Gasoline Tax Evaders Reward and Economic Theory
Tennessee offers a five hundred dollar reward for information leading to arrests and convictions of individuals or firms evading gasoline taxes of five hundred dollars or more. The piece argues taxes should be kept low to reduce evasion incentives and outlines Fred Vaile’s economics perspective on exchange, wealth, money, and the balance of industries as essential for sustained prosperity.
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Tennessee
Fred Vaile
Accepting Falsity As Truth In Economic Rumors
The piece warns that people eagerly accept exaggerated stories as truth and act to the detriment of the community. It discusses the spread of rumors about individuals or firms being broke, noting even wealthy figures may circulate such claims. It urges verifying facts before spreading unguarded statements that harm economic stability.
Time For Good Roads Promotes Investment In Better Highways
The piece argues that current road funds enable more miles of road to be built than in 1929, with 75 plus percent of money going to labor aiding unemployment. It highlights new toad-mix surfaces and low costs for first class, weatherproof roads. Emphasizes farming areas need reliable year round roads as a lasting asset.
Amelia Earhart and the Courage of Flight Ladies
The piece applauds Amelia Earhart's solo Atlantic crossing and her training rigor. It notes women can do as much as men, but warns that unlicensed pilots and dangerous stunts raise risks. The author hopes Earhart’s example inspires female pilots despite perilous conditions.
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Jed Lindbergh
Paris
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Atlantic
Lindy
Co. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Ireland
Putnam
Business Fundamentals Jp Solve Modern We Problems
The fragment discusses confronting modern business challenges by first understanding them. It emphasizes foundational thinking, clear analysis, and systematic problem solving as essential steps for addressing contemporary issues in business fundamentals.
Congress should act now on taxes for steady business
A financial column argues that uncertainty over the new tax plan costs Americans billions daily and slows investment. It urges Congress to finish its program in a single session without adjournment for conventions, warning that delay harms the nation and political fortunes. It praises legislators who focus on public welfare over elections and predicts a brewing headway if a decisive tax bill emerges soon.
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Congress
United States
Ston
Washington
Sharkey Versus Schmeling The Heavyweight Showdown Looms
The piece compares Jack Sharkey and Max Schmeling ahead of their June title bout. It recalls Sharkey's mixed record through the 1920s and 1930, including losses to Risko and Dempsey, a controversial 1930 title loss, and a recent Walker draw. Schmeling’s 1929–30 rise and title win over Sharkey are noted, highlighting his champion traits and Sharkey’s missed opportunities.
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Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Schmeling
Sharkey
Jim Maloney
Eddie Record
Romero Rojas
Charlie Weinert
Bud Gorman
Harry Wills
George Godfrey
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Johnny Risko
Young Stribling
Tommy Loughran
Charley Nelson
Joe Sekura
Pete Corri
Paulino Azcudon
Cleveland
Ohio
Pion Bg
Boy builds Poland China herd through 4-H pig project
In a Wisconsin club story Dale Reis of Colby grows a purebred Poland China pig herd for breeders and market sales. He starts with a gifted boar, expands to two sows and a herd boar, and through fairs and advertising aims to raise prize breeding stock while supporting market hogs. The text notes a nationwide contest honoring top club members with a 17 jewel wrist watch as the state prize.
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Dale Reis
Colby
Clark County
Wisconsin
Poland
United States
Scout Troops Hold Meetings and Plan Summer Camp
Troop 79 of Boy Scouts met at St John’s Lutheran Church with Howard Manweiler overseeing. Participants included Robert Koch, Forrest Bowers and John Young as a jamboree recap and tests followed. Girl Scouts Troop 2 met at Moravian Church with Harriet Henry in charge. They discussed nature study, camp plans, and Saucon Park rally report, and set July as tentative troop camp period.
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St. John's Lutheran Church
Howard Manweiler
Robert Koch
Forrest Bowers
John Young
Camp Weygadt
Russell Rohn
Moravian Church
Harriet Henry
Saucon Park
Bethlehem
EAP Seeds Prove to Be Weeds Sellers Gone
Harrisburg investigators report seed peddlers from out of state selling low grade misbranded seed to Pennsylvania farmers. Seed is sold on streets, at country elevators, or farm auctions, then the sellers vanish. A bootleg soy bean sample contained 10 560 morning glory seeds per bushel, meaning 15 000 to 20 000 weed seeds per acre. Authorities urge farmers and dealers to report illegal seed activities immediately for prosecution.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State Seed Laboratory
Random Thoughts on Government and Society
The column muses on political division over government action and the public’s fate. It notes the back to the farm trend and crime concerns, jokes about a world worn by women, and hints at fall campaigns. It closes with a whimsical Leap Year pedestrian joke and May flowers hinting at June weddings.
Prohibition Debate Sees Bratt System as Sweden Model
Caleb Johnson reports on repeal advocates failing to agree on a substitute for the present bootlegger and saloon system. The Bratt system in Sweden, overseen by private firms with government control, bans bars, restricts liquor sales, and ties permits to taxation and conduct, aiming to reduce major liquor evils and criminal acts.
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Caleb Johnson
Sweden
John M. Morehead
United States
Senate Committee On Manufactures
Government of
Morehead
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Northampton County
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Frank P. Rohms
Eputta
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