Road bond debate and road tax questions in 1920s column
A reader column discusses whether road bonds require property taxation, arguing for user pays over land taxes and noting constitutional flexibility. It reflects views on automobile taxes, road usage, and earlier experiences with road funding and damages from smooth pavement and bad roads. A letter from Ontario reports crop failures and low corn prices, with Argentine corn noted. the author hopes for McNary Haugen policies and export measures.
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Supreme Court
Ontario
Toronto
McNary-Haugen
Dreadful Kidnapping and Murder Stuns California
In Los Angeles a twelve year old girl is kidnapped and murdered after her father hands the kidnapper 1500 in gold certificates. The crime prompts calls for severe punishment. Various comments touch on science, religion, and current affairs from Mayo to mob opposition.
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California
Los Angeles
Farming Gambles and Political Dangers Cross State Lines
A columnist rails against tariffs and farm relief debates, warns about curing agriculture’s ills with policy, critiques political candidates with past faults, and argues for stable farming and strict treatment of the criminally insane. The piece links farming viability to national welfare and urges responsible governance.
Public safety over punishment in capital cases
The speaker argues punishment should serve public safety and kindness to a killer by restraint. It is cheaper to hang a killer than to incarcerate, yet society must bear the burden if it aims to protect the human race.
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Iowa
Hickman
Annual meeting notice of bank shareholders Jan 10 1928
Notice announces the annual meeting of the First National Bank shareholders on January 10 1928 at 3 30 p m. to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and consider other business as may arise. Signed by J H Engel cashier.
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First National Bank
J. H. Engel
Place with broad reach leads to multifaceted business
A local business hub known for diverse services draws attention for its wide range of offerings. Community members note extensive coverage across sectors, signaling a versatile role in the area.
Adlerika Relief Cited By Stomach Ailment Sufferer
Mrs. E Touchstone says Adlerika helped her with nine years of gas and stomach trouble improving digestion sleep and comfort. Jerika aided by eating and sleeping better after taking Adlerika while C M Webb inDia 40-52 notes similar relief from bloating and bowel movement actions.
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Jerika
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