Midwest tax cut drive hits every level of government
United Press surveys show Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota slashing salaries abolishing offices and curbing spending as leaders push a five percent tax cut across 1932 33 budgets. Governors aim to trim costs while public services face consolidation and layoffs. Romulus and Remus and Athens appear as brief historical asides in the wrap.
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Ray Black
United Press
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Midwest
Red River Valley
Iowa
Wisconsin Lumberman
Illinois
Nebraska Storkman
Wisconsin
Thelinais
Frank O. Lowden
Alinoig
Lowden
Minnesota
Rock County
Board of Commissioners
Urbana
Emmerson
Philip F. LaFollette
Local Social Roundup Brief from La Grange
Afyrs E D Fye and two children and Mrs J R Gott visited Miss Wilhelmine Gott in Elyria. Miss Addie Wheeler visits Misses May and Vera Wheeler Tir and Mrs D M Spicer and Mrs fielen Kelner visited Cleveland. Frances Miller spent weekend at Dick Johnson home. Lester Squire visited Cleveland. Margie and Douglas Schnarr stayed with grandmother C A Foster. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Wolfe at the Hildebrandt home in Fitchville. David Pelton and George Woodruff visited Cleveland. Mrs Robert Carruthers returned from Elyria. Pauline Boehm hosted friend from Cleveland over weekend. Lois Nichols visiting grandparents Allan Mennell and Minnie Willard. Will Cole and daughter hosted in Columbia. Charles W Gott to attend grandson Malcolm Moshier’s graduation in Lakewood. Harry Dunlap and Paul Nichols attended a party.
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E. D. Fye
Robert
Carol
J. R. Gott
Wilhelmine Gott
Elyria
Addie Wheeler
Litchfield
May
Vera Wheeler
Tir
D. M. Spicer
Fielen Kelner
Cleveland
Mark Kelner
Frances Miller
Dick Johnson
Little Son
Mabel Carruthers
Pauline Boehm
Miss Cleveland
Bill Wigert
Lois Nichols
Allan Mennell
Belden
Minnie Willard
Will C. Knowles
Will Cole
Columbia
R. B. Kelner
Charles W. Gott
Malcolm Moshier
Lakewood
Harry Dunlap
Paul Nichols
Bright Spots In Business World
A roundup of 1931 business gains across the United States shows mutual savings bank deposits hitting a record 10.030 billion dollars, with a 565.3 million yearly rise. NY Telephone reports 1931 operating income of 46.97 million, up from 43.72 million in 1930. Auto output in February is eyed at 200 thousand units, a 33 percent rise from January. Devoe Raynolds posts net income 324.59 thousand for year to Nov 30, 1931, up from 192.30 thousand prior year. Reading Iron calls 400 workers back as plants reopen. New England Public Service notes 1931 electric output up 19.89 percent versus 1930.
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Mutual Savings Bank
United States
National Association of Mutual Savings Banks
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Daily Investment News
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Epworth League Holds Open Meeting in Penfield
A fine Epworth League gathering Sunday evening led by Franklin Carr installed new officers and welcomed several new members. The meeting was open to parents and included a series of readings and a discussion on church activities.
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Epworth League
Franklin Carr
League
Sign of Spring as Robin Seen Early by Wesley Johnson
Wesley D. Johnson reports spotting a robin last week, noting it as an unusually early sign of spring. The sighting underscores milder temperatures and shifting seasonal cues in the area.
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Wesley D. Johnson
Surprise party honors Mrs Jones at A W Jones home
Guests gathered Thursday at the A W Jones home to honor Mrs Jones on her January 26 birthday. A two course dinner was served and attendees dressed as prominent figures from the daily comic section.
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A. W. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Daily Comic
Weather Cannot Deter Large Crowd at M E Aid Society Meeting
Inclement weather failed to keep a large crowd away from the M E Aid Society's monthly meeting. The event was held at the home of Mrs. Flora Foster on Thursday, Din.
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M. E. Aid Society
Flora Foster
Local Aid Society Minutes Note February Program Plans
The meeting led by president Mrs. James Nichols appointed several committees for the year. Mrs. Lena Klasek Mrs. Laurel Baldwin and son James of Elyria attended. Mrs. Robert Denham prepared a radio program for the recreation tour. Mrs. Arthur Jones will entertain the Aid Society in February.
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Lena Klasek
Laurel Baldwin
James
Elyria
James Nichols
Robert Denham
Arthur Jones
Aid Society
Birthday Dinner Shared by Mr and Mrs Russell Wylmer
Mr and Mrs Russell Wylmer hosted a family birthday dinner at their home, gathering relatives to celebrate the occasion with a meal and fellowship.
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Russell Wylmer
Cough Remedies and Soaps Price List
A catalog of cough remedies includes 60 cents for Rem for cough, 1.50 Pertussin, 60 cents Riker White Pine, 1.25 Gem Deep Seated cough remedy, 89 to 60 cents Cherry Pine and Bark, 19 cents 35c Smith Bros Triple Action, 38 cents DSC 49 cents 10 cents Olivilo Soap. Palmolive Beads 3 for 21 cents, Lux Toilet Soap 3 for 21 cents, Baby Soap 25 cents, Tar products and cocoa castile listed with small quantities and sale-like pricing.
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Smith Bros
Baker Seen As Dark Horse Candidate Gene
Washington reports Newton D. Baker from Ohio is viewed as a dark horse for the 1940 presidential race following his vacation remark that the League of Nations should not become a political issue this year. Baker’s stance is noted as influencing expectations in Ohio’s potential role as a candidate mother.
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Washington
Ohio
Newton D. Baker
League of Nations
Hastings Family Honor Event Cited In Local Notice
A brief item notes the honor paid to Mrr. Fred Hastings on Thursday evening as part of a local observance honoring his family.
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Mrr
Fred Hastings
Presidential Fight Sparks Democratic Endorsement
The expression drew approval from Democrats of various factions who agreed the question should be laid aside for now, with members of both parties viewing the statement as foreshadowing a broader political stance.
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