Gentle Debate On Lawmakers Shows Light Humor
A Titonka Topic column humorously critiques state legislator expenses and recesses. It notes Senator Breckenridge's newborn daughter and imagines community figures like Bro Wolfe and Mr Welle affecting budget items. The piece treats legislative delays, temperance debates, and the need for rest for weary representatives with a light, period voice.
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Wolfe
Wemany
Gews Senate
Breake
Tidge
Breckenridge
Palo Alto
Temperance
Democrat
Many New Laws Not Needed in Current Legislature
Public complaint argues that nearly 700 bills have been introduced this session with only a few likely to pass. The issue is that excessive laws confuse and burden citizens more than they help, likening current times to despotic regimes. Calls rise to pause lawmaking and focus on enforcing existing statutes.
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Turkey
Russia
Teauve
Supreme Court
Washington friends urge Cummins to seek reelection
The Washington friends of Senator A B Cummins announce he will run again. They argue his record is against him and Iowa needs a younger, more vigorous leader. They say Cummins has been treated generously by Iowa voters, but a typical politician cannot secure value for the state and urge selection of a man with brains back bone and true courage to fight for Iowa’s Senate needs.
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Washington
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Cummins
Last Teens Awe Fll Disaster Tornado Toll and Loss
A fragmentary notice reflects on last week’s tornado disaster across southern Illinois and neighboring states. It notes 826 deaths, 3916 injured, and property losses estimated at 10.9 million dollars. The piece laments the American spirit amid misfortune and urges sympathy and aid.
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Ilinois
Threats of unrest in India prompt emergency measures
The article reports British actions amid rising unrest in India. It notes the Bengal legislative council declined permission for a visit by Lord Reading and describes a parliamentary statement asserting that criminal outrages require safeguards. It argues that foreign rule is hazardous and that Indians will never accept subjection or limited self rule.
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Upla
India
Bengal Legislative Council
Reading
Thercy
Srs
Our Last Political Prisoner Released Statement
Anton Rerichun, the last of our political prisoners, has been returned to Russia after deserting for Siberia and facing death. The text praises clemency, army discipline, and American approval, citing General Lesdiman and others, and claims Debs and associates benefited from leniency.
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Anton Rerichun
Ras Besa
Russia
Siberia
Les 120d
Iman
Debs
Monopolizing Advantages of The Rabi Discovery Dr DeForest Attacks
Harvard professor Dr Lee DeForest attacks monopolists who would withhold service from the public in favor of profit. He urges definite regulation on preferred use of the new discovery within a short time. He condemns selfishness across American activity despite Secretary Hoover’s stance.
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Lee DeForest
Harvard
Hoover
Senator Brookhart Plans Summer Trip to South America
Senator SW Brookhart, just back from Washington, plans a summer visit to South America to study industrial and financial conditions in various peaks of the world. His observations could aid Republicans of Ilona if they keep him in power. he faces a few hard encounters ahead, barring contrary indications.
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SW Brookhart
Washington
South America
Ilona
Shortages at Sibley Highlight County Cash Discrepancy
Osceola county officials face a cash discrepancy amid discovered shortages in the auditor and clerk accounts. The county treasurer must accompany cash shortages, with no clear cause tied to booze or cards. Plus, praise for W J Bryan on his Sith birthday and remarks on his investments and public stance.
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Sibley
Osceola County
Attorney General Jurisdiction Debate and Hope for Sargento Ally
A fragment references trust law jurisdiction resting with the attorney general and expresses sympathy for a man named Sargento. The note hints at political or legal maneuvering and a hopeful sentiment toward Sargento’s role.
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Sargento
Indictments Hit Chaein- Bath Police Force in Bribery Case
A U S grand jury indicted forty eight Chaein- Bath police officers for bribery involving possession, transport, sale, and nuisance maintenance. The case underscores enforcement of anti fraud laws and regulatory duties amid a broader battle against corruption.
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Chaein- Bath
U. S
Grand Jury
Boxing Carnival Near Mallard Show Promises Rematches
John Meth farm southeast of Mallard hosted a Farmers Union boxing night with over 100 fans. Main event ended George Bush of Plever defeating Warren Strafford of Mallard by knockout in the third round after a tough four rounds. Other bouts featured Red Jackman versus Battling Parks ending in a draw, Sandy Johnson beating Frank Boyd on points, Kid Dickenize over Jack Cranmer in three rounds, and McKenzie taking decisive early leader. A pair of preliminaries preceded the main card. A second show is planned on the Meth farm next Tuesday with same admission.
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Joe Hand
John Methe
Southeaat
Mallard
Farmers’ Union
George Bush
Plever
Warren Strafford
Stafford
Resina
Red Jackman
Battling Parks
Gillette Grove
Jackman
Parks
Sandy Johnson
Havelock
Frank Boyd
Curlew
Kid” Dickenize
Afallard
Jack Cranmer
McKenzie
Pane
Farmt Union
John Meth Farm
Bankers Bankruptcy Shocks Denison Community
Denison bank with Carl Kuehnle and Chas D Voss admitted bankruptcy in a federal case filed in Council Bluffs. The Bank of Denison faced liquidation after the August fake scheme, with the petition by creditors filed last September. Nearby towns note the move as the bank’s effort to settle its land sales and losses, while Rev F C Taylor of Salem Oregon has accepted a new pastorate there.
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Denison
Carl Kuehnle
Chas. D. Voss
Bank of Denison
Council Bluffs
Acton
Paul W. Richards
Red Oak
F.C. Taylor
Salem
Oreron
Fred €. Taylor
Spencer
Grace Methodist Church
Sioux City
First Methodist Church
Oregon
Taylor
Emmetsburg
Northwest Town Conference
Algona
He Would Be Lonesome Without the Temper at Rockwell City
Editor Demotrat reports distress over lost temper and missing issues. A reader in Fort Dodge complains about the Iowa Ratarlane and large crowd involvement. The notice mentions Cardiff Grant fraud allegations and regional attention to local matters with Algona and nearby towns cited as involved.
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Iowa
Fort Dodge
Algona
Mallare Folks Visit Hot Springs Wonders of Arkansas
A. J. Jolliffe recounts a trip to Hot Springs Arkansas with Mrs Jolliffe and his father noting pleasant travel via St Louis. He describes the city’s scenery amenities government highway plans, public bathing charges, and reporting overcharges to the U S office. He compares costs with Bammetsburg and praises local food, water, and transportation. The piece also sketches social separation by race, visiting club scenes, and annual visitor estimates, plus local industries, winter weather, and entertainment like hotel broadcasting at Arlington. Embellished notes include nearby Sour Spring, alligator and ostrich farms, and peculiar local anecdotes.
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A. J. Jollife
U. S
Jolliffe
Bammetsburg
Arkansas
Jday
Nishe
Jofffee
Hot Springs
Wailer
United States
U.S. Army
Navy
Marines
Army
Isiuth
Arlington Hotel
Ilargest
Iowa Budget Talks Pinch State Tax Levy
The Iowa House appropriations chair says total appropriations may cut the state tax levy by about two mills from two years ago. Lowered educational funding and reduced department demands drive the decrease, alarming the state university and agricultural college which would lose over $2,000 daily in funds. A Ruthven elevator posted $272,875 in last year’s business, highlighting the region’s economic activity amid fiscal tightening.
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Carter
Iowa
Xlatr University
State Agricultural College
Thieves robbed Bailey Bros lumber office at Dickens
Thieves entered Bailey Bros lumber office at Dickens and took 85 dollars from the cash drawer. Police said the culprits were likely two parties. No arrests have been made yet.
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Bailey Bros
Dickens
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