Sales and Gasoline Taxes Rise in Iowa Reorganization Talks
The Little Hoover commission considers state government reorganization in Iowa, seeking to reestablish a budget director and streamline operations. Proposals include exempting taxing bodies from sales tax refunds, a shift questioned by lawmakers. Budget director history and duties are reviewed, with emphasis on closer legislative control and efficiency.
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Sion
Iowa
Commission
A. A. Coburn
Little Hoover Commission
State Budget Director
General Assembly
Charles Fischer
Insurance
Office of
State Comptroller
Auditor’s
Comptroller
State Tax Commission
John Deere
Do Not Overload a Child With Difficulties
A commentary on childhood behavior urges understanding for crying and resistant children. It cautions against overloading a child with troubles through overstimulation or spoilage and emphasizes removing obstacles to foster a happy, successful play life.
Electric fencing aids rotating grazing for Tawa farmers
Many Tawa farmers are applying electric fencing to manage rotating grazing, improving pasture usage and livestock rotation. The quick adoption highlights farmers embracing simple technology to boost efficiency and productivity on the homestead.
Better Used Cars Lineup From 1947 Fleetline to 1936 Plymouth
A compact showroom list highlights several classic cars for sale including a 1947 Chevrolet Fleetline Aero with low mileage, a 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Sedan in pristine black, a 1946 Ford V-8 Super DeLuxe described as like new, a 1946 Ford V-8 Deluxe Tudor, a 1941 Ford V-8 DeLuxe Sedan, a 1938 Buick Special Sedan, a 1937 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe Tudor, and a 1936 Plymouth Coupe.
Local Social Roundup From Harvey and Decorah Visits
Mrs Wim Tomsheck of Harvey and Mrs Ray Tomsheck were dinner guests of Mrs Ciara Baumgartner Sunday. Several visitors called from Decorah including Ethel M Thoman and Earl Garmoe. The Torkelsons and Pollocks had a picnic with Gordon Pollock and Dean Torkelson at Decorah and visited Morris Woldum. Burton suffered a fractured cartilage in the knee but is expected to play football. The Woldums and Mel Kohler traveled to Rochester, Minn., for a checkup, with another visit planned in a month.
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Wim. Tomsheck
Harvey, TL
Ray Tomsheck
Ciara Baumgartner
Ethel .M. Thoman
Earl Garmoe
Ida Christen
Torkelson
Ivan
Thos
Pollock
Dean
Gordon Pollock
Dean Torkelson
Decorah
Morris Woldum
Tom
Otto Torkelson
Harry Everett
Delores Torkelson
Aléato
Burton
Mrs. Wolf
Mel Kohler
Dr. Wolf
Sorghum Makers Hit Century Mark in Tama County
Elmer Reinig is in his 50th sorghum making season and his father has 25 years ahead. Willis Hinegardner also reaches his 50th year of sorghum production, totaling 100 years of combined experience for the two residents.
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Tama County
Elmer Reinig
Willis Hinegardner
Corn storage hit by insect infestations threaten grain loss
The article warns a large carry-over of corn and full granaries show serious grain loss from bugs this year if control steps fail. It notes 1988 ear corn on farms with insects and predicts remaining corn shelled and resealed will invite tiger population infestations in tight bins. Stored grains in Iowa face attacks by 22 insect species.
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Towa
Hawaii Sailor Serves Aboard Balroko In Pacific Exercise
Free Hawaii Lyle E. Butikofer, a 3 seaman apprentice USN, son of Mr. and Mrs Ed Butikofer of Elgin, serves as crew on the escort aircraft carrier Balroko. Balroko participates in Operation Miki, a large amphibious exercise in the Pacific through October and November, involving nearly 10000 soldiers sailors and marines, to dislodge an imaginary reactor force from Hawaiin Island.
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Lyle
E. Butikofer
USN
Ed Butikofer
Elgin
Balroko
Pacific
Busy Red Oak Senior Mary West Keeps Busy After Graduation
Since her graduation last spring from Red Oak Mary West, a senior, has been busy singing at the weddings of her classmates. The phrase ten do fat appears as OCR noise but the core note is her ongoing music work and community presence after school.
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Red Oak
Mary ‘West
Shanging a Farmstead Prolongs Labor and Cost
Farmers are investing in permanent buildings as a long term project. Proper placement of structures will reduce labor and expenses for years, shaping enduring farm efficiency and upkeep strategies.
Digestive Disturbances and Fodder Outlook Cited in 1649 Fall
The fragment references serious digestive disturbances and a grim line about feeding oneself with dry oats and corn. It notes two main points for 1649 fall: livestock and feed outlook, with promising feed supplies but uncertain business prospects, plus commentary on rabies and decontamination efforts and a misused antiseptic agent mentioned alongside a strong perfume.
Mule-Hide shingles promise rugged roof protection
The ad touts Mule-Hide Town and a Country shingle with heavy 200 1h weight, wind resistance, and triple thickness over 04.8 percent of the roof, highlighting Cor-Du-Roy construction. A comic aside about lost dollars and a boy asking how many were found follows the sales pitch.
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Mule Hide
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Ree
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Ray’ Reijerson
Clermont
Cargill
Falb & Light
Stfp
S. L. Halvorson
Elgin Echo
Farrow
Clarence Kittelson
Cleermont
Fritz Blockhus
Edward Krueger
Edwin Krueger
Schreiner Studio
West Union
Stationers
Atip
Macau
Gehring
Hampshire Board
Joseph Wander
Donald Page
Dial
Remington
O. K
Echo
Zacob Hoover
Bing Noel Brockway West Union
Owa
Chas. Feller
Schreiner
Pete I Randalidaiay
Genevieve Dunkle
Johnson's Hardware
Flancher
L. H. Flancher
Division of Tuberculosis Control
Department of Health
Department
Health Department
Federal
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
State Department of Public Instruction
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John Tillotson
West Union Rendering Service
Lawrence Joerger
GMC
Aries
Army
Istus
John Falk & Sons
Center Street
Elgin, Iowa
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Wenger
Colm
Harry ‘Wenger
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Pop
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Mister
Jerry
Larry
Felco
Iowa State College
Elgin’ Cooperative
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