Lincoln Highway Road Costs Versus Paved Upgrades
An editorial argues that the Lincoln Highway funding in Iowa was a burden on taxpayers, noting that $146,000 from counties and townships funded 1914 road work. It compares makeshift dirt roads to potential paved upgrades, asserting more wealth and utility from paving and urging broader state action despite current costs. It cites Iowa’s billion dollar crop state status and compares with Wisconsin Ohio California Illinois progress.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Ohio
California
Illinois
Lincoln Highway
Register and Leader
Clinton
Council Bluffs
Atlantic Parking Question From A Rural Friend
A longtime farmer criticizes curb parking in Atlantic, Iowa, arguing cars block teams from reaching stores and nearby racks are poorly placed. He urges the News Telegraph to press for a solution, noting many farmers lack autos and deserve better access. County reports note Lincoln highway spending with potential funding plans.
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News-Telegraph
Atlantic
Keefier
Newe-Telegraph
Jis
W J Tobias Sees Farmland Boom Near Anita Iowa
W J Tobias, owner of a farm northeast of Anita, predicts land values will rise to 400 dollars per acre in the corn belt. He has long warned against calamity but remains confident in Iowa’s future, betting on continued growth and migration.
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W. J. Tobias
Anita
David Huff
Mr. Tobias
Iowa
Republicans Back Cummins as Presidential Candidate
Republicans of Town support Cummins for president, declaring no Iowa Republican should oppose the state’s favorite son.
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Cummins
Iowa
Committees This Evening Held At State Rural Letter Carriers Meeting
A meeting is called for this evening at the commercial club rooms of all committees for the state rural letter carriers meeting to be held here July 20 21 and 22. The gathering is described as the most important yet and every member is urged to attend.
Williams declares separation from Laura Williams
A. H. Williams states Laura Williams has left his home and he will not be responsible for any debts she contracts. The notice appears to be a personal separation or abandonment declaration published in the local paper.
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Laura Williams
A. H. Williams
Mickel Building Destroyed by Fire in Green Bay
Fire swept the Mickel Building damaging lumber, cement, lime, roofing, and coal stock valued around $6,000, all insured. Firefighters were injured. Mayor offers $100 reward for incendiary leads as council plans to extend fire limits and condemn remaining frame structures. Mickel vows to rebuild in cement or steel.
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Soeth
Mickel
Green Bay
Albert Kuske
Kuske
C. P. Meredith
Meredith
Rock Island
Walker
Walnut
Wmn
Picken
James Clark
Sibey
Railroad
Barnes
Elm Street
Poplar Street
Lady faints at fire. Mrs J W Wilkerson ok today
Mrs J W Wilkerson of the Postal Telegraph Oneman fainted early this morning after running to a blaze. She collapsed on arrival, was driven home by auto, and is reported to be well today.
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J. W. Wilkerson
Acme Mercantile Agency Ad Warns on Bad Debts
A vintage notice from Acme Mercantile Agency Box 343 warns that bad debts can ruin a business, urging prudent practices to avoid losses. The terse message stresses timely collection and caution against extending credit, reflecting period business norms.
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Acme Mercantila Agency
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Lée’s Drug Store
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Nebe
A. A. Mickel
G. H. Bunton
Nichols’ Bank
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New York City
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United States
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