Road paving debate fuels Fayette county stance in Iowa
A local editor argues for paving primary No. 11 to benefit farms, noting road-building spurs broader county progress. He recalls neighborly efforts, cites small-town gravel gains, and urges acceptance of state control while outlining how state funds and bonds could finance hard surfacing in Buchanan county amid legal protections and tax questions.
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Buchanan County
Independence Bulletin
Iowa
Local Names Appearing in Legal Notices
A list of individuals and firm names appears, including M. A Smith Roy A Cook Thompson Todd Molloy Smith Allen Smith pony attorney and R. J. O'Brien Hasner Gherny, indicating potential legal or professional entity references in a historical newspaper fragment.
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M. A Smith
Roy A. Cook
He Thompson
A. N. Todd Molloy & Smith
Allen Smith
Pony Attorney
R. J. O'Brien
Hasner & Gherny
Keep Our Money at Home in Road Funding
A Fayette county opinion argues primary roads are paid from auto licenses and gas tax, not property taxes. It notes state and federal funds, lists annual allocations, and contends bond repayments would stay within Fayette using existing revenue sources. It warns sending funds elsewhere harms local taxpayers.
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Hom
Rayalle County
Alnoa
Fayette County
Iowa
Noloka
United State Treasury
State of
Fayette
Building All Roads At Once In Fayette County
A Weatfield Township resident urges delaying further main road spending until side roads improve. The Argo Gazette debates three road systems primary county and township and argues funds cannot cross lines, making simultaneous upgrades costly and impractical.
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Argo-Gazette
Weatfield Township
Hart
Westfield
John Smith
Smithfield
John West
Wentfield
Fayette County
Bsmith
Rlif
Jones
Harlan
Brown
Center
Question Shapes Judgment In Hayward Road Debate
A local dispute on Weil Pith Wizin Road centers on an injure claim and the role of the aide Réada. Speakers urge focusing on the judgment rather than festival matters, urging a careful consideration of the legal question over social considerations.
Board of Supervisors Urges Bond Issue in Fayette County
Three Fayette County supervisors urge voters to approve a bond issue, arguing bond funding is safe and will be covered by auto and gas taxes plus federal aid. They warn delaying could let the state highway commission invest in other counties and divert local road improvements away from Fayette.
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Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Fayette County
Lées
Faystte County Union
Officers Favor County Bond Issue Over State Plan
Our county officer, formerly opposed to the state bond issue, says the state program is impractical. The law now allows county bonds to pave a portion of the primary roads, and that approach is considered practical. If bonds are not issued, money that should be spent in the county will be lost.
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Fayette County
Five Mill Tax on Ballot and State Road Fund Link
The ballot shows a five mill tax is on the ballot but need not be levied. It states the property tax levy shall not be made unless the county’s share of state road fund allotments covers interest and principal on bonds due in the coming year.
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Buchanan County
United States
State Highway Commission
Congress
Iowa
Vetera
Yan
Board of Supervisors
A. Besauge
Fayette County Leads State in Poultry and Dairy Output
Fayette county leads the state in poultry products and ranks second in dairy output. The county farm bureau champions state work, second to the towing tenting association. Citizens are urged to maintain this strong position in these fields and efforts.
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Fayette County
Beat Farm Bureau
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W. Stevenson
Argo Gazette
Fayettd County
West Union
Smithfield Township
Stranahan
Falka
Towa
State “Highway Commission
Hhe
Town
State Funde
Thorney
L. Cherny
Buchanan County Bar Association
Board’ OF Supervisors
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