Reasonable Gas Tax and Road Proposals Discussed
The piece surveys gas tax growth across states from a cent to several cents per gallon and notes revenue rises to 450 million in 1929. It argues highway funding should favor farm to market roads and warns against overpricing roads for political gain. It also critiques tariff politics and mentions a proposed interstate fire arms shipment law.
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Oregon
Union
District of Columbia
Wall Street Journal
A Debate on Gun Ownership Rights and Crime Prevention
The text argues that armed citizens deter crime and questions anti pistol laws. It notes psychological advantages for criminals when victims are unarmed and asserts constitutional rights and practical limits of proposed restrictions. It contends crime in cities with strict pistol laws persists.
Farm to Market Roads A 1930 Record Breaker This Year
The year 1930 should be a record breaker for expanding farm to market road mileage. A feeder road program to main highways will open up rural districts and ensure fair road tax funding. Building or improving these roads can be kept moderate with modern methods.
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United States
Tariff as bulwark for American industry and fairness
The tariff is described as essential to keep industry going and protect workers manufacturers and farmers from ruinous foreign competition. It should not exclude foreign goods but act as an equalizer ensuring fair and equitable domestic market competition.
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Senate
Private Enterprise Shown Better for Modern Needs
From a resolution by a committee of the International Chamber of Commerce private enterprise is praised for lighter taxpayer burdens and better adaptation to growing complexity, as it assumes risks that public enterprise bears.
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International Chamber of Commerce
Boynton Enters Republican Attorney General Race
Emporia Kansas January 23 1930 Roland Boynton announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Attorney-general He cites four years as Lyon County attorney and a long legal career since 1916 including World War service with the Rainbow 42d Division He served as Assistant Attorney-general since 1925 handling slot machine and loan shark prosecutions in federal court
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Roland Boynton
Boynton
Emporia
Bill
Young Bill
Tom Butcher
Crawford
Major Ericson
Mit Wilhite
University of Kansas
Attorney General Aspirant Highlights Public Service Record
The speaker outlines experience under the soldiers' compensation law and liquor car cases in the U S Supreme Court. Since the State Highway Commission was created, he has been assigned by the Attorney General to handle its legal affairs. He seeks the attorney general post saying his enforcement and legal background justify promotion.
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United States Supreme Court
State Highway Commission
Skaggs Safeway manager pleads guilty over stored meat scandal
W T Linzy, manager of the Skaggs Safeway in Great Bend Kansas, pleaded guilty to keeping fresh meat in a toilet room of the store. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs. State Pure Food Inspector Woolman led the prosecution and health officials noted a whole hog stored there. The certified record lists the January 14 1930 court date and details.
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W. T. Linzy
Skages-Safeway
Great Bend
Kansas
Justice Court
Skaggs
H. M. Woolman
State Pure Food Department
Thos. A. Dalton
Topeka
Woolman
State of
Skaggs Safeway
Local Justice of the Peace docket item from Bend Kansas
The record shows W T Linzy arrested and brought before Justice of the Peace R A Charles for arraignment on a criminal docket in Bend Kansas. notes include notary H C Congrove and sheriff Sam P Hill with a final case number 177 and commission dates. A merchant letter mentions an Ice Box toilet combo and a Safeway slogan distribution without waste.
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R. A. Charles
Justce of the
A. Charles
Justice of the Peace
Bend
Kansas
H. C. Congrove
Great Bend
Merchants Journal
Shares-Safeway
Skaggs scheme praised while critics deride toilet ice box idea
A vented critique from the Merchants Journal mocks a Skaggs grocery store innovation that combines a toilet room with an ice box to save ice costs. The piece questions customer reception to eel steaks stored near the toilet and highlights public debate over efficiency. It also notes a radio advertisement for flower bulbs and a community lunch event at Hiatt's Store on a Saturday afternoon.
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Skaggs
The
Merchants Journal
Waudby Leaves For Home In La Crosse Kans
Mr. Hank Waudby departed for his home in La Crosse Kansas at the start of the week.
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Hank Waudby
la Crosse
Kans
A. L. Aspegren
Harry Hohman
Lincoln Journal Best Service Dollar Trial Offer
The Rock Island trains bring in morning mail and the Lincoln Journal offers a trial one dollar subscription or four dollars for a year with six dollars including Sunday. The Journal prints after 6 PM and reaches Lincoln by Rock Island train 7 for city rural delivery on publication date.
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Rock Island
Morning Mail
Kansas City
Topeka
Denver
Lincoln
Journal
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Box B
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Jack Mare
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Ottawa
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Beloit
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