Iowa Editor Questions Income Tax Proposals and Board Powers
A Iowa newspaper criticizes self-styled reformers pushing an income tax, argues against current property tax methods, and questions feasibility without constitutional change. It highlights the State Board of Assessment and Review, noting its work increasing tax receipts by targeting earning power, and ponders justice in tax systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed M. Smith
Smith
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Iowa
State Board of Assessment and Review
Quaker Oats Co
Penick & Ford
Sinclair Packing Co
Cedar Rapids
Clinton Corn Syrup Co
Interstate Power Co
Clinton
Decker Packing Plant
Mason City
Bettendorf Co
Davenport
United States Gypsum Co
Fort Dodge
Louis Cook
Patterson
Local Republican Candidates Announced for Pocahontas County
A wave of Republican primary announcements names H S VanAlstine for State Senator 50th District and Byron G Allen for State Representative 77th District. Other filings include candidates for sheriff treasurer auditor clerk of court clerk of district court county recorder county attorney and county supervisor across Pocahontas and Buena Vista Humboldt and Pocahontas counties with June 2 1930 primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Pocahontas
Buena Vista
H. S. VanAlstine
W. R. Ritchie
Ond
Pocahontas County
Byron G. Allen
Guy G. Butler
J. F. Carlson
Roy A. Johnson
G. James
Burt Forbes
Katherine Boozell
Arrow
Randall Melson
Rolfe Arrow
Powhatan
Clinton, Des Moines
Garfield
Clarence Jensen
Taxation reform and insurance adjuster issues spark debate
A historical letter critiques state tax reform and equalization efforts, warns of inflated assessments, and suggests insurance companies employ community adjusters. It notes dangers of misvaluation, recalls a costly stock exchange seat purchase, and laments tax law changes over seventy years.
Income Tax Debate Rages Over Fiscal Fairness
A public discussion cites Senator Brookhart and Darrow noting New York City’s potential tax burden and Iowa style dryness. The argument centers on taxing the saved farmer and seeks alternatives to catch tax slackers without penalizing diligent savers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrow
Brookhart
New York City
Iowa
New Contest For Girls 1 H Club Members
State leaders of the extension service at Iowa State College Ames announce a home beautification contest for all 4 H club girls who attended the national club congress with the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago last fall. Mr and Mrs E N Hopkins Des Moines offer five cash prizes with awards based on improvement through orderly arrangement plantings back door improvement grooming and other means.
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Chicago
Iowa State College
Ames
E. N. Hopkins
Des Moines
Black Hills Farm Valleys Offer Prosperity and Profits
In the Black Hills of South Dakota alfalfa corn sugar beets all cereal grains and garden produce fruit chickens and turkeys are grown and marketed. The region is described as wonderful cattle hog and dairying country with low priced lands that insure profits.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
Untitled local booster note on thriving town
A concise promotion praising a mild climate and excellent water. It highlights growing, prosperous communities with good schools, churches, and well built roads.
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Rolfe
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Uate Man
State Savings Bank
Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Jos. McEwen
J.B. Kent
Chm
W.s.mcewen
Jos
McEwen
R. J. Kent
Chas. Stebbins
W. W. Harris
R. C. Grant
New York Stock Exchange
Addy Johnson
Falls
Illinois
Semesan Jr
George Delheimer
Minois
Livingston County
Farm Bureau News
Delheimer
Arthur J. Lutz
Michigan
Henry County
Funk Bros. Farms
U.S. Department of Agriature
Sema, Jr
Semeean Jr
Ceresan
Semesan
Webb’s
Rolfe and Plover
Independent OL. and Gas Company
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