Washington Notes and Political Moves in 1924
Resignations and appointments in Washington including Thomas Miller alien property custodian. stern embargos on shipments of gold coin bullion or dust. William Warren nomination as attorney general rejected. Westerd act trials moved to state courts. summary of Senate votes and investigations into Northern Pacific. Coolidge administration changes and policy shifts amid broad economic data and public notices.
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Notable figures fall ill or wed in 1924 reports
Personal and public figures face illness deaths and a marriage as reported from New York Newark Chicago Ottawa London and Washington. Margaret Illington Daniel Guggenheim Reed Smoot Mrs Courtney Letts Stillwell John Borden William McInnes Hanford MacNider Lord Curzon King George.
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Iowa House kills income tax bill in votes
The Iowa house voted 36 to 72 to kill the Patterson Johnson income tax measure after a morning of debate. The failure is viewed as likely final for the session unless a motion to reconsider is filed. Farmers from five counties endorsed safety laws and related tax ideas, including a bank deposit guaranty and road bond issue.
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Iowa House Passes Freight Rate Bill For Long Haul Railroads
The Mathews bill allows railroads with roundabout routes between Iowa shipping points to meet the freight rates of their direct line competitors. It is known as the long and short haul bill and had long been debated in Iowa legislature but previously lacked majority support in both houses.
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Iowa Senate Debates Bus Tax and Carrier Law Rewrite
A bill proposes a flat annual tax on motor busses and trucks used as common carriers and moves the motor carrier law administration from the railroad commission to the motor vehicle department. The measure increases railroad commission powers, enjoys broad backing, and aims to reform highway funding and road aid with a revamped primary road fund strategy.
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Standardizing Textbooks Aims for Statewide Curriculum Control
Representative Williams of Wayne proposes a state commission to standardize textbooks in all public schools. A house bill to create the commission has been introduced. The Iowa Senate approved a separate measure banning canned heat products. A beauty parlor regulation bill failed in the house. Shenandoah moves toward a city manager form of government. Des Moines eyed a $1 million pharmaceutical HQ project. Iowa rural carriers will gain payroll rise totaling 666000 annually through recent congressional action. Teacher appointment demand at Iowa State College outpaces applicants, with a larger gap predicted.
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Living Lessons From the Quarter in March Bible Review
Lesson summaries outline Jesus as Messiah and the church’s role, with 12 topics ranging from the triumphal entry to Christ’s resurrection. The materials emphasize obedience to civil authority, enduring trials, remaining in Christ, and the certainty of Christ’s return and eternal life.
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Paul
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Virtue Over Genius Says Emerson Inspired Reflection
The piece argues that goodness surpasses genius as virtue guides life toward divine purpose. It emphasizes obedience to duty, warns that ignoring inner summons leads to lesser being, and cites Emerson comparing goodness to sunlight dimming artificial light.
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