Tax dodging plagues Iowa assessors say reform needed
Des Moines editorials condemn tax dodging and under valuation, urging stronger assessor powers and honest appraisals. Webster City Freeman backs reform to ensure true value taxation, reduce loopholes, and simplify the system for farmers and towns alike.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lowa
Bessemer Steel
Webster City Freeman
Henry
D. A. Kent
Mud Lake Farm
Webster City
Hamilton County
Gore
The Election Bill Debate Shows Preference for Status Quo
Waterloo Reporter notes a week of debate in the legislature over the election bill ending with a push to keep the current law. A House member predicts little friction when the bill is reconsidered, while plans for reform focus on reducing chaos and preserving straight party voting. The discussion highlights a move to abolish the top ticket as an efficiency measure, with voters often enthusiastic for their chosen party.
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Whit
Waterloo
Senate
House
Timely Topics Lens State Politics And Cabinet Gambit
The piece reviews a fall effort to shield distillers and brewers, noting a late bill amending liquor laws passed by the House with Crises support from Democrats led by Judge Hayes and river Republicans. It cites Mayne voting both sides, hints at senate fate, and lists Melkenley’s cabinet for the upcoming administration. It also mentions town postmasters, a kennel dog issue, a Webster City library tax defeat, and a Shiloh’s cure advert.
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Republican
Messare
House
Judge Hayes
Mayne
Kossuth County
Senate
City Finances Reported Show Debts and Water Profit
Aldermen reviewed the city finances at the regular meeting noting total indebtedness of 14 250 with bonds at 10 000. Water works show a weekly net profit of 2623 88 while operating costs for the year to May total 1 149 82 and receipts reach 1 773 65. Tax receipts into the treasury were 7 612 42 with other receipts 631 65. on hand are 1 771 11 in the city fund and 497 50 in the water fund. Dog tax brought in 118. warrants paid total 5 577 33 with interest on warrants 742 156 and bonds 88 500. Mayor Taggard presided. council members Wadsworth Vesper Ferguson Rice Slagle Sayers Chapin attended.
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Algona
Iowa
Taggard
Wadsworth
Vesper
Ferguson
Rice
Slagle
Sayers
Chapin
E Nandain
J Gilmore
M Siuer
Ballets
Garter & Hussey
Thos Henderson
Otto Palkentaiger
Henderson
A. G. Call
Lucas Street
General Fund
Sewer Committee
W. H. Jowan
M. E. Anniversary Service At Algona Church
Next Sunday morning the Algona Methodist church will mark the fortieth anniversary of its organization with special services. Preparations are underway for the observance and related activities.
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Algona M. E. Church
Algona M. A. Church
Health claims tout Dr Pierce remedy for longevity
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the best health restorative. It claims it cures 98 percent of congestion, wards off nervous troubles, improves digestion, invigorates the liver, restores appetite, builds red blood, replaces dead tissue, strengthens muscles, steadies nerves, and cures debility. The product is attributed to Dr R V Fierce of Buffalo, New York, with druggists selling it and testimonials cited.
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Dr. Pierce
R. V. Fierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Observance to Feature Music Poem and Anniversary Sermon
An observance planned with good music, an original poem by the pastor, and an anniversary sermon by Presiding Bilder Vetter. An offering suitable to the occasion will be collected. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Bilder Vetter
West Bend Doctor Weds Algona Bride in Emmetsburg
Dr. Frank F. Boody of West Bend and Miss Lulu Richardson of Algona wed at the Congregational parsonage in Emmetsburg with Rev. H. M. Case officiating. The groom has built a respected four year medical practice in West Bend and the bride is the accomplished daughter of Matt Richardson. The community extends best wishes for a happy married life.
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West Bend
Emmetsburg
Frank 2. Boody
Lou Richardson
Algona
H. M. Case
Matt Richardson
West Bend Advance
Boody
Rebekahs Host Reception at Odd Fellows Hall
The Algona Rebekah Lodge 1 O O F will host a reception Friday March 4 at 7 80 p m at Odd Fellows Hall. An admission fee of 160 entitles guests to refreshments. The program features remarks by N G Mrs C Samson instrumental solo Amy Hedrick recitations readings and a quartet with Mrs Sessions and others.
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Algona Rebekah Lodge
Odd Pellows Hall
Odd Fellows
N.G
Samson
Amy Hedrick
Horan Bolo
Scs
H. Conser
May Palmer
C.C. Samson
Fords
Cramer Liss
Quartette
Sessions
Moss
Forde
Williams Veeaeges
Ees
Helen Cowles
Ek Otto Falkenbatuer
A. Clarke
Doctors' Trust Bids in County for Poor Care
Emmetsburg Democrat reports Kossuth Palo Alto county auditor advertises for bids to doctor the poor. Palo Alto doctors allegedly form a trust bidding against each other. County fathers threaten to import a student to attend to this line of work, sparking disbelief. Emmetsburg Tribune notes county is hard pressed to find physicians for the poor amid bids. Publican office seeks rental housing in Algona.
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Emmetsburg
Kasgui County
Palo Alto
Kossuth
Citizens Triumph In City Vote Defeats Library Tax
Citizens win a sweeping city election with a strong citizen ticket and majorities over Republicans. Mayor election figures show ward by ward gains, with 622 votes cast for mayor and 443 ballots cast for library tax, which fails by 27 votes. Women voters participate, 12 ladies vote for or against, boosting the anti-tax majority.
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Chriseillies
Qulyens
Chrischilles
Citizans
Peek
C. J. Coxsee
Crummond
Tellier
Bonar
Joslyn
Alex. White
J. W. Wadsworth
McMahon
Starr
F. W. Dingle
A. T. Reed
Thos. Henderson
Pavia
Eatuddates
Sale
Protea Ice
Wome
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