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Eldora Telephone Tax Fight Prompts Voter Appeal 1929
An Eldora citizen editor claims the Central Iowa Telephone Company floods voters with circulars as Eldora faces a franchise vote. He cites 1928 taxes of 1744.63 and 1929 taxes of 375.04, argues against rate hikes, warns farmers and merchants, and urges turnout to protect municipal finances and rights.
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Eldora
Central Iowa Telephone Company
George W. Haynes
Hardin County
Iowa
Eldora Telephone Company
Haynes
J. F. Hardin
Citizens Bank of
Eldora, Iowa