologue the narrator wanders through dinner plans gossip and witty digs. He mocks social pretensions mentions Clive Brook and Bobbie Burns while volleying cultural asides from Lido season to Hindu dancers. He jokes about appearance art and theater with sharp hedges of humor.
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York
Dorothy Parker
Clive Brook
Debbie
Queen Esther
Dancing, gossip, and a self‑pitying monologue in a witty 1920s voice
A rambling vent from a narrator who riffs on dance halls, famous figures, and royal associations. He mocks fashion and beauty while recalling Irene Castle and the Prince of Wales as he laments feeling unappreciated and longing for brighter moments. The piece ends with a comic, self-deprecating food simile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
London
Irene Castle
Irene
Freed As Suspect In Nebraska Robbery
Samuel Taran of St. Paul won his freedom but lost 3500 as a Chicago court refused to set aside bond forfeiture from August. He faced a charge of possessing stolen property tied to Liberty bonds taken in a Fairbury Nebraska bank robbery. Prosecutors said they could not prove the bonds were found on him when arrested last summer.
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Chicago
Samuel Taran
St. Paul
Fairbury
Neb
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