Paved roads debate stirs Iowa farmers and politics
The piece criticizes McAdoo era railroad policy and calls for farmer-led opposition to paved roads in Iowa. It questions petition signatures, funding for lobbying, and the influence of The Greater Iowa Association, urging organized citizen pushback at Des Moines. It notes political fears, candidate doubts, and wartime sentiments.
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Atlantic
Des Moines
W. J. Tobias
Adair
Cass
Audubon
Guthrie
Dess
President laments overreach in territory grab and profit excesses
The author critiques attempts to dominate political and economic space, calling out the President’s disappointment in failing to control the Republican elephant and Democratic jackass. He argues risked war profiteers should repay excess profits and share gains.
Obituary of Amanda N Boyle Briggs Pioneer Teacher Passes in Anita
Amanda N Boyle Briggs born Blairsville Pennsylvania May 25 1837 died March 14 1910 at her home in Anita Iowa aged 81 years 9 months and 17 days She taught in Blairsville and Indiana Pa and was active in church work She married James M Briggs April 10 1873 The couple lived in Clarinda Mt Ayre and Anita Iowa Their children two died in infancy and a daughter Zaela died in 1903 Funeral services were held at her home with several ministers and she was buried in Evergreen Cemetery Other local notes report Dr L Ro Bier planning to move to San Diego and continue dentistry Julius Sorenson committed suicide by fire Clara Schwandt recovering from a gasoline stove explosion and veterans returning home from overseas in Anita and vicinity
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Amanda N. Boyle
Blairsville
Penn
Anita
Iowa
Indiana
James M. Briggs
Anita Republican
Clarinda
Mt. Ayre
Zaela
Hannah A. Boyle
Nice
M. J. Eakin
Briggs
Congregational Church
Ken A. Thomas
Mt. J. Church
Tev Thos. Wesley
Evergreen Cemetery
Obituary of Louis Frederick Possehl of Cass County Iowa
Louis Frederick Possehl was born January 25 1885 in Benton county Iowa and died March 11 1919 at his home in Benton township Cass county. He married Annie Baier February 12 1908 and had two sons Frederick and Loyal. He moved to Cass county in 1913 and died after influenza and pneumonia at age 34 1 15. Funeral at home conducted by Rev F W Heinke followed by burial Evergreen Anita with several Possehl and Baier relatives in attendance.
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Benton County
Iowa
Benton Township
Cass County
Louis
Annie Baier
Extra
Frederick
Loyal
Possehl
France
F. W. Heinke
Evergreen Cemetery
Anita
George
Gustav Possehl
Lars Mil’s
Fred
Herman Baier
Geo
Urbana
Chas
Watkins
Win
Thanks and family notes from the Anita region
Gard of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors for support during illness and death of husband Tuouie FF. Vosselot and for floral tributes. A list of local families welcomes Arlo Johnson home from overseas. Updates include Mrs. C G Hayter improving, Guy Hayter recovering, Pete Vernon seeking furlough, Harvey Hettinger returning from overseas service, and Otis A Kirkpatrick’s discharge after wounds in France.
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Vosselot
Iluinke
Misa J. Vossen
Famiey
George Washington
Pete Vernon
Anita
R. D. Vernon
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Taxpayers’ League
Adam
America
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Ways and Means
Art’? Savage
Uncle Sam
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Mrs. W. S. Reed
L. R. Galiher Company
Sam
Hee OA
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Republic
R. E. Howlett & Son
J. M. Briggs
Ll. Ro Bier
San Diego
California
Nuit
Julius Sorenson
Ereht Niles
Guthrie Center
Clara Schwandt
Mary Wilson
Fred Joy
Frank D. Joy
Clarence Spry
M. Spry
Mike Farrell
Hugh Farrell
Ora Schwenneker
Louis Frederick Possehrl
Arlo Johnson
Louuis M. Johnson
C. G. Hayter
Guy Hayter
Harvey Hettinger
William Hettinger
Meyronne
Canada
Bridgewater
Ernest White
W. W. Kirkpatrick
Otis A. Kirkpatrick
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