Uncle Sam and His Nephews Collecting Over a Billion in Toll Fees
The article outlines 1926 toll revenues totaling about $1.004 billion from motor licenses, gasoline taxes, property and other taxes tied to automobiles and the petroleum industry. It notes federal road spending of roughly $460 million through 1918–1925, with total highway expenditure surpassing earlier investments, and discusses the national system’s creation, federal supervision, and notable bridge projects such as Missouri river and Raritan Bay links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
America
Thomas H. Macdonald
Bureau
Putle Heads
Department of Agriculture
MacDonald
Rome
Boston
New York
Ancle Sam
Uncle Sam
Missouri
Raritan Bay
New Jersey
New York City
American Petroleum Institute
Oregon
Bates
Illiwiss
New Jereay
Massachusetts
Ettire
Geneva County
He's
Brid
Cresh
ADK
Ibaa
Motor Reux
Beate Vads
Selaal de Bat
Bente Raidiers Relier
Orisha
Arn Viet
Ghiddha
Juanty
TOPAL
Eanergent
Tomo Tow SL
Ada Bo
Fragmented rambles mix politics crime and markets
Disjointed lines reflect social critique and varied facts from piracy warnings to stamp seizures and property transfers. Amid thrift concerns in Chilean potato markets and Tennyson links to Baroda, the passage notes fluctuating prices and quirky observations.
AID TO BEAUTY AT SESQUI-CENTENNIAL EXPO MARCHES ON
A young woman carefully guides the Administration Building area of the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition Association, directing gardeners and visitors as the 140th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence nears. Meanwhile community notes cover school events, church meetings, social gatherings, and upcoming local leagues and conventions in Whitten and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Ely
Ivest er The rainy siner Priday farmers enjoy rain crops
Rainy weather favored farmers with no hail damage reported though some areas suffered damage to gardens. The strawberry crop revived after the rain, keeping pickers busy. Local residents visited Lincoln Nebraska for an annual conference. A lineman suffered an electric shock but survived after first aid and helpers lowered him from a pole. News includes community club meetings, upcoming events, and notices of visitors.
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Mya
Mra
Wes Mounts
Imer Wolfe
Olive
Kas Moats
J. K. Albright
Mlizabeth al
Melrose
Randolph Turner
Des Moines
Davies Hon
Hanley Bowers
Town
Falla
Myrthe Newell
Entertainment Commiitee
Fairview Residents Recall Social Round and Visits
Jody Stoelmin returned from a period of illness, receiving care for head infection. Neighbors and friends hosted gatherings with refreshments and sandwiches while Oliver Riley and others visited Marshal town. Castleton and Liscomb trips noted. P. T. Lepley shipped cattle and hogs Saturday. H A Ruddick and Mrs Giles assisted with house cleaning.
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Jody Stoelmin
LoNo
Ub A. Ruddiek
Dane Rialdiek
Witte
Sluth
Helen Hobson
Nobo
Weasley Dobson
Mix
Wesley Hobson
Misa Wthel Martin
Marsh Town
Jody Steelman
Marshal Down
P. T. Lepley
HA. Ruddick
Liscomb
Community Notes of Union and Surrounding Towns
Mrs. GL We Thompson and brother Selo Rash hosted weekend visitors near Union. Numerous locals, including Berniey Clouser of Cibert and A A Agrnew family, noted, with funerals and visits to Cedar Falls Waterloo and Newton. Several trips south to Eldora and the northwest planned, while Miss Thelma Mabie and relatives reflect on ongoing travels and family gatherings.
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GL. We Thompson
Selo Rash
Union
Bow
Ik RR
Chazel "Thompson
Midora Weilnesedig
Thelma Mabie
Ureret
Waterloo
F. Barnes
Son
Union Vere
Cora M. Long
Vera Lary
Misaesa LaDonna Crumbaugh
Urra Hauser
Cedar Falls
Frank Dodd
Taid
Frank Reynolds
Netle 'Priew
Hr. Lyon
Myr
Joseph Nable
Eldorariday
Roy Bonner
Harriett Warren
Unionited
Misa Uholm Mabie
Moore
Divaulo
Northwest
Tolvo
Canada
Ptt
David Lamer
Harlan
Towa
L. J. Lang
Schroeder
KI. Hignett
Newton
Church of Christ
Lone
Gray
Summit
Souston
Dakota
Virtus Young
Ames College
Buckner Cemetery Society Ladies Meet and Fence Work
North Eldora township notes record Buckner Cemetery Society Ladies meeting on Wednesday replacing Whurseay, they painted new fence bought, old fence sold last Saturday afternoon. Neighbors Nellie Hudson and Gere Clark traveled from Sheffield to Wilbur Tieton home Thursday evening. Miss Madsen to visit for a few weeks. Clark went to Des Moines Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Dy Le Turner visited Wilbur Hudson home Sunday. their son Clarence accompanied them home. Last Friday’s wind caused minor damage. chimneys at Mrs McN Smith reported over the past week. New motor buses described as very hares with no luxury for passengers.
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Buckner Cemetery Society
Uey
Maddle Pac
Nellie Hudson
Gere Clark
Sheffield Thur
Wilbur Tieton
Miss Madsen
Clark
Des Maines Ieriday
Dy le ‘Turner
Wilbur Hudson
Clarence
Haib
Chas. Cordes
Mra
Smith
Fragmentary note hints at a Hy national event and barges
A fragmented text mentions a national setting and barges. The readable portions show a sense of ceremony and maritime elements but lack clear names, dates, or places to anchor a fuller summary. The item reads as a rough record of a ceremonial or logistical activity involving vessels.
How Ti2 Helps Core and Tired Feet
An ad touts Ti2 as a magical foot remedy that relieves sore burning swollen and sweaty feet. It promises rapid action drawing out poisonous exudates and easing pain, with claims of all-day comfort and a year's foot relief for a few cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz
Semi Annual Report of C M Barnes Treasurer Hardin County Iowa
Hardin County Iowa treasurer C M Barnes presents a semi annual report for 1926 covering January through May. The document confirms the period and certifies the accuracy of the summary of financial transactions conducted by the treasurer during the stated dates.
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C. M. Barnes
Hardin County
Iowa
Eldora
Jardin County
Theasuiler
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U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Judson GC. Welliver
Udl
Designaion Ag
Idaho
Minas
Nuss Wight
Chile
United States
Ferrary
Aldworth
Tennyson
Gaekwar
Baroda
Wo. Young
Driday
Avery
Keensington Elu
Marvin Bay
Riven Leange
Unon
Nelte Prien Sperling
Maepie Nolsonm
Lora
Amt
Hoemmaans Lalant
Ostovk
Chingre
Rainbott
Tresster Oof
Gilbert
T. Mamur Lanily
Mr. Findhy
Kina Pally
Hy Spur
Royal Services
Psyerth Lenya
Opml Ness
Virel
Galatiath
Preeriam
Ravenfors
Whitten
Cedar Rapids
Ahiek Foworth
Delegattion
Egaworth Tavayyite
Ivester
Ruth Messer
Myers and
Fara
Tin Seravarek
Ion
Fee Newells
Wes
Darhne
Acreport
Ameuse
SDAB
Sidith
Marshalltown Sill
Vie Tin
Pita
Adimis
Piu
Fey
Legithenyan
Diane
Lincoln
Fairview
North
E. Purcell
M. D
Iona
Wilmont Furniture Store Undertaking and Muneral Direetings
Tanly
Aymer D. Davis
Hardin County National Bank
James L. Cameron
Citizens Savings Bank
Dean W. Peisen
W. H. Seper Peisen & Soper
First National Bank Bidg
Eldora, Iowa
W. G. Leslie & Co. Optametriats
Eldora, Lowe
Giehina
Aeldam
M. Harness & Co
Bateson
Lens Grinding
Purcell Optical Shop
Iowa Falls
Income Investments Educational Trust Band Business Protection Trust
Batates, Pyrnonad Protect At
Conrad E. Larson
Lone Piell
Oni Central Life Losurnnes Go
Cinelomatt
Hardin County Abstract CO
J. F. Hardin
J. L. Cameron
Eldora, In
D. M. Barnes
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