Torrens land title system urged in Iowa legislature
A tax-payers league backs Torrens land title adoption to curb abstract work and reduce land transfer costs. The Algona Courier notes objections by abstractors but argues the system offers quick, safe, economical title registration proven in the Philippines and Hawaii. It urges legislative action and highlights related local ads and notices.
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Iowa
Register
Sullivan
Canada
Philippine
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Repeal Iowa insurance law says editor cheers action
The Spencer Reporter urges repeal of the current insurance law arguing it forces rates via a rating bureau and limits open competition. The Britt Tribune backs full repeal, calling the law the rottenest legislation in recent Iowa years and urging immediate action.
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Wetka
Iowa
Spencer
Towa
Toto
Britt Tribune
Rexford Poet of Silver Threads Dies at Wisconsin Home
Eben F. Rexford, author of Silver Threads Among the Gold, has died. The Britt Tribune recalls his upbringing near Shiocton Wisconsin with cousin Ella Wheeler Wilcox and notes editor remarks about his talent and his reputation.
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Eben FE. Rexford
Shiocton
Wisconsin
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Britt Tribune
Bailey
Emmet County Notables and Humorous Society Notes
Chas B Murtagh visits Es that is his second trip in two years and locals admire his business success. Britt Tribune humorously recounts a beefsteak mishap as a sparrow steals the meat and a plan to deter feathered thieves. Garner society splits into high and low circles based on bank balance with the higher circle flaunting yellow chin paint to imply eating eggs.
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Chas. B. Murtagh
Algona
Britt Tribune
Garner
Father Costello to Leave Livermore Parish Next Sunday
The Gazette notes Father Costello will depart for a Florida trip and a new priest will fill his Livermore post starting next Sunday. The old Mike O Rourke farm north of St Joe sold to Abramson, a Fort Dodge butcher, at 150 per acre for two workers Mrs Margaret Kohlhaas and Mina Dena returned from Madeira visit to Eugene Yackley home in Madeira. Will Meagher and his wife from Canada visited Fort Dodge relatives and Livermore friends. Advertising bits include glasses at Lusbys Drug Store and Sportmans Game Cigar promotions.
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Father Costello
Florida
Mike O'Rourke
St. Joe
Abramson
Fort Dodge
Margaret Kohlhaas
Mina Dena
Eugene Yackley
Madeira
Mina
Will Meagher
Canada
Livermore
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C. B
Emmet
Sporsman
East State Steel
Nef Neloun
Tone
Edison
Eleonora Dy Cisneros
Carmen
Moore
R. H. Miller
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