Hammill Inaugurated Iowa Governor In Grand Ceremony
John Hammill was inaugurated as Iowa's twenty fourth governor before a joint session of the legislature. The address urged cooperation to advance state interests and outlined priorities including farm aid, banking laws, child welfare, education, road construction control, and a possible income tax. The address linked road funding to vehicle use and urged tax reform away from general property tax.
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Iowa Child Welfare Commission
Board of Control
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American Commonwealths
Washington Notes Shake Up At State Dept And Elections
Secretary of State Hughes resigns effective March 4 and will be succeeded by Frank Kellogg as ambassador to Britain. News also notes Kellogg’s move and Houghton to Britain, plus Coolidge Dawes electors casting votes in several states and readiness for joint session.
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Germany Faces Dictator Question Amid Reparations Talks
Berlin reports show Germany has paid 286 268 447 gold marks under the Dawes plan. Paris announces a final accord on U S costs of occupation and war damage with the United States to receive about 25 million dollars yearly for 25 years. Leipsic professor Dr Adolf van Struempell, 71, dies. London says Howard Carter will resume King Tut excavations with Egypt.
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Inaugural Gov Small Addresses Illinois Road and Tax Plans
Gov Len Small used his second inaugural address in Springfield to press tax legislation and the extension of hard roads in Illinois. The speech urged continued support for infrastructure and fiscal measures. Charlotte Norris Maguire identity case linked to a Chicago hospital mystery girl draws relatives to confirm her niece status. Agnes Vaille, Denver Chamber secretary, perished during a climb on Long Peak Estes Park. rescue companion Herbert Sortland is missing. Walter Kiener survived.
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Cook County
Chicago
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St. Louis
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Denver Chamber of Commerce
F. V. Vaille
Denver
Estes Park
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Herbert Sortland
Walter Kiener
Valille
Forty First Iowa General Assembly Opens at Des Moines
The forty first Iowa General Assembly convenes at the State House Des Moines with W C Edson of Storm Lake chosen speaker of the house. Edson predicts a steady session focused on constructive legislation rather than dramatic new laws.
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Appointments at the State House in Iowa
Senator Ed H. Campbell of Ida Grove was elected president pro tem, defeating Senator J. L. Brookhart of Washington. Walter Beam of Martensdale becomes secretary of the Iowa senate, replacing Col. Leon Ainsworth. Elsie Dachroth named private secretary to Governor Hammill after serving as his secretary and as secretary to Mrs. T. P. Hollowell during the campaign.
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Martensdale
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Republican National Committee
Kendall's Farewell Address Advocates Equal Tax Burdens
The speaker argues against withholding qualified votes and warns it harms beyond debts. He calls for equal tax burdens and warns against railroad domination. Women deserve equal honors, and Iowa should fund air power and a militia, with strong public schools and citizen trust. The speech proscribes a large professional army and urges enlightenment.
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Legislature Considers Reducing State Disbursements
Proposal would cut annual disbursements from 17,180,471.21 to 14,136,407.70 and lower the state levy from 11.60 to 9.14 mills. Budget director cites total property valuation at 1,086,866,550 and direct levy at 8,630,409. The opening session follows customs and forms, taking about ten days before bills are introduced.
Bankers Consider Law for Public Fund Deposits
The Iowa Bankers Association is studying a bill that would allow bankers to furnish government bonds as security for public fund deposits and may push it to the state legislature for action.
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Cuticura Ad Promises Clear Smooth Skin
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for clear smooth skin. It recommends using Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness roughness or itching then bathing with Cuticura Soap and hot water, rinsing drying, and dusting Cuticura Talcum for fragrance at 25 cents each.
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