War wealth tax urged by Ramseyer in Congress
Washington dispatch reports Rep Ramseyer of Iowa urges taxing war profits rather than purchases proposing a wealth tax to fund government costs and veterans’ benefits. He cites 23,000 postwar millionaires and argues sales tax would burden families, urging producer expansion and cooperative marketing to curb prices. He also notes Calder housing aid provisions to aid working men.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Ramseyer
Iowa
House
Mr.Ramseyer
Congress
Calder
Committee On Labor and Educction
Kenyon
Short Retains Job as Sioux City Mayor by Reduced Vote
Sioux City Iowa May 17 Wallace M Short was elected mayor by a 35 vote margin over J A Tiedeman per contest judges after a recount of all precincts. Errors at seventh and second precincts lowered the mayoral lead from 66 to 26, with 40 votes shifted to Tiedeman. official canvass maintained a 66 vote majority per Justice Browning.
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Sioux City
Wallace M. Short
J. A. Tiedeman
James Malone
C. L. Joy
P. C. Cockerill
Short
Spventh
Tiedeman
Paul Wells
D. C. Browning
Justice Browning
14 Year Old Forger Committed to Reform School
Floyd Boardwell a 14 year old boy recently arrested for forging a ten dollar check on the D McDougall Co grocery at Grand avenue and Kirkwood boulevard was brought before Judge Theophilus in Scott county district court and committed to the reform school at Pidora after a Saturday appearance in the juvenile division
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Davenwort
Floyd Boardwell
D. McDougall Co
Grand Avenue
Kirkwood Boulevard
Reform School
Pidora
Theophilus
Juventlc
Scott County District Court
A silent but effective salesman per sale ad
A brief Courier item notes a quiet, persuasive presence behind a sale advertisement. The piece highlights how the ad's messaging acts as a subtle salesman, shaping buyer interest without overt selling. No specific names or dates are provided.
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The
Courier
Famous librarians to speak in Waterloo this fall
Two internationally renowned librarians, Dr James Kendall Hosmer and Herbert Putnam, Will visit Waterloo for fall highbrow lectures. Hosmer, long at Washington University and Minneapolis librarian, is a Harvard alumnus over 80. Putnam, former Librarian of Congress, led the American Library Association and is linked to the famous Putnam publishing firm.
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Uhe
Waterloo
James Kendall Hosmer
Herbert Putnam
Hosmer
Putnam
Washington University
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Putnai
American Statesman
Roosevelt
John Fiske
Lodge
Harvard
American Library Association
Congress
Boston Public Library
Issore
Current Clippings From The City News Desk
Daily clips filed under alphabetical headings summarize the latest news from The New York Times Christian Science Monitor and local papers. The file covers Wilson era topics women voting prohibition and public men.
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Wilson
New York Times
Christian Science Monitor
Library Keeps Chicago Tribune and Times On File
Books and newspapers will be preserved in local libraries for KLX months as part of ongoing circulation. The Chicago Tribune and New York Times are admitted to the file for public reference.
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East Library
West Library
United States
Library Commission
State Library
American Library Association
Reader's Guide
Century
Literary Digest
Bookman
the Nation
Missionary Review
Catholic World
Ist
Eastein Newspadis
The
Chicago Tribune
New York Times
Ubrarles
KLX
Costly General Conference for Methodist Church Expected
Des Moines reports the Methodist Episcopal General Conference will cost about 8000 dollars per day of session. Treasurer O P Miller estimates total delegates expenses will reach 198,871.53 dollars with overall costs around 269,906.01 dollars and receipts at 258,423.96 dollars, leaving a gap to be addressed before the quadrennium ends.
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Des Moines
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
O. P. Miller
Rock Rapids
Coliseum
Miller
Danderine Ad Claims Hair Regrowth and Dandruff Removal
A short advertisement asserts Danderine removes dandruff after application and leaves hair renewed with life brightness color and thickness. It cites no evidence and reads like a generic product pitch from an old newspaper page.
Clerks and Carriers Rally for Higher Postal Pay
Postal clerks and carriers coast to coast organize for pay increases. Waterloo committee H M Smith T R Sawyer J J Wyeth aligns with state group to push Congress to raise salaries above the 1800 to 2400 range, arguing current $1600 plus 150 bonus is below a livable standard. ©
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Iowa
Congress
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Postal Employee Organization
Waterloo
H. M. Smith
T. R. Sawyer
J. J. Wyeth
American People For Justice
Post Office Department
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Methodist General Conference
New York
Fletcher
MED
Tae Gextaor Company
Ere Oorie
Nts Oe
Baby
Camtaur C
Ombany, New Tokm ciTy
Carter
Antore Sbnrerk
Carter's
Arant’s
Oxfords
Thuele Stradi
Mul
Goodyeur Wells
Rice and Shucins and Davies Shoe Co
Avant Shoe Shop
Bess
Ane
Arcela
Kadinton
Bosta
Providence
Worcester
Springfield
Mass
Albany
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Richmond
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Birmingham
Detroit
Indianapolis
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Dex Moines
American Radiator Company
S. Michigan
Artisburg
Newack
Boston
Springfeld
Portland
Norfolk
Syracuse
Rochester
Cleveland
Grand Rapids
Indian
Orleana
Duluth
Ty Dea Moines
Omaha
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