Plan Resolution for Tax Burden Study Proposed in Des Moines
Des Moines reports Gov Hammill urges a state commission to study county government to propose ways to ease the rising tax burden. Rep S R Torgeson of Worth plans a resolution to create a commission with lawmakers county officers and economists. The article notes county government costs rose from 5.5 million in 1924 to 10.2 million in 1937 and cites political debates on independent candidacy petition thresholds.
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Des Moines
Hammill
S. R. Torgeson
Worth County
Torgeson
Mernless
County Officers Association
Natituion
Frank
Hollings
Boone County
Hollingsworth
Petittons
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Miss Janet Little Appears in Recital at Oberlin
Miss Janet Little, daughter of Mrs Noble Little, appears in a recital at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She played Chopin Fantaisie-Impromptu as part of Oberlin’s ongoing student training for public appearances. Nearly 400 students are registered this year from 41 states and several foreign countries. Miss Little is in her second year at Oberlin.
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Janet Cella
Oberlin
Little Rain
Debs Favor It To All Others Mello Glo Face Powder Ad
Advertisement extols MELLO-GLO Face Power praised by Debs as superior for pore minimization and long wear. Claims a French process yields a youthful bloom, no irritation, and a non shiny, smooth finish. Lauren's is noted as the source.
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Debs
Lauren's
Aged Commander Disbands G A R Post Over Quorum
Chicago February report details Julius White post No. 740 of the Grand Army of the Republic disbanding after failing to muster a quorum. Commander Thomas O Shaughnessy, 87, waited for Comrade Wylie as Bristol and Barker could not attend due to age and injury. The single remaining member orill unable to attend, the post charter was removed and the post disbanded.
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Chicago
INS
Thomas O'Shaughnessy
Julius
White Post
Grand Army of the Republic
O'Shaughhensy
Orville
Barker
153Rd
Illinois Infantry
Fred Bristol
52Nd Danals Infantry
Willan Wylie
2Nd
Minnesota Infantry
O'Shaughnessy
44Th
Massachusetts Infantry
Wyllie
Bondville
Ill
Bristol
Julius’ White
Corn Scattered Along R R Track For Hungry Birds
Deputy game warden C Jago scattered several sacks of ear corn along the right of way between Waterloo and Town Falls to feed pheasants and quail. The Iowa chapter of the Walton League sponsored the effort with A Willford and O N McHugh leading local Cedar Falls chapter at the site.
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Dohh C. Jago
Trnofs
Central
Waterloo
Town Falls
Iowa
Teak Walton League ™ of America
Jago
A. ©. Willford
Walton League
O. N. McHugh
Cedar Falla
Iowa educators to attend national education convention
Kline and Kittrell will lead Iowa delegates to the National Education Association convention in Cleveland February 24 to 28. A special train will carry about 60 Iowa educators including Hart, Clark, Deamer, Pacer, Serum, and Kluss to the event with five Iowans on the program.
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H. Hart
Teachers College
Cedar Falls
M. G. Clark
Sioux City
Arthur Deamer
Cedar Rapids
Paul G. Pacer
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Marie Serum
Estherville
Fred J. Kluss
West High
Front High
Doctors Show Hundreds Here Quickest Way To End Colds
Reports of doctors as ideal home treatment for head cold cough chest cold warn neglecting colds this time of year risks pneumonia. Doctors advise home pleasant hospital treatment that gives instant relief then drives the cold from the system.
Feverish Grippy Relief From Ayer Pectoral Reported
A Waterloo resident D. Hy Cunard received quick relief from feverish and grippy symptoms using double strength doses of Ayer's Pectoral along with wild cherry and sterpin hydrate. The doctor notes rapid congestion clearance and near disappearance of feverish feeling by night, with further improvement expected in a day.
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D. Hy Cunard
Waterloo
Ayer
Pleasant To Use Ended Childs Cold
A five year old girl contracted a cold that spread rapidly. Under a doctor's advice, double doses of Ayer s Cherry Pectoral were given every half hour until congestion eased. By supper the child felt better and ate. that night slept without coughing and recovered, with hospital certified medicine said to penetrate inflamed air passages and ease congestion. Endorsed by leading druggists.
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Maguire
Ayer
Hospital
Ford Asks Hartley to Quote Price on Colonial Lantern
Ford Motor Company contactHenry Ford press inquiry seeks price and details for a colonial candle lantern owned by Francis Hartley of 58 Mulberry Street. Hartley received a letter requesting sketches photographs and valuation for the antique lantern dating from colonial times. The item connects to a broader archival market in automotive circles. BREEDERS OPEN MEETING. Des Mothes., Pop. 4.-INS- The American Polled Hereford Breeders association convened a three day convention opening today at the state fair grounds with stock sales announced.
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Francis Hartley
Mulberry Street
Henry Ford
Hartley
Hereford Breeders’ Association
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
Doctors and druggists now recommend Calotabs the purified and refined calomel compound tablet that gives the effects of calomel and salts without the unpleasant side effects. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water. Next morning cold gone, system cleaned, and you feel fine with a hearty appetite. Family package with directions only 35 cents at any drug store.
Westminster Bible Reading Contest Promotes Harris and Stoddard
Elizabeth Harris and Mary Stoddard won first and second in Westminster evening Bible Reading. John Graham and George Harris tied for third, with Alan Wallace in charge of juniors. The junior choir directed by H H Caughlan performed two anthems and harp solos by Jean Rohlf accompanied the program.
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Elizabeth Harris Y Stoddard
John Graham
George Harris
Mary Stoddard
Alan Wallace
H. HH. Caughlan
Bible Breed
Jean Rohlf
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