Head Tax Advised As Supplemental To School Levies
Des Moines April 7 The Iowa senate committee on schools and textbooks proposes a head tax of 10 cents per mill for school levies, aiming to raise revenue and reach taxpayers with small taxes while their children attend costly state schools. A joint resolution would appoint a commission to study courses and reduce expenditures. The bill to regulate motor buses and trucks faced lengthy debate and a postponement for printing. The senate confirmed three present members of the state board of education. a new department of agriculture was created and a new secretary to be named pending senate confirmation, effective July 4.
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Davenport
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Anne B. Lawthey
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Council Bluffs Girl First in Swimming Event
Council Bluffs Iowa April 7 Miss Delia Rosseau deputy in Sheriff Lainsons office swam yesterday claiming she did not stay long just long enough to be first in.
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Denver brothers linked to raid on Froyt home
April 7 raid on Reuben B. Froyt’s house ended with the beating of a door and the arrest of Charles and Frank DeRorker, recent arrivals from Denver. Mrs Hoyt and a woman companion were in the home and Hoyt boasts of wrecking three Denver homes, as Froyt’s neighbors recount.
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Trace Origin of Ancient Race Through Their Burial Stones
In Honolulu April TP HE reports two immense burial stones, each around 2,500 pounds, marking the resting place of an ancient Guam chieftain. The stones were brought to the site as part of a ceremonial antiquarian effort.
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Itching Torture Use Antiseptic Liquid Zemo
Itching torture remedy Zemo promises to stop itching and clear skin irritations. The antiseptic liquid claims to soften skin, treat conditions like Wezema Pimples Rashes Blackheads and minor eruptions overnight. It markets as safe for tender skin and available in an extra large bottle for $1.00.
Tall coral stones linked to Polynesian origins at Bishop Museum
The Bishop Museum displays upright coral stones and other artifacts said to relate to Pacific peoples on Guam. Dr. Stu C. Ball discusses the stone blocks used in pyramidal builds, skeletons and grave goods found with the stones, and the unclear traditions behind the race inhabiting Honolulu and Port 13 bones.
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