Tax meeting near riot over Iowa tax commission plan
At the Savery in Des Moines 275 delegates from 63 counties adjourned after a stormy session on tax policy voting to withdraw the resolutions report. Governor Carroll urged withdrawing the resolutions to preserve records and express no endorsement of a permanent tax commission.
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96 year old J L Ragenstos celebrated birthday
J L Ragenstos of Porte City celebrated his 96th birthday last week. He is likely the oldest resident in the area, with only a few county residents approaching a century. The elderly man, mainly residing with daughter Mrs Albert Igon, remains in excellent health and active in town life.
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Six sophomores enter town university orator contest
Six students enter the annual sophomores orator contest at the University of Town. Names and topics include Clarence Isaac on The Awakening of China, Austin DeFreece on A Plea for Arbitration, Ivan McPeak on Crime and the Child, Joan McSwiggan on Poverty Determines Liberty, John Gabriel on The True Imperialism, and Melven Mackey on The Problem of Monopoly. The event is April 1 in the natural science auditorium with a 3200 prize from George W. Egan, anonymous university benefactor.
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Red Oak
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Sidner
Ivan McPeak
Hurstville
Joan J. McSwiggan
Wilton Juakin
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Waterloo
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Algona
Natural Science
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George W. Egan
Annimaus
Soft Water At Home With Gold Dust Powder
The article promotes soft water at home using Gold Dust washing powder. It claims softening effect by removing mineral compounds from taps or well water, compared to rain water, for easier washing and cost efficiency. It targets households, especially city dwellers, stressing ease and value.
Would Liberate Islands On Trial
Washington reports Representative Jones of Virginia, head of the insular affairs committee, proposing probationary independence for the Philippine islands from July 4 1916 to July 4 1921 in a bill introduced yesterday. The Democratic committee members supported the plan. He cites reforms and self government as the path to eventual independence.
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Jones
Virginia
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Philippine Islands
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