People, Dec. 14, 1931

"Names make news." Last week these names made this news:

In the Chicago Tribune appeared the following proclamation, typewritten over the signature of Mayor Anton J, Cermak:

"I earnestly request all citizens who may have placed their money in safety deposit vaults, as well as owners of real and personal property who will soon be paying taxes, to assist their City by purchasing 1930 Tax Anticipation Warrants—a guilt-edged security paying 6% interest."

Into a women's rummage sale in Washington curiously wandered Congressman Vincent Carter of Wyoming. Respectfully, he put down his hat while he walked...

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