Press Critique Sparks Debate Over Newspapers and Taxes
A reader letter critiques Dr. Steiner on newspaper influence and syndication, arguing papers must appeal to a broad audience while noting the rise of crime emphasis. It warns Iowa lawmakers may push a state income tax, risking business and local revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baward A. Steiner
Daily Press
Country Press
Steiner
Daily Papers
Greeley
Raymond
Watterson
Bennett
Pulitzer
Story
Dana
Perkings
Clarkson
United States
Iowa
Iowa Senate faces federal aid mud road clash
In Des Moines lawmakers oppose federal aid for roads while counties brace for undercutting mud roads. Cedar Rapids and Cherokee County oppose bus lines, arguing rail and existing dirt roads suffice, even as some favor better roads as essential for any bus system.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mother Nature
Senate
Jones County
Rigby
Cedar County
Congress
Brookhart
Buser
Snook
Cedar Rapids
Board of Supervisors of
Cherokee County
Thomas W Lawson and the gambler's perilous arc
The note recalls Thomas W Lawson and a meteoric yet ruinous career in stock gambling. It highlights immense gains and quick losses, a two million dollar home, lavish living, and the restless chase of capital. The piece warns that the novice should avoid such speculative play and warns of ruin on the betting board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lawson
Calle
Highway Bill Debates Track Senate Session Progress
The Town legislature moves rapidly through its fourth week with bills advancing in both houses. Many measures amend the 1924 code, fix language issues, legalize official acts, grant franchises for electric lighting, and address citywide matters such as water works sales without elections and art galleries.
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House
Senate
Worth
Winnebago
Des Moines
Board of Parole
Bank legislation discussed by Iowa leaders seeks public confidence
Governor Hammill signals prudent bank measures may win approval as lawmakers slow on banking bills. Senator Bowman cites strong bank support for a Nebraska style bank guarantee with proposed reorganization instead of receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammill
House
Senate
Nebraska
Bowman
Bakkerg
State
Iowa Road Legislation Faces Funding Shortfall and Gas Tax Push
Hearings on road and banking legislation continue with Fred White of the Iowa State Highway Commission detailing costs receipts and shortfalls. He warns future road progress hinges on higher revenues including a two cent gas tax and strengthened federal aid while Gov Hammill is urged to grant clemency for Kay Snodderly in a separate case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred White
Iowa State Highway Commission
Roads and Highways Committee
White
J. W. Holden
Scranton
Dean A. Martson
Iowa State College
Amens
William Collinson
Chariton
Iowa
Commission
Hammill
Kay Snodderly
Wichita, Kansay
Council Bluffs
Anamosa
Oo. D. Wheeler
Keller Addresses Lawmakers On Blind Aid Effort
Helen Keller spoke before Iowa lawmakers last Tuesday urging a commission to aid 2 000 blind residents. Representative Gripp pushed a school canvassing bill while Gov. Gibson recommended tougher penalties and a reform of banking laws. Des Moines banks improved after closures, but vacancies and unemployment linger.
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House
Helen Keller
White
Anne Sullivan Macy
Miss Keller
A. Gripp
Afton
O. J. Reimers
Rocky Rapids
Multiple Iowa bills move through state legislature
Senator Fackler proposes charging counties for benefits received by blind residents. A Bowman highway bill lets counties decide road location timing and type via election before bonds. Dr. Fagan promotes vaccination as state example. Rep Blake targets bank deposit looting. Hill drafts bootlegger and prostitute controls with fingerprints stored statewide. A law restricts marriage licenses to mixed blood couples. another bans long term battery rentals and improper disposals. Robberies of banks discussed.
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S. KE. Fackler
Prescott
Bowman
Rodney P. Fagan
Fagan
Blake
Hill
Nora Springs
State Bureau
Patrons With Highest Butterfat Checks Named at Creamery
The Farmers Mutual Creamery of Sand Springs reports 1924 gains with 464,585 pounds cream yielding 136,046.56 pounds butterfat and 167,362 pounds butter produced. Top patrons include Williamson Bros 4552.4 pounds $2566.02 and Mike Gudenhauf 6271.6 pounds $2320.29. Monticello installs J J Locher as mayor amid town’s leadership transition.
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Williamson Bros
Mike Gudenhauf
R. J. Guthrie
C. ©. Bacon
W. A. McGhide
W. J. Worth
John Beitz
C. Orr
Charles Vernimont
W. C. Stock
Farmers Mutual Creamery
Sand Springs
A. Dunlap
Monticello
J. J. Locher
John
Winard
Maurice
Ship of State
Iowa Republicans Question Brockhart Standing
The state committee expressed greater anxiety after the act than before Brockhart’s alleged election and urged the Senate to remove him. The remarks reflect Iowa Republican views on Brockhart’s position and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
State Committee
Brockhart
Iowa
Senate
Chicago Symphony to perform three Cornell festival concerts
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Frederick Stock is set for three appearances at the Cornell College music festival May 14 to 16 after a Chicago season. The tour includes Ann Arbor and Northwestern University festivals along with Cornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Frederick Stock
Cornell
Blohm
Urban
Red) Faber
White Sox
Cascade
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Faber
Sox
Shreveport
Louisiana
Mary Fellows Cavanaugh
Lowe City
Matthew Cavanaugh
Mount Vernon
Cavanaugh
Iowa City
S. M. Fellows
Morley Consolidated School Closed Over Scarlet Fever
The Morley consolidated school shut on February 2 and will stay closed until February 36 due to scarlet fever concerns in the Morley area. The school board met for days and approved purchase of two tractors and other machinery. they also planned patrolmen employment for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley Consolidated
Morley
Karl Rion
Chicago
Catherine Mirick
Loyal EB. Gee
Henry Morey
Irving Mirick
Anamosa
Gee
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Clinton
Abumosa
Fred J. Kay
Dewey Rhatipan
Monticello
U.S
R. Slade
J. C. Stoddard
Kay
Rhatigan
Hauer
McGuire
Slate
Iowa to elect women legislators in upcoming constitution change
The Waterloo Tribune notes progress toward female lawmakers in about four years as Iowa moves a constitutional amendment forward. Voters will decide on the proposal after today’s legislative action, following a previous approval to strike the word male from qualification. The editorial sees clear voter support ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Quotations on Fire and Diligence from Shakespeare and Franklin
A compact fragment notes a brief fire being extinguished and rivers cutting a path, paired with a misquoted line praising diligence as the mother of good luck. The source blends literary snippets with a proverb, reflecting archaic phrasing and typographical oddities.
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Bank Guarantee Law
Helen: Keller
Ben J. Gibson
Filliott
Tata City
Shinn
Schmedika
Romkey
Stoddard
RE. C. Worthington
Hogue
Ames
Worthington
R. HH. Stevens
J. N. Hughes
Carlton Wood
George Coburn
Robert L. Leech
Burnquist
Spangler
Smith W. Brookhart
U. S. Senate
Washington
Cummins
Robert L. Leach
Federal Reserve Bank
Espec
Afudua ‘Hammill
Keokuk Dam
George
Hank
Hopkinton Leader News
Latar Wione
Joubert
Neighborhood News
Bishop WK. A. Hughes Wit
Cornell Collage
Dixon
Dixon T
William Matthias
Maquekela
Hugh Buse
Dubuque
Marie Nelson
Epworth
Anamosa Eureka News
Dilgence
lneke—-Pruanklin
Almanac
Weather Bureau
Eclipse Lumber Company
Harry L Rodman
J. LeRoy Farmer
P. D. Bell
J. LeRoy Farmer Canning Company
Monticello, Iowa
C. H. Schipman
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