Iowa News Highlights From Across the State
Free mail delivery planned for Waukon and the Floyd banks merged. Guthrie County loses and recovers auto junk value and land sales near Dallas Center. Longtime teacher Mrs. Macy honored in Des Moines. Ninth Judicial District judges to wear robes. Guthrie County vigilantes reorganize for rifle-range training. Ackley electric plant upgrade planned. Chief Justice Faville urges stronger prohibition teeth. Burlington blacksmith mails portrait to Coolidge. Fort Dodge outdoor park and swim pavilion contract awarded. Denison National Bank reopens after near closure. ISU teachers college graduates 87 students. Rolfe Arrow lampoons Rockefeller tax. Helium limits delay Shenandoah, not Iowa until 1926. Mason City church invitation day by 500+ volunteers. Iowa banks repay pre-1900 deposits 1920–25. Cedar Rapids adopts major street plan. Independence tax levy cuts with ample surplus. Charles City road gravel plans next summer. Des Moines building expo to feature home warmth. Early March winter note and early spring forecast. Women farmers oversee 500k cultivated acres valued at $115 million. Rural carriers to gain $666k extra pay statewide. Hammill cites banking taxes and highways as top issues. 34 paved primary roads proposed under Good Roads plan with $85 million bond, gas tax, license fees funding.
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First National Banks of
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Guthrie County
Dallas Center
E. J. Macy
Des Moines
Ninth Judicial District of
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F. F. Faville
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President Coolidge
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Iowa State Teachers College
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Cedar Rapids
Harland Bartholomew
Zoning Commission
Independence
Charles City
State Highway Commission
Floyd County
Iown
Congress
Hammill
Friends of the Iowa Good Roads Association
Three Road Plans Before Assembly
The Forty first Iowa General Assembly faces three road programs beside an $85 million road bond. Hamill opposes the bond and favors a 3 cent gas tax to pave primary roads in 14 or 15 years. House Senate highway bills propose a new auto fee distribution and a 2 cent tax with full highway commission control.
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Iowa
Forty-first General Assembly
Hammill
House
Senate
Highway Committee
State Highway Commission
Special Tax Committee
Fortieth General Assembly
Iowa Senate Repeals 35 Per Cent Primary Clause
The Iowa senate approved repeal of the 35 per cent requirement for primary nominations amid opposition from 22 Republicans. The old law, adopted in 1908, forced winners to secure at least 35 percent or face convention nominating.
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Iowa
Senate
Child Labor Bill Lost in Iowa Legislature Vote
The Iowa House of Representatives adopts a report recommending indefinite postponement of the federal child labor amendment. The committee report passes 8 to 3, ensuring the amendment will not reach the Senate and effectively killing ratification this session.
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Iowa
House
Constitutional Amendments Committee
Senate
New Iowa Universal Primary Bill Advances in House
A universal primary election proposal for all offices from president to postmaster is introduced in the Iowa House. The bill mirrors South Dakota law and requires public debate including a presidential debate by proxy if needed, with gubernatorial candidates included in twelve debates.
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Iowa
South Dakota
Iowa Legislature Faces Key Votes This Session
The Iowa legislature moves toward peak work with initial votes planned on highways and gasoline tax, banking with state guaranty of bank deposits, the income tax bill, and two bills to change the primary election law.
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Iowa
Senate Bills Cuts Auto License Fees
A senate bill proposes to replace the executive council with the department of the secretary of state in setting annual motor vehicle license fees. The measure allows a $1 deduction each year from the previous year's licensing amount.
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Senate
Department of the Secretary of State
Executive Council
Dramatic Liquor Bill Passes House With Strict Penalties
The house approved one liquor bill by a 77 to 9 vote, making possession of liquor a crime if signed by the governor. A second measure from the intemperance committee requiring labeling of liquor shipments regardless of use was also adopted.
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House Committee On
Resolutions Oppose State Measure Adopted in Toledo Meeting
Twenty five representative citizens met in Toledo to approve resolutions opposing the state measure. The City Engineer warns that changes in the present budget law are needed for Des Moines to carry out improvements without excessive appropriations.
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Toledo
Des Moines
Don't Talk to the Motorman Behind the Wheel
A historical PSA argues drivers must focus on driving and avoid passenger chatter. It notes that automobile passengers frequently distract drivers and contribute to accidents, while timely warnings from passengers can prevent crashes when delivered calmly.
Tire care tips for longer tire life
The guide warns to inspect tires regularly for cuts and wear and to avoid leaving a spare unused too long. Exposure to sun and rain rots fabric, increasing blowout risk. Rotate tires occasionally as a tire lasts longer in service than when left on a running board.
Painting Spare Tires For A Quick Look
Painting spare tires to improve appearance but not preservation should cover only one side and the tread. Leave the inner side unpainted so the spare can be displayed when needed.
Cleaning Muffler Maintenance Techniques Noted in Text
The article describes cleaning a muffler after disassembly and kerosene cleaning of the warts. It advises inspecting gas-break holes with a sharp punch or fine taper reamer to ensure holes have not shrunk in size.
Front Wheel Drive Set To Transform Auto Industry
An article describes a race car with a unique front wheel drive system. The front axle houses driving gears, while the rear axle serves only as support, with transmission and steering on the front axle. The design emphasizes the car’s low height and front-driven configuration.
Car designed for Jimmy Murphy to debut front wheel drive
The invention by Harry Miller, built for world famous driver Jimmy Murphy, is shown in a photo with Cliff Durant at the wheel, Harlen Fengler looking on, and Lew Cody christening the car in Syracuse New York, with Durant’s Durant auto company behind the project.
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Harry Miller
Jimmy Murphy
Syracuse
N. Y
Cliff Durant
Durant
Harlen Fengler
Lew Cody
Creeper a Handy Tool for Severe Weather Workshops
A creeper is described as a useful workshop aid for repairs under a car during harsh weather. It keeps workers off oil stains, protects health in cold conditions, and is simple to build with a basic frame, a headrest pillow, and caster rollers for easy sliding.
Spark Plug Test Method When Spark Fails
A spark plug can be tested by removing it from the cylinder with the wire still attached and placing the metal end on the engine. By turning the motor slowly the circuit completes through the commutator and a working plug should spark. If no spark appears the plug likely needs cleaning or is short circuited and useless.
Cleaning Cloth Upholstery Tips From Home Guide
The article suggests warming curtains and backs slightly with a stick or carpet heater, then brushing away dust. It advises using lukewarm water and soap on grease or oil with a woolen cloth. It notes new woolen cleaners work well, but warns gasoline and benzine can spread dirt.
Examination of Casing
A wedge made from a substantial wooden stick three-quarters of an inch thick and three to five inches long helps inspect tire casings for punctures or weak spots. It is slipped between the beads and pulled around the circumference, with one side remaining to hold the tire.
Arlington Memorial Bridge Wins House Approval in $14.75 Million Vote
The U S House passed the Senate bill authorizing Arlington Memorial Bridge at 14.75 million dollars. The measure cleared 204 to 125 after four hours of debate. Proponents call it a national unity project linking Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, and Lee home with a broader civic vision.
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Ashington
House of Representatives
Senate
Arlington Memorial Bridge
Yeas
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Potomac
Arlington National Cemetery
Robert E. Lee
Virginia
Lincoln Memorial
Lee House
Arlington Cemetery
Congress
Federal City
Andrew Jackson
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Henry Allen Cooper
Rep
Wis
Columbian
Republic
Capitol
Washington Monument
The
Robert KE. Lee
B Street
Potomac River
Senators Debate Washington Bathing Beach in Leisure Session
The Senate spent most of a day discussing bathing beaches and one piece swimsuits. Senators Norris Heflin Stanley and Stanley joked about beachgoers while addressing funding for Washington's tidal basin facility.
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United States
Senate
Washington
George W. Norris
Nebraska
A. O. Stanley
Kentucky
Congress
Heflin
Stanley
Government survey aims to educate buyers on meat quality
A nationwide study by the Department of Agriculture finds housewives know few meat cuts and grades. It reports retailers in fifteen cities advocate compulsory apprenticeships to improve selling practices and consumer education to curb deception and misleading ads.
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Department of Agriculture
New Haven
Conn
Binghamton, N. Y
Baltimore
Printer aids whisky fraud conviction in Pittsburgh case
George H. Carter public printer described how the Department of Justice and the bureau of internal revenue used a paper watermark test to prove the legitimacy of genuine permits. A.Guckenheimer Bros and 18 defendants faced charges for illegal bonded whisky withdrawals. Seven men were convicted in May 1924.
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George H. Carter
Department of Justice
Bureau of Internal Revenue
A. Guckenheimer Bros. Company
Pittsburgh
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