Des Moines Board Considers Public Funds Law Change
April 1 report outlines a proposed law to replace public deposits with a state guarantee fund. It would divert interest from public funds to the state treasurer, raising concerns in Sioux City about cost and constitutionality and prompting plans to challenge the measure in court.
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Shenandoah Spreads Holiday Home Decorating Drive
Shenandoah, Iowa residents are adopting a uniform district decoration plan for holidays. The American Legion sponsors a home owner driven sale campaign to extend decorating efforts beyond downtown to residential areas.
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Atlantic City minutes show council actions on curb, finances, and appointments
In a regular meeting the Atlantic council, with mayor Mountain and members Getz Cunningham Robinson Trainer Bergh Morrow present, denied a curb cutting request on West Seventh Street and 608 Hazel. They appointed two to probe poll tax refunds for Magarell and Oden, authorized Robinson and Trainer to act, and approved Whitney Loan and Trust and Atlantic National Bank as city depositories. Debts and warrants were authorized. meeting adjourned.
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Chester Oden
George Forrester
W. J. Robinson
Rey Trainer
Getz
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Atlantic National Bank
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City Bills Endorsements Reported In Early February Ledger
A segment lists numerous city employees and contractors with various charges and services, including engineers, firemen, office staff, water and light line work, street maintenance, police, and miscellaneous vendors. Amounts range from small daily payments to larger totals, reflecting monthly payrolls and project costs.
Boutin Looms for June 1 Heavyweight Fight
Officials for Palo Grove announced ongoing talks to close the heavyweight bout between Tom Gibbons and Gene Tunney in New York. A conference with matchmaker Jimmy De Forrest and manager Eddie Kane preceded an edict from U S Revenue Dept. and other staff details. Dempsey plans and milk fund pressures surface as negotiations continue, with lack of Billy Gibson delaying final contracts.
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Gene Tunney
Jimmy de Forrest
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de Forrest
Kane
All Hope
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Tommy Gibbins
N York State
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Thirty Acres
Jersey City
Pie Social and Program at Oakfield School No 8
Oakfield school No 8 hosts a pie social and program on Thursday April 2 2031. Event features community gathering with refreshments and a variety of performances led by local residents. Proceeds support school activities and student programs.
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Tin Cans and Plant Growth Advice from Old Column
A fragmented note discusses metal tins and their impact on plants. It references aging, growing practices for fathers and seedlings, and compares growing in pots versus in the ground. The text mentions tender tips and occasional care for fine plants and asks readers to consider container cultivation for better results.
Nurmi Dominates Elks Track Card with Mile and a Half Win
Psayo Nurmi of Finland captured the miler and a half special feature at the Elks track game in Boston on April 1, finishing in 6 minutes 47 seconds, within eight seconds of his own world best for the distance.
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Parcaut Wins Handicap Middleweight Match in Des Moines
Ralp Parcaut, claimant of the world middleweight title, defeated Jimmy Demas at the Sevastopol Athletic Club in a handicap match. Parcaut threw Demas for the first fall in 40 minutes with a flying mare, injuring Demas and ending the bout after the second fall could not be completed.
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Jimmy Demas
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Demas
Hawkeye Track Prospects in Dark After Slow Start
In Owa City on April 1, Coach George T Bresnahan notes indifference and inexperience among track candidates. Iowa faces a late outdoor start as Kansas Relays loom in three weeks, with veterans not turning out and the rest of the squad lacking full effort.
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Kansas
Lindstrom Injured in Exhibition Game
Lindstrom, Giants second baseman, was injured sliding into second in an exhibition game at Gowdy Field in Neming Ga. The extent of the injury was not announced. Separately, John Hanscock, a famed University of Iowa grid star, may become a candidate to succeed Leo Novak as athletic director at Washington High School.
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Washington High
Fanning Farrell Rookies Have Lh Chance in New York
Henry Barrell reports on rookie prospects for the New York Yankees and Giants, noting how understudies fit into veteran lineups. He recalls Johnny Mitchell and Deacon Scott as earlier examples, discusses managerial risk in giving rookies chances, and mentions a college star who refused pro offers, preferring to wait for a bench role before turning pro.
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West Waterloo Faces Greeley in Tough College Shuffle
West Waterloo Iowa's champions play a tighter game but Greeley stops their dribble and holds Waterloo to limited scoring as Colorado guards match up well. Final notes list assorted tournament results from Denver to Portland with scores and opponents.
Ames Wrestler Woodhull Honored by Teammates
In Ames Iowa on April 1 special to News Telegraph, Town State wrestler Gerald W Woodhull of Doo Moines 145 pound Cyclone was elected captain of the 1926 Town State wrestling team. He has never lost a dual meet in two years and won four duels this season, plus the 14 pound class crown at the Western Intercollegiate tournament in Minneapolis. Coach Mugo Otopalik calls him one of the hardiest fighters Town State has produced.
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Lewis Strangler Secures Opponent with Headlock Then Downgraded
In Cleveland April Ed Lewis known as Strangler used his headlock finishing Willany Demetral in 44 minutes 15 seconds. Demetral collapsed due to neck injuries and could not continue the second fall, ending the bout.
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Amps Lose Mexia In Texas Game
The Amps suffered a defeat at Mexia Texas as the game stretched late into the afternoon. Key players contributed but the team could not overcome the opponent’s offense and fell short by a narrow margin.
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