Counties Vote Bonds for Roads Amid Tax Shift Debate
The Monticello Express notes three southern Iowa counties finally agreed to bond for road improvements after years of hesitation. The piece discusses highway funding via the gasoline tax and highway commission, local merchant responses to chain stores, and concerns over Chicago taxes impacting state finances and the University of Iowa.
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Iowa
Son
Union
Adams and Mills
Jas
Highway Commission
Truth vs Hype in Modern Politics, Ed Smith Seeks Truth
The piece argues voters favor truth over showy rhetoric. It describes Ed Smith as a sober, principled candidate who dislikes sham tactics and promises. It warns that current politics rewards noise, which may hinder Smith’s prospects due to his earnest approach.
European corn borer makes normal advance last year
A historical note reports that the European corn borer progressed as expected during the previous year, indicating no abnormal spread or unusual activity. The brief confirms typical migration patterns and standard impact levels observed by agricultural observers.
Winter Deaths From Heat Take Care
Iowa health officials warn overheating homes during cold weather kills many, especially the elderly. Keep indoor humidity from 10 to 29 gallons per six to seven rooms, use water sources to prevent dryness, and avoid temperatures above 70 degrees. When outdoors dress warmly to prevent sudden chilling.
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Iowa State Department of Health
Costs To Run Public Schools Per Pupil Reported
Samuelson notes a state report from 5 sin fund shows total per pupil costs at 451.125 with daily attendance at 269 and average daily enrollment totaling 192. Rural and urban buildings are valued at about 0.7 times. 9,393 one room rural schools remain. There were 123 junior high schools enrolling 26,743 pupils with 16,094 city teachers and 9,744 rural teachers.
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Wen Cvy
Bits Of News From Anamosa Eureka And Montucky Marriages
Bits from Anamosa Eureka note Miss Byerly married December 14 to Senator Ingram of Newport Montana now in Indianapolis. A Monticello son hauled crushed rock for 3.5 miles on east Cass road as work proceeds. Robinson, hospital patient, appeared before Judge Bacon. Rob Ayrat, after arrest for auto theft, shot at his brother’s home during escape attempt. Mrs Mary Kehoe of Castle Grove underwent a second major operation at Mercy Hospital and shows signs of recovery. she is a niece of W A Hogan. Belgium has the highest population density in Europe with 660 per square mile.
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Va Byerly
George W. Byerly
BR. Ingram
Indianapohs
Newport
Montucky
Indianapolis
Monticello
Cassy Road
Angie Ca
Jes Robinson
Bacon
Rob Ayrat
Purcell
Beig
Mary Kehoe
Castle Grove Township
Mercy Hospital
Eureka
Lincoln and Valentine Party Ideas for the Home
A February column urges hosting Lincoln and Saint Valentine gatherings with simple supper menus and playful table decor. It offers a log cabin theme with cheese straws and rail fence place cards, plus Cupid inspired dining plans and heart shaped treats for intimate gatherings.
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Saint Valentine
Abraham Lincoln
Liz
Dan Cupid
Iowa Automobile Association Serves Members Across State
The Iowa Automobile Association based in Des Moines offers free emergency service within an hour, towing, gas, oil, tires, and spare changes through a network of over 600 garages. Membership rose from 6,700 in 1926 to 19,800 by end of 1929, with 20,000 emergency calls last year and 200,000 children served by the safety program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Automobile Association
Hotel Fort Des Moines
AAA
Des Moines
Dean Schooler
W. E. Wissler
A. J. Verran
W. R. Rood
H. J. Fiege
Blackhawk Chief’s Grave to Get Permanent Monument
The Des Moines area plans a monument at Chief Blackhawk’s last resting place on the Des Moines river in northeastern Davis County. Edgar Harlan notes the grave’s historical significance despite the remains’ past custody by a dentist. Protestant churches study a Des Moines Council of Churches to unite and promote welfare fellowship and community betterment.
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Blackhawk
Des Moines
Davis County
Edgar Harlan
State Historical Department
Hawk
Harlan
Blackhawks
Rotestant
Council of Churches of
Chas. S. Medbury
Bremer County Sees Bobsleds and Wagons Carry Milk
In Bremer County the town of Waverly hosts hundreds of bobsleds and horses delivering loads of Carnation milk. J F Grawe reports dairy wagons carrying one to two ton loads daily, sparking nostalgia for horses while preventing milk spoilage at the plant.
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Bremer County
J. F Grawe
Waverly
Carnation
Coar
Spectacular sun dogs light Iowa skies in January
Walter S. Beall saw a brilliant sky phenomenon with large sun dogs and a rainbow arc near the sun. State Senator Chas Rogers and Edward Ruppelt were injured when a pheasant struck their windshield on the road to Marshalltown and later treated at a hospital. College students at Iowa State carved their names in sandstone at the campus.
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Chas, T. Rogers
Edward Ruppelt
Grundy Center
Marshalltown
Iowa State
Bridge lettering reveals alumni and corporate ties across states
Workmen uncovered names on a bridge wing wall including W. J. Eck of Pleasant Plain class of 85 now with Southern Railway, Glenn D. Herald of Farley class of 87 with American Telegraph and Telephone, Andrew Brown of LeClatre class of 97 now in Prosser Washington, and the late Guy S. Brewer of Des Moines class of 87 a Rainbow division veteran. The United Resources corporation, Davenport headquarters, now controls 15 Washington hotels and declared a 12 percent dividend. Background notes on Blackhawk hotel groups and expansion plans follow alongside university psychology field study at Woodward, pheasant mortality, a safety essay prize winner Irma Merritt, and Cedar river health surveys in Minnesota and Iowa.
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Prosser
Wash
Guy S. Brewer
Des Moines
Rainbow Division
United Resities Corporation
Davenport
Washington
St Paul Hotel
St. Paul
Minn
Grove Park Inn
Asheville
N. C
Mackinac Island
Muscatine Ag Class Tours Chicago During International
The Muscatine high school agriculture class chartered a bus and traveled from Muscatine to Chicago in the International event. They visited a packing plant stockyards car lot exhibits Lincoln Park Zoo and Field Museum in one day. E H Foots of New York shipped 28 horses by express from Postville Iowa earning about $4000 to farmers. Clarke County historically supplied more horses to Iowa markets.
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Muscatine High School
Chicago
Muscatine
Lincoln Park Zoo
Iowa
E. H. Foots
New York
Postville
Allamakee County
Psittacosis Warns Against Imported Parrots
Dr Henry Albert state health commissioner notes 56 US psittacosis cases eight fatalities. He warns parrots carry the disease to people and urges avoiding imported parrots until eradication is achieved.
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Henry Albert
United States
Albert
Farm land sales rise. Cosson reports on 1929 dealings
George Cosson president of the Des Moines Joint Stock Land Bank announced that 13,000 acres of Iowa farm land were sold in 1929 for about 1,000,000 dollars. The bank total investments reached 13 million with 1.7 million remaining in farm lands. About 40 percent of the land sales were cash on possession March 1. The report followed the bank’s annual stockholders meeting and officer elections.
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Iowa
George Cosson
Des Moines
Proper meat handling to preserve flavor
Soaking fresh meat in water before cooking is discouraged as it drains juices and reduces flavor. Instead, wipe with a damp cloth or trim as needed to prep the meat.
Public notice of estate administrator for Fred J Burrichter
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints O W Brazelton as Administrator of the estate of Fred J Burrichter deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legally prescribed time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa February 1 1930. E E Reed attorney for the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Fred J. Burrichter
Monticello
A. D
O. W. Brazelton
E. E. Reed
Executor's Notice in Iowa Estate of John W Schweitzer
The state of Iowa as executor of the estate of John W Schweitzer requests all persons preparing to be allowed or proved and those owing the estate to make immediate payment. Dated at Monticello, Iowa January 25, 1930. John W Schweitzer, Executor. Doxsee & Doxsee, attorneys for the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
John W. Schweitzer
Monticello
Towa
Doxsee
Public notice of estate claims in Monticello Iowa
Estate of Alice A. Staff notifies all claimants to file sworn statements with the clerk within legal time to be allowed and to make immediate payment to the administrator J T Staff at Monticello Iowa dated January 1930. Attorney B B Hickenlooper represents the estate.
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District Court of
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Alice A. Staff
Monticello
A. D
J. T. Staff
B. B. Hickenlooper
Appraisers to Value Nordmann Estate for Inheritance Tax
In Jones county Iowa probate court the appraisers for the Nordmann estate will meet at 1 p.m. February 18 1930 in Anamosa to appraise real and personal property for inheritance tax. Heirs and interested parties may appear to be heard. Notice dated January 14 1930.
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State of Iowa
Jones County
Rudolph Nordmann
R. E. Johnson
State of
Iowa
Martha Nordmann
Anna Nordmann
George Bene Ee Ens
Anamosa
Jones
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County
District court of Jones county opens will of John H Eden filed February 5 1930 in Town State. The document purports to be the deceaseds last will and testament and was read in court. This notice informs all potential heirs and interested parties to respond as required by probate law.
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Jones County
John H. Eden
Said County
Probate Notice for Will of John H. Eden
The 14th day of February 1930 is set as the time for final proof and probate of the will of John H. Eden, deceased. At the January term, the court will hear all interested parties who may show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated February 5, 1930. Warren Rees, Clerk District Court Jones Co. Iowa. J. J. Locher, attorney for the estate.
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University of Iowa
Volera
Lowe
John H. Eden
Warren Rees
Jones Co
Iowa
J. J. Locher
Entate
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Dew Dispatches
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Bureau of Home Economics
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J. W. Jarnagin
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Woodward
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Highway Education Board
Miss Merritt
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Cedar River Survey
Minnesota State Board of Health
Sanitary Engineering Division
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Minneapolis
George Cowan
J. W. Doxsee
Doxsee & Doxsee
Dr. Burris Chiropractor
I. V. Dautremont
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Monticello, Iowa
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L. J. Swift
Burrichter Building
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