Hidden taxes lift price tags on Carroll county shopping
A National Consumers Tax Commission survey found Carroll County families pay 682 424 yearly in hidden taxes within retail prices. The group, led by Mrs Franklin M Miller of Chicago, labels such levies as a hidden burden on everyday items like food clothing fuel and medicine. The report notes taxes hit producers and distributors first and are then passed to consumers, and covers 3900 communities nationwide.
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Carroll County
National Consumers Tax Commission
Ilinois Drive
Franklin M. Miller
Chicago
Kenneth C. Frazier
NCTC
County Retail Sales Reported by Census Bureau
Total county retail sales reach 4,054,000 as reported by the U S Census Bureau. The figure reflects overall consumer spending across various sectors within the county.
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Thee
U. S. Bureau of the Census
Music Meet Schedule Readable From Page One
Continued listing of afternoon and evening performances at multiple towns. Harlem boys chorus class B and other groups perform in Stockton Freeport Pecaton Forreston Warren Lanark Polo Mount Morris with varied times and fees noted, reflecting a regional school music meet outline.
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P.m. Harlem
Stockton
Marlen Maned Choapeelites
Bliaebeth
Stoclkton
Ommeeville
Freeport Junior High
Bairds
Pecaton‘lea
Forreston
Astro
Warren
Lanark
the Polo
Mount Mor- To
County Deaths in Freeport Lanark and Mt Carroll
Local obituaries list Heny Smith 69 died March 23 at St Francis hospital Freeport with funeral at First Brethren church Lanark Rev G T Ronk officiating Burial in Lanark cemetery Born in Germany April 1869 her husband deceased One brother Conrad of Lanark survives Blanche Tenley 28 of Lanark died March 22 in St Francis hospital Freeport from pneumonia and complications Funeral at Tirsi Brethren church Lanark Rev Ceerre Ronk officiated Surviving Walter Tenley father and four sisters Erma Des Moines Tory Davenport Teaneric Lincoln Doris Polo and Ralph Lincoln Anew Stenquist 88 died March 24 near Mt Carroll after a brief illness Funeral 2 PM today at Stenquist home Rev J H Fetterall Mt Carroll Lutheran minister officiating Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Born Oct 10 1855 in Varmland Sweden Parents Nels and Britian Stenquist Surviving daughters Est her and Augusta and sons Jos yu and Andrew all at home
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Heny Smith
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
First Brethren Church
Lanark
G. T. Ronk
Mr. Smith
Germany
Conrad
Blanche Tenley
Tory
Davenport
Teaneric
Lincoln
Doris
Polo
Ralph
Stenquist
Mt. Carroll
Esther
Augusta
Jos You
Andrew
Travel fashion tips spark new trend chatter
A Malta Paper note questions modern travel fashion with advice not to wear new tight shoes or tight hats on journeys. Punch echoes skepticism, asking why such ideas are even suggested, framing it as a lighthearted media trend discussion.
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Malta
Gunning Proposes Bill to Purge Workless State Help
Senator Thos I Gunning introduces a bill to remove payrollers who perform no state duties, aiming to curb payroll padding cited as costing the state millions. Similar legislation in the House by Roy Green seeks affidavits biannually, detailing name address employment and work history to qualify for pay. An open competitive exam for junior meteorology observers was announced, with age and education requirements and filing deadlines.
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Thos. I. Gunning
Gunning
Senate
House
Roy Green
Rockford
Winnebago County
Green
April Fools Lecture Ticket Confusion
A comical incident arises when a ticket for an April Fools lecture reads Admit onet. The mix up leaves John puzzled as attendees await guidance and the event proceeds with lighthearted confusion.
Keeping Fencing Safe From Eyes And Hands
A safety guide notes hazards from barbed wire near farms. It warns that loose ends endanger livestock and people, urging secure cutting, wrapping posts, and proper disposal. Real-life quips punctuate the advisory, illustrating cautious handling.
Clamage Speaks and Juvenile Court Notes Readings
Fragmented OCR recounts a long meeting with references to military service, local officials, and various named figures including Roswell Packud and Lyle Snayels. The piece mentions juvenile court matters, department officers, and community roles, ending with a note about leprosy status and related concerns.
Elinois Facem Sports Festival Plan Set for Peoria Event
The Illinois Farm and Agricultural Association announced a March 31 sports festival in Peoria featuring a wide range of games and events. Key organizers include Alvin Eckert, Otto Steffey, and W A Dennis with representation from PVA, County Farm Bureaus, and allied groups. The program covers transfers, registrations, and venue details at Pere Marquette Hotel and associated properties.
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Open Sun
Eesti Ani
Jimois Farm
Peoria
Fidy
Ystie Fred
Finai
Agriculural
Svete Pestival Movling
Einer
PVA Add County Pann
Copversity
Hingis
Hopeis Home Bureau Federation
Heeax Wid
Vadig Stanans
Joe
Pats
Pere Marquette
Sine
Alvin 0. Eckert
Belleville
Oto Steffey
Stronghurst
W. A. Dennis
Parr
LAA
Karl () Smith
TAA
Pitta
Puzzling OCR fragment hints at festival and notices
Fragmentary text shows names, times, venues and events from a local festival page. It mentions performances, ads, and possible schedules with scattered place markers and dates. The readable items suggest a community notices section with childlike and bartered listings rather than a single story.
Fragmented Golf Dialogue Fragment Reveals Confusion
Fragmentary OCR text shows a hazy golf scene with a fat man, a caddie, and a ball splintering after a misstrike. A youth answers a question with a brief instruction to hit with the club, while a naturalist and birds appear in disjointed exchanges. The passage suggests a disordered, dialogue-driven moment from a historical newspaper page.
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Capitol Theatre
Frid
John Garfield
Sun
Mon
James Cagney
Charlie Ruggles
Dorothy Lamour
Loui Lues
Lulu Bell
Scotty
Torchy
Glenda Farrell
Bonnie Granville
Juan
Hucks Finn
Padre
Walter Connolly
Cafe Society
Fred MacMurray
Madeleine Carroll
Shirley Ross
Florence Rice
Merkes
Ann Rutherford
Alan Marshal
Oklahoma
Music
Henry Smith, Lanzek
Andrew Stenquist
Savanna
WEB
Kay Francis
Humphrey Bogart
King of the Underworld
Una Merkle
Otto Kruger
Gail Patrick
William Boyd
Fulton, Illinois
Victor McLaglen
Chester Morris
Wendy Barrie
Dngk Powell
Ata
Aleeh Jenkins
PLA
Marold Nun
Jians Peeters
Ronal
Wed
Ray Millsad
Olympe Brada
Mary Carlisle
J. Carroll Naish
Luise Rainer
Paulette Goddard
Dramatic School
White House
United States Civil Services Commission
Weather Bureau
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Colorado
API
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, DC
Fulton
Lincoln Way
Cis
G. H. Thompson
Walter Electric Shop
Tri-City
Ily
Clinton
Iowa
Mrs. Stoyer
Whitman
Clamage
Glayneng
Poutaraty
Yale
PopPeck
Landlins
JSON
Leann Nor
Kanney
Ue Savanint Post
Euest
Roswell Packud
Bart Woodring
Preeport
Usth
F.C. Voet
Arenold
Oumubats
Tamti Benston
Wilkin Glenard
Saleh
Fo Dyerses Council
Lyle Snayels
Cleotielor Department
Walliam
Bo Hogan
Medellin
Leaionnae Ati
Putidlman
Hitasavan
Julia Nelson
Dupartmnen
Alt. Cer
Apyer Chco
Asa Deel Pau
Elinois
Real Platey
Cucark
Frias
Pereal
Lot HW
Bowens
Fotel
Fiasy
Pike de Bulles
Tvinge
Hera Pope
Hutter
David
MP de Beres
AM Yi
SEARS
Graham Bradley
Bengilow Cereral
Harne
Ce Gos
Bradley
Mason Jar Fountains Poultry
Victor Hinc
Illinois
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