State Oleomargarine Tax Sparks Iowa Debate
The Iowa debate over the 1931 oleomargarine tax highlights protection for domestic fats and oils, farmers’ profits, and consumer choices. Proponents argue the tax shields Iowa butter and dairy industries from imported fats, while critics point to economic pressures and advertising claims.
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General Assembly
Iowa
House
Senate
Decatur
Chicago
United States
Department of Commerce
Towa
Danger Seen of Inflation in the United States
The Federal Reserve board warned Congress of genuine danger from credit inflation amid record idle bank money. They noted lendable excess reserves totaling 4.12 billion dollars and six to seven million dollars of foreign gold entering the U S from March 15 to April 26, urging use of American funds for American interests.
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Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Congress
Mason Ladd Named Dean of University Law School
Professor Mason Ladd of the University of Iowa College of Law was named dean, succeeding Wiley B. Rutledge who joined the DC Court of Appeals bench. Ladd, a longtime Iowa law leader and former Iowa State Bar secretary, is the son of the late Judge Scott Mason Ladd.
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Mason Ladd
University of Iowa College of Law
Wiley B. Rutledge
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
University of Iowa
Prof
Ladd
College of Law
Iowa
Iowa State Bar Association
Scott Mason Ladd
Iowa Supreme Court
Hopkinton Wedding and Community Notes Highlight May Events
A May 1 wedding at St Luke's Hopkinton united Miss Laura Mae Smith and Francis Drumbarger. The couple to live on a Lamont farm after a high mass service. Also May anniversaries. Lenox hosts Northeast Iowa Junior College Music Contest May 11 with multiple conference schools competing. Various local residents receive medical updates, travels, and civic news across Hopkinton community life.
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St. Luke’s Catholic Church
Hopkinton
Laura Mae Smith
Mer
Ray Ik. Smith
Francis Drumbarger
Lee Drumbarger
A.J. Forster
Grace Smith
Clarence Smith
Lamont
John Dpd. Smith
Andy Smith
John D. Smith
Buck Creek
Jeanette
Emil Greif
Rizer
Miller
Thomas Tibbitts
Board of Education
Tibbitts
Lenox
Northeast Iowa
Tipton
Elkader
Waukon
Independance
Maquoketa
Miss Wilkinson
University of Dubuque
Lenox College
Chas. Reggentin
Will
Paducah
Kentucky
Glen King
J. H. Littlefield
A. P. Himebaugh
Monticello
Himebaugh
Anna Edgar
Sylvan N. Bixby
Backbone State Park
Bath House
Robert Smith
Monticello Hospital
J.C. Edgar
Oklahoma
Barr
Loretta Edgar
Washington, D. C
Lulu Stead
Mary Zeuch
D. B. Smith
Sioux City
Charles Hawkins
Edgar
Robert
Cascade
N. Bixby
John Shover
Shover
Orlando
Fla
Warren Winch
Iowa legislators weigh board removal and reform chances
Iowa Senate action on removing the board of control sparks talk of a fuller shutdown and overhaul of a system running 15 institutions. Observers blame underfunding and misused appropriations for hospital crowding and staff shortages, while others call for wiser spending and tighter authority.
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Iowa Senate
Board of Control
George A. Wilson
Amber W J Zimmerman and Clara Bodiker wed at Wayne Zion Lutheran
Amber Mrs W J Zimmerman and Miss Clara Bodiker daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bodiker of Amber and Clarence Herren son of Mr and Mrs Ben D Herren of North English were married Friday May 5 at Wayne Zion Lutheran church at 2 pm in the presence of friends Rev F H Kehren officiated. Bridesmaid Carolyn Bodiker and best man Earl Herren. Dinner for fifty at the bride’s home followed by a dance in the Zimmerman hall Monticello. They plan to live in Amber.
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Clara Bodiker
George Bodiker
Amber
Clarence Herren
Ben D. Herren
North English
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
F. H. Kehren
Carolyn Bodiker
Earl Herren
Edna Dirks
Celena Brockens
Marietta Helgens
Rhiney Wessels
John Bodiker
Fred H. Otten
J. Willis
Greene
George Johnson
Holt
Mary Lou Maloney
Independence
Selena Otten
Waterloo
C. B. Bohlken
Eileen
Kenneth
Geraldine
Riceton
Sask
Canada
C. B. Bohiken
Riedon
W. J. Zimmerman
Otto Danneman
Zimmerman
Louie Behrends
Behrends
John Haven
Galen
Henry Haven
Louie Haven
Henry Harms
Vincent Simmons
Henry Siebels
Marvin
Willie Rieken
George Harms
Herman Hagen
Gerd Rickels
Vernon
Willis
Leonard Doden
Christine Weber
Gladys Aman
Lehr
George Zimmerman
Miss Aman
Albert Heeren
Weber
New Law Dean with Grinnell and Harvard Training
A biographical sketch notes the new law school dean’s path through Grinnell College class of 1920 Phi Beta Kappa, Harvard University law study, and Iowa University Law College graduation in 1923. He practiced in Des Moines and served as Polk County attorney helper, later completing two years of graduate work at Harvard.
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Law College
Grinnell College
Phi Beta Kappa
Harvard University
Iowa University Law College
Des Moines
Polk County
Harvard
Law School
Idle Weekend Visits Roundup in Richland Center
Mr and Mrs Andrew Diedtl of Minneapolis spent the past weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Marugg and Mrs Anna Dietl. Mrs Dietl and Mr Dietl are her parents. Josiah Friedli and Mrs Friedli with Aurelia of Milwaukee and Mrs Emma Kuentzel of Riceville visited Mr and Mrs John Yossi Saturday and Sunday. Reverend Friedli was enroute to Wheatland where he conducted morning services. Mrs John Schweitzer hosted the Presbyterian Ladies Aid at her home yesterday afternoon. Miss Jenny Winch and Mrs Jane Hover visited Mr and Mrs George Allen Jr last Thursday. Mrs W G Blair of Orlando Florida and Mr and Mrs Charles Schneiter Sr were visitors at the George B Hein home last Sunday evening.
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Andrew Diedtl
Minneapolis
John Yossi
Friedli
Wheatland
John Schweitzer
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Yesterda
Jenny Winch
Janehover
George Allen, Jr
W. G. Blair
Orlando, Flo
Charles Schneiter, Sr
George B. Hein
Resolution Demands Destruction of Noxious Weeds in Jones County
Official county directive requires property owners to destroy designated noxious weeds by set dates in 1939 to prevent blooming and seed production. Groups include Leafy Spurge and Russian Knapweed with specified deadlines in June and July.
Jones County Noxious Weeds Order Issued May 2 1939
The Jones county Board of Supervisors orders owners and land possessors to destroy primary noxious weeds such as quack grass and Canada thistle within five years and to move other weeds from county roads by July 15 1939. If noncompliant the weed commissioner will act at the landowner’s expense. Notice to be published in county newspapers. Geo F Specht County Auditor May 11 1939.
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District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Monticello State Bank
Robert G. Mead
Center Junction
Anamosa
Jones Co
Board of Supervisors
47Th General Assembly
Shimanek Opens General Law Practice in Monticello Iowa
C F Shimanek attorney at law announces general law practice and settlement of estates based in Monticello Iowa with offices on the second floor of the Stuhler building.
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C. F. Shimanek
Monticello
Iowa
Stuhler
Monticello Town
Neurocalometer Service Ad in Monticello Iowa
Consultation free. Calls answered in city and country. Neurocalometer service. Office at 336 Main Street Phone 312 Monticello, Iowa.
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Main Street
Monticello
Iowa
W H Null Sales Advertises Flexible Real Estate
Local sale notice announces W H Null offering goods and services anytime and anywhere with satisfaction guaranteed. Monticello Iowa area phone number 2586 provided for inquiries.
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Monticello, Towa
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