Increase of the Inheritance Tax in Iowa
State Treasurer W. J. Burbank reports a 63 412 rise in inheritance tax collections for January through May compared with 1921, totaling 308 311 in 1922 from 244 895 in 1921. Speedy current-cas e collections and disposal of old cases drive the gain after tax department reorganization. The 5 percent tax applies to collateral inheritances with smaller rate on direct inheritances. Flynn, the Coney Island barker, stars in A Trip to Paradise, praised for acting and production values. Virginia Valli shines as Nora O’Brien.
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W. J. Burbank
Burbank
Iowa
Flynn
Coney Island
Barker
Paradise
Arthur
Lytell Picture Carries Thrill to Strand at Coney Island
Bert Lytell stars in A Trip to Paradise at the Strand today and Wednesday on a balanced bill. The film contrasts sacred and profane love with the lively bustle of amusement and the hospital’s quiet deathly stillness.
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Coney Island
Heaven
Hospital
Paradise
Strand
Bert Lytell
Curley
Grocery list items and prices from an old catalog
A fragmented retail notice lists pantry staples and prices including corn starch apple cider vinegar macaroni boxes crackers cereal coffee beans flour and other dry goods. It mentions brands like Sunkist Purity and Club House with assorted prices and quantities.
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Sunkist
Local Social Notes From Stringtown Area
STRINGTOWN and Mrs Will Weber attended the Iiley Walter wedding near Mer cer Center Wednesday evening. Mrs Roy Moore and children and Jim Moore went to Creston last Thursday. Mrs Roy Bush entertained her class from Stringtown at a wine roast Thursday afternoon. Walter Butler and son Edwin from Kent vicinity were visiting in this neighborhood last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Jesse Homan and Mr and Mrs Geo Hood of Creston called last Tuesday at H M Bueh s. Mrs Grover Gibson took her Sunday school class to the woods last Friday for an all day picnic. Nineteen children were present and all enjoyed the day very meet Miss Esther Colgan from near Corning spent last week at the home of her sister Mrs Edd Metz. Iva Parcell was badly hurt last Saturday when a runaway team hitched to a cultivator struck him. The tongue of the cultivator went through his back breaking several ribs one rib puncturing the lung. Mr Parcell was taken to the hospital at Creston. His friends are very anxious about his condition. Mr and Mrs Roy Bush and children were Sunday visitors at L C Bush s in Corning. Little Zelma Schaffer is visiting this week at the home of her aunt Mrs Roy Moore H M Bush and family were shopping in Creston Saturday of last week. Mr and Mrs Claude Morris from near Kent visited one day the first of the week. La Verne Bush s. Mr and Mrs Billie Crowe went to Corning one day last week.
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Roy Bush
Stringtown
Walter Butler
Edwin
Kent
Jesse Homan
Geo. Hood
Creston
H. M. Bueh’s
Grover Gibson
the Woods
Esther Colgan
Near Corning
Edd Metz
Iva Parcell
Parcell
L. C. Bush
Corning
Zelma Schaffer
Roy Moore
H. M. Bush
Marriage A La Mone Reflects Long Engagement Customs
The piece notes if Lapland customs were followed long engagements would become common. A suitor visits with brandy for the girl's father and, in regions without prohibition, the father may delay the wedding for a year or two.
Former resident dies in Des Moines
Word reached Creston of the death of Mrs. V. O. Clark who passed away in Des Moines yesterday. She once lived long in Grant township Union county and was sister of the late Chas W. Carroll. Funeral services are set for the Methodist church in Shannon City Thursday June 14 conducted by Rev. C. S. Stryker. Interment will be at Harmony Cemetery.
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Creston
V. O. Clark
Des Moines
Iowa winter wheat and other crops show promising yields
On June 1 1922 Iowa winter wheat stood 91 percent of normal with an estimated 12 580 000 bushels from 576 000 acres. Alfalfa acreage grew to 200 000 acres up from 24 000 in 1910 and apple orchards promised a bountiful crop though April cold hurt some. Barley oats and rye remained in good condition near 2 04 percent normal.
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Iowa
Frank S. Pinney
Pinney
Engagement of Laura Jones to Paul L Wheeler Announced
Announcement from Creston reports the engagement of Miss Laura Jones of Columbia Missouri and Mr Paul L Wheeler of Shenandoah to be married June 20. Miss Jones taught at Creston High School during the past year and the couple plans the Columbia home wedding.
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Creston
Laura Jones
Columbia
Missouri
Paul L. Wheeler
Shenandoah
Miss Jones
Stagnant matter in stomach and bowels warned
An old advertisement warns of constipation causing health trouble and reduced resistance. It promotes Hollister's Golden Nugget Tablets from Newcomb and Matthews as a remedy to relieve constipation and restore vitality.
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Hollisters
Newcomb & Matthews
Mayr's Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Testimonial touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble. Quote claims relief from catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract with a money back guarantee. Sold by Newcomb & Matthews and druggists everywhere.
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Mayr
Newcomb & Matthews
Beach Pump Adopts Satin Sandal Style
A smart beach pump in black satin follows the sandal line with rubber soles and a low comfortable heel. It is described as suitable for use on both land and sea, offering versatile wear for seaside settings.
Hosiery Embroidered with Multicolor Cross Stitch
Describes white silk hose with stitched embroidery on the instep in three colors. Notes the design is conventional for general wear and gains colorfulness in sports wear versions.
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Ignews JA
Lytell Picture Carries
Thrill
Fey
Will Weber
Mercer Center
Jim Moore
Claude Morris
la Verne Bush's
Billie Crowe
Carter
Montgomery ST
RIO Nes BP
Brassiers
Sale Hosiery
Childrens
Boys and Girls Union
Harmony Cemetery
General Wood
Apo
Leonard Wood
The
Philippines
Mindoro
Manila
Irl
Newcome & Matthews
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