Running Wild Tax Cuts Warned By Iowa Speaker
Iowa reform advocate Rep Elmer A Johnson warned that wholesale tax reductions risk “running tax wild” and may curb credit and investment. Speaking to about seventy five in a local YMCA gathering he argued taxes should be balanced with public needs and cited farm mortgage pressures and proposed tax options as better solutions.
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Elmer A Johnson
American Association of University Women
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Jennie E Past
Supreme Court
Creomulsion Ad Promotes Quick Germ Fight
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a powerful yet safe remedy for coughs and colds. It claims seven science based helpers, no narcotics, pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved regardless of duration.
Sunshine Mission to Broadcast National Inaugural Ceremonies
Sunshine Mission hosts an open house on Saturday for residents without radios to hear the national inaugural ceremonies. The 358 seat venue expects large attendance with guided tours of the Mission’s Departments. Gideons to close the day with a sacred service at 7 39 pm inviting public participation.
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Sonshine
Cyision
Roosevelt
Orine
Gideons
Otherwise This Old Police Car Still Good
A city department keeps an aging patrol car in service under an unofficial 35 mph speed limit. Patrolmen confirm performance is poor with engine wear and leaks while economy rules at city hall. Separately, British Malaya tests spirits distilled from rubber as a motor fuel.
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British Malaya
Emerald Isle Puzzle Clues Across and Down
A dense puzzle grid lists horizontal and vertical clues from Iitalian town to Morse and gems. The Emerald Isle theme references Ireland and Free State tasks with various wordplay and answer entries.
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Irish Free State
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VFW Commander to Speak at Public Meeting Friday
Milton W. Strickler, Des Moines department commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, will address the public Friday at 8 p.m. at the VFW hall on First Street SW about The National Economy League and its impact on soldiers. Des Moines adjutant Mike Shreck will attend with other officials. admission is free.
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Milton W. Strickler
Des Moines
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall
First Street
National Economy League
Strickler
Mike Shreck
Department Adjutant of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Local Couple Nets Six Foot Eleven Inch Sailfish Off Miami
Mr and Mrs John F Miller of 513 Knollwood drive SE Iowa returned from a Florida Cuba trip by air. Mrs Miller hooked a six foot eleven inch sailfish in the Atlantic off Miami and Mr Miller landed the fish, a notable achievement for an amateur. They traveled by automobile to Florida visiting key sites and traveled by plane to Cuba and back.
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John F. Miller
Knollwood Drive
Florida
Cuba
Iowa
Miller
Jan Hus Lodge at 48th Anniversary Celebration
The forty eighth anniversary of Jan Hus I O F lodge was celebrated in Sokol hall. Founded March 4 1885, only charter member W F Severn attended in poor health. About 200 guests from Marion Mount Vernon Ely and others heard Royal H Holbrook speak on Odd Fellowship and pioneer days. C C Slapnicka discussed baseball. refreshments and cards followed.
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Jan Hus
Sokol Hall
W.F. Severn
Marion
Mount Vernon
Ely
Royal H. Holbrook
C. C. Slapnicka
Cleveland
Coe Band Heads to Pittsburgh for Washington Tour
The Coe College military band travels to Pittsburgh for the second concert of its Washington inaugural tour. Clarinet soloist Ben Kouba tours on crutches after a Joliet ankle sprain. he hopes to march in the Roosevelts inauguration parade. The group performed at Elkhart high school auditorium and dined at Valparaiso University’s dormitory amid lively reception by students.
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Gazette
Elkhart
Ind
Coe College Military Band
Pittsburgh
Washington, D. C
Ben Kouba
Joliet
Cedar Rapids
Kouba
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Elkhart High School
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Band arrival thrills crowds in Washington inspection tour
The boys arrived in the nation’s capital for an inspection tour by Conn Musical Instrument Company. After a Wednesday afternoon visit, they were hosted in the Conn cafeteria where Conn factory musicians entertained them and an amateur magician performed.
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Conn Musical Instrument Company
Conn
Conn Factory
Woman Foils Roof Fire Before Firemen Arrive
Mrs. F. J. Durek of 1723 D Street Sn spots a small roof blaze Wednesday and gets it under control before firefighters arrive.
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F. J. Durek
D Street
Firefighting saves home using neighbor’s garden hose
A small roof fire on the line of Frank Williams in SE was extinguished by Mrs. Durek before firemen arrived. Firemen then checked for smoldering remains. Earlier, a grass fire along Memorial Drive was also extinguished. The text also notes the zipper invention by Whitcomb Judson and Gideon Sundback.
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Whitcomb Judson
Gideon Sundback
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