Supreme Court Reverses Iowa Bank Tax Rulings
The U S Supreme Court reversed the Iowa and Des Moines lower courts regarding bank taxes tied to discriminatory assessment. Banks with federal charters may seek reimbursements of illegally collected taxes, with earlier Jones County cases cited. The piece also notes political sentiment against personal attacks on the president and urges charitable giving this Christmas season.
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Oklahoma voters defeat Alfalfa Bill as presidential prospect
The voters of Oklahoma killed Alfalfa Bill's presidential prospects. His gubernatorial position and the notice he attracted with his schemes awakened in him hope for a democratic candidacy. His four proposed tax measures were all voted down.
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Senator Reed Calls for Postponement of Hanging
Former Senator Jim Reed criticizes the hanging of the kidnapper who abducted Mrs Donnelly. He urges delaying the execution until authorities arrest the remaining members of the gang and complete the investigation.
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Prairie chicken killings draw fines in Clear Lake case
Dean Glanville and Ben Enyart, deputy state game wardens, Mason City, arrested Max A. Minott and Clarence Schuki, both of Clear Lake, for killing prairie chickens and each received a ten dollar fine plus costs.
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Mencken Critic Calls Him Sophomore, Doctoreshot Remarks
Minneapolis Journal notes a critic calling H. L. Mencken a sophomore but suggests the writer cannot escape his infirmity. The remark frames Mencken as uniquely afflicted, implying inescapable traits rather than a temporary phase.
Brookhart Dollar Proposal Sparks Monetary Debate
Cedar Rapids Gazette discusses Senator Brookhart’s plan to replace the gold standard with a currency tied to national wealth. The Brookhart dollar would be 1-360,000,000,000 of wealth as of July 1, 1931 and rise 4 percent annually until new wealth estimates are issued. The piece notes the plan is unlikely to advance but signals broader monetary attacks in Congress.
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Hoover’s frank State of the Union message outlined economic woes
President Hoover presented a candid state of the union to Congress. He acknowledged the economic downturn and unemployment, urged actions without political expediency, and left recommendations to lawmakers. The focus remained on banking, business activity, and relief measures as Congress convened.
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Coalition Government Ahead in Coming Session
Frank R. Kent argues in the Baltimore Sun that unprecedented party split and power of progressives will force coalition government in both House and Senate. He predicts bills pass only by coalition bargaining, with party lines dissolving and a collapse of responsible government.
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Reducing Bovine TB in Manchester Press Delaware County
Delaware county cut bovine tuberculosis from 26 percent to 2.6 percent in a rapid program. Since June, 45 870 cattle tested with 1 226 reactors. Officials aim for 0 5 percent infection next year to enter the accredited area and boost market standing. Farmers praised for public spirit and health initiative.
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The Price Is Too Creat Death Toll In Football
A reflection on football fatalities this season marks a troubling trend with twenty eight lives lost and the sport under scrutiny. The piece questions safety reforms, the toughness of players, and whether coaching, media, and fans demand change. It references Yale and varied levels from bowl games to small fields.
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Power Plant From Old Car On Iowa Farms
Iowa farmers boost on farm power by attaching a pulley to an old car motor per M A Sharp Iowa State College professor. The setup reportedly yields up to twenty horsepower and can grind feed with a portable burr mill. Sharp notes many cars will be junked early next year and offers instructions on request from the Agricultural Engineering Department Ames.
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Monticello Council Adjourns After Long Special Session
Monticello Iowa council meets November 19 1931 in a special session to read and adopt a series of ordinances dividing the municipality into wards defining officers powers and duties and establishing city procedures. The meeting adjourns to November 20 1931 for continued consideration.
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