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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1921
Page
2
Iowa has collected eight million dollars in wuio taxes this year, about one sixth of annual state taxes ten years ago. The funds could finance a hard surfaced road system spanning the state, enabling year round travel and aiding counties that back the plan. The Sentinel advertises its sales of ducks.
The State Treasurer of Des Moines notes a new cigarette law effective July 4 1921 aims to raise revenue and curb minor use. The department prints a leaflet with a preface by Attorney General Ben J. Gon and the act’s full text. It emphasizes state and city observance and requests broad adherence.
The Thirty ninth General Assembly enacted House File No 678 to regulate sale of cigarettes and wrappers and to prevent sale or gifts to minors under twenty one. The Treasurer of State urges strict enforcement by all officials, including commencement of prosecutions and injunctions to carry out legislative intent.
The 1921 cigarette law becomes effective July 4 and outlines who may sell cigarettes, permit requirements, bonds, annual fees, and stamp taxes. Permits issued by city councils or county boards. bonds of at least 1000 dollars. annual fees by class city and location. sales restricted to 21 or older. stamps required on all tobacco products.
A historical letter extols a kidney remedy as lifesaver for women’s aches and fatigue caused by overwork. Mrs Jane iston recalls back and hip pains, dizziness, and insomnia eased after taking Noan’s Pills from Broxam and Hinckley’s Thru! Stn¢e, praising the remedy as a cure for kidney issues.
The document outlines penalties for failure to attach stamps on cigarette products and for sale to minors. It details fines from 25 to 500 dollars, possible imprisonment up to six months, confiscation of cigarettes and wrappers, and nuisance provisions. It also covers stamp sale by the State Treasurer, redemption of unused stamps, and tax-like millet charges.
The body of Hiss Sars Barbara Thursdale, a Valley Junction area schoolteacher, was found hidden under a bush as a 24 hour search by about 300 scouts and locals ended. Authorities planned to act soon, with Deputy Sheriff Pugsley citing possible arrests.
A Saturday morning fire consumed a nearly new White Steamer owned by a local resident residing north of Baldwin. The cause remains unclear though neighbors note the incident may have been self-inflicted or accidental as authorities investigate.
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