Tax chase and county tax notices in Iowa excerpt
The Knoxville Journal notes tax administration in Iowa with no delinquent county taxes reported in Worth County and minor delinquencies in Floyd and Page counties. It contrasts past tax burdens with current ease, urging limits on annual budgets and a pledge by legislative candidates toward economy.
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Worth County
Kossuth
Page County
Floyd County
Iowa
Knoxville Journal
Why Towns Grow and the Push of Local Leaders
A reflection on town growth attributing progress to energetic, confident men who invest time and money, build modern structures, and push public improvements. It contrasts with stagnant towns ruled by complacent or fearful groups that block new efforts, leading to uphill struggle and frequent failure.
Property Owners to Swear Truth on 1914 Tax Roll
The state executive council issued instructions requiring Iowa property owners to swear to the truth of their statements as assessors prepare the 1914 roll. The oath rule has rarely been enforced, and assessors must study the invoice sheets of every merchant when assessing.
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Iowa
State Executive Council
Leon
Prosperity Sign Shines Over Iowa Tax Records
Reports from Iowa county treasurers indicate many counties have no delinquent taxes and only a few town lots with tax trouble. The overall record suggests strong tax receipts and broad prosperity among town property owners and farmers, though not all counties have been heard from yet.
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Iowa
Thief In San Francisco Mint Bags Gets 22.50
The note reveals a thief who opened mint bags and replaced silver dollars with iron washers. A county count sparked the inquiry, and W D Jamieson and Hodge Jones, defendants in a 50000 dollar libel suit from Mrs Ratekin of Shenandoah, are involved. Jamieson once served in Congress and was linked to a Wilson era post. Shenandoah Sentinel Post expands with four pages of ads. Kaiser Wilhelm buys Berlin’s leading daily and will run the paper.
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W. D. Jamieson
Hodge Jones
the World
Shenandoah
Ratekin
Shen
Jamieson
Iowa
Congress
Wilson
Kaiser Wilhelm
Berlin
Mail Them Early Warns On Parcel Post Rush At Christmas
The parcel post, in its first holiday season, will face strain as it handles many holiday packages. Readers are urged to mail early and not rely on last minute service, acknowledging growing pains and future improvements. Huerta's forces are being whipped daily, but the impact seems minimal.
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Parcel Post
Burleson
Express
Huerta
Railroads must be owned by government, says officials
A local column reports lawmakers and supporters pushing government ownership of railroads, criticizing private operators and noting a proposed nineteen billion bond issue. It highlights Kenyon and other named figures, plus a Des Moines visit urging Atlantic land for an epileptic colony, and Dr Hogan's talks on European farm credits. The piece also covers a shift in crow valuation by the Agriculture Department.
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John Lawre
Kenyon
James Callan O'Loughlin
Bagatelle
Kenyons
Snares
O'Laughlings
Cumminses
Mikes
Clifford Thornes
Atlantic
Des Moines
Senator Smith
Harlan
Arthur Savage
Adair
D. P. Hogan
Massena
State Board of Control
Mr. Hogan
Anita
Blake
Hogan
Iowa
State Board
D. P. Bogan
Casa County
United States
Washington
Germany
Register
Wild Wheat Could Shape Jewish Return to Palestine
Prof. Aaron Arronsohn, longtime agricultural bureau figure, travels to Palestine to found an experiment station. He argues that Jewish repopulation hinges on agriculture, noting wild wheat's potential for dry lands and seeds sent to California. He urges agricultural schools and hands on farming guidance to teach colonists to farm and restore the land.
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Aaron Arronsohn
Bureau of Agricultural Department
Palestine
Prof
Aaronsohn
California
Landa
Omaha World-Herald
Honor Thy Father Love and respect for dad in youth
A cautionary piece urging young people to honor their fathers while showing affection to mothers. It stresses that true respect becomes clear only after one has a son and understands the pain caused by ignoring a father's guidance and authority. It notes the enduring regret of mistreating a father.
Father knows more than you think says St. Paul Daily News
A paternal letter extols a father's unseen feelings and steady guidance. It argues that, despite occasional firmness and not keeping pace with every trend, a father remains the sanest adviser and the person most proud when his son achieves. The piece urges honoring the father who bears a family resemblance.
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Father
St. Paul Daily News
Cost of Government Stirs Baltimore Platform Debate
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports a Baltimore platform pledge denouncing wasteful taxation and lavish Republican era spending. Despite calls for simplicity and economy, the cabinet budgets seek 1.25 billion dollars for 1914–15, nearly double Taft era appropriations, prompting questions about reform and office reductions.
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St. Louis
Corgres
Taft
Wedding in Berks Shares Long, Quiet Life
In Berks County Pennsylvania a wedding marked the sixty sixth anniversary of Moses Schaeffer and Mary Groff. He age 88 and she 81, both vigorous with a line of four children and many grandchildren. They recall a boyhood with limited schooling, a carpenter turned farmer, and a life of toil, health, and contentment. Des Moines News notes the contrast with modern times and hopes future generations may reflect similarly.
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Berks County
Pennsylvania
Moses Schaeffer
Mary Groff
Hale
Moses
Miles
Mary
Frank
Jessie Sayre
Des Moines News
Railways Near Precipice Seek 5 Percent Freight Increase
Frederick A. Delano, head of the Wabash system, told the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington that railways east of the Mississippi and north of the Potomac and Ohio seek a 5 percent freight-rate rise to maintain solvency amid costs growing faster than revenue. He cited Group 8 lines, including Illinois Central and Chicago Alton, noting earnings rose from 239 million to 275 million between 1910 and 1918, yet net peril remains due to expense growth outpacing income.
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Mississippi
Potomac
Ohio
Interstate Commerce
Frederick A. Delano
Commission
Washington
Delano
Pittsburg
Linois Central
Chicago
Alton
Vandalia
Wabash
Chigaso & Eastern Iinois
Railways at precipice of bankruptcy warn investors
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues that operating expenses and taxes rose from 182 million to 227 million, cutting net revenues and shrinking margins. It notes costs exclude interest, dividends, and capital investments, warning that railroads face rising costs, stagnant charges, and scarce capital as public demand grows. It urges the Wilson administration to rethink government policy to protect small investors.
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American Rail
Wilson
Chicago Inter-Ocean
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