Arkansas apple country faces tax and road funding disputes
A Benton County correspondent describes farmer protests over taxation and road districts in Arkansas. Residents complain about grand jury inquiries and unequal tax assessments while demanding fair road funding and clearer notices as they seek accountability for district spending and delays.
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Benton
W. O. Wayne
Benton County
Washington
Govmeyer
Bentonville
Little Rock
Arkansas
Supreme Court Justices Criticize Road District Legislation
Hart and Wood dissent in Dickinson v Reeder calling on the last Legislature for enacting numerous local road acts. They argue local bills bypass proper notice and bind landowners to debt for a non coherent road system, with perpetual commissioners clashing with American institutions and the Constitution.
Husky Man Credits Pepto-Mangan For Strength
A healthy looking man admits mild anemia and fatigue and says taking two or three bottles of Gude's Pepto Mangan twice a year keeps him right. The ad touts Pepto Mangan as a red blood builder prescribed by physicians and warns to buy only with Gude's on the package.
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Gude
Allied ultimatum to Germany on reparations demand
The Allied powers issued an ultimatum to Germany with a May 12 deadline to decide if it will meet Versailles treaty reparations obligations. If Germany fails to comply, the Allies announce plans to proceed with the occupation of the Ruhr Valley beginning May 12.
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London
Germany
Ruhr
Allied reparations terms to Germany by tomorrow
The text notes that Germany’s debt terms will be set by the allied reparations commission by tomorrow. It mentions continued allied ultimatums and actions regarding the Ruhr and the German ambassador's arrival this morning.
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Germany
Ruhr
Ambalador ‘Landon
W. B. MacMillan
G. W. Forney
MacMillan and
Rheumatism Cure Claim By James H. Allen
James H. Allen says years of study produced a prescription that dissolved uric acid deposits and cured rheumatism. Agents Boyd Drug Company and Franck Baker and Son offer bottles with a money back guarantee if no benefit, promising refund on first two bottles.
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James H. Allen
Boyd Drug Company
Franck Baker and Son
Letter defending foreign born business people and Sunday openings
The Star recounts Ira Capper's comments on foreigners and the Sabbath. A reader defends Greek run restaurants and other services open on Sundays, noting legality and service to the public. The letter asserts foreign born residents are charitable and many are naturalized, with roots in American history. Mr. F. D. Sheetz returns from New York and attends a Kiwanis banquet.
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Ira
Capper
J. Capper
France
Stars and Stripes
F. D. Sheetz
New York City
Kiwanis Club
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