Dead bass blanketed shallow Mississippi near McGregor
In shallow backwaters near McGregor ice formed so deep fish suffocated beneath it. Two McGregor fishermen sawing near Waukon found two thousand pounds of dead bass in a haul of six thousand pounds. Similar die offs reported along the river from Marietta to Minnesota. Local officials describe widespread losses and rising concerns for fishing in the region.
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Iowa Lawmakers Tackle Tax Delay and Free Textbooks
Des Moines reports detail delays in new appropriations until July 1 1918 under Voorhees plan to ease state finances. The House advances free textbooks with a 10 percent petition of electors, and debates autoist stops at crossings. Senate defends guard uniforms cost and authorizes state agents funding.
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Grain gridlock pins Iowa farmers and plants
Des Moines reports millions of bushels of grain held in Iowa elevators and on farms as rail car shortages stall shipments. More than 100,000 loaded cars sit on sidetracks waiting for ships, with contracts expiring March 1 and farmers fearing price drops and losses. Brick and tile firms warn of shutdowns without cars, while officials seek drastic relief.
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Threaten Track Workers on Atlantic Southern Line
Disturbing activity as workers tear up Atlantic Southern tracks. An anonymous letter warns trainmen to stop. owner Robert Abeles acts under state and federal court orders. Dismantling began at Grant and proceeds toward Atlantic with rails valued highly.
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Establish New Hog Record on Sioux City Market
The Sioux City hog market posted a top price of 12.80 per hundredweight, the highest ever here. This marks the fifth record set this winter with prices about 4.60 higher than last year, when the top price was 8.25.
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Bequest Highlights in Edward Bender Will
In Sioux City the late Edward Bender’s will provides the First Methodist Episcopal church a gift of 80000 dollars and bequests of 1000 dollars to Morningside College Helping Hand mission and the Boys and Girls Home. His estate exceeds 200000 dollars.
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Postoffice Robber Caught in Des Moines Gang Case
Des Moines residents James O Day and Thomas McGuire pleaded guilty before Federal Commissioner Fitzsimmons to robbery charges. Charles Riggins pleaded not guilty. Authorities, citing their confessions, say they broke up a two year gang operating from Angus, Iowa.
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