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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1935
Page
2
A Iowa Tax Board breakdown shows urban residents paid over 95 percent of the state income tax for the year. Among 2797 earners with 5000 plus dollars, nearly 40 percent of the total came from this group, while rural farmers contributed 112,154 from 7,987 filers.
In Des Moines reports show state liquor store sales for October outpaced September figures by a notable margin. Data highlights a continued rise in October, signaling stronger demand across the sector and contributing to year over year growth.
An old advertisement warns parents against cheap remedies and urges choosing Phillips Milk of Magnesia for children. It touts safety for over 60 years, presents the product as a trusted modern science item, and notes genuine Phillips packaging and tablets that approximate a teaspoon of liquid.
The Iowa liquor control commission announced October sales totaling 550 968 34 dollars across all stores, up from September 448 622 79 dollars. Excluding Spencer and Spirit Lake, every store showed an October increase with 116 stores operating.
A west bound United Airlines plane made an unscheduled landing at Des Moines after smoke in the mail compartment caused sacks to burst into flames. Four of twenty five sacks were damaged but no mail was lost. the plane and crew were not harmed and continued to Omaha.
University of Iowa officials plan to deputize ushers and station state agents and police to enforce the public drinking ban during the homecoming game. Prof. Clar ence M. Updegraff fronts the effort with Sheriff Dan McComas coordinating ushers and security at stadium entrances.
Officials from fourteen Iowa counties attend the Sixth Highway District County Officers Association annual meeting in Cedar Rapids at the Montrose hotel. More than 150 county officials are expected for a 1 pm business session to elect 1936 officers with C J Burns as speaker. A 6 pm banquet features District Judge H C Ring and a floor show with Peggy Fuller and Dempsey Jones.
Special to The Gaselts Manchester A large audience heard Senator L. J. Dickinson condemn the democratic administration for extravagance. He warned taxpayers will be burdened for 2 centuries and urged repudiation of debts currency reform or immediate budget cuts. Dickinson urged reliance on individual labor and thrift over government.
Judge James P Gaffney directed a verdict in favor of Dr A W Bennett, an Iowa City physician, in a $20 000 malpractice suit filed by Dorothy Anne Dordoe. The ruling found no negligence proven and dismissed the plaintiff's case.
The Republican state central committee will seek input from county chairmen, vice chairmen, and the state advisory council before deciding on reconvening the 1934 convention to list pre primary favored candidates. Ballots go to 99 counties and 44 advisory members. returns due Nov 22.
Iowa City set to host the twenty fourth annual homecoming with over 150 state and national officials invited. Governor Clyde L Herring accepted via wire to President Eugene A Gilmore as US Representatives from several districts confirmed attendance. Des Moines Des Moines Cedar Rapids Waterloo and other cities represented among attendees and nominees for state roles also listed.
Nearly 3,000 University of Iowa students refused to depart from a homecoming pep meeting until star halfback Oze Simmons appeared. He urged the crowd to back the team for Saturday’s game against Minnesota, receiving a five minute ovation. Capt. Dick Crayne was also greeted warmly, with Glen Devine as the main speaker. A larger rally expected Friday night with about 15,000 attendees.
Lugland Lugland, 48, a Fort Dodge horse buyer, died at 4 30 a m Thursday when a truck carrying ten horses to Chicago overturned on highway 20 four miles east of Independence. Driver Roy Lee of Webster City escaped injury after losing control while reaching to turn off Besur. several horses were hurt. Lugland is survived by his family.
In a special election, Keystone voters approved a 4000 bond to finance water main extensions as part of a townwide improvement plan. A total of 148 ballots favored the measure, 15 opposed, with federal aid expected to fund about 45 percent of the 348,000 project. The plan includes a new sewer system and extending water service to 35 blocks.
Washington approves a $1,305,350 Iowa WPA projects list with funds for Linn Center Point Marion Mount Vernon Springville Washington and others. Other entries include Clinton Claramus Poweshiek and Louisa counties plus city and school improvements and community centers. Clarence Meaughlin sold two loads of long fed steers in Chicago at $12.25 to $12.50 per cwt.
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