Iowa Could Support 10 Million People Says Iowa State College President
Dr. C. E. Finley of Iowa State College argues Iowa's resources and progress allow a population of 10 million. He compares Iowa's rich, productive soil to Europe and Russia, noting exports already meet national needs and that population growth remains unlikely.
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C. E. Finley
Iowa State College
State of
Iowa
State Agricultural College
Europe
Towa
Russia
Ukraine
Hawkeye
China
India
Iowa Business Prospects Brighter for Spring Under Davies View
Prof George R Davies of Iowa State University says Iowa may see a brisk spring revival with a 1938 year end favorably poised after a midyear dip. He notes farm income rose 5.9 percent over 1937 despite a 23 percent drop, with gains in building contracts electric power and rail car loadings.
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George R. Davies
State University At
Iowa City
Iowa
Davies
Iowa Business Digest
South Dakota
Vermont
Europe
Transatlantic Plane Service May Start Soon
British Imperial Airways plans a transatlantic service ready by June while Pan American Airways targets late March. The British waiver of the 1935 rule paves the way for U S British cooperation. The Queen Mary liner carries ten thousand electrical fittings sufficient for a city of 100000.
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Great Britain
United States
Imperial Airways
Britain
Pan-American Airways
Iowa House Debates Road Funds and Welfare Board Reform
Iowa lawmakers clash over funding for secondary roads with 15 percent of motor vehicle funds diverted from primary roads to secondary use. Opposition from northwest reps grows on the plan. A social welfare board reform bill also faces delay amid disputes over using trained workers versus Iowa’s current rating system. Former Governor Kraschel testifies on clemency and recommends a full time parole board and housing boards to clear slums. Savings measures propose abolishing the geological survey and merging libraries and art departments.
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Social Welfare Board
Motor Vehicle Department
Northwest Town
Welfare Board
Social Welfare
Iowa
B. C. Hopkins
Des Moines
Byron G. Allen
House
Senate
George A. Wilson
Geological Survey
Dean W. Peisen
Eldora
Tamed down teachers annuity bill reemerges in senate
The tamed down teachers' annuity bill reappears in the legislature with a 1.25 million state appropriation proposed to start a broad program versus the earlier 3 million request. This session shifts the bill to the senate with Senator Fred Cromwell as sponsor and party leaders positioning it as non partisan.
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Senate
House
B. B. Hickenlooper
Fred Cromwell
Burlington
Governor reshuffles Iowa posts and housing bills eyed
Berry Halden, ex senator candidate and former Chariton editor, named secretary to the state executive council at 3000 dollars a year and secretary to the board of engineering examiners at 600 dollars. Governor Wilson awaits a February 9 deadline for a new insurance examiner at 5000 dollars. potential appointees include Charles Fisher, Edwin Manning, W F Ferguson, and Ed Clark. Senate housing bills to aid counties and larger cities under the federal housing act are expected this week, as outlined by Senator Edward Vrba.
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Berry Halden
Chariton
United States
State Executive Council
Wilson
Charles Fisher
Des Moines
Edwin Manning
W. O. Ferguson
Ottumwa
Ed Clark
Mason City
Iowa
Senate Committee On Federal Coordination
Edward H. Vrba
Cresco
Vrba
Notice of Executor Appointment for Amelia Rabe Estate
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints Monticello State Bank as executor of the Amelia Rabe deceased estate. All creditors are urged to present claims promptly to avoid costs. Dated February 4 1939 at Anamosa Iowa. Doxsee Doxsee Heiserman attorneys for estate.
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District Court of
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Amelia Rabe
Anamosa
Monticello State Bank
Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman
Associated Banks of
Citizens Savings Bank, Anamosa Farmers Savings Bank
Martello Citizens State
Executor's Notice for Estate of Mrs Kate Baer Deceased
The executor notifies all claimants to file sworn claims with the court clerk within the legal time and warns debtors to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated February 8 1939 by E G Burrichter of Locher and Locher attorneys for the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Kate Baer
Anamosa
E. G. Burrichter
Locher
Administrator's Notice in Iowa estate case
District court of Jones county Iowa administers Harm J. Dirks estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time for allowance. Heirs urged to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated February 2 1939. Ralph Zimmerman administrator. Attorneys for Estate.
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District Court of
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Harm J. Dirks
Anamosa
Ralph Zimmerman
Locher
Monticello Plans $35 000 Sewer Outlet and Purifying Plant Bonds
Ordinance 84 authorizes issue of 35 thousand dollar sewer bonds to fund outlet and purification plant. Bonds dated November 1 1938 bear 2 3/4 percent interest and payable semi annually. City council approves issuance under Iowa law after hearings with no protests.
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Monticello
Jones County
Iowa
County of
Jones
City of
Registration Bond Provisions and City Tax Levies 1938
The document outlines bond registration by the City Treasurer as of November 1 1938 and details levy amounts for each year 1939 through 1948 to cover interest and principal. It specifies issuance procedures, delivery to purchasers, and annual tax rates to ensure debt service.
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Monticello
Iowa
Tax authorization for bond principal and interest payments
The ordinance outlines annual taxes from 1949 to 1956 to raise specific sums for bond principal and interest. It directs use of collected taxes to a dedicated fund, requires prompt payment of due amounts, and calls for county auditing and collection actions. The mayor and city clerk sign and attest the ordinance on February 6.
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Jones County
Sioux County Chorus Sings at New York World's Fair
The rural women's chorus from Sioux County Iowa has been selected to perform on Rural Women's Day during the New York World's Fair on May 23. The event highlights regional music groups and honors rural women in national exposure.
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Sioux ‘ County
Iowa
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