Misleading Tax Talk Reveals State Budget Pieces
An average taxpayer breaks down a $100 tax bill into school funding, roads, county and city services, state expenses, and imperialized inspector programs. The speaker tracks $35.03 to schools, $19.90 to roads, $14.39 to cities, $20.37 to county costs, and $6.02 to state purposes, noting state allocations to judges, armory rents, and college programs, with auto taxes aiding roads.
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John T
State House
Des Moines
Farmers’ Institute
T’ Ames
South End
Washington
Nonpartisan Government in Iowa Politics
The piece argues Iowa has had no large appropriation pushed by a general assembly in years yet credits democratic members across executive boards with oversight. It contends party discipline is weak in Iowa, and the Little Iowans indictment targets Democrats plus Republicans who rise above partisanship for the public good.
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General Assembly
Iowa
Washington
Nonpartisan Government Control of State Funds
Charles E. Cameron president of the state board of agriculture is a democrat as are D. D. Murphy Col McConlogue and Dr Howe with Haddon on several boards. These boards with democrats control more than two thirds of the state's total expenditures.
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Charles E. Cameron
State Board of Agriculture
D. D. Murphy
State Board of Education
Col. McConlogue
Board of Control
Dr. Howe
Parole Board
Mr. Haddon
Pharmacy Board
Credit for Killing the Lobby in Washington
The lobby’s removal was achieved by a thorough probe from a congressional committee under a congressional resolution. The administration did nothing to curb the lobby. The resolution was pushed by Iowa’s senior Republican senator. Democratic managers claim credit for scourging the lobby.
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Washington
Congress
Iowa
Beholden to Iowa Cummins Seeks Iowa Voters
Cummins in the senate states he represents Iowa constituents not New Jersey voters and will act on Iowa desires rather than external influence, a contrast with his opponent.
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Cummins
Senate
Iowa
New Jersey
Atlantic Seacoast
Germans Gain Ground as War Front Shifts in France Border
London reports Germans push inland after coast fighting by French and British ships. Yser canal crossing confirmed by French, while battles along Lys and Meuse persist. French claim gains in Alsace mountains, Altkirch taken by bayonet, and heavy rain hampers operations. Russian reports claim Vistula advances by Nicholas forces, with Austrians stubborn on other fronts. Baltic torpedo activity noted with no details.
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London
Yser Canal
Dixmude
Nieuport
Lys
Argonne
Meuse
Alsace
Flanders
Great Lakes
Berlin
Vistula
Ivangorod
Radom
Poland
Ypres
Belgium
Forest of Aigue
France
Armentieres
Lille
la Hassee
Bethune
la Bassee
Arras
Altkirch
Upper
Petrograd
Nicholas
San
Przemysl
Germany
Austria
Servia
Copenhagen
Baltic
Easy to Make Soups From Leftovers for Nutritious Meals
Practical kitchen guidance onUsing bones, trimmings and vegetable water to craft inexpensive soups. Steps include stock preparation simmering two to three hours, adding onions carrots turnips parsley and pepper, and finishing with thickening sauces. Includes onion soup and vegetable soup methods plus a simple cough drop recipe.
Beanpot Roast Stew with Slow Baking Method
A beanpot roast uses one and a half pounds of clear stew meat cut into two inch pieces. Bake in the beanpot for two hours at a slow temperature, seasoned only with half a teaspoon of salt. Serve rich gravy with potatoes and hot slaw. For browning, transfer to a shallow dish, cover with mashed potatoes, and reheat in the oven.
Pickled Fish Preparation Method
The recipe instructs to cut fish into pieces, salt and rest, boil briefly, then pack in a crack with layers of sliced onions and hot fish, finally cover with cold spiced vinegar.
Marguerites Biscuit Recipe From Old Cracker Snack
A vintage recipe instructs beating stiff egg whites, toasting three eggs whites with vanilla and powdered sugar, folding in finely chopped peanuts, and dropping the mixture on gastine crackers to lightly bake.
Kid Gloves Care Tip
Always powder the inside of new gloves before wearing them to ease slipping on and prevent colored dye from staining the hands.
Nearly Crazy with Eczema Claims Cure by Cuticura
Newton D. W. Chapman of Youngstown Ohio describes severe eczema on face and neck. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with immediate itching relief and full recovery after several days and three cakes of soap plus one Ointment bar.
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Plum St
Youngstown
Ohio
Newton D. W. Chapman
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
John Bull Becoming vain mustaches and makeup in London ads
A London magazine clipping shows British vanity with creams and cosmetics for mustaches. An ad promises mustaches forced quickly, cheaply, secretly in a trial box for ninepence, illustrating men using beauty products to alter appearance.
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Little Isle
London
Widow Seeks Interest in a Man Not Just an Intrigue
A competent young widow expresses that her interest in a potential partner can match her interest in a truly engaging man. The remark highlights independence and discernment in her approach to romance and companionship.
Repentance Theme Echoes in Sin Cere Pun
A wry aphorism notes that a man's repentance is always sin cere at the moment, playing on the wordplay about sincerity and guilt.
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Iowa City
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Clarinda
Mount Pleasant
Davenport
Vinton
Cherokee
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Eczema
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