Treasury Sees $143 Million June Surplus Amid Tax Shifts
Washington equities indicate a June surplus of 143 million if current income and expenditures continue. Treasury experts say Congress must approve appropriations by March to secure a year end surplus near 100 million. Receipts ledger shows gains from cigarette taxes and corporate taxes offset by lower railroad repayments and the repeal of the auto tax.
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Washington, D. C
Sami
Treasury
Coolidge
Congress
United States
Arlene Cole Joins Grinnell Women's Debating Team
Arlene Cole of 1519 Fourth Street West has been chosen for the negative team in Grinnell college intramural debate for women sponsored by the Women s Forensic Society. Her teammate is Mary Eleanor Hoyt of Des Moines. This marks Grinnell s first intramural debate for women. The question is resolved that Grinnell college have student government. Miss Cole is a West High School graduate, class of 1927.
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Arlene Cole
A. C. Cole
Fourth Street West
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Women's Forensic Society
Miss Cole
Mary Eleanor Hoyt
Des Moines
West High School
No Woman Too Old to Acquire Beauty and Charm
Mme Janette Serree, a famed beauty expert, announces a charm school in Waterloo January 29 to February 2 sponsored by The Evening Courier and the Plaza theatre. She argues that elderly women can become more charming through modern skin care and knowledge, citing Ninon de Lenclos as a historical example and urging use of proven methods to improve appearance and personality.
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Mme. Janette Serree
Waterloo
Evening Courier
Plaza Theatre
Egypt
Europe
Ninon Lovely
Ninon de
Enclos
France
Ninon
Mme.’ Serrec
United States
Mme. Serrac
Moore Manufacturing Incorporated Asks Capital Stock To Grow
Moore Manufacturing company at Concreta avenue and Bath street, maker of auto bumpers heaters and other accessories, was incorporated after 16 years of sole ownership by E L Moore. Articles filed with the county recorder set capital stock at 50000 dollars, with operability upon 15000 dollars subscribed and paid. The board may issue additional stock as needed, and until the first annual meeting on the second Tuesday in January 1930 Moore serves as sole director and officer. Moore said the business has grown and the outlook is bright.
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E. L. Moore
Moore
Labor Body Opposes Proposed Gas Tax Increase in Iowa
Waterloo Central Labor union adopted a resolution protesting a plan to raise Iowa gasoline tax from three to four cents per gallon. The document notes urban drivers would face hardship and cites a highway commission bulletin showing city residents own most cars while rural areas bear most road costs. It argues motorists and license fees already pay a large share of taxes for roads.
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Iowa
Waterloo Central Labor Union
C. J. Spafford
Ianda L. Errichson
State Highway Commission
United States
Lux keeps wardrobe like new for months of filming
Adrian of MGM notes Lux preserves clothes longer through production due to pure materials and a costly process. He cites Lux as free from harmful alkali and not causing fabric rubbing or weakening, explaining why costumes can be recreated into new outfits.
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Adrian
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Lux
Labor union condemns gasoline tax as unfair to cities
Waterloo central labor union denounces proposed gasoline tax as worsening the urban burden. It cites the $13,689,000 total highway fund impact and asks residents to oppose the bill, urging citizens and officials to withstand the measure. Also notes real estate transfer: Bldg and Loan Ass’n to Roger Bremer et al, part of Whitney & Sedgwick’s add, Waterloo.
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Roger O. Bremer
Block 15
Whitney
Sedgwick’s
Waterloo
Cascarets Promote Gentle Laxative Regularity
Physicians endorse Cascarets as a natural laxative made from cascara bark. The ad touts Cascaret candy form, claiming it provides thorough gentle action, prevents laxative habit, and reduces need for stronger remedies. It urges readers to choose Cascarets as a regular, affordable option.
Mrs Etnore Marquinehay Buys Alford Residence
Mrs Etnore Marquinehay purchased the residence at Third and Franklin from Dr Alford. The house, built by Charles P Bratnaber now of Minneapolis, is intended for occupancy by Mr and Mrs Rinehart and the family of their daughter Mrs Wil Mam Hansen. It was long owned and occupied by the late Mrs Aldford, widow of Lore Aldford senior, an early day lawyer.
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Etnore
Rilla
Alford
Third
Franklin
Charles P. Bratnaber
Minneapolis
Lore Alford
McCoy's Tablets Promote Weight Gain for All
An advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a healthful tonic that builds weight and energy. It claims visible hollow areas fill in after a few weeks and cites a thin woman gaining 10 pounds in 22 days. The ironclad guarantee promises a refund if at least 5 pounds aren’t gained after four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes, with Robert Drug Co or C. J. Miller distributing in America.
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McCoy
Ab Robert Drug Co
C. J. Miller
América
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Roy Om
Rosalie
Marilyn Miller
New York
Frances Clyne
Best and Co
Fifth Ave
Highway Commission
Ciites
Labor Union
Cascara
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Repass Automobile Company
Ford Products
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