War tax digest shows Decorah’s municipal burden
The Decorah Republication digest outlines how the new war tax will fall on residents and businesses. Theatres, banks, bowling alleys, billiard rooms, and real estate transfers face specific per cent or flat fees, with small items like telegrams, freight receipts, promissory notes, and cosmetic items taxed as noted. Taxes largely take effect November 1, with some already in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Decorah
Empire and Princess Theatres
Lyrie Havin
Winneshick
National Bank
Ecorah
George Schamel
George Higgins
B. E. Bucknell
Cedar Rapids Police Seek Two Hold-Up Men After Linville Attack
Cedar Rapids police hunt two hold-up men after an attempted robbery of County Attorney Guy E. Linville. Linville struck one assailant with a decisive blow, knocking him down as the other fled. The battered man was captured while the second suspect escaped.
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Cedar Rapids
Guy E. Linville
Linville
Trade School Opens at Waterloo Plant
The Litchfield Manufacturing Co. opened the first trade school conducted by a single plant at Waterloo with forty three students from all departments. C E Shiplet and C H Johnson will teach mechanical drawing as part of the engineering extension program of Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Litchfield Manufacturing Co
C. E. Shiplet
C. H. Johnson
Iowa State Oo
Winneshiek County Voters Receive Candidate Letter From Oscar Winger
A candid letter to Winneshiek County voters from Oscar Winger explains hard campaigning due to weather and road conditions and pledges fair treatment and continued canvassing until election day. The note ends with a customer testimonial about an overcoat order and a disputed bill.
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Oscar Winger
Orchard Reservations Decline In State Over Five Years
Wesley Greene state forester reports orchard reservations fell from 1,828 in 1907 to 527 in 1911, covering 3,548 and 1,303 acres respectively. Forest reservations will reach about 1,000 this year totaling around 12,000 acres with average size 12.4 acres. Tax exemptions save owners about 1.50 and 7.45 dollars annually for orchards and forests, while law requires minimum trees per acre and stock restrictions.
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Wesley Greene
Greene
Best Honey State in Union says Frank C. Pellett
Atlantic state bee inspector Frank C. Pellett says towns will be the best honey state in twenty years. He notes Iowa white clover honey is premier and urges boosting supply and expanding beekeeping as a big industry. A Des Moines man keeps bees on the side and earns over 100 a month.
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Frank C. Pellett
Atlantic
Iowa
Des Moines
Ask School Law Changes Proposals From State Education Chief
A. M. Deyoe, superintendent of public instruction, outlines his annual report for the year ending June 30 1914. He urges state aid for public schools establishment of three elementary normal schools and raises the consolidated school appropriation from 50000 to 125000. He notes Iowa spends 16000000 yearly on education and credits consolidated schools with most progress, counting 78 with 60 organized in the past year.
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A. M. Deyoe
Towa
Christen for Treasurer Efficiency and Honesty
Lloyd Christen the aero candidate for Treasurer needs no defense. His record for efficiency and honesty speaks louder than words and his character is not open to attack. Vote for Christen for efficiency in the Treasurer's office.
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Lloyd Christen
Aero
Christen
Bopp Named In Long Patent List For Iowa
Iowans receive patents for eight devices by C. L. Bopp of Hawkeye covering automatic railway signaling and related systems. The week ending October 20 lists other patents including furnaces, signs, tree stands, snow scrapers, pocket billiard racks, lubricating detectors, fountain pens, self starters, and manure books assigned to various inventors and firms across Des Moines, Oskaloosa, Marshalltown, Sioux City, Fort Madison, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Mfg. Co
Oskaloosa
Chas
A. Bates
Marshalltown
Ulrich Blomberg
Sioux City
Des Moines
A. A. Nelson
Iowa City
Walter A. Sheaffer
Ft. Madison
G. F. Trotter
A. M. Millard
Chas. G. Wild
Dubuque
G. Wilson
W. Ellis
Centerville
Frank W. Peterson
Harcourt
Ten Rules for Foretelling the Weather
A compact old weather lore list outlines signs of storms and rain. It notes sudden temperature changes indicate storms, wind directions, cloud movements, cirrus and cumulus behavior, rapid cirrus movement forecasting rain or snow, circular wind around storms, and frost signaling nearby storm formation.
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You
County News items fill October 27 1914 issue
Local notes report illness and visits from W H Roe W C Winn Elzie Albright Ernest Baltz and Prof Hoppe among others. Future events include U B church meetings D of H Halloween program and a box Christmas ship with 465 pounds donated by 215 people.
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W. H. Roe
W. C. Winn
Decorah
Elzie Albright
Ford Auto
Ernest Baltz
WH. Haefner
Chas. Neuenswander
Elgin
W. A. Meyer
O’boy Bros
Mae
Eva Hursh
H. W. Battenberg
Monona
Endorus Riggs
Osage
O'Boy
Ellen Reinhardt
Charles Honpe
Elma
Hoppe
U. B
Dr. Kronk
Harvey Bros
A. W. Oxley
Oelwein
Here
Anna Schellhamer
W. K. Moyes
Blanche
L. K. Riggs
Chicago
F. H. Lambert
Dubuque
M. EF
Sale
D. of H. Lodge
Masons
Nicholson for Representative Promises Honest, Courageous Representation
Winneshick Republicans urge voters to elect H. P. Nicholson for Representative claiming he offers sound business judgment and fair treatment for constituents.
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Winneshick
H. P. Nicholson
President Wilson and Congress Extravagance Question
The inquiry asks whether President Wilson bears personal responsibility for congressional extravagance if he has full control. It frames accountability for spending under executive dominance and implies political scrutiny of fiscal policy.
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Wilson
Congress
Begun Yesterday to Do Good Not Tomorrow
Motivational line urging action now rather than delaying to tomorrow. Encourages starting good deeds immediately and reflects on the impact of procrastination.
Phoebe Lincoln Hand Balm marketed for all ages
The Phoebe Lincoln Hand Balm softens hands and heals chaps cuts and eruptions. It is described as mild enough for infants and adults. Sold by MOTT & CO. A. J. SORENSON E. J. PARMAN IMOGEN LINCOLN.
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Phoebe LincOln
Mott & CO
A. J. Sorenson
E. J. Parman
Imogen Lincoln
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A. K. Battey & Son
Winger
BIG Daylight
Astrakhan
Zibeline
Chinchilla
Cheviots
Winneshiek County
Minnesota
Union
Bopp
County News
America
Cummins
Plain Price Store
Sanford’s
Marion Building
Jennie Gretley
N. R. Groff & Son
Booster Store
Sanitary
Athena
Warren's
Stavangre Norway
Stavanger Norway
K. I. Haugen’s
BIG Daylight Store
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