Political tariff clash in Iowa race for senator
The Monticello Express reports Governor Hammill and Congressman Dickinson sparring in a heated Iowa primary as they vie for the senate. Debate centers on tariff policy with conference bills and farm vs industrial protections debated amid party lines. A Chicago Journal of Commerce piece urges thrift and saving money for future security.
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Hammill
Congressman Dickinson
Dickinson
Iowa
Hoover
W. G. Sibley
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Phelps Proposes Liquor Policy in Scribner Monthly
Professor William Lyon Phelps argues in Scribner's Monthly for ending enforcement and media coverage of liquor for a year. He suggests punishing drunk drivers while allowing distillers to dominate the market, a plan critics call overly simplistic and socially unhealthy.
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William Lyon Phelps
Scribner's Monthly
Dr. Phelps
Sioux City Journal at 60 Years as Daily
The Sioux City Journal marks its 60th birthday as a daily under editors George D. Perkins and A. F. Allen. It credits a prosperous county and growing city for success and notes the paper’s continued progress and promise for the future.
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Sioux City Journal
George D. Perkins
A. F. Allen
Perkins
Burt
Jack
Taxation knowledge and Iowa population trends discussed
A distinguished economist warned that many claim tax expertise while actual understanding may be limited. The piece notes a slight rural population loss in Iowa villages under 500 and contemplates city growth trends, suggesting the farm sector had declined by a decade.
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Iowa
Smith denies hitching to Hammill in governor race
Sioux City reports secretary of state Ed M. Smith, a gubernatorial hopeful, says he is not aligned with Gov Hammill in the race. He emphasizes a solo bid for the Republican nomination while noting alliances with Hammill Dickinson or Lund could dampen his campaign.
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Sioux City Journal
Ed M. Smith
Guv Hammill
Hardin County
Hammill
Dickinson
Major Lund
Naval conferences advance peace by curbing arms race
Hoover and Stimson praise the London conference for strengthening peace through extended naval limitations. They note earlier talks at Washington failed to stop competitive building, while the London talks build on 1922 gains and could lead to substantial future reductions if all powers join.
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Kansas City Star
Hoover
Stimson
McCormick and Lewis Seen In Illinois Senate Fight
Des Moines Register reports from Chicago that Ruth Hanna McCormick and J Ham Lewis face a race viewed as a referendum on prohibition. Analysts say Illinois’ status as a wet state makes the outcome hinge on broader issues beyond the liquor question. The Chicago Tribune, though wet, backs McCormick who proclaims herself dry, suggesting a dry senator from Illinois.
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Des Moines Register
Associated Press
Chicago
Ruth Hanna McCormick
J. Ham. Lewis
Illinois
Income tax plan critics and Brookhart attacks
The Sioux City Journal argues a carefully designed Iowa income tax could fund state needs with broad participation and moderate rates. The Cedar Rapids Gazette counters Senator Brookhart’s tactics, accusing him of crafting false fronts about Wall Street and Mellon while offering a psychiatric explanation for his alleged behavior.
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Sioux City Journal
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Brookhart
Beo
Wall Street
Mellon
President Urges World Court In Speech To Daughters
The president’s forceful call for the world court echoes a bold stand aimed at countering the irreconcilables in the senate. He frames this as a major fight shaping the congressional race and possibly the 1932 national campaign, stressing forethought as the basis of capitalism.
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Des Moines Register
World Court
American Revolution Daughters
Senate
Anamosa Supervisors Proceedings March 4 1930
Proceedings show the Anamosa Iowa board meeting at 9:00 am with all members present and later reconvening at 1:30 pm. Minutes approved and claims audited 203 to 525. Notices of transfers of township funds and contracts discussed with Greenfield Wyoming and Clay townships. Abatement granted for W H Laude taxes. Bridge contract with E W Coon approved. JP report by George Oltmans approved. County attorney directed to recover township funds from Clay trustees.
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Anamosa
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Barber
Greenfield Township
Wyoming Township
A. J. Orr
J. ©. Hanna
Clay Township
Matthiessen
Hughes
W. H. Laude
Monticello
Peet
Taylor
E. W. Coon
George Oltmans
Scotch Grove Township
Merk
Jones county supervisor minutes reveal bid day for culverts and gravel
April 1 1930 board meeting sets Monday April 7 1 30 pm as bid reception for concrete box culverts and 6000 cubic yards of maintenance gravel with 10 am hearing of objections. Also orders destruction of noxious weeds along highways with two mowings and specific weed control dates.
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Peet
Taylor
Board of Supervisors
LaVern Rockstad
H. P. Barber
County Resolution Orders Noxious Weeds Cut and Taxable Costs
The board adopts an order to remove noxious weeds on a property and to destroy them if needed, with mowing costs and destruction expenses plus notice and other charges to be taxed against the land and owners. The county auditor is directed to publish notice of the order in official county newspapers. The vote approving the resolution includes Peet, Hughes, Matthiessen, Taylor, and Barber.
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Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Towa
Trustees
Council Commissioners
Peet
Hughes
Ayes
Matthiessen
Taylor
Barber
Jones County Supervisors Meet in Anamosa Regular Session
The Jones County Board of Supervisors held a regular session at the courthouse in Anamosa at 1:80 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman H. P Barber, with the roll showing present members including the chairman.
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Board of Supervisors
Barber
Jones
Towa
Anamosa
H. P Barber
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Chas.e. Doxset
United States
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Supervisors’ Proceedings
Swift
Red Steer
Gardner
M Farmers
Vutual Creamery
Monticello, Lowa
Wollenberger
Wollenburger & CO
Jos So
la Sallie Street
Edgwood Way
Eclipse Lumber Co
Monticello, Iowa
W. G. Schoon
Invlement Store
Dr. A. M. Maurice
Lovell
John Matthiessen
G. J. Hughes
W. Burkert
Kohler & Kohler Plumbing Fixtures
Colonial Furnace
Monticello State Bank
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New Inoco
Standaryt
Neve
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