Bonus Bill Vote Splits Republicans and Democrats in House
The House passed a bonus loan bill amid a party split as Longworth backed the measure and nearly all Republicans opposed. Senate approval followed 72 to 12 with all Republicans voting yes. The chamber also approved funds for veterans hospitals and national soldiers homes, plus a pension plan for widows and children. Meanwhile Postmaster General Brown announced service and rate increases to cover a projected 10 million dollar deficit, drawing fire over parcel post and aviation costs.
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Hoover Faces Veto On Compromise Drought Bill
Congress clears the interior department appropriation carrying a 20 million drought relief loan amid factional debate over veterans' bonus funding. Senate 67 to 15 supports the measure. the house did not vote on the conference. The plan would see government production and sale of power at Muscle Shoals with a private nitrate plant lease after one year. Alexander Legge to retire March 4, James C. Stone tipped as his successor. Legge to resume Harvester presidency. Potential farm board changes loom with Teague and McKelvie among likely dropouts.
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ENATE
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Samuel &. McKelvie
Great Falls
H. C. Smith
Terry
Montana Implement and Hardware Dealers Association
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Drouth
Mose
Flathead
Minnick
Philipis County
Railroad Commission
Board of Equalization
Postal workers brace for 44 hour week
President Hoover proposed a 44 hour work week for 150000 postal employees and asked Congress to authorize a commission to study making the Post Office self sustaining. He warned of a 100 million dollar deficit next fiscal year and pushed expansion of federal ownership to cut losses.
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State Court Blocks Gas Tax Debenture Plan in Montana
Montana lawmakers faced a setback as the state supreme court ruled against issuing debentures backed by future gasoline tax revenues without a public referendum. The decision forces a new tax law and voter approval to proceed with the $6,000,000 highway funding plan, while officials are enjoined from further debenture steps.
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E G. Tooney
Helena
22Nd Legislative Assembly
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advertises Laxative Benefit
An old health ad urges older people to monitor bowels and use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from drugstores. It claims safe, non gripe laxative action from herbs and pure pepsin and promotes it as the world's most popular laxative for all ages.
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Dr. Caldwell
Avoid Burns from Mustard Plasters
A vintage health ad promotes Hoff's Liniment as a safer alternative for rheumatic or muscular pains and colds. It instructs rubbing the product into the skin then applying a saturated cloth to the painful area to stimulate circulation. The eight ounce bottle costs 60 cents with a 30 minute relief guarantee and refund.
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Goodrich Gamble Company
St. Paul
Minnesota
Sinking fund inquiry ends with declaration of sunk funds
In the Lewisville Courier Journal a quip about a sinking fund ends with the remark that the fund is sunk, reflecting a terse in-paper aside or editorial jab on financial concerns.
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Lewisville Courier Journal
Dr Pierce's Pellets Laxative Advert
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Pellets as best for liver bowels and stomach. It claims one Pellet for a laxative and three for a cathartic.
Marine Marvel The Cuttlefish With Enormous Arm Span
A historical note describes the cuttlefish with exceptionally long arms capable of encircling a whale. The piece highlights the creature’s remarkable reach and its place in marine life lore.
Wisconsin Woman Reports 11 Pound Loss with Kruschen Salts
A Wisconsin woman credits Kruschen Salts for an 11 pound loss in six weeks and renewed energy. The ad claims the 4 week bottle costs 85 cents and benefits digestion headaches rheumatism and general vitality, urging daily use with light exercise and diet changes.
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