Trading stamps blamed for raised prices in Muncie
A staff correspondence piece from Indianapolis News denounces trading stamps as a costly, predatory scheme in Muncie Indiana. Merchants pay for stamps and pass the cost to shoppers, inflating prices and trapping businesses in a costly system. Figures cite nearly $100,000 yearly diverted from commerce to stamp firms, with examples from local grocers and a movie house. The article highlights consumer deception, poor budgeting, and calls for legislative action to require clear stamp values and cash redemption options. It warns that stamp-promoters lobby heavily and that a pending bill could curb the practice.
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Indianapolis
Muncie
Ind
Keln
A. M. Klein
H. C. Klein Sons Co
Klein
Sterling Cash Grocery
W. W. Jones
Sterling Grocery Company
H. W. Jones
Mr. Jones
Sents
Cishes
Bol
Teven
Ohio General Assembly
Burns Agency
Ohio
Indiana Senate
House
Trading
Vincinnes
Elkhart
Terre Haute
Anderson
Elwood
Evansville
Indiana
Iowa Picnic in Far West Draws Immense Attention in Los Angeles
Believed weather may dissipate the throng as 40 000 Iowans and friends gathered in Los Angeles for the annual Washington's Birthday Iowa picnic largest in California. Last year the event filled East Lake Park with ninety nine county districts labeled and registered, helping old friends locate one another across the vast gathering. News from the LA event awaited those back home who could not attend. A separate clipping notes county payroll turnover debates and a Foley Kidney Pills testimonial from Conductor L Miller of Norfolk Nebraska.
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Iowa
Los Angeles
California
East Lake Park
Black Iawk County
Black Hawk
Grundy
Cook County Civil Service Law Upheld By Supreme Court
The state supreme court declared the Cook county civil service law valid after ruling amendments were not properly printed as required by the constitution. The decision leaves the county’s status uncertain as questions arise about its current operation and future governance.
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Chicago
Cook County Civil Service
State Supreme Court
General Assembly
Linden Social Roundup Highlights Weddings and Birthdays
Linden residents recount visits by Dr. Joel Love and Zelma Tegard cousin Lucy Lehman attends Zelma Tegard’s wedding in Janesville, and Wesley Crail from Minneapolis visits Miranda Bandfield before returning to Texas. Mrs. Melinda Dixon turned seventy four with a surprise party at 203 Cottage Grove Avenue. The Linden M E church hosted a noon gathering with a George Washington theme and red white and blue decor.
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Linden
Joel Loveland
Janesville
A. J. Fairburn
J. E. Chapman
August Hackbarth
Texas
Lucy Lehman
Monticello
Zelma Tegard
Wesley Crail
Minneapolis
Miranda Bandfield
Herbert
Griffith
Morgan Bandfield
Fanny Griffith
Linden M. B
Melinda Dixon
Geo. J. Dixon
Cottage Grove Avenue
Dixon
Linden M.E.; Church
George Washington
Highway Gill Reported Out In Des Moines Road Bill
Des Moines Register reports that a subcommittee bill for permanent road improvements was voted out by the house committee on roads and highways. The roll call showed 29 in favor, 2 opposed, with Stipe of Page and Scott of Fremont voting no. An amendment to raise per diem to 10 dollars failed. current plan sets 7 dollars and 100 workdays. The committee planned a special order for passage after the March vacation, with Brookway pushing rapid approval.
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Des Moines Register
House Committee On Roads and
Brockway
Stipe
Page
Scott
Fremont
Highway Commission
Coin of Hancock
King of Linn
Commission
Whitney
Woodbury
Anderson
Greene
Brookway
Tie
Fires Suspected in Atlantic Farmhouse Blaze
Atlantic La February 22. The twenty second fire of incendiary origin struck here Thursday morning at a barn destroying one horse and substantial timber. Two detectives, weeks into the case, cannot clear the mystery. Assistant State Fire Marshal A J Tracy says the fires seem driven by personal gain or revenge, with patterns showing minimal property loss and early hours.
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Atlantic
A. J. Tracy
Unrevealed Circumstances Cloud Suspect Fire Theory
Circumstances not public appear to rule out the possibility that the fire was set by the person under suspicion. Officials have not disclosed key details, leaving the case unresolved and the motive unclear.
Park Concessions For Sale At Electric Park
Electric park concessions are offered for sale as the season approaches. The seller invites inquiries on available options and preferences and provides contact: phone 16 Black or inquire with R. E. K. Peterson.
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R. EK. Peterson
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Clyde L. Warner
Mr. Warner
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TIN Shop
W. A. Covell & Son
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Dr. Pierce
KR. V. Pierce
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Socia Stampe
Waterloo Evening Courier
Wilbert Shallenberger
Hotel Ellis
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Staame
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