Controversy over proposed tax bill and cotton trade decline
A detailed critique compares Roosevelt era tax ideas with a House bill, noting four key differences including tax structure and charity gifts. It reports business opposition, potential revenue limits, and a shift toward government bonds. The article also surveys a sharp fall in U S cotton exports from 1984 to 1985 and cites factors such as higher domestic prices, new competitors, and low foreign prices.
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House
Roosevelt
United States
U. S
America
Brazil
Barrymore era boxing idol in Braddock bout taints
Nat Fleischer notes in The Ring how the tall California Adonis, famed for romance and spectacle, stands in the ring with his conqueror after round fifteen. He questions whether the boxer valued glory over discipline and warns that clean living remains key to athletic success.
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Nat Fleischer
the Ring
Adonis
Barrymore
Braddock
Pay check writers push 1986 campaign appeal in idle year
The article notes political writers struggle to spark interest in the 1986 presidential race as the public remains distracted by other matters. It mentions local ads from Bartlemans Barber Shop City Barber Shop and City Meat Market promoting services and steady patronage in Gracttinger, Iowa.
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City
Robt. Simonsen
Gracttinger
Iowa
Notice of Will Proof for Patrick Montgomery
Notice is hereby given that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Patrick Montgomery, deceased, was produced and read. The court fixed Monday August 26, 1985, for hearing proof, with official seal affixed July 20, 1986, by M. Thompson, District Court.
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State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Hareby
Patrick “Montgomery
Therto
M. Thompson
Voter District Court
Highway Patrolmen Take Towering Place In Iowa Police
Mn Average Citizen approves the highway patrolman as the new arm of law enforcement in Iowa. Dapper young strie police patrol the highways, patrolling everywhere and deterring drunken driving. They have stopped numerous drunken drivers and earned respect from others who might drink and drive.
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Highway Police
O. K. Mn
Iowa
Young Strie Police
Bricks Threaten Des Moines Stations Over Gas Price
Early Sunday two Des Moines service stations were vandalized with bricks after undercutting prices by one cent per gallon compared with the association. Operators say they earned $385 for pumping 1,000 gallons but raised margins to $46, a claim tied to what they call modern business.
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Des Moines
Association
Stranger Soliciting Donations for Town Patrol Warned
A stranger in town is soliciting cash donations for a new town highway patrol and is considered an impostor. In Algona, fifteen of 653 applicants failed the driver's license exam in one day last week.
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New Town Highway Patrol
Algona
Social Items from First Lutheran Aid and Festivities
Social items note First Lutheran Aid meeting on Wednesday August 28 hosted by Mrs. T. L. Hampson Mrs. Jorgen Paulsen Mrs. Simon Simonsen and Mrs. O. H. Raleigh inviting all. A Surprise party honored Mrs. Fred Hartman for her birthday with neighbors and friends enjoying refreshments. Spirit Lake event celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Frick 20th wedding anniversary with Grundtinger relatives and others attending including B. R. Graettinger John Graettinger Walter George Graettinger C. L. Sanders and many more from Osage Iowa.
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First Lutheran Aid
T. L. Hampson
Jorgen Paulsen
Simon Simonsen
O. H. Raleigh
Fred Hartman
Mrs. Hartman
Hartman
Spirit Lake
Grundtinger
Jacob Frick
Frick
B. R. Gracttinger
John Gracttinger
Walter
George Gracttinger
C. L. Sanders
Cc. C. Rucker
Flor. Graettinger
Mgr August Boehmer
Sophus Rasmusses
Louie Graettinger
Rita
Margaret Mahan
Robert Elsenbast
Elmer Larson
Osage, Iowa
Insurance suit lists multiple defendants in Palo Alto County
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company sues P H Donlon Maggie Gleason Thomas Donlon John Menzies and others in Palo Alto County Iowa district court. The action involves a life policy dispute and related claims. Guardianship and marital status noted for several defendants.
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P. H. Donlon
Maggie Gleason
Thomas Donlon
John Menzies
Foreclosure Notice on Mortgage for Real Estate in Palo Alto County
The plaintiff seeks a in rem judgment to foreclose the mortgage on the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 28, township 97, range 34, Palo Alto County Iowa, securing a debt of 2437.84 plus interest and costs from 1929 notes held by John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. The action asks for a receiver and rents application, with no personal judgment against defendants, and deadlines for appearance by September 8, 1985 or risk of default and further continuance option to 1987.
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District Court
Palo Alto County
Iowa
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Morling & Morling, Tinley, Mitchell, Ross & Iverest
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Bartleman Barber Shop
Whitney Apples
Ole Wicks
George Munson
BOND
Hammermill
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Hanson Cleaners
J. M.resh
Duchess
A. W. Richardson
P. J. Andre
Atlas
Hilmer H. Larsen
Wallingford
Tom Helgeson
George
Sullivan Estate
J. J. Sullivan
Admr
A. Hersleff Weldin
AY J Dubn, Prop
Duhn
P. J.mccarty
Justice of the Peace Real Estate Insurance, and Collections
O. H. Raleigh Real Estate and Insurance Graettinger
Hamm
Mr. and. Mra
R. H. Loveall
J.P. McManus
Th. T. Naae
B. S
B. E. Dappen
Graettinger, Iowa
Olene Jacobson
Graetsinger
T. Lewison Lice Ledah
Lewison Furniture Store
Graetitinger
Bartleman
Loveau Hotel & Cafe
Bartleman Bros
Martin Myhre
H. A. Elsenbast
Andrew Nelson
Lowa
Cunty
H. A. Ellenbast
Burt & Davidson
Farmers Supply Company
DPM Odn
Scientific Eye Sight
Norrectiq
Farmers Grain Co
D. E. McCarty
Iowa Public Service Co
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