Small Wants Sales Tax to Build 10 000 Miles of Paved Road
Governor Len Small aims to create 10 000 miles of paved Illinois highways before his term ends. The plan centers on indirect taxes including automobile licenses and a gasoline sales tax to fund road construction with federal aid. Completion of Joliet east and west gaps and the Chicago to St Louis corridor are top priorities.
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Small
Joliet
Len Small
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
St. Louis
Chicago
Faith healer fails to save baby's life in Iowa case
Eldon Stambaugh four year old son of H R Stambaugh died of lockjaw after a faith healer case in Ottumwa. The child misplaced injuries to a left hand from a hay machine and received no medical care until a juvenile court order. County officials and a doctor warned hospital care was needed. parents remained at the tent instead of leaving for home.
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Ottumwa
Eldon Stambaugh
H. R. Stambaugh
Varmont
L. A. Hammer
Newton W. Roberts
J. F. Herrick
E. Anthony
Mr. Roberts
Giltner
Hammer
Presiding Genius Becomes Chaos in Desert Camp
In a Sydney Bulletin excerpt a private named Jones is accused of drunkenness and disobedience. The sergeant notes Jones has been breaking things and acting genially, and even claims he behaved as if he were the colonel himself.
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Sydney Bulletin
Air Mail Service Noted for Year with No Fatal Accidents
Washington reports the air mail arm of the Post Office completed a full year without a fatal accident. On the New York to San Francisco route pilots logged 1 750 000 miles while delivering 49 000 000 letters weighing 1 224 500 pounds. The service cites weather resilience and pilot experience as key factors.
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Washington, D. C
Air Mail Service
Post Office Department
New York
San Francisco
Air Mail
Department
Post Office Department Air Mail
Postofficce Department
United States
Monmouth
Postoffice Department
Chicago
Cheyenne
May Indict False Witness At Wedding
Cedar Rapids reports Mike Crhetaks bound over to the grand jury on perjury charges for allegedly swearing falsely in issuing a marriage license to Joseph Bakis and Dorothy Smith on June 24. He allegedly claimed no impediment and that the bride was 22, while the true age was 20 and a fictitious name was used.
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Cedar Rapids
Joseph Bakis
Dorothy Smith
Mike Crhetaks
Crichetaks
Dedication of Iowa State Parks Begins Under Harlan
Curator Edgar Harlan of the state historical society, appointed by the Iowa Board of Conservation, will start dedicating the remaining fourteen state parks in Iowa. Parks range from thirteen to seven hundred acres, with unimproved roads and internal paths needing work to ease tourist travel. Prof. L. H. Pammel of Iowa State College chairs the conservation board overseeing the effort.
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Des Moines
Edgar Harlan
The
State Historical Society
Iowa Ooard of Conservation
Iowa
Harlan
L. H. Pammel
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa Board of Conservation
Westerner and footpad exchange in New York robbery taunt
A Western visitor was halted by a thief in New York who demanded money and threatened violence. The Westerner replied with satire about surviving in the city without brains but not without money, illustrating sharp street cotidiano.
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New York
More Than 50 000 Youth Seek Civilian Military Camps
Reports from nine army corps areas show strong demand for summer civilian military training camps. About 50 000 young men may seek admission, but only 27 000 can be admitted due to congressional funding limits.
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Washington, D. C
Army
Congress
War Department
Middle West
Far West
George Perry Graham
Canada
Graham
Allenist Examined Son Rejected by Father
The father rejects the suggestion to consult an Allenist, insisting that an American doctor is sufficient for his son’s care and evaluation.
Chautauqua Fined For Sunday Program In Sibley
The Tied path Vawter chautauqua system was fined $50 for violating a town ordinance by holding a Sunday performance for gain. Two performances featured the All College Glee Club and Miss Edna Means with paid admission. Counsel B F Butler filed notice of appeal and bond of $250. The challenge to the ordinance is set for the higher courts.
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Sibley
Chautauqua
All College Glee Club
Edna Means
B. F. Butler
Iowa Retailers Plan Burlington Convention
Burlington hosts the annual convention of Iowa retailers September 12 14 with plans to be set after talks between J A Cunningham secretary of the Iowa Retail Merchants association and local officials.
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Burlington
Iowa
Greater
J. A. Cunningham
Iowa Retail Merchants’ Association
Do You Change Your Environment on Saturdays
A Penn Punch Bowl quip notes a habit of changing surroundings on Saturday nights. The tone evokes casual social chatter and playful self reflection.
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Penn
Woman's recovery after relief from female ailment story
Mrs Galloway of Carter's Creek Tennessee credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with a return to health after years spent in bed An elderly farmer's wife testifies she now works hard at home and gardens hoping to help others with her experience this letter follows a product advertisement tone
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Carter's Creek
Tenn
Tha E.pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham
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