Iowa Farmers Spend Large Sums on Imported Dairy Wattle
The report notes Iowa farmers still invest heavily in imported dairy wattle while the Iowa State bank at Osceola reorganizes with a $50 000 capitalization. The Nishna river bridge at Sidney reopened after being rebuilt following ice damage.
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Iowa
Iowa State Bank
Osceola
Nishna River
Sidney
Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Benton County
Bes Moines
Des Moines
United Mine Workers of America
Irvington
Simpson
Boone County Board
Zaid
D. Lenoir
University of Iowa
Africa
Iowa State College
Grundy County Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Kiheman
Cedar Rapids
Fd Wickham
Council Bluffs
Wickham
For Every Five Persons in Iowa One Car and One Telephone
The article states that in Iowa there is one automobile and one telephone in use for every five residents, highlighting widespread adoption of both transportation and communication infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Anglo-American Drug CO
Fulter St
New York
Iowa House Kills Income Tax Bill
The Iowa House defeated the Patterson-Johnson income tax bill by 36 to 72 after a day of debate. The vote, seen as decisive, ends the issue for this session unless a motion to reconsider is filed, which is unlikely. Only four members spoke in favor and three against before the vote.
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Iowa
Iowa House of Representatives
Patterson-Johnson
House
Farmers adopt resolutions backing tax and bond measures
A hundred farmers from five counties Palo Alto Pocahontas Emmet Kossuth and Hancock adopted resolutions endorsing a bank deposit guaranty law a proposed state income tax law a gasoline tax as a property replacement tax and a proposed road bond issue. They urged legislators to act accordingly.
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Palo Alto
Pochahontas
Emmet
Kossuth
Hancock
Iowa House Passes Long and Short Haul Rail Bill
The Mathews bill allows railroads with roundabout service between Iowa shipping points to meet freight rates set by their direct line competitors. Advocated for sessions, the measure previously failed to secure a House and Senate majority.
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Lowa
Iowa
Iowa Senate Proposes Bus Tax Bill Change
A bill introduced in the Iowa senate recommends substituting a flat annual tax on motor buses and trucks used as common carriers and transferring administration of the motor carrier law from the state railroad commission to the motor vehicle department of the secretary of state’s office.
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State Railroad Commission
Motor Vehicle Department
Secretary of State’s
Iowa Senate
Bill Proposes More Power to Railroad Board
A house bill by the motor vehicles and transportation committee would expand and revise the authority of the railroad commissioners over motor carriers. The measure has backing from the railroad commission and state farm bureau as well as bus operators in the state.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Committee On
Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Railroad Commission
State Farm Bureau
Iowa Road Bill Aims Revisions and Funds Reallocation
The main road bill proposes to revise Iowa highway laws, secure federal road aid, put part of primary road funds under the state highway commission for development, and repeal all special assessments for paving currently levied on benefited property.
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Iowa
State Highway Commission
Lawmaker Pushes Standardized Textbooks in State Schools
Representative Williama of Wayne county sponsors a bill to standardize textbooks statewide. The proposal would create a state commission on textbook standardization to require uniform books across public schools.
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Williama
Wayne County
Commission On
Iowa Senate bans Romkey canned heat bill
The senate passed the Romkey canned heat bill by a 46 to 0 vote. It prohibits manufacture and sale of any compounded article that can be converted into a beverage without chemical processing or distillation.
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Iowa
Senate
Beauty bill defeated in Iowa House
The beauty parlor bill was defeated in the Iowa House by a 20 to 59 percent vote.
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Iowa
Petitions Push Shenandoah Toward City Manager System
Iowa notices report petitions circulating to adopt a city manager form in Shenandoah. Des Moines eyes a $1,000,000 Pharmaceutical Headquarters project by national drug interests. Iowa postal pay increase boosts rural carriers’ pay by 666000 annually.
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Shenandoah
Des Moines
Iowa
Congress
Iowa State College
Burlington Hawkeye
Marshall-Grundy
Association
Spark Control Position When Driving A Car
Advice on using the spark lever in cars, warning against changing position after starting except on steep grades. Explains that advancing the spark avoids overheating and knocking, and suggests listening to the engine to set firing accurately for efficient operation.
Method of Foiling Car Thieves or Joy Riders
A Popular Mechanics excerpt describes a device to deter auto thieves by routing an air pipe from the intake manifold to a hidden dash plug. When the plug is in place the engine runs normally. remove it and excessive air prevents proper combustion, stopping the car. Thieves may abandon the vehicle.
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Richard P. Cole
Paterson, N. J
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Excursions in Correspondence by Thomas Arkle Clark
The author contrasts old fashioned hand written letters with modern stenography and typewritten Mail. He argues personal touch suffers in dictated notes yet notes the efficiency and habit of careful drafting improves readability and impact. He recalls a local merchant sending tailored personal letters to attract and retain customers.
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Western Newspaper Union
Storage Battery Performance at Low Temperature
The article notes that at 10 degrees Fahrenheit a storage battery loses about TM percent efficiency. It also explains harder cranking due to reduced lubrication and incomplete fuel vaporization when starting a cold motor, requiring more cranking.
Handy Brake Wrench For Easy Transmission Adjustments
A simple one inch pipe is slotted to fit over wing nut brake adjustments. A small rod through holes in the pipe lets a mechanic or owner adjust brakes easily, eliminating difficulty from awkward nut location.
Carelessness Tied to Car Trouble in Blowout Incident
The article argues past carelessness caused present trouble as cars carried 100 to 200 pounds excess weight and tires were often underinflated. It notes that a blowout can occur even when no overload or underinflation is evident at the moment.
Battery Location Raises Persistent Car Problem
The article discusses heat from the engine affecting under seat batteries and the need to divert cool air to the battery compartment. It notes public demand for free running boards and describes how seat-mounted batteries lose water due to heat, urging better cooling to protect millions in property value.
Oil Waste Sparks Driveway Shielding Proposal
Motorists often start engines during oil fills which blows vaporized oil away with the fan breeze. A tire wind shield placed on the correct side of the oil measure could reduce oil loss and improve efficiency.
Restoration Idea for Worn Rubber Matting
A worn rubber mat may be refurbished by painting with lead-colored paint. The finish provides a varnished surface that is durable and easily cleaned with a cloth.
Anti Dazzle Lights Under Car Body Invented
An English inventor A Kel wayamber presents an under car lighting device with five magnifying glasses under the vehicle. It uses electric or acetylene light to project strong rays for clear visibility from all sides. Front and bottom lenses are clear while off side and back are red and rear green.
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A. Kelwayamber
Scraps Japan Emerges As Key Global Machinery Market
The text notes Japan as the third largest machinery market worldwide. It mentions a new war vehicle armored truck capable of land or water travel. It also references the Royal Photographic Society of Yateland honoring Henry Fox Talbot with a memorial tablet.
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Japan
Royal Photographic Society of Yateland
Henry Fox Talbot
Paris
Peruna praised by Minnesota mother of two for catarrh relief
Mrs Anna Linder of Dassel Minnesota credits Pe-ru-na with curing two years of chronic catarrh and restoring her health enough to become a mother of two. The letter supports Dr Hartman’s claim that Pe-ru-na has performed such remedies for over fifty years, with sales in tablet and liquid forms.
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Anna Linder
Box
Dassel
Meeker County
Minn
Plague Toll Tops Ten Million in India Since 1896
A historic record notes that bubonic plague has killed over ten million people in India since 1896. The figure reflects the long pandemic impact and public health challenges across the region.
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India
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Thomas Arkle Clark
University of Illinois
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W. Beggs Sons & Co
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Loc
Lyman St
Springfeld
Mass
Bengaies
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