Iowa House considers income tax bill to replace property tax
State House action introduces the Patterson Johnston measure proposing a state personal and corporate income tax to supplant property taxes. The plan outlines 3 percent rate after $1,000 exempt for individuals and $1,000 for corporations, with potential five to six mill property tax reductions.
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Iowa
State House
Des Moines
Patterson-Johnston
Executive Council
Patterson
Kossuth County
Johnson
Dickinson
Kendall
Hammill
City Subscribers Report Carrier Failures Promptly
City readers are urged to report every failure to deliver papers and any incivility to the ADVERTISER office. Prompt notification by telephone at 42 is requested.
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Advertiser Office
White Way Highway to West Coast Route Endorsed
Des Moines, Jan 28 Associated Press reports the White Way Highway will extend to the west coast as part of the Columbia highway linking Washington DC and Portland Oregon. The current route runs from Chicago to Council Bluffs and continues to Denver as part of the Detroit Lincoln Denver highway. Charles Beno of Council Bluffs Jr. was elected president of the White Way association.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Washington, D. C
Portland
White Way Association
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Denver
Charles Beno
Hirst of bank cases heard in district court
Multiple civil suits heard in district court led by a Zahller Brothers attachment case against the firm, with proceeds of seized property totaling 241.86 and a bank payment dispute after the Afton bank closed. Three divorces granted for Florence Johnson, Grace Jameson, and Pearl Braam, plus an indictment for bootlegging George Shepherd and a foreclosure petition by Bankers Life for 27771.69 against Herman Schwanz et al.
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State Savings Bank of Afton
Homen A. Fuller
George Figgins
Zahller Brothers
Thayer
W E. Pierson
Afton Bank
Creston Bank
Meanime the Celery
Afton
Florence Johnson
Fred Johnson
Creston
H. V. Jameson
Grace Jameson
Pearl Braam
John Braam
George Shepherd
Fred Collings
Shepherd
Homer A. Fulver
Bankers Life Company
Herman Schwanz
Union County
Want Two Gold Star Routes Across State
Des Moines reports that the Jefferson highway will be recommended to Governor Hammill as an additional Gold Star route across Iowa. A joint White Way-7 Highway meeting decided tablets should span the route to honor World War II soldiers. officers were appointed including chairwoman Mrs. Lou Ce. Mc Henry, secretary Mrs. A. H. Huffman, and treasurer Adjutant General Lasher.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Hammil
Gold Star Memorial Highway Association
A. H. Huffman
Lasher
Gasoline Prices In Omaha Rise One Cent
Omaha reports a new winter high as Standard Oil of Indiana and Sinclair Oil raise prices by one cent bringing gasoline to 15 cents at filling stations. The increase is statewide across Nebraska with widespread effect on costs.
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Omaha
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Sinclair Oil Company
Nebraska
Attorney General Stone tries to push Wheeler case forward
Stone told the senate judiciary committee the justice department will pursue a second indictment against Senator Wheeler of Montana. He said the Montana case and the Washington case involve different legal angles and that key evidence centers on oil and mineral land permits tied to the Gordon Campbell syndicate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Stone
Senate Judiciary Committee
Justice Department
Wheeler
Montana
Supreme Court
Interior Department
District of Columbia
Senator Wheeler
Grand Jury
Campbell
Senate
Grand
Donovan
Walsh
Mr. Stone
Crumple Tissue Paper Technique for Furniture Care
A brief tip advises crumpling tissue paper thickly over upholstered furniture before applying covers to reduce wear. The method aims to protect fabric by creating a soft barrier and distributing friction away from the surface.
Chamber luncheon canceled as officers prep for annual meeting
Regular weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheon was not held at noon due to officers preparing for the annual meeting. The date remains unset but will occur within two weeks. Rumors of oil well strikes in Creston were traced by The ADVERTISER and found to be untrue and without foundation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Creston
President Collidge urges early action on farm report measures
Washington January 28 President Collidge urges Congress to enact the agriculture commission's recommended measure at the earliest date, expressing strong confidence in the commission and its study. The message is among the briefest a chief executive has sent to Congress. The day also covers debate on postal rate changes and Muscle Shoals lease bills with listed conferees and motions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Collidge
Congress
Agriculture Commission
Commission
Underwood
Muscle Shoals
Senate
McKinley
Illinois
Keyes
New Hampshire
Kendrick
Wyoming
Senate Agricultural Committee
Norris
Demorat
Alabama
House
Nebraska
Agriculture Committee
McNary
Oregon
Smith
South Carolina
Funeral of Mrs Allen Will Be Held Friday
The funeral of Mrs. C. A. Allen who died Monday afternoon at her home 405 West Adams street will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at the Congregational church with Rev. David Ferguson of Maquoketa officiating. The body will lie in state from 1 to 2 at the church. Burial will follow at Graceland cemetery.
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C. A. Allen
West Adams Street
Congregational Church
David Ferguson
Maquoketa
Graceland Cemetery
Iowa Engineering Society Debates Budget Law
Des Moines begins with dissension as the Iowa Engineering Society opens its meeting. Budget Director B L Hogue urges members to form opinions to push for changes during the current legislative session.
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Iowa Engineering Society
Des Moines
B. L. Hogue
Legisature
Kansas Officers Charged With Soliciting Bribe
Complaints charging former Governor Jonathan M. Davis and former state bank commissioner Carl J. Peterson with soliciting a bribe were sworn out today by Captain W. A. Smith, assistant attorney general. Warrants would be issued this afternoon.
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Topeka
Kan
Jonathan M. Davis
Carl J. Peterson
State Bank
W. A. Smith
Smith
Coolidge Speaks On True Missions At Foreign Conference
President Coolidge heads the Foreign Missions Conference of North America in Washington with 3,500 delegates, urging Christian nations to exercise toleration and brotherhood at home and abroad to strengthen missionary work and civilizational influence. He warns against self righteous acts and calls for broad liberalism guiding charity, education, and example over creed. The interdenominational gathering runs through Feb 2.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Foreign Missions Conference of North America
Edinburgh
Dridge
United States
Canada
Jworks
Wade Overrules Collins Motion For Dismissal
Judge Martin J Wade in Council Bluffs Iowa overruled motions to dismiss a second indictment against Keith Collins for participation in the 1920 Burlington Maik train robbery. Collins faces trial as evidence is introduced. the court will rule on Poffenbarger later.
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Council Bluffs
Martin J. Wade
Keith Collins
Burlington
Leavenworth
Collins
Fred Poffenbarger
Robber Attacks Woman Returning From Lodge Meeting
Mrs. George Oxley was robbed in Marion at 9:30 p.m. by a bandit who grabbed her ring and knocked her down as she walked home from a lodge meeting. Several witnesses nearby did not have time to intervene before the assailant fled in the darkness.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
George Oxley
Marion
Afton Company Reports Healthy Finances and 1924 Growth
The Palmers Cooperative of Afton reports 1924 expenses for produce and feed at 4.2 percent of the grower’s business and a $75,000 rise in volume from 1923. Fred Johnston A P Harris and BE A Ruckman were elected directors for three years. The nine member board will name officers and managers for produce feed and livestock shipping. 208 stockholders hold 207 shares at $15 par value. The meeting was well attended with no special speakers secured.
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Palmers Cooperative Company of
Afton
Odd Fellows'’ Hall
Fred Johnston
A. P. Harris
BE. A. Ruckman
Frank Seeley
J. E. Young
Ira J. Walker
Afton Cooperative
Governor Salary Now Over Six Thousand Per Year
Des Moines report shows the governor’s official salary at 5000 dollars with a 1200 dollar executive council payment, and a 600 dollar annual house allowance, yielding an 6800 dollar total annual compensation despite the 5000 official figure.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
The
Jews Red Book
House
Senate
Aso
Executive Council
Sa Aries
Council
Former Creston Man Secures Assembly Research Post
D. D. Staples, a Creston area native, has been hired by the state to assist the legislature with research. The job includes compiling data and statutes from other states on bills under discussion during the session. Staples, a 1919 Creston High School graduate, earned a Drake University law degree three years later and soon passed the Iowa bar. He previously worked for Burns Brothers, Des Moines investment bankers.
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D. D. Stapes
Creston
Seasion
Staples
Creston High School
Drake University
Burns Brothers Company
Lawrence Cook Heads Creston Hich Seniors
Lawrence Cook, captain of the 1924 football eleven, elected president of the Creston High School senior class. Alice Bell named vice president, Janet Huhn secretary, Ruth Wilson treasurer. Beatrice Wilson Eva McGuire and George Reddick named advisory board. Caps and gowns to be worn at graduation. class to select graduation announcements.
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Lawrence Cook
Alice Bell
Janet Huhn
Ruth Wilson
Beatrice Wilson
Eva McGuire
George Reddick
First National Reorganization in Creston Success
Reorganization of the First National Bank of Creston, closed December 22, is successful. Gerald R. Hadlock, national bank examiner, says funds for a new bank to occupy the old building are secured. About 250 depositors have subscribed for stock. 25 to 35 stockholders from the old bank. A stockholders meeting at Straus community hall will elect a board of directors. The new bank aims to open after legal steps and a national charter. The proposed name is The First National Bank of Creston. The new bank will assume assets and liabilities of the old one and hold a capital of 100000 and surplus 100000.
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First National Bank of
Creston
Gerad RB. Hadlock
National Bank
First National
Hadlock
Avheelchers For
Straus
Adams and
Elm Strets
Hadock
Chicago
First National Bank of Creeten
H. 8. Clarke
Omaha
School Building Plans Made Public Tonight
Residents of Creston's independent school district may attend a high school planning meeting tonight at the high school. The board of education will present a preliminary sketch, specifications, cost estimates and contracts for review and possible objections. A Kiffer Jones architect representative will not attend the meeting.
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Creston
Board of Education
H. W Fdaburn
Edenburn
Frm
Kiffer & Jones
Topight
Order Vessels To Escort Merchant Ships In Shanghai Waters
American ships in Shanghai waters ordered to escort American or British merchant vessels leaving Shanghai at night despite Woosung fort guns. Among the guarded ships is the Bergenland with 400 American tourists aboard.amaz
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Associated Press
Washington
Shanghai
Woosung Fort
Wang
Bergenland
Basketball Scores From Associated Press Roundup
The AP tally lists St Ambrose 19, Simpson 17 and Des Moines Catholics 30, Monroe Creighton 53. Morningside 12, Iowa State Teachers 26, Dubuque 24, Washington U 27, Missouri U 16.
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Associated Press
St. Ambrose
Simpson
Es Moines Catholics
Monroe
Creighton
Morningside
Iowa State Teachers
Dubuque
Washington
Missouri
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