Legislature Set to Grind Out Year Law in Des Moines
Des Moines reports the forty third Iowa general assembly opens with Republicans dominating both houses. Gov Hammill to deliver biennial address Thursday with inaugural ball following. First woman Carolyn Pendray takes oath. Major topics include budget fights, possible income tax, gas tax hike, inheritance tax revision, road funding, motor vehicle rules, welfare, aviation, election law revision, and senatorial realignments.
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Des Moines
Towa
Forty-Third General Assembly
John Hammill
Carolyn G. Pendray
Jackson County
Senate
House
Arch W.mcfarlane
Waterloo
J. H. Johnson
Marion County
Iso
Chamber
Frank Shane
Wapella
Howard A. Mathews
Des Moines County
A. CG. Gusafson
Walter H. Beam
Martensdale
State Board of Ratleid Commissioners
University of Iowa
L. Hague
First Jury Case in January Term Over 1500 Dollars
In Judge H B Boles division the January term opens with a jury drawn to hear a suit to recover 1500 dollars on a promissory note. First National Bank is plaintiff, Ido G Heisler and others are defendants. Defendants claim the note arose from a mortgage as an accommodation with no personal liability. Farwell represents the plaintiff. McCoy defends.
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H. B. Boles
First National Banks
Ido G. Heisler
F. EH. Farwell
E. H. McCoy
Rudolph Block Made Captain in Iowa ROTC
Rudolph Block son of Mr and Mrs Block 152 Lovejoy avenue is among 185 University of Iowa ROTC students commissioned and advanced to captain rank. Other locals named include Milo Brooks Charles City Robert Dwyer Oelwein W B Henderson Independence Vernon Smith Hazleton Clarence Mosser Redmond Barden Dysart F R Fleming Delhi Lucien Stoakes Tracy E M Ellington Gerald Inmen Vinton Emil Reusch Vinton.
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Rudolph 8. Block
Lovejoy Avenue
University of Tawa
Milo Brooks
Charles City
Robert Dwyer
Oelwein
W. B. Henderson
Independence
Vernon Smith
Hazleton
Clarence Mosser
Redmond Barden
Dysart
F. R. Fleming
Delhi
Lucien Stoakes
Tracy
E. M. Ellington
Gerald Inmen
Vinton
Emil Reusch
Flu Epidemic Spreads Across Nation Breaks Records for Vicks
The influenza outbreak, starting on the Pacific coast last October, now affects nearly every region. Officials urge prompt cold treatment to prevent complications, noting surging demand for Vicks VapoRub as labs operate around the clock, producing over 375 000 jars hourly.
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Pacific Coast
Vick
Debating squad named for St Edward's College
Joseph Koegler of Waterloo Ta becomes captain of the 1929 St Edward's University debating squad with John Sulak La Grange Peter McAtee Slaton and Roland Blackwell Weslaco as members. Alternates are Joseph McGuire Oklahoma City and John Haffaell Texarzana. Debates begin Feb 14 against Simmons University with the issue: substitute for trial by jury should be adopted.
U C T Plans Dance At Elks Club January 25
United Commercial Travelers meet at Hotel Russell Lamson discussed a dance at the Elks Club Priday on January 25. Five new member applications and two transfers to the Waterloo chapter were approved. The ladies auxiliary admitted three new members after a dinner preceding sessions.
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Elks’ Club
United Commercial Travelers
Russell Lamson
Waterloo
Ladies
Alaska Embraces Airplane and Radio Progress
Washington D and C January 14 Alaska accelerates adoption of airplane and radio to modernize commerce. Prospectors reach markets faster by air, trappers ship furs via planes to Seattle, boosting prices. Major Malcolm Elliott notes airlines serve passengers and light freight, improving returns. Radio circuits already expanding communications.
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Washington, D. C
Alaska
Uncle Sam
House
Army
Seattle
Malcolm Elliott
Alaska Road Commission
Alaska Considers Radio in Place of Telegraph Line
Congress heard testimony that Alaska has no active telegraph line today and the War Department favors substituting radio links from Alaska to Seattle. Major General Gibbs cites maintenance difficulties and abandonment of telegraph service. Officials push a Good Roads program funded by Congress to move freight and serve 60 000 residents. The government railroad, aided by auto truck roads, shows progress but deficits exceed 800000 annually. With resource development and coordinated transport, America's far northern economy looks brighter. The article notes the earth weighs 61 times that of the moon.
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Alaska
War Department
Seattle
George S. Gibbs
Congress
America
Food Expert to Visit Local Grocery Department This Week
A food expert trained in Battle Creek methods will be in the grocery department all week, offering demonstrations and guidance to shoppers. The visit aims to showcase nutrition tips, kitchen hacks, and practical uses of products.
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Morse
Savex
Battle Creek
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