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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
2
The issue contains multiple articles from various stakeholders advocating for and against the road bond election. The editor urges civil discourse, urges voting, and highlights that bonds are guaranteed for payment with state support from gas tax and license funds, not property taxes.
A. B. Judson urges careful review of Mille County road bond plans focusing on the economic impact. He notes last year local car ownership paid about 1,985,000 for operate and gas taxes, with this year’s motor license and gas tax totaling near 100,000 for the county. He argues bonds funded by the state credit will bring money into the county for road building without new levies, improving roads for economical motor vehicle use.
In Mills County voters decide whether to use existing gas and motor license taxes to fund primary road paving now or delay. The piece argues no property tax is needed for primary roads. bridge costs were briefly taxed and will be refunded, totaling 4.8 million dollars over five years. It asserts debt and credits exist but overall per-capita living standards and national income trends are favorable.
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A local column argues for Mills County voters to approve a $400,000 road bond issue to fund State Highway Commission projects. It questions current auto and gas taxes, explains bond security, and warns against rising burdens if funds rely on property tax. The piece includes detailed county debt figures, farm mortgage loans, and total indebtedness, urging voters to back bonds to build permanent roads and relieve ongoing maintenance costs.
Voters are urged to participate in a road bond campaign led by Patina and Me, with a formal call to vote. The notice mentions funding amounts and the location Lake 6 Ree Er Sane, detailing the bond action and expected outcomes.
A letter from A. B. Judson questions if citizens will reduce spending on gasoline and cars to pay debts. He asks whether a future will come when half the population cannot afford these purchases and urges readers to think deeply and vote for four honest convictions.
The Farmers Union opposes increased county indebtedness and urges a decisive vote against the $400,000 bond proposal. They warn debt burdens fall on farmers as interest and principal shift onto taxable property, urging citizens to vote no on the road bond to avoid future costs and hidden taxes.
A letter argues roads should be funded by the farmers who pay for all county improvements. It questions making major road work immediate versus paying as we go to stretch funds. The writer notes lack of gravel and calls for primary focus on farm to market roads to aid farmers.
L D Austin argues against bonds for gravel and paved roads funded by a property tax. He claims most farmers would bear the tax, warns of indirect taxation, and contends gravel roads offer broader benefit than a single paved route. He proposes a pay-as-you-go plan or alternative road expansion.
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