31 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
Cedar Valley Daily Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1925
Page
1
The Cedar Valley Daily Times is filed as second class matter at the Vinton post office and published every evening except Sunday. Subscription rates are Benton and adjoining counties 3.00, Vinton by mail or warker 4.00, outside Benton and adjoining counties 4.00, in Canada 4.00.
The paper endorses a gasoline tax over high bond issues to fund Iowa roads, arguing it would be fair to all users and provide immediate revenue. It condemns broad exemptions as dangerous and urges legislators to avoid any tax plan that lacks universal coverage or long-term fairness.
A local essay condemns gossip as a harmful habit in small communities. It argues neighbors know each other too well and idle time breeds cruel, jealous talk. The piece urges restraint, kindness, and the golden rule to improve character and civic life.
A letter argues for broad exemptions from a gasoline tax, suggesting doctors, editors, teachers, and other professions deserve relief for their humanitarian or community work. The writer humorously adds illegal bootleggers as a candidate, noting lawmakers’ possible support for various groups.
The Times notes the carrier boys contest ends tonight, highlighting how the task teaches business sense, self reliance, and industry. It cites Des Moines coverage of Mrs White and Mrs Stripper being honored by the Legislative League, praising local recognition of women leaders in state government.
A compact digest lists Iowa figures and events from 1812 to 1912. It notes Lysander W. Babbitt born in Seneca county New York died in Arkansas 1885, Samuel J. Kirkwood resigning 1877 to become U S senator, John N W Rumple from Marengo death in Chicago 1903, Rostoria Ohio birth, and Rev Austin Dowling appointed Des Moines bishop in 1912.
Observance marks the anniversary of Portugal's first republican attempt in 1881 while highlights include Zane Grey turning fifty and the Atalanta mystery as a Bermuda ship vanished with 280 aboard. Eminent counsel assemble in Great Falls Montana for Wheeler demurrer hearing on alleged misuse of office.
One year ago today the U S senate adopted a resolution instructing President Coolidge to cancel oil land lease auctions in California and Wyoming, directing a court auction action to halt the leases.
A calendar of notable birthdays lists Earl of Berkeley, Mrs. Lowell Lloyd of Boston, William W. Atterbury, radirbad, Rev. Charles W. Lyons S J, Irvine L. Lenroot, Arthur H. Greenwood, Natham Straus and others with ages ranging from 45 to 60. The page also previews sports events in New Orleans Miami Havana Boston and St. Louis, plus a crossword puzzle and a cottonwood lightning note from The Better Town magazine.
Selection of brief observations from three papers notes Mr. Kupper Bier of Hoboken turning 15, James C. Davis shipping rail claims total of 48.6 million net cost against 76 million. praise for Italy’s politics, Samuel J. Tilden’s sportsmanship, and Coolidge promoting Ambassador Houghton to London as merit-based advancement.
A bill moving restoration of the Arlington Lee mansion to its Civil War era furnishings is seen as part of a unified plan linking Mt. Vernon and Arlington. The move would honor George Washington Park Custis and Mary Custis Lee, tying the sites to the nation’s Civil War history and Arlington National Cemetery.
A garbled reflection discusses value of wishes and common sense in education, weather changes and weather, and critique of reading choices. It mentions a six year search for happiness, modern music, and inner fulfillment, with scattered, incoherent observations.
Local note heavy with names and travels in MT. AUBURN area. George Weisert visits with his Fargo brother. many residents travel to Des Moines Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Waterlooo. farm move from Parkers Grove and Harmony Class event planned. church services and social gatherings described with numerous residents and visitors named.
Shellsburg confirms a booster event in the school auditorium on February 3 featuring Cedar Rapids musicians including Florence Bieder man Gen ita Keff and violinist Miss. Leone Harber. Prof. Duncan will read poems and discuss annual church ingestions amid an evening of music and readings. Admission is free.
An eastern conference advocate urged cooperation among several universities during a recent meeting in New York. The discussion referenced football ties, Penn State, and comparisons to a major midwestern conference, highlighting a push for shared standards and potential coop eration across institutions.
A fragmentary OCR passage describes a ridge crest named Lot s Wife on a land form. It mentions a tall height and distant visibility with a striking restiubbance. The text references Times subscription context.
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