Hammill Tees Up Tax Reform Drive in Iowa
Des Moines delays in appointing key state officials spark talk that Governor Hammill plans a broad tax revision. He backs the budget law and gas tax while pushing a more businesslike system for public funds. The tax commission proposals for a state board of assessment and county reforms loom as likely agenda items for future sessions.
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Des Moines
Guy. Hammill
Ed M. Sulta
Winterset
Ludgat 2Ppeal
State Banking Board
Polk County
State Board of, Educational Examinera
Smith
Budget Appeal Board
South
Tax Commission
Thirty-ninth General Assembly
Fortieth
Fartath
Hammill
Legislative Tax Commission
Mortieth General Assembly
State Board of Assessment and Review
Senate
County Board of Review
County Board of Supervisors
Iowa
West High Runners Fail to Qualify at Drake Relays
Des Moines April 25 West High of Waterloo did not qualify in Class 4 events at the Drake Relays. In the 440 yard preliminaries Cedar Rapids led heat two with Northeast of Kansas City second, while West High placed fourth in heat one as Hastings Nebraska's team chased Mason City and East Des Moines. In the 880 yard relay Class A Northeast won, Cedar Rapids second, Omaha Central third, Norfolk fourth, Mason City fifth, Cambridge Nebraska sixth.
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Des Moines
West High
Waterloo
Hastings
Neb
Winging
Mason City
East Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Omaha Central
Northeast
Omaha
Norfolk
Cambridge, Neb
Four Square Motorboat Club Organized Here
A new club named the Four Square Motorboat Club is formed with 15 members and no officers or membership fee. Meetings occur Saturdays at Dillon's boat landing at Parkayanne East. members may obtain boat stalls or indoor space for a nominal fee with a custodian on duty.
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Four Square Motorboat Club
Dillon’s
Ehib
Dillon's Landing
Lisbon Mourns Beloved Actress Angela Pinto at Burial
Enormous crowds filled Lisbon streets as Angela Pinto, famed Portuguese actress, was laid to rest. The popular star, known for versatile roles from comic opera to tragedy, was beloved by the poor and aided beggars and elderly residents in life. Thousands visited her gravesite in a deeply moving tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Angela Pinto
Angela
Rath Packing Co to Build 150000 Administration Building
Rath Packing Co plans a three story fireproof administration building 130 by 665 feet with a 49 by 20 foot rear annex. Exterior pressed brick matches plant style. Ground floor diners and offices. upper floors include bookkeeping and directors rooms. John G. Miller is general contractor. First story near completion. second story brickwork underway. expected finish by year end with a project cost around 156000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rath Packing Company
Boons
John Bartley
Boone
John G. Miller
Elderly Waterloo couple and early schoolhouse memories
Mr. and Mrs. George Ackerman, both in their mid seventies, live near Columbia Street and recall their lifelong habits with glasses. The article reflects on Waterloo's 19th century school era, noting the old stone schoolhouse at Seventh and Franklin and memories of early teachers and residents who helped shape the town.
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George Ackerman
Evan Hehes
Myra
Columbia Street
Parker
Ackerman
Walt
Waterloo & Cadet Falls Union Mill Cn
A. Lane
Logen Avenue
Rich Street
Schoaling
Grout
Mattie Virden
Sue Bailey
EB. C. Lana
Will A. Lana
First National Bank
T. C
Squire W. A. Lane
Waterloo
Will Lane
George B. Birdsall
Willis N. Birdsall
George W. Chatfield
North City
Sunnyside
Queen Buys Knife Cleaner For Windsor Castle Visit
Windsor on the Thames April 25 The Queen Mary known for a housewifely image visited Windsor Castle to oversee spring cleaning. She bought a knife cleaner at a London exhibit, asked about the polishing roller, and tested a new mop and other devices while insisting on economy at the royal estates.
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Associated Press
Windsor-on-the-Thames
Buckingham Palace
Queen Mary
England
Windsor Castle
London
Windsor
Sven
Windsor Ss Wall
Royal Palace
Queen Victoria
Victoria
Victetia
Rudd
Crocus
White House renovation under Coolidge includes Jackson chair
Washington April 25 Mrs Coolidge plans White House upgrades using $50 000 Congress appropriated mainly for decorations and furnishings. The Green Room will be refreshed while Red and Blue rooms receive minor changes. Mrs Coolidge rediscovered two discarded pieces in the storeroom and restored a missing table and an old chair labeled President Jackson's chair now in the president's study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Whites House
Jackson
Conlidge
White House
Ong
Pais
Stephens Funeral to Be on Sunday at Cedar Falls
Mrs. James Stephens of Cedar Falls died at home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with Rev. H. C. Boissier officiating. Surviving are her husband, a son, and two daughters.
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Stephens
Cedar Falls
James Stephens
Grove Street
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
H. C. Boissier
Sony
Iceland Tightens Imports Stricter Rules Hit Fashion and Luxuries
Reykjavik imposes a two year ban on ready made clothing and many luxury goods to stabilize the Icelandic crown. Easter fashion from Paris is scarce and items like Oxford trousers shoes fabrics leather goods and watches are restricted alongside bread meat dairy and other essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reykjavik
Iceland
Paris
Kingland
U S Not Represented in Soviet Motor Trials
European representatives of American auto makers watch preliminaries for the August international motor trials in the Soviet Union. US cars likely absent but Americans may attend to report back. A London committee aims to test foreign cars for Asia and to acquaint buyers with Soviet models. France and Germany dealers plan to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Asia
Soviet Republic
France
Germany
Leaks in Fiquor Law Displease Teetotalers
Dublin April 23 The Pioneer Total Abstinence association of Ireland protests that St Patrick s Day 1925 was not as dry as intended under the liquor law. All drink shows were shut though bona fide travelers had an exemption. one could go outside city limits to obtain alcohol.
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Dublin
Radio Programs Saturday and Sunday Listings by City
Radio Digest style schedule lists stations in Chicago Philadelphia Dallas Detroit and many others with concerts, orchestras, vocalists and religious services. Entries include times 6:45 7:30 9:30 and mentions of WGN KYW WLW WCCO WEI KANE and many more with varied programs from concerts to organ recitals to church services.
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Avagntle City
Gance
Chicago
Reader
WEBI
Wis
Senate Theatre
WGN
KYW
Wlw
Cincinnati
WLAA
Dallas News
Enport
WWJ
Detroit News
WILO
Des Moines
WBAP
Fort Worth
KEYS
Hot Springs Park
Trig
WAL
Kansas City Star
School of the Ale
Nighthawks
EFAD
Linco
WASAS
Louisville Times
Iso
WALG
Memphis Commercial Appeals
WCAW
Omaha
EDKA
Pittsburgh
WCAE
WIP
Philadelphia
Gen. Pershing
Shenandoah
Why
Springfeld
RSD
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Eeda Beaumont
Chico
Orchestra
Vow
Seas Ghiiaro Post
Chica
WPEAA
Boyer Hole
Oxy
le Gane
Eat Lon
Lore
Vna Efert Worth Star
Lelegram
Hot Spans Park
Los Angeles
Goneeres
Worl
Weao
Spry
Presbnrat
Philadets
Berg. Wer
Phntadelphia
Rerv
Oigar
Radio Digest
Meaumont
Violia
Concer
WHO
Fort Worth Star
Trail Blazers
KTUS
Dot Springs Park
Frolic
KPA
Lincoln
Warbler
Quaret
Whad
Milwaukee
Wha
Majslison
Mhusiente
Wae
Siin
WCCO
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Northfield
Ton Wow
Lovetorn
Can
Dutebuish
KY Oa
Pallavi
Eyak
Pullman
Paladelphia
WGY
Schenectady
KSD
American Movies Winning Favor in Italian Theatres
Italian cinema embraces American films as Rome hosts 30 movie houses and the Suner cinema with 3,500 seats. Large venues show top international pictures, boosting advertising and American influence in daily life. The article also notes the rising radio and cross word puzzle popularity. William B. Cook, the county attorney, moved his offices from 218
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Associated Pros
Homa
United States
America
Italy
Rome
Europe
Macter
Cook
William B. Cook
Marmola Prescription Tablets Claim Easy Fat Loss
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple weight loss method requiring no dieting or exercise. It promises rapid fat reduction, improved comfort, and no flabbiness, selling at one dollar per box with mail order availability from the Marmola Company in Detroit, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Generalators
Detroit
Mich
Damage suit follows fatal auto mishap in Cedar Falls
William Thomson as administrator of Andrew Thomson files $40,000 damages against B H Stiles after Thomson, 23, was killed April 11 in a collision at Washington and Ninth streets. Thomson, earning $25 to $30 weekly, died a half hour after the crash while on a Waterloo to northern Lewa trip. Stiles drove the other car.
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William Thomson
Esate
Andrew Trhomson
Aginst
B. H. Stiles
Decedent
Washington and
Ninth Streets
Cedar Falls
McCoy & Beecher
Andrew Thomson
Waterloo
Lewa
Thomson
Fie
Stiles
Eczema Breaks Out Says Topeka Woman Finds Relief
Mrs. John McBee of Topeka Kansas describes a three month eczema outbreak between the elbow and forearm. She says Cuticura Soap and Ointment eased symptoms and led to healing after continued use. Announcement dates June 16 1924. Household tips allege Cuticura products for all toilet uses.
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John McBee
Polk St
Topeka
Kans
Zoe
Iowa Doctors Sail May 31 for Europe Tour
Twenty five Iowa physicians will sail May 31 from Montreal aboard the White Star Doric to visit medical centers in London Paris Lyon Strasbourg Dublin Glasgow Belfast and Edinburgh. Dr Addison C Page announces the party and lists physicians from Burlington Cresco Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Batavia Marshalltown Numwha Waterloo and Waverly among the attendees.
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International News Wire
Oes Moines
Iowa
Europe
Doric
Montreal
Addison C. Page
Des Moines
International News Service Today
London
Paris
Lyon
Strassburg
Durblin
Glasgow
Belfast
Edinburgh
Page
Interstate
Graduate Clinic
Iowa Party
Burlington
G. B. Crow
C. el. Magee
Cresco
W.T. Daly
Davenport
L. HH. Kornder
J.S. Weber
R. P. Carney
Frederick Alden
J. H. Nourse
Addison _ C. Page
J. O. Rockafellow
Jeanette Throckmorton
Chase
Will Harbach
Dubuque
Henry ¢. Lanzworthy
Batavia
H. D. King
H. D. King Keaknit—Dr. Frank Dorsey. . Marshalltown—Dr. R. Ro Han'gan
PsoNumwa
B. B. Howell
E.G. Barton
Fb. Nelson
Waterloo
John .E. O'Keefe
Waverly
W. A. Rolht
Made a New Woman of Her Lydia E Pinkham Ad
Middleport Ohio testimonial for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claims a woman revived health after weak years and weight loss. The notice cites a Mrs Myra Jenkins of Middleport and advocates the product with nationwide reader responses and drugstore availability.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Middleport
Ohio
Lydia E.pinkham
Myra Jenkins
North Front Street
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Hammmill
Drake
Tisbon
Rath Packing Co
Ihe
F. W. Grow
Columbia
Hattie
Mary
A. W
Frances Grant
Frances
Queen
Uge
Castle
East Park Boat Livery
Elto
Andrew Jackson
Coolidge
Ireland
U.S
Carl Bickley
Leavitt and Johnson
C. W. Bruner
Black Hawk
Wafayette
Camateereial ‘Anke
Eczema
Cuthura
Knights Templar Attention
Masonic Temple
Grand Lodge
Iowa Doctors
Doric Sailing
RED Cross
Nagel & Heald Electric CO
Tell
Waverly Granite Works
Waverly Ann
Oak Ave
Matt Gruben & Sons
Waverly, Iowa
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