Gasoline taxes divert large sums from road funds
American motorists pay about 700 million dollars yearly in gasoline taxes, yet over 100 million is diverted to non road uses. The National Industrial Conference Board notes workers suffer income losses much more than employers in early economic downturn, while many employers remain in business and relief rolls lean toward employees.
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United States Bureau of Public Roads
National Industrial Conference Board
Waggoner Attends Texas Press Association Session
J. H. Waggoner traveled to Dallas for a three day Texas Press Association session. The itinerary includes a buffet supper Wednesday stag dinner Thursday and a banquet dance Friday, offering a respite from his political campaign pace and duties at the newspaper office.
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J. H. Waggoner
Dallas
Texas Press Association
Farmers urged to obtain special base tags for cotton holdings
Whitewright area farmers with cotton on hand are advised to contact county agents for special base tags. Any untagged cotton after July 1 faces a 50 percent Bankhead Bill tax. The article notes drought and sand storms in the Midwest, the lack of a crop, and cites Dallas reporting 830 drunkenness arrests.
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Whitewright
Middle West
South Dakota
Mosquito Menace Prompted by Standing Water
City officials note May values for drunkenness and crime rise while 1933 figures lag. Authorities warn that attempts to reform drinkers by giving more liquor are ineffective and urge residents to remove standing water to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.
Flag Day Tribute Highlights Star-Spangled Banner Heritage
On July 14 1777 Congress adopted the Star Spangled Banner as the national emblem and today marks its 157th anniversary Flag Day is observed across Whitewright with flag displays in the business district President Woodrow Wilson in a 1914 address urged the flag to symbolize self possession dignity and a duty to serve the world and stand against aggression
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United States Congress
Whitewright
Woodrow Wilson
Villain Still Pursues A Woman Writer Observation
A quotation notes 11 percent more men than women are crazy per figures released. The line questions who drove the men crazy, attributed to Olin Miller in the Atlantic Journal.
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Olin Miller
The
Atlantic Journal
We Spent It. Iowa Editorial Warns of Postwar Waste
The 1929 Pulitzer winning editorial by E. P. Chase of Atlantic Iowa argues Americans spent the World War era money on cars stocks and speculative ventures. He says the remedy lies in thrift balanced budgets and personal responsibility and cites Iowa as a example of misplaced spending. Humanity repeats postwar mistakes and the question Where is our money is answered: We spent it.
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E. P. Chase
Atlantic
Iowa
Roosevelt
Santa Claus
Dr Dafoe the country doctor who helped the Dionne quintuplets
The long time Callander Corbeil physician Dr A B Dafoe is praised for decades of compassionate care in Ontario. He kept the Dionne quintuplets case moving, visiting the Dionne home at 4 am to comfort the mothers and babies. He planned to charge 15 dollars for the five births and 3 dollars per child.
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A. B. Dafoe
Callander
Corbeil
Toronto
Ontario
Father Dionne
Dionne
Dr. Dafoe
Weight Reduced From 180 to 137
Woman credits Kruschen Salts with rapid weight loss and improved vitality. Mrs. Leonard Bass of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin reports dropping from 180 pounds to 138.7 pounds after starting the daily remedy and plans to reach 125. She endorses the product from Kirkpatrick Pharmacy and other drugstores.
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Leonard Bass
Ft. Atkinson
Wis
Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
Typewriter Supplies For Sale At Sun Office
Sun office lists typewriter carbon paper and typewriter ribbons for sale. Includes assorted sizes and brands, suitable for office use and personal writing tasks.
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Typewriter
Sun Office
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