Tax Commission Hones Equities Tax System
Des Moines October 1 the third tax commission opens a three day session at the state house. Senator H. Van Alstine chairs with Senators Pint Logan Smith Winterset and Dutcher and Reps Springer Wapello Peters Perry Moen Inwood and Narey. A. H. Davison is secretary. The panel outlines a plan for a more equitable property tax system and will hold conferences with farm and railway interests to hear views. Senator Pitt’s bill guides the effort to uncover hidden holdings and securities taxed. Senator Smith urges higher rates for monies and credits while noting rising property values by real estate.
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Des Moines
Tax Commission
State House
van Alstine
Gilmore City
Pint
Logan
Smith
Winterset
Dutcher
Iowa City
Springer
Wapello
Peters
Perry
Moen
Inwood
Narey
Spirit Lake
A. H. Davison
State Executive Council
Executive Councils
Pitt
War days recalled for Hommes et Chevaux at Majestic
Members of Le Soviete de 40 Hommes et Chevaux, veterans and novices, were guests at the Majestic theatre for a benefit program. The legion guests enjoyed performances by Ifred Powell and his French wife Mme Germaine, J Maureen Engin, and Franklin and Vincent who improvised numbers. A patriotic parody praising the Forty and Eight drew loud applause as guests remembered World War era boxcars and service.
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le Soviete de 40 Hommes Et Chevaux
Majestic Theatre
France
Aurnest
Legion
Ifred Powell
Mademoiselle Germaine
Mr. Powell
Air Service
Digsbride
Hie
Germaine
Mme. Powell
J. Maureen Engin
Daya
Franklin and
Vincent
Hommes
Getting Ready for Strike in Event It Finally Comes
Des Moines reports in commercial circles a railway strike seems inevitable though a complete tieup unlikely. Freight handling may be crippled while dealers stock up on nonperishables leaving potatoes and apples scarce.
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Des Moines
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Report
Mrs. E. H. Haydock of Chicago credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with saving her from surgery after four doctors urged an operation. She took 22 bottles, fully recovering, and reports her sisters are also using the remedy. The advertisement notes some women avoid operations with this root and herb medicine.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Chicago
E. H. Haydock
St. Lawrence Avenue
Potatoes Oversupply Hits Market as Strike Prep Grows
Large shipments of potatoes flood the market in anticipation of a strike. Prices drop to levels not seen in a year with 10 bushel lots at $1.25 per cashel and even cheaper in larger quantities. Local packing houses ready to supply meat as hogs move into Iowa and trucks haul meat within 75 to 100 miles.
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Iowa
Ely's Cream Balm Heals Catarrh and Clears Nostrils
Advertisement extols Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and head cold relief. It claims instant, germ destroying action as the balm is applied into the nostrils to open air passages and relieve nasal congestion. References relief, clear head, and free breathing.
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Ely
State to allow temporary slaughter facilities during strike
The plan envisions miles of supply independent of railways and revival of home slaughtering in smaller towns. The state dairy and food commissioner may waive some pure food law inspections to ensure food supply during the strike. Temporary slaughter pens could be set up on short notice with consent of pure food authorities.
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Dairy and Food Commissioner
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