Tax Commission Recommends Iowa Income Tax Reforms
The joint legislative tax committee and Iowa’s board of assessment and review present a two year study on Iowa taxes. They urge new methods to land tax matters fairly and propose income tax inclusion. They warn of injustices in any new system but favor the commission’s unanimous recommendations and a slower path to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Legislative Tax Committee
Board of Assessment and Review of
Iowa
Prohibition Debate From Steel Supplier Lupton
David D. Lupton of Lupton and Sons, steel manufacturers, argues that prohibition safeguards physical and moral welfare and should prevail. He rejects personal liberty as a defense of alcohol use and vows not to employ liquor users, urging law as the guiding welfare rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David D. Lupton
David D. Lupton .& Sons, Steel, Manufacturers
Embarrassing Moment Heard From James Stewart
A reader letter recounts a school slip where a boy slid on cement and ripped his trousers, describing the moment as humiliating and requesting 50 cents in care of FBM Stewart in Wapello, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stewart
FBM Stewart
Wapello
Towa, R. R. 2
Income tax urged as fairest tax by commissions
The text argues for an income tax as fair and square, describing how production generates tax, while non productive property owners pay less. It critiques high real estate taxes on homeowners and debt laden farmers, noting support from Iowa residents for an income tax if earnings reach sufficient levels.
Snow and holiday lights brightening the square
Readers remark on how last Saturdays snow enhanced Christmas decorations around the square noting the trees and lights look prettier. A letter discusses a choking false teeth incident and a car hitting a pump, with humorous anecdotes about dental mishaps and a Greek dialogue aside.
Local Coupon Offer Promises Easy Pay Terms
Reading a Saturday paper notice promises a limited annual coupon offer. The ad urges readers to mail in a two-cent stamp to receive a pork product with simple payment terms. It hints at flexible twenty-cent down payments and a balance due later.
Health conditions in Iowa show no major epidemics
December report from the Iowa State Department of Health notes no threatening epidemics in the state. Influenza and pneumonia remain low, polio cases declined from July highs, scarlet fever rising but not at prior levels, and smallpox near a low level with vaccination urged. Typhoid and diphtheria fall, meningitis rising slightly but peaking in April, measles low. overall health outlook steady with vaccination and vigilance emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
P&& Case
Bombing hits Virginia official’s home amid mill strike unrest
Danville Virginia December 15 a dynamite blast damaged the home of Count Magistrate R S Fitts at Stokestand with no injuries reported. Militia guards oversaw the Dan River district where 1000 to 2000 workers returned to cotton mills as strike leaders claim smaller turnout. Authorities noted many cars with North Carolina plates and officials said United Textile Workers commissaries run normally while $60000 in food and fuel is expected to be spent this week.
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Danville
R.S. Fitts
Stokestand
Kitts
Pollard
Dan River
Schoolfield
North Carolina
United Textile Workers of America
H R. Fitzgerald
Soth
Eureka church notices announce officers and meetings
The Eureka Ladies Aid at Eureka church will meet on Wednesday December 17 at the church. The Past Noble Grand-circle will meet with Mrs Oral Mayo. The report mentions good attendance and Council or group officer elections.
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Eureka Ladies Aid of the
Eureka Church
Oral Mayo
Byways First Volume Offers Limited Edition Collectible
A scarce Byways volume titled Reed Khees is advertised as a limited edition with potential future value as a first edition. Prospective buyers are urged to secure a copy, with orders possibly routed through the Journal of Ptor or other sources. The item is described as press ready for Thursday release at a price of around fifteen cents.
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Journal OF Ptor
Frightened Dog Refuses Liberty From Underground Trap
In Oakland Mills Iowa a dog trapped in an underground pit after chasing a raccoon refused to emerge as a rescue party laboriously blasted rock with picks shovels and dynamite. Despite food passes the dog remained hidden and frightened, leaving owner Lawrence Mills hopeful for hunger or trust to break the stalemate.
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Oakland Mills
Iowa
Bing
Lawrence Mills
Check Arrives Too Late to Save Life of Aged Iowa Man
Des Moines reports that a $500 government service credit check arrived too late to help Hiram House 86 and his wife. He died from weakness due to starvation and cold in a shack near Des Moines after years of poverty and illness. Their son was killed in the line of duty in 1921 in Youngstown Ohio. The check was issued after pension officials learned of their plight. burial held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Check
Iowa
Des Moines
Hiram House
House
Nouse
Kort Des Moines
Iis
Youngstown
WN. C
Ile
John J. McMahon
Classified Ad Fragments Mention Freedom for Dog
A fragment from classifieds notes a group of two score men who spent days opening a passage to free a dog. They waited patiently today for the animal to take the opportunity and use the avenue to liberty.
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Elder, Shannon &O
Bruce Cowden
Publishers News
United Press
Washington
Devine-Tenney Corporation
New York
Chicago
Chasten
TAN
The
Tax Commission
Steel Man
Jimmy
Jim
Clare Dwiggins
Mie
Dear S. PD. Tf
Miss Conscientions
Wincena
Wenh
Wenonah
Mike
Mare
ECM
Rae. Ee
State Department
Towa
Home OF
Virginia
SECUR
R.oof
John Winga
Hole
Mills
Herman
West Main Street
Court House
Manhattan
Cheney
Klein’s
Klein Klothing Kompany
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