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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1931
Page
4
Debate Over Iowa Income Tax Sparks City Center Contention
The article argues against the income tax in Iowa city centers noting it as unfair yet acknowledges tax experts view it as equitable. It highlights that high earners with families enjoy free schools police and parks while paying little to no local taxes, labeling this discrepancy manifestly unfair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Scott
Tax fairness call for income tax and equalization plan
The speaker criticizes the heavy burden on real property in Iowa and urges a reasonable income tax and an equalization assessment that includes tangible and intangible property. He argues current levies neglect many property holders and proposes a commission lead tax reform to achieve fair treatment for all citizens. The piece highlights widespread evasion risks and compares state to federal practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sam
By The Way al and the Carnival Passes
A rambling column recounts passing carnival rides and distributing remaining passes to Junior Cuddy and George Pauls Jr. It includes humorous vignettes about tobacco, family hardship, dogs, insomnia, and age jokes, ending with a late night plea for readers to sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Cuddy
George Pauls, Jr
With Our Neighboring Editors Comments of Interest
A Monday feature clipping editorials from nearby papers. Highlights include Brighton schools shining in state tests and local praise for administration. Also brief notes on Richland’s oiling of streets and a humorous view on spinach as a baby booster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Brighton Enterprise
Vorhies Family to France Visit for Fallen Son
Mr and Mrs Edgar Vorhies travel to France to honor their son Clifford who died serving in World War I. Mrs Vorhies, a gold star mother, accompanies as a government guest aboard the Roosevelt with return on the Hard ing around July 4. Cemetery is near Paris MT. PLEASANT NEWS Madia Widmer and Ralph Hilbrant wed June 4 at Kahoka Missouri with Rev Barvine officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Enterprise
Edgar Vorhies
France
Clifford
Vorhies
New York City
Roosevelt
Harding
Paris
MT. Pleasant
Madia Widmer
C. G. Widmer
Ralph Hilbrant
Kahoka
Missouri
Barcvine
Olds High School
Washington County Hospital
Harvey Hilbrant
Decatur, Ilinois
Helen Brown
Masonic Lodges Schedule and Officers in Washington
Lodges Washington Chapter No. 8 C E S holds regular meetings on the second Thursday monthly. Damascus Shrine No 10 meets fourth Tuesday at the Masonic Temple rooms with Mrs Chloa Spice W P Hazel Haven. Washington Lodge No 26 A AM meets first Friday monthly. Cyrus Chapter No 1 RH AM meets second Friday monthly with W Enalin HP and A W Yard secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ida MacLaniel
W. M. Ernestine Denison
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Cyrus
Rh. A
W. Enalin
H P
A. W. Yard
Henry county marriages fall short. divorces rise in 1930
The Winfield Beacon notes Henry county had nine fewer marriages in 1930 than 1929 while divorces rose by nine. total home losses reach 18. Louisa county recorded 39 marriages and 138 divorces in 1930. Statewide, marriages and divorces declined overall as growth slows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Beacon
Henry County
Louisa County
Everett Reece Dies in Oregon Accident
Word came Thursday that Everett Reece son of Mr and Mrs Will Reece of Kalona was killed instantly in an accident near Walsetz Oregon Wednesday. The tragedy reaches the Reece family with news from Walnut Creek? Further details were unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Everett Reece
Will Reece
Kalona
Walsetz
Oregon
Fasthound and Golden State Rail Timetable Highlights
Railway timetable excerpt lists Fasthound arrivals and departures at various times including No 4 Golden State, No 12 Apache, No 50 Local Passenger daily, and No 3 Golden State Limited. Rail lines show local freight, mixed trains, and westbound eastbound services with daily, Sunday excluded notes and agent names W C Bell and L Goodlander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnlden
Apache
Golden State Limited
McKay
At. PF. & PR. OR. CO
West Lim
W. C. Bell
Man killed by falling beam on roof in unknown location
A man died instantly when a heavy beam fell across his chest while on a roof. The Reece family formerly lived nearby before moving to Kalona and Everett attended local schools. He had worked at Valsell, Oregon. He leaves his parents two brothers and several relatives. Funeral plans are undecided as the body will arrive Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece
Kalona
Everett
Kalona High School
Valsell
Oregon
Delmar
Russell
Ogden
Richmond Public School
Kos
Cedar Rapids
Arden Satorek
Ed Kasper
Weldon Yoder
Joe Myer
al Benda
Edna Armistead
Richmond
Bohemian Melody Boys
Earl Lintz
Frank Tellin
Joe Kos
A. J. Votruba
Fratci Votruba
Joe Saforek
Carol and Arden
Rose ‘Mall
Hazel
Harper
Lee Schnoebelen
Patterson and Son
Sorden Rice Wedding Attended by Coffey Sisters at Mount Pleasant
Attendees at the Sorden-Rice wedding at Mount Pleasant included Misses Marcia Coffey, Helen Coffey, and Jean Coffey, listed among those present at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Marcia, Helen
Jean Coffey
Wedding announced for Martha Jennings and Keith Adams
Invitations have been sent for the wedding of Martha Jennings daughter of Mrs Minnie Jennings Colfax Iowa to Keith Adams son of Mr and Mrs T D Adams Wellman. The ceremony will be June 16 at the bride to be’s Colfax home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth McLaren
Mt. Pleasant
Wellman
Martha Jennings
Minnie Jennings
Colfax
Iowa
Keith Adams
T. D. Adams
Guy Moothart
Art
Willard Trieschman
Proposal to bo an ate as student misstep quote
Quote attributed to Dryden warns that one who proposes a bold plan should first learn and study. It stresses caution in bold schemes, reframing audacity as a prerequisite for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo An Ate
Dryden
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West Main Street
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