Iowa State Spending Soars From 1919 to 1923
Des Moines reports that Iowa's state government cost rose from $10.6 million in 1919 to $28.1 million in 1923. Highway, agriculture, education and state institutions drove most increases with the highway commission up to $12.6 million and Iowa State College and the University of Iowa posting large gains.
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Associated Pree
Des Moines
Iowa
BE. L. Hogue
State Highway Commission
Agricultural Society
State Department of Agriculture
Fish and Game Warden
Poultry Cooperatives Expand Egg and Poultry Marketing
A 1924 survey shows 183 farmers' business organizations handling eggs and poultry, selling over 70 million dozen eggs for about 22 million dollars. Of these, 31 truly cooperative groups handled 90 percent of trade, as cooperative marketing spreads from coast states to Maine, New York, Ohio, and beyond.
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United States
Pacific Coast
Cooperaive
Maine
New Hampshire
Connecticut
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Utah
Texas
New Mexico
Idaho
Alabama
Kentucky
Virgina
Tunney Signs Contract To Fight Harry Wills
Gene Tunney, American light heavyweight champion, signed a contract for a bout with Harry Wills to be staged at Yankee Stadium likely on September 25. Tex Rickard plans to confirm Wills signature and timing, with Mullins previously promising a bout if a Dempsey match is unlikely this year.
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Associated Press
New York
Gene Tunney
Harry Wills
Yankee Stadium
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Paddy Mullins
Wills
Mullins
Dempsey
Tunney
Shooting Affray Ends Klan Meeting in Framingham
Framingham Massachusetts August 11 sixty of the seventy five men taken into custody at a Ku Klux Klan gathering were dispersed after a shooting affray erupted during the meeting authorities reported no serious injuries and the incident prompted a security clampdown in the town
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Perry W Libby
Libby
Libby House
The
Associated Press
Framingham, Mass
State Monopolies Prove Profitable for Poland
New York reports the Polish government will operate a 20 year match monopoly jointly by an American and Swedish firm. The arrangement increases state control over exports and could boost revenues and strategic balance amid shifting European policies.
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Associated Press
New York
Polish monopolies yield hefty revenues in 1925 forecast
Official reports to the American Polish Chamber of Commerce show Poland's monopolies including alcohol tobacco and salt earned 15 million dollars in Q1 1925. The year’s budget expects 78 million dollars net receipts from existing monopolies. Profits around 18 percent of government revenues. Alcohol monopoly projected to bring 20 million dollars in 1925 as its first year.
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Poland
American Polish Chamber of Commerce
Weaver To Tell Breeders Of Europe Judging Trip
Aug. 12 Charles City Iowa Prof Earl Weaver head of dairy husbandry at Iowa State college Ames will recount his Europe trip with the world champion judging team at a Jersey cattle breeders meeting Aug. 22 He helped select the animals used by the Iowa judging party An inspection of the Carlisle Ellis and Sherman Jersey farms near here will precede the meeting Invited breeders from Iowa Minnesota Illinois Nebraska South Dakota and Wisconsin are expected to attend
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Associated Press
Charles City
Earl Weaver
Iowa State College
Ames
Europe
Weaver
Iowa
Carlisle Ellis
Sherman Jeresy
Near Here
Minnesota
Illinois
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Democrats Plan State Meeting in Des Moines
Democrats announce a statewide gathering in Des Moines on September 12 led by Clyde Herring and E. J. Feuling with Rep. William A. Oldfield of Arkansas attending. The plan aims to challenge Iowa Republicans over agricultural policy and elect Democratic Congress members, noting Iowa's last Democratic congressman was Thomas J. Steele in 1917.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
William A. Oldfield
Arkansas
Democratic National Congressional Committee
Clyde 1
Herring
Democratic O National
Fom Town
E. J. Feuling
New Hampton
Democratic State Central Committee
Oldfield
Iowa
Thomas J. Steele
Sioux City
Cattle Killed in Iowa for Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication
Des Moines reports 1 038 cattle killed in July as part of efforts to eradicate bovine tuberculosis in Iowa. About 75 500 cattle were tested with 1 4 percent reactors slated for slaughter. Jackson county led testing with 4 282 cattle examined by five veterinarians.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
J. A Barger
Barger
Jackson County
Benton Farmer Feeds Straw Instead Of Hay
On the George Studt farm in Benton county Iowa straw from Kherson oats is threshed in the barn and fed to stock. Studt reports oat straw is readily eaten and under hot weather horses can work more effectively while fed straw than with hay.
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Tne Associated Press
Vinton
Iowa
George Studt
Benton County
Griswold Legion Post Plans Soldiers Reunion
Griswold Aug 12. American Legion Post No 508 sponsors Cass county annual soldiers reunion to be held Aug 18 20. Proceeds fund construction of a Griswold community building. A parade daily with Griswold high school orchestra and two bands providing music.
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Associated Press
Griswold
American Legion Post No. 508
Cass County
Rain Delays Attendance at County Officials Meeting
Cedar Rapids Iowa August 12 rain and poor roads kept many county officials from arriving at the thirtieth convention only about 75 members attended the first session today others expected on afternoon trains registration opened and the noon joint session adjournment to the ball game is planned talks include Glenn Haynes L A Andrew Dwight N Lewis KK L Hogue J C McClune and W M Calladay officers to be elected tomorrow officials to meet Friday and Saturday local attendees noted while several residents traveled for personal business
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ThenAssociates Press
Cedar Rapids
Towa
State Association of County Officials
Glenn Haynes
Iowa Good Roads Association
L. A. Andrew
Dwight N. Lewis
State Railroad Commission
KK. L Hogue
J.C McClune
W. M Calladay
State Motor Vehicle Department
Notice of Divorce Petition in Union County Court
In the District Court of Iowa Union County August Term 1925 Katherine Kennedy plaintiff versus Ira Kennedy defendant. Defendant is notified a petition for divorce on grounds of inhuman treatment and habitual drunkenness will be on file by August 3 1925. If you fail to appear by noon of the second day of the next term to be held August 24 1925 default will be entered and judgment rendered. E L Carroll attorney for plaintiff. Pub dates July 22 29 Aug 5 12.
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District Court of
Iowa
Union County
Katherine Kennedy
Ira Kennedy
District Court
Creston
E. L. Carroll
Phintiff
Fort Worth visitors to Mrs Conyers home
Mrs John Pfeiffer and her daughter Miss Ruth of Fort Worth Texas arrive this evening for a visit at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Conyers 407 South Birch Street.
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Ray Rutherfort
Chariton
Ralph Wilson
la Grange
Ill
M. Farrell
Winifred Walsh
Des Moines
Helen Walsh
Joe Wray
Charles McCreary
Pontiac
Wray
Oakland
Creston
John Pfeiffer
Ruth
Fort Worth
Texas
Elizabeth Conyers
South
Birch Street
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Pace Makers
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UWA
Banking Department
Board of Education
Department of Health
Board of Parole
Iowa National Guard
State Printing Board
State Library
Committee On Retrenchment and Reform
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Paris
L. Cheetham & Son
W. Adams St. Creston
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Benton
Griswold Legion Post
Soldiers’ Reunion
Syndicate
Renaud Hoffman
JRS
George Patullo
Pathe
John McGraw
Allen Ray
Walter Miller
N. Y. Giants
Chichester S
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