Hanna Urges Popular Demand for Federal Reductions
Phil Hanna editor of the Journal of Commerce urged a Cedar Rapids luncheon audience to curb federally sponsored movements and prefer party selection over popular vote for the Senate. He criticized federal programs, cited a census of Mississippi River fish, postal deficits, and bureaucratic waste, warning against expanding government control and higher taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Phil Hanna
Peeeee Journal of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Senate
Hanna
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Taxpayers Association
Owen T. Barry
Chamber of Commerce, Er
Charles D. Manson
Verne Marshall
United States
New Zealand
Australia
Washington
D. C
Congress
Mississippi River
Mr. Hanna
Twins Act As Attendants To Solon Bridal Couple
Miss Mabel Michel and Arthur E Ulch wed Wednesday at Little Bit Of Heaven Davenport. Attendants include bride's twin sister and brother in law Ray Cambridge of Iowa City and groom's twin Rocksy Ulch of Solon. The couple will reside on the Ulch homestead near Solon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Solon
Mabel Michel
Fred Michel
Arthur E. Ulch
W. F. Ulch
Davenport
O O. Hobson
Ray Cambridge
Iowa City
Rocksy Ulch
Mrs. Ulch
Ulch
Submission plank election in convention sparks loud debate
The convention floor roared as the repeal plank drew heavy opposition led by Senator Hiram Bingham and Nicholas Murray Butler. Ogden Mills Johns, secretary to President Hoover, argued against repeal while supporters pressed for change amid boos and cheers from a packed stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
Senate
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York
Ogden Mills
Hoover
Treasury
Hail Drifts Linger Weeks After West Union Storm
Twenty four hours after the cloudburst, a twelve inch heap of hail remains off the Fayette highway. The report notes three foot drifts near West Union and confirms the lingering hail persists sixty hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
West Union
Fayette
Marriage Licenses Filed In Linn And Surrounding Areas
Vernon W Boldt of Iowa City and Edith E Hutton of Marion filed for a license. K M Glackin of Cedar Rapids and Jeanne Cantonwine of Vinton also applied. Alfred Patton and Edna Shelton, residents of Linn county, applied for licenses.
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Vernon W. Boldt
Iowa City
Edith E. Hutton
Marion
K. M. Glackin
Cedar Rapids
Jeanne Cantonwine
Vinton
Alfred Patton
Edna Shelton
Linn County
Garden blooms ripple as irises fade and color shifts
The piece notes that most perennials bloom only two to three weeks and urges variety to sustain summer color. It praises bold reds oranges and yellows against blue and white, lists early summer blooms like Memorial daisies and Siberian iris, and encourages transplanting for late summer and autumn color.
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A. W. Tait
Artmesia
Silver King
Court action seeks to enjoin note sale in Cold Stream Heights deal
Jesse W. Mason files suit to prevent Mae J. Hammill and J. W. Hammill from selling a 500 dollar promissory note and an adjusted compensation certificate held as security. Mason alleges he and wife Marie bought property from Mrs. Hammill via J. W. Hammill in Cold Stream Heights addition in 1927, represented as free of encumbrance, and that foreclosure action was pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse W. Mason
Mae J. Hammill
J. W. Hammill
Mason Ayers
Marie Mason
How One Woman Lost 20 Lbs Aided By Kruschen Salts
An advertisement claims fat loss and increased vigor from Kruschen Salts taken daily. It asserts 4 weeks of use reduces fat, boosts energy, and improves skin, with a money back guarantee if not convinced. It urges purchasing from May Drug Co or other druggists nationwide.
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May Drug Co. Podzimek Phoies
America
Emer ald Oil Promises Relief For Varicose Veins
Advertisement touts Emer ald Oil as a cure for swollen veins ulcers and open sores. It instructs to apply oil liberally then bind the leg with a three inch wide bandage from ankle upward to support the veins claiming relief from pain sores and crippling discomfort.
Multiple court actions across Linn County in 1931
A contract action seeking a $6,000 fire loss claim was dismissed with prejudice before Judge A B Clark. Plaintiffs include John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance, M G Farrell, and the Farrells. defendants include Union Fire Insurance and Lenox Mutual Fire. Lenox's cross petition against Union was dismissed. Josie Grubich sought custody and support termination in a divorce case filed by H C Ring. three children per parent were found and custody to be reassessed by juvenile court. Iowa Milling asked for a receiver for Packer Products in a suit to recover $120. Olin D DeWald received a divorce from Ellen Pauline DeWald by H C Ring on cruel and inhuman treatment. Gertrude Wright seeks divorce from Charles M Wright.
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Linn County
A. B. Clark
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
M. G. Farrell
George Farrell
Walter Farrell
Frank Farrell
Union Fire Insurance Company of
Lincoln
Neb
Lenox Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association of
Iowa
Benton, Linn
Johnson Counties
Lenox
Union
Josie Grubich
George Grubich
H C. Ring
Ring
T. B. Powell
Juvenile Court
Iowa Milling Company
Packer Products Company
Packer
Gece
Olin D. DeWald
H. C. Ring
Ellen Pauline DeWald
Far rell House Fire Razed Structure in 1931
A house identified as the Far rell residence was destroyed by fire on August 27, 1931. No injuries reported, investigators searched the scene for source of blaze and possible arson. Local firefighters responded and secured the area as town officials assessed the damage.
Local Court Dismisses Cruelty Case and Sides in Oil Judgment
In a district court ruling Judge A. B. Clark canceled a real estate management agreement between Harriett M. Book and Frank C. Nissen. The suit by Harriett Book and R. D. Kimmas guardian against Nissen cites cruel and inhuman treatment. Separately Home Oil and Gas Co. won a judgment of 13.63 against P. L. McCalley in a contract action, after a May 23 hearing. The plaintiff sought 423.24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Book
Frank C. Nissen
A. B. Clark
Harriett Book
R. D. Kimm
Guardian
Nissen
District Court
Missouri
Home Oil and Gas Company
P. L. McCalley
H. C. Ring
Florence Jacque Granted Divorce for Cruel Treatment
Florence Jacque, 30, divorced from Albert Jacque by Judge H. C. Ring on cruel and inhuman treatment. She regains maiden name Florence Stine.
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Florence Jacque
Albert Jacque
H. C. Ring
Florence Stine
Avoid Embarrassment With Fas Teeth Powder
Comfort and security when wearing dentures as Fas teeth powder prevents slipping while eating talking laughing or sneezing. The ad promotes Fas teeth available at May Drug Store and other drug stores with no gummy taste.
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Journal of Commerce
Naomi Doebel
Interstate Commerce Commission
A Ragell
Gene Bo
Smithsonian Institute
First Street
Hedges Company
Silvertowns
Aphis
J. L. Rhea
Court House News
Gertrude Wright
Charles M. Wright
Simoniz
Schrader ‘Value Cores
Geowlmire Gause
Dupont
Wizard
Mnany
Nets
Chevrolet
Durant
Plymouth
DeSoto
Dodge
Essex
Nash
Pontiac
Ford “A
Ford
Gray
Auburns
Chrysler
Erskine
Jewett
Western Auto
Second Avenue SE
Germia
Rao
Eveaner Au Srese
Proce Chrom
Vanadium Steel
Agatine Guides
Loth
Louie
Cor
2Nd Ave
2Nd St
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