Cox Voted No on Truck Bill Sparks Campaign Debate
The Independent examines a long dispute over a 1929 Iowa truck bill vote by R. W. Cox. Chronicle notes parties alleged falsified House Journal pages circulated by supporters of Dr. Reed, claiming Cox voted against the measure.
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Cox
Independent
Brockton News
Adams County Free Press
Dr. Reed
Representative Club of Gravity
Iowa
House Journal
F.A. Hines
R. W. Cox
Hines
Mr. Cox
Correction of the Journal Reignites House Vote Debate
The article details a legislator who changed his vote overnight on a bill and later used the corrected vote as campaign material. Advocates defend the newspaper’s stance, asserting the change was improper and harmed constituents. The piece notes the circulars, journal records, and party politics surrounding the incident.
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House
Cox
Blockton and Corning
Oak Hill Ladies Attend Goss Aid Society Meeting
Oak Hill residents gathered at Mrs. Lewis Huss home Wednesday with about 50 attendees for a Goss Aid Society meeting. Lottie Kimpton Marjorie Cerven Edith Jones Inice Crowell Maud O'Dell and Myrtle Corbin were listed as present. Ice cream and angel food cake were served after a pleasant afternoon.
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Oak Hill
Goss Aid Society
Lewis Huss
Mesdames Lottie Kimpton
Marjorie Cerven
Edith Jones
Inice Crowell
Maud O’dell
Myrtle Corbin
Ralph McPherron
Gravity Park
Katie White
Greenleaf
Kansas
Gravity
Jim Terry
Jimmis Green
Carrie Green
Marcia
Fannie Terry
Guss
Florence Sippel
Dale Foster
Mervin Hargan
M. BE. Aid Society
Phillips
Oscar Cerven
Frank Akers
Jessie Fuelberth
Minnie Jones
Doris Barker
Lily Liston
Mabel Firkins
Family, kin attend John Baker funeral at New Market
E. M. Baker and other relatives from the area attended the funeral service for John Baker held in New Market on Sunday.
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E. M. Baker
John Baker
New Market
Gravity Iowa Post Office Inclusion Notice
J. 8. Francis sponsor and pup entered at the Gravity Iowa post office as second class mail matter.
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Gravity
Iowa
Publicity, Advertising Value and Free Notices in Local Papers
A Dearborn Independent editor explains why newspapers charge for advertising and reserve space for news. He argues free notices erode revenue and notes advertisers inside and outside town press for free publicity, while papers must balance fairness and business needs.
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Dearborn
Michigan
Independent
What Will Gravity Do Now A Bank Failure
The Independent urges resilience after a local bank failure. It notes the town’s assets including a new school, good roads, and a strong trade area. The piece argues the bank is a servant to the community and calls for continued faith and effort to keep the town moving forward.
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Independent
Iowa
Weighing Support for a Fragile Plan
A terse warning urges unity if the plan survives public scrutiny. The speaker calls for readiness to act when necessary, stressing that delay and inaction could doom the effort.
Postmaster Beemer Heads West for Extended Pacific Trip
Postmaster Jay Beemer and his wife and son Harold traveled yesterday in the Beemer car for an extended tour to the Pacific coast country. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Seymour Hicks.
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Jay Beemer
Harold
Seymour Hicks
Beemer
Pacific Coast
Fire destroys property amid third blaze in six months
Tingley suffered a severe fire Tuesday night with suspicions of arson. Investigations are underway as authorities probe the string of recent blazes over the past six months.
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Tingley
Osceola Couple Visits Relatives Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenson of Osceola visited Saturday evening and stayed Sunday at the home of her sister Mrs. Will Price and other relatives.
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Robert Jenson
Osceola
Will Price
Royal Neighbors Meet Scheduled for July 5
C. BE. Taylor of Sharpsburg visited Tuesday. Emma Price and George Livingston visited from Clarinda, with Livingston driving over to meet friends. Royal Neighbors set 2:00 PM Saturday July 5 at the hall.
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C. BE. Taylor
Sharpsburg
George Livingston
Clarinda
Dutton and Brand Families Visit Relatives in York Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Elmer Dutton Carl and Beulah Brand and Mrs Emma Gilmore drove to York Nebraska Saturday and visited at the Robt Gilmore home The Duttons returned home Sunday night while Mrs Gilmore stayed for a longer visit with her son.
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Elmer Dutton
Carl and
Beulah Brand
Emma Gilmore
York
Nebraska
Gilmore
Dutton
Mrs. Gilmore
New 1980 Corona Do-Nine Tone Control Amplifier
Gamble Stores in Clarinda Iowa advertises a Corona guitar amp model with tone control, three screen grid tubes, a stylish cabinet, and price $9900.
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Gamble
S. E. Main St
Clarinda
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Estle Kerner
Villisca
Will Harper New Market, Iowa
Free Methodist Church
G. F. Tackett
Sbedford
Joseph S. Pieringer
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Lucas
J. A. Locar
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Mary Brian
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Mary Astor
Frederic March
Charley Chase
Sally O'Neil
Four Marx Bros
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Lea
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