Iowa considers axle-mile tax on trucks and three axle combos
Iowa lawmakers debate a proposed axle-mile equalization tax for trucks with three or more axles on town streets and highways. The plan includes permits, monthly mileage reports, penalties, and trip fees, aiming to fund primary roads starting Oct. 1, 1955, with opponents warning of reciprocity breaks and higher shipping costs for farmers and businesses.
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Iowa
Ohio
Tawa
Busi
Kentucky
Georgia
Virginia
Ohile
Stata
Eldora News Highlights from 7S Years Ago 1880
Items recall 7S years ago with Prof J B Talbot closing his Point Pleasant school March 5 and local business changes. Jones delivers mail Tipton Grove Eldora. Whitcomb feed mill sold to John Hall and BE Brown. new blacksmith shop planned at Giffard. jail needs raised in Hardin county. over 7000 paid boarding prisoners in Eldora in six years.
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J. B. Talbot
Point Pleasant
Marth 5
BP. Jones
Tipton Grove
Eldora
Mr. Whitcomb
John Hall
BE. K. Brown
Ll. A. Miller
Boone
J. M. Mitchell
Tipton
Giffard
Hardin County
Hampton
Marshalltown
Charles Fagg
H. H. Fagg
Andrew Campbell
Gifford
Lena Bier
Secor
C. L. Hayes
H. A. Granner
Annie Faust of
Hubbard
Charley Hoelscher
American Legion
Des Moines
Orville Vigars
C. A. van Patter
H. L. Hauser
Owen Megan
Chas. Schafer
Henrik Faverly
Mildred Frandsen
Elva Brinker
John Bear
Guy Jones
Wisner and
Harry Berrier
New Grand Theatre
White House
Pine Lake
B. T
Tal" Brown
Clark Akers
W. H. Lepley
Pine Lake Wildlife Club
Iowa State Teachers College
Myron E. Russell
EHS
Timmy Yantis
Whitten Consolidated School
Lyle Olmstead
Whitten
Pity the Present Crop Pity the Present Crop
A Madrid Register-News reminiscence notes how earlier generations enjoyed abundant skating on local ponds and riverside spots while today congestion and progress limit such pleasures. It contrasts vacant lots and hills past with modern scarcity of skating venues and the shift from amateur to professional athletics.
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Eity
Main Street
Milwaukee
Madrid Register-News
Waverly Reflects On Daniels Incident And Community Stance
The Bremmer County Independent notes nationwide attention on Waverly for welcoming the Daniels family. The piece argues the town should not boast about its fairness and stresses ongoing responsibility to treat all people as equals, regardless of praise from others.
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Waverly
Daniels
Paul
Jesus
Bremmer County
Elaine Hauser Fourth Birthday Party Recalls Whitten News
A Whitten community note recalls Elaine Hauser turning four with a party on Monday February 21. Family and friends including Kevin Callaway Dean Barnard and many others attended with gifts and cards. Local events include Whitten High School girls traveling to Des Moines for a district tournament and a historical remark noting three presidents occupying the White House within 80 days.
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Elaine Hauser
Dale Hauser
Ray Callaway
Kevin Callaway
Dean Barnard
David Clough
Debra Calladay
Tanis Randall
Paul Dean Vinton
Cindy
Dwight
Duane
Denice Long
Elaine
Whitten High School
Des Moines
Senate bill would legalize beer permits for private clubs
The Iowa Senate considers a bill to legalize beer permits for private clubs and restricts liquor in public places while allowing train crossings. Attorney General Countryman’s ruling previously made permit holders liable for hard liquor on premises, prompting clubs to give up beer permits. The measure aims to restore the pre ruling state and could pass the House.
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Senate
House
Countryman
Country Clubs
Elks, Eagles
Monsé
Veterans Clubs
Iowa
Attorney General
Towa
Kossuth County
Childs hero closer than distant legends
The column argues that a real nearby person can inspire children more than distant biographies. Surveys show youth respond to a flesh and blood hero living among them, not just figures from history or popular fiction.
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George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Roy Rogers
Hopalong Cassidy
Everyday heroes in a teen world from El Dorado
A 1958 El Dorado Herald Ledger article recalls a nine year old admiring an older student who can bat in a ballgame and even carry a gun, while a high school student is a teacher figure to youths. It describes teen admiration for teachers, media figures, and Sunday School mentors as everyday heroes.
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Jessie Ryan
Sioux City
Clara Lawrence
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Tan
Hollywood
Pretty wedding inspires students and community
A teacher's ideals influence girls in pink and white dresses as a graceful wedding echoes cinema glamour. Children look up to adults, placing responsibility on parents teachers and community lenders. For a current income investment the H Savings Bond offers government backed interest.
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Eldora Eld - Ledger
Hardin
Hera
Iowa Press and Nation Publishe
d-Ledger
Otes
Georg Advertising
Max Van _Derveer
Rookkeefer
Katharine Piper
MECH
Linotypes
Dale Peshia
Emmet Fahnle
Fe R. Stauftacher
Don McMillen Society
Grace Protheroe
Marcella Parker
Aul Mason
Jim Ruby
Gene Peshin
Floy Forker
G. Day Smith
Alys Susmitch
Reaver
Eldora Pine and Tile Company
Herbert Strahorn
Robertson
J. M. St. John
Baker Feed
Washington, Street
Eldora Community
Elit
Pool
Albery
E. G. Whitney
Chas, Spears
C. G. Treskow
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
St. John's Lutheran Church
Graham
G. E. Hoover
Shenandoah
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Darreil T. Brown
Blackmun
B. A. Sampson
Radcliffe
Abe Ase
Rg Brima Sak Medema
Mares Drug
Walnut Grove
Harry D
Faris
New Providence
Ayap
Kathariné
Mrs. Mitlard Mathaway
James Barton
David
Carl Lieberum
Don Ralston
Beaman
Jack
Navy
C. L. Alberry
Hammond
Ind
Dick Vinton
Dallas Roe
The
Flora
Robert Purdy
Inas Reece
Fred Humphrey
Humphreys
Alice Baker
Wilbur Baker
Eldora Hospital
Funce
Cora Eggleston
Glen Eggleston
Howard Hauser
Hot Springs
Gulf Port
Miss
B. C. Bernard
Harris E. Long
Judy of
Leon
Florida
Ozarks
Martin van Buren
William Henry Harrison
John Tyler
Swift's Hatcheries
Lems
Gelder
Eldora Produce
Ena
Iowa Cowrd Welfare Research Station
Mest
Vilmont Furniture
Eldora Ideal Laundry
Trebrin
Aaunday
Eddora
ALCOA
Vy Tasad
D &R Radio
Peale
Rayee
Sarasota
Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Boston Red Sox
Ringling Museum
Sarasota Terrace
West Coast
Ll Booch
Bobby Jones
Southern Hospitality
P. O. Box
Fla
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