Iowa Senator Bids to Reform Grade Crossing Laws
Senator Eugene Schaffter of Eagle Grove plans to push grade crossing reform in the Thirty ninth general assembly. He favors road re routing and viaducts to reduce dangerous crossings, citing 700+ crossings deemed hazardous and 5 percent of fatalities occurring in towns last year. Europe’s Peace Dove headline follows in the same issue.
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Eugene Schaffter
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Davenport
Des Moines
Rock-Island
State Highway Commission
Schaffter
Bolsheviks to launch spring drives. fronts to 250 miles
French military experts estimate the fighting front may extend from 200 to 250 miles this spring. They say the Bolsheviks plan several major spring offensives and that troops from Balkan states will rally to support Romania, Czecho Slovakia, Poland, and possibly border areas Russia seeks to claim.
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Sian
Ouf
Balkan
Rumania
Czech-Slovakia
Poland
Russia
Chiro Bill Apt To Pass In Iowa Legislature
Des Moines reports Representative Frank Eliott of Davenport expects passage of a chiropractic bill this session. He will introduce a bill creating a separate board of chiropractic examiners and aims for rapid consideration before the February opening rush. Eliott says he seeks undelayed procedure and anticipates a favorable reception despite expected opposition.
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Des. Moines
Chiropractic Examiners
Frank Eliott
Davenport
Eliott
Robbers Take Four Sack of Registered Mail in Payroll Scheme
Mont Vernon January 14 four sacks of registered mail were stolen with one sack reportedly containing 780000 for use in creating payrolls at Franklin County coal mines. The value of the other sacks could not be determined. Police seek suspects as investigators piece together the incident.
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Mont Vernon, T
Franklin County
Hotel at Onslow Sparks 1916 Foreclosure Legal Battle
In Jones county district court John J. William sues F. L. Starry for 9.95 plus 6 percent interest from 1921, claiming a 3600 mortgage at sale and forgiven balance after foreclosure. The sale produced 2058.22, leaving 2322.49 due with mortgage and interest totaling 4300.71. William had settled a Buchanan county suit for 2549.57 and now seeks damages, illustrating escalating interest.
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Onslow
Jones County District Court
F. L. Starry
John J. William. Williams
Starry
Williams
Buchanan County
Income tax basics in 1822 era filing guidance
Notices detail the 4 percent normal tax on taxable income up to 4000 with higher rates beyond 3000, for single earners and married couples. It sets March 15, 1821 as final filing date and points to the Collector of Internal Revenue for the resident district.
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Internal Revenue
Fragmented Glimpse of Nightly Speech in Unclear Entry
The text presents garbled phrasing and missing context with unfamiliar terms and names. It reads as a damaged newspaper fragment offering little discernible information about people, places, or events.
FARM FOR RENT AND SALE NOTICE ITEMS
Fragmented classifieds describe farm rent inquiries near Maquoketa with references to John Allison estate administration Nettie Masholm and Henry Mai and varied notices about sale of Red cockerels and Vermont Street modern dwelling. Also listed are clerical exam notices and a salesman position for Moorman Mfg as well as a Davenport read.
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John Allison
Nettie Masholm
Administratix
Preston
Sentinel
Maguekieta
Henry Mai
Sockerels
Medern
Vermont Street
Ireland
Lynn
Iorahvast
Maquoketa
Win
Henry Sale
Christiasen
Matteson Ave
Leonard
Jenbien
Ico
Washington, D. C
Moorman
Stovkmen
Gies
Fanuery
Faehis
Organiza
B. Jenking
Gogker Ave
Dabaque
Armenian President Pleads for US Aid to Thwart Armenian Famine
President Ghandjianian appeals to Dr J Chandjnian and Charles Vickres for immediate relief to avert famine as Armenia faces crop failure due to rain, mice, and Turkish incursions. He cites 40 000 ton harvest potential but only eight months of food for 8 million people and urges urgent aid shipments.
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Menia
J. Chandjaning
Charles V. Vickres
Egat
Medison Ave
New York City
Ghandjanian
Armenia
Sarikersish
Kars
Azerbajjaty
Armenean horrors relayed by traveling GOB narrator
A fragmented dispatch from a relief mission worker recounts Armenian horrors near the Black Sea, describing camps, disease, and refugees. The narrator mentions Trebizond, Turks, and widespread suffering, with a New York address noted at the end.
Livestock groups urge 3 million tuberculosis aid
Everett G Brown president of the National Live Stock Exchange addresses the House appropriations committee promoting increased tuberculosis funding. He cites losses of over 40 million in meat animals and notes prior funds exhausted. He mentions support from Dyph Te Mehler and Secretary Meredith and calls for $3,000,000 to test remaining herds.
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Everett CG. Brown
National Live Stock Exchange
Appropriations Committee
House
Chicago
Brown
Dyph Te Mehler
Bureau of Animial Industry
Meredith
Mr. Brown
Congress
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