Lament on TVE Calls for More Legislation
The piece questions future lawmakers as it notes no plans to revise the gasoline tax law. It argues for continued legislative action beyond current debates and tensions around tax policy and state codes.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
1
Iowa lawmakers flock to Des Moines with new bills
The Tribune reports 1200 to 1400 potential bills will be introduced this session in Des Moines. Governor Kendall aims to revise the Iowa code while legislators push new laws, showing off ideas rather than revamping existing statutes. Expect grumbling as the code revision debate unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Orton
Early liquor bills spark debate in general assembly
The first and third bills in the present general assembly focus on liquor legislation and face opposition as members warn time constraints will sacrifice regular session business. A Columbus public service ruling orders the city’s telephone company to provide free service until patrons deem it satisfactory, a potential legal test for public utility obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Assembly
Pub. Service Commission of Columbus, Mhd
Telephone Company
Nevada faces two cent gasoline tax battle over road use
Nevada lawmakers weigh a two cent per gallon gas tax amid county versus property interests. A bill proposed this session could earmark funds for primary or secondary road improvements, sparking farmer opposition if primary roads are funded, while secondary road use may ease protests since farmers benefit from better local roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Iowa
General Assembly
Iowa Seek Uniform Highway System and Tax Debate
State wide opposition to any new tax on people, with a call to reduce license taxes if a gasoline levy is enacted. Proponents say motorists, especially joy-riders, pay most of the tax. Iowa notes high auto taxes per capita and advocates uniform highway laws to cut costs. Counties should handle secondary roads, benefiting farmers directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Union
Farmers Union Shipping officers elected at meeting
O L Hiatt is named president and Clarence Rogers vice president of the Farmers Union Shipping association with Ralph Moyer as secretary. Directors to be chosen by local shipping units. E E Kennedy urged patronage of the Chicago commission house. The Chicago Son, six months in operation, ranks third among livestock markets in Chicago. Fairfield unit reports six months to January 1 1922 including 119 cars shipped 7052 hogs 490 cattle 1238 sheep and $158189.53 in net farmer returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Kennedy
Green County
Chicago
Farmers Union
W. C. Brawner
Fairfield Farmers Union Shipping Association
Aoa
County Teachers Club to Convene Convention Program
Jefferson County Teachers' club meets in the court room next Saturday at one o'clock with teachers from across the county. The program includes music by Lockridge No. 5 students under Laura Wilson, a reading circle on school discipline led by multiple teachers, a demonstration music class by Mrs. Willa Fulton, and school notes by Miss Minnie Bailey and Miss Edra Hopkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Teachers’ Club
Lockridge No. 5
Laura Wilson
Morris Knox
Theresa Millane
Pause King
Berthagilelday
MQ “Wy Burnett
Wileen Fa
Hazeloortis
Florence Rodibaugh
Mary Millane
Marie Whitmore
Rosa Hilding
Frances Fisher
Marguerite Dickinson
Edith Anderson
Edith Stull
Sidney T. Biddle
Willa Fulton
Minnie Bailey
Edra Hopkirk
High Butterfat Tests In Cream Boosts Profits
Iowa State College professor M Mortensen says cream fat content drives dairy earnings. Rich cream tests 30 to 40 percent butterfat yield higher prices and lower costs, while thin cream wastes skim milk and increases handling and transport costs for producers and creameries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Mortensen
Iowa State College
Iowa Legislature Feeds On A Flood Of Bills And Reforms
Des Moines January 16 1923 more than a thousand new bills are expected at the fortieth Iowa General Assembly session. Early measures include liquor control and seizure proposals from Senator McIntosh and a concurrent resolution to remove the word male from eligibility for legislative seats. A special eight member joint committee from each house will study code revision with Governor Kendall offering a possible special session if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
General Assembly
McIntosh
Decatur County
House
Edson
Benna Vista
Clark
Linn
Himebaugh
Emmet
Garber
Adair
Doolittle
Delaware
O'Donnell
Dubuque
Moon
Lyon
Rankin
Lee
Senate
Holdoegel
Calhoun
Mantz
Audubon
Ethell
Davis
Reed
Howard
Scott
Marshall
Tuck
Adams
Johnston
Lucas
Kendall
Code Commission
Railway Commission
Come
Code Commissions
Hammill
J. H. Anderson
Anderson
Appropriations
Ways and Means
W. R. C. Kendrick
Attorney General’s Department
Savage
Harding
Kendrick
Park Wreck Sparks Citywide Speculation
Citizens found an overturned car in the west park near the square with a bloody glove and shattered windshield nearby. A clever advertising stunt by Orpheum manager Mr O Hare then linked the wreck to the film Manslaughter as the big picture for the week, while lawmakers opened a new session with Governor Kendall outlining budget, code revision, and road aid goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theater
O’hare
Orpheum
Teacher Examinations Schedule Announced
Miss June Chidester county superintendent says regular training examinations start Thursday and end Saturday at the courthouse. Regular teachers tests set for January 24 25 and 26 with rural eighth grade exams February 1 and 2 unless changed by the state superintendent. Names of eligible students should be mailed to the county superintendent promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Chidester
Court House
Heavy February docket filed for district court term
The February district court docket is expected to be unusually large with many cases filed by today’s deadline. Listed are Myrtle Yost administrator v Workman. Union State bank v Smalley and Catherine Smaley. Walter C. Jones v Nick Elmore. A F Boyd v Marquis. Lucy Miles v Earl Miles. Sinclair Refining Co v W H Comstock. J F McElderry v Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad. Walter Jones v Honard Elmore et al. S F Steigleder v H G Book. B F Goodrich Co v W H Comstock. Mary Ann
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Myrtle Yost
R. A. Workman
Union State Bank
B. A. Smalley
Catherine Smaley
Walter C. Jones
Nick Elmore
A. F. Boyd
C. P. Marquis
Lucy Miles
Earl Miles
Sinclair Refining Co
S. F. Steigleder
Son
H. G. Book
B. F. Goodrich
Leper Company
W. H. Comstock
Batavia Paper Wins County Printing Award
Two bidders contended for county printing outside Fairfield The Batavia News and The Lockridge Times Both filed sworn lists The Batavia News showed 460 subscribers while The Lockridge Times had 280 The Batavia paper was awarded the contract
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Lockridge Times
Batavia News
Batavia
Prosperity Returns in Fairfield Industries and Public Works
Local business improves daily as Fairfield factories run at capacity and contend with back orders. All sectors mend quickly with a forecast of a strong revival next year. City plans about three quarters of a million dollars in 1923 public improvements, inviting readers to align with The Tribune for selling materials and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
the Tribune
Trib
Iowa
Francis Edmunds Dies at County Hospital
Francis Edmunds died at the county hospital from diabetes after illness of a year or two. He was born June 17, 1890, in Garnerville Iowa, lived in Fairfield since infancy, worked in the meat market and Herring grocery, and left a mother, sister May, and brothers Max and Herbert. He was a member of Fairfield lodge 629 S O O F and Ellis Hose Co. Funeral services were held at the Christian church with Rev R H Polly presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Edmunds
Mr. Edmunds
Herring
Edmunds
Garnerville
Iowa
Fairfield
May Edmund
Des Moines
Max
St. Paul
Herbert
Fairfield Lodge No
Ellis Hose Company
Christian Church
R. H. Polly
Miss Neta Trent Weds Batavia Veterinary
News from Fairfield reports the marriage of Neta Trent to Dr. George A. Evans in Ottumwa on January 10. Rev. Leonard B. Swisher officiated at the Methodist parsonage as the couple were joined by the bride’s sister and brother in law from Eldon. The bride, a Jefferson County hospital training school graduate, has been night supervisor at Washington County hospital. Evans, a well known veterinary, plans to base their home in Batavia while awaiting a new residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
John B. Trent
Batavia
Neta
George A. Evans
Methodist Church
Ottumwa
Leonard B. Swisher
Wilson
Eldon
Jefferson County Hospital
Washington County Hospital
Evans
Trent Home
Farm Directory of Jefferson County Issued by The Tribune
The county farm directory compiled by W. H. Grace of Oskaloosa and Jefferson County Farm Bureau lists every farm resident in Jefferson county with mail address telephone number exchange township and ownership status. Over 2 000 farmers are included with copies for each listed person and advertisers. limited extra copies are for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Tribune Job Printing Department
W. H. Grace
Oskaloosa
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Grace
Tribune
Manslaughter praised as masterful Orpheum feature
Review hails Manslaughter as the greatest film of the year shown at the Orpheum for three evenings and a matinee. It lauds Thomas Meighan as the district attorney, lauds the acting, romance, and moral without melodrama, calling the production colossal and deeply human.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Thomas Meighan
Rome
New Chicago Cafe Burglarized In Sunday Night Theft
The New Chicago cafe owned by Art Donovan was burglarized Sunday night. About fifty dollars in cash and a quantity of cigars were taken. Entry was made by a hole cut in the front door glass and the lock turned by reaching through the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Art Donovan
Broken Hydrant Floods South Main After Car Collision
A Ford owned by Harry Ball struck a hydrant on South Main street Saturday night, breaking the connections and flooding the street with water. The car sustained heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Harry Ball
Miss Dy Greber Dies After Weeklong Illness
Fairfield mourns the death of Miss Dy Greber following a weeklong illness. A Baptist church worker and Rebekah lodge member, she died Tuesday night at the county hospital while visiting at Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Monore's home. Survived by father Jacob Greber and brothers Fred and Ramey, the latter arriving from Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Na Greber
Ilness
Byrkits Celebrate Golden Wedding in Des Moines Home
Mr and Mrs W E Johnson visited Des Moines for the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs C S Byrkit former residents. The Byrkit home hosted a family dinner and the Recreation club joined the festivities. Mr Byrkit is the fifth in his family to reach a golden anniversary with four brothers having prior celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Johnson
Des Moines
C. S. Byrkit
Byrkit
Johnson
Recreation Club
Byrkits
Des Moines Couple to Wed February 13 in Des Moines
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Alta Ma. Sayers and Rex V. Lent, both of Des Moines, with the ceremony planned for February 13 in Des Moines. Lent recently worked as advertising manager for the Ledger-Journal and now is with the Dupey publications in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Ma. Sayers
Rex V. Lent
Des Moines
Lent
Ledger-Journal
Severa
Dupey Publications
Mrs. P. H. Fisher Dies at Home on Burlington Street
Mrs. P. H. Fisher died early Thursday morning at her Burlington Street home after several weeks illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Fisher
Burlington Street
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NEW Farmers’ Shipping Association
Farmers Union Organization
Ross Anderson
Farmers Union Shipping Association
O. L. Hiatt
Clarence Rogers
Ralph Moyer
Teachers’ Club OF County
G. L. Caswell
Senator Brookhart
Smith Brookhart
Washington
U. S
Brookhart
Couzens
Michigan
Ray A. Files
Ft. Dodge
Mary Ann
Batavia Paper
County Hospital
Neta Trent
Batavia Veterinary
Miss DY
Will
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