Writings and Hoover era notes in Monticello paper
The Monticello Express discusses former president Hoover’s rhetoric and policies, noting his inaugural address and plans for a special session on farm questions and tariffs. It also marks Carl Schurz’s 100th birthday and reflects on Midwest figures in Hoover’s cabinet, highlighting nonregional focus and national unity.
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Hoover
Congress
PRR PA Ag Bon
Carl Schurz
United States
Cologne
Prussia
Abraham Lincoln
Douglas
Spain
Hayes
Missouri
Tax Ferret Law Revised to Divide Collection Costs
The text notes evasive taxpayers may face summons as the legislature revises the tax ferret law. It shifts collection costs to funds benefiting from taxes, reducing county expenses and pressing unpaid taxes. It suggests stricter enforcement could curb bootleggers, while noting high priced intoxicants fuel the illicit trade.
Road Bond Law Unconstitutional Says Supreme Court
The Iowa Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the road bond act to finance a 20 year primary road program is invalid as it cannot be completed within two decades. The decision finds sections shielding the gas tax void and notes the act cannot bind future legislatures. A new bill may echo Brookhart Lovrein bank law to cover the program with anticipatory warrants.
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Towa Supreme Court
Saori Im Towa
Seiai
Supreme Court
Brookhart-Lovrein Bank
Fletcher
Illinois to Tax Gasoline for State Highway Work
Down state legislators push a law to tax gasoline to fund road improvements. They argue Chicago motorists, who migrate across the state on Sundays, should contribute to highway upkeep.
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Illinois
Chicago
Legislature to Address Taxation Debate in Upcoming Weeks
The legislature will tackle taxation in the coming weeks. A well known economist warns more Americans know Sanscrit than tax basics, highlighting the knowledge gap on taxation.
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United States
Hoover's turning point quotes shaping relief effort
An English view of Herbert Hoover from 1915 portrays a world renowned mining engineer torn between wealth and duty as Belgium starves. The piece recounts his decision to resign posts and lead relief, sparked by a breakfast remark about letting fortune go to hell. A Sioux City Journal note criticizes habitual criminal laws and penalties for repeated alcohol violations.
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Red House
West Kensington
Walter Hines Page
Belgium
Hoover
San Francisco
New York
London
Melbourne
Shanghai
St. Petersburg
California
Burma
England
Australia
Russia
Japan
Broken Hill
Urals
Colorado
Midway
Los Angeles
Roseland
Mandalay
America
Commission For Relief
Sioux City
Dawes Faces Wolf in Back Yard After Dawes Transition
The town of Marshaltown weighs how Dawes will manage the worry of a wolf in the back yard as Coolidge moves on from office and the vice presidency comes into focus.
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Marshaltown
Republican
Coolidge
Dawes
Jones County Supervisors Settle Condemnation Appeals
The February 5 1929 meeting notes a resolution approving stipulations in five appeals from right of way and damages in Jones County Drainage District No 2 and authorizing warrants totaling 525.00 to A E Barker 186.00 to L A McCormick 200.00 to H H Rohwedder plus costs.
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District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Olin
H. H. Rohwedder
A E. Barker
L. A. McCormick
Board of Supervisors
A. E. Barker
Lavern Rockstad
G. A. Peet
Taylor
Matthiessen
Peet
Barber
Hughes
Anamosa
C. A. Spaethe
State
Frailey
Senate
Board of Apportionment
Henrichs
Charles H
Moses
John M
W. H. Hanken
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