Governor Carroll's Message Urges State Tax Reform and Reforms
Governor Carroll reports a need for broad housecleaning of state laws including repeal and replacement when amendments are made. He calls for tax reform with a proposal for a tax commission to study income, collateral, and inheritance taxes and to report in 1933. He also recommends a public utilities commission and revisions to stock watering laws and the primary law.
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Carroll
General Assembly
Uz Ales
Public Utilities Commission
Peterson
State budget report praises reforms and criticizes junket system
The article reviews a governor's message urging abolition of the state printer and binder offices, consolidation of duties, and reform of the junket tradition. It notes a prudent roads policy, calls for overhauls every two years, and praises the document's broad grasp while warning of legislative vitality concerns amid a looming senatorial contest. It also discusses Democratic reactions to Cannonism and party power shifts in the House.
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Executive Council
Carroll
Sane Predicament and Political Graft in State Affairs
Col Young faces a familiar plight from last summer's river to river project as advertising rates for the road scheme stay steady. The discussion shifts to the Capital's prospects with a looming senate contest. Vice President Sherman clashes with Beveridge over Owen, signaling party friction. The piece rails against petty graft, noting the assembly's past habit of paying idle retainers while funds are needed for roads and institutions.
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Col. Young
Taft Republicans in Wisconsin Spent Big to Defeat La Follette
W. P. Connor, chair man of the self-styled Taft Republican state committee in Wisconsin, filed a statement showing more than 114600 dollars spent to defeat progressive candidates in the Republican primaries. La Follette won by about four to one after spending around 4000 dollars, while the regular state committee spent but t
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the Nation
W. P. Connor
Taft Republican State Committee
Wisconsin
la Follette
Taft Committee payouts probe sparks Milwaukee leads
A Milwaukee Journal list shows 1,400 Milwaukee county individuals received from $4 to $250 each from the Taft Committee. The analysis ties names to former La Follette backers and Democrats, with aims stated as party organization funds. Some incoming legislators seek Connor to reveal subscribers claiming a trail to a Chicago jackpot affecting La Follette Beveridge and progressives.
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Milwaukee Journal
Milwaukee County
Taft Committee
la Ollette
Mr. Connor
Chicago
la Sollette
Beveridge
Middle West
A Sort of Fire Escape And Political Chats
A column notes Senator Young's stance on Oregon election tactics as a distinct but minor shift in political behavior. It cites Ottumwa Courier on winter politics, Des Moines Capital on two 19 year olds in Duluth, and Rockwell City Advocate urging file destruction to hinder a senate bid. It discusses objections to state tax on autos for road funding and broader electoral maneuvers.
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Oregon
Ottumwa Courier
Congress
United States
Des Moines
Duluth
Bar of Justice
Rockwell City
Young
United States Senate
Des Moines Register and Leader
Evening Chit Chat on chorus girls and morality debate
A reader responds to a critique of chorus girls, arguing some performers are educated, brave, and hardworking. The writer cites a dancer supporting her father on twenty dollars a week, notes demanding schedules, rest, and moral complexity across all walks of life, and defends the stage as a profession with varied outcomes.
Chorus training shapes memories and character in the arts
In a thoughtful reflection, the author argues that strength, honesty, and perseverance define worthy work regardless of occupation. The piece defends chorus girls and actresses as not only skilled performers but principled women, urging understanding and pardon for misconceived labels.
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Mascagul
Mehta
Miss Cameron
Cameron
Tev
Abbie Wetherer Leaves for Alaquoketa Care
Janesville notes Abbie Wetherer has gone to Alaquoketa to care for a sick relative. Thomas Wing of Waterloo attends Roger-Meyers Mfg stockholders meeting. Central Meat Co leases meat market for another year. New officers to be installed for Women’s Relief Corps January 14 and Royal Neighbors January 21. Directors elected for Royer-Meyers Co with Will Meyers as president and Ed Jennings as vice president. Pedicord offers blankets and robes at discount.
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Janesville
Abbie Wetherer
Alaquoketa
Thomas Wing
Waterloo
Roger-Meyers Mfg. Co
Central Meat Company
Carl Murphy
M. McMurray
Women's Relief Corps
Royal Neighbors
Jolly Bunch
Dirs
Greenlee
Loveland
Frank Briner
Springville
Farmers’ Creamery Company
W. C. Wright
Ressler
Frank Boyee
Royer-Meyers Company
W. Meyers
J. R. Royer
al Sharp
W. Armstrong
D. G. Boomer
Phil. Aikey
Will Meyers
Ed Jennings
C. H. Howe
Tripoli Notes Include Visits, Births and Local Events
Mrs L Sommer and son visited relatives in Denver last week and August Krueger celebrates arrival of a baby girl. F O Wildebrandt underwent surgery at Louie Schmidt home but is progressing well. Dr Vorerk, aiding Dr Redeman, has left for Davenport to work. AH Panser and Will Goodenbour returned from Chicago with news Mr Clark was arrested there and Panser recovered mink hides. Uee Schucknecht to Washington DC for census work. Ostar Tundberg travels to Rockford for rheumatism treatment this week. Fred Telschou and Archie Hale are noted for visits and an injury. Edne Schaffer and Herbert Clays visit. Home talent plays were a success with thanks to Mr and Mrs Stimson.
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Tripoli
Will Goodenbour
Chicago
Clark
Panser
Ark
Galena
Uee Schucknecht
Washington, D. C
Ostar Tundberg
Rockford
Fred Telschou
Sauk Center
Minn
Archie Hale
Waterloo
S. P. Hale
Fd Burton
Waverly
Walter Fergeman
Carl Clans
Lisbon
N. D
Carrie Kehoe
Denver
Sadie Jahnke
Carl Koch
Tinos
Tu. Jahnke
Edne Schaffer
Washwa
Herbert T‘lays
Trinolj
Mrs. Stimson
World wide Cold Cure Ad Seeks Fuller Name
An old advertisement touts a remedy for colds and headaches with laxative and bromide quinine. It calls for the full name of the inventor or advertiser and mentions a silvery E. W. Grove, age 25, as a contact point.
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Silvature
E. W. Grove
Tuberculosis Special Car to Aid Iowa Eradication Drive
Fort Dodge Iowa January 11 Dr J W Kime state tuberculosis lecturer says the tuberculosis special car could begin its tour by May 1 He travels to organize county societies to educate and fight the plague in Tama Marshalltown Clinton Maquoketa Dubuque and Oelwein The Illinois Central railway may donate the car free for the project and A B Kepford supports statewide efforts through 1811 plans
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Fort Dodge
J. W. Kime
State Board of Health
Kime
Tama
Marshalltown
Clinton
Maquoketa
Dubuque
Oelwein
Walz to Lecture on Naples Rome and Venice at Ayr
Rev J G Walz pastor of Logan Avenue United Evangelical church will deliver a travel lecture on Naples Rome and Venice at Ayr Iinton this evening as part of the high school course. He notes growing demand for his lectures after summers in Europe with visits to Italy and other countries. Church departments at Logan Avenue prosper, with K L Co FL meetings drawing over 40 attendees for two Sundays and Brotherhood planning aggressive personal outreach through two member committees.
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J. G. Walz
Logan Avenue United
England
Logan Avenue Church
K. L. Co. FL
Brotherhood
Carn of Thanks for E. W. Magee Sr.
We express gratitude to those who aided us during the illness and death of our wife and mother E. W. Magee Sr. and family.
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E. W. Magee, SR
Dewar Awakens with New Methodist Groups
Dewar Iowa reports a religious revival with several new church groups formed to bolster the Methodist church. The Happy Harvesters club of 13 boys meets monthly, the Dewar Booster club aims to raise moral character, and the Ladies' Aid Society plans spring remodeling with $83 in the treasury. Rev M Phillips at Raymond guides the revival efforts and girls’ society plans are in progress.
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Dewar
Methodist Church
Happy, Harvesters
Happy Harvesters
O. M. Smith
Charlie Follett
Robert Lazenby
Richard Boyd
Clifford Smith
Dewar Booster Cl
Dewar Booster Club
Raymond
Herribie Snyder
Henry Turner
Ralph Barron
Ray Turner
Walter Smith
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies of the Methodist Church
M. Phillips
Dewary
Full Night for Presbyterians at First Presbyterian Church
Thursday at 6:30 men will gather for supper and informal church work discussion. At 7:30 prayer meetings move to the main room due to overflow. From 7:30 to 10:00 an informal reception will honor new members amid preparations for a large attendance.
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First Presbyterian Church
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