Iowa Senate Debates Tax Bills and Expense Law Repeal
Senate actions include passage of a county assessor tax plan and adjustments to inheritance tax revenue with exemptions for widows. A repeal effort for the 43rd session expense law stalls, while proposals to raise salaries and cut expense allowances surface. The House delays action to March 20 as banking measures face defeat and discussions on bank office openings continue amid criticism of the state banking department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Joint Tax Committee
House
General Assembly
Stoddard
Des Moines
Supreme Court
43Rd
C. E. Anderson
Towr
Gallagher
Towa County
Short
Woodbury
Towa
Ancient Card Games Reach Across Early Civilizations
The article notes cards used for chance games date to antiquity with evidence in Egypt and Mesopotamia, spreading east to India and China before European adoption. It mentions the 48-card pack and names early games and terms such as matve, piquet, jordan, noddy, and quele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ure
Egypt
Josephs
Chetr
Uindusten O
China
Europe
Miost
Matve
Piquet Jordan
Noddy
Quele Oupre Pleek
Post and
Pan
Hank
Monarchs and Penances in Papal Conflicts
A garbled account recalls Emperor Henry IV's penance under Pope Gregory VII with repeated excommunications and reconciliations. The passage notes Henry’s submission during exile and multiple reinstatements, highlighting medieval church authority and imperial conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittiy
Henry PV
Germany
Gregory VII
Henry
Wry remark on marriage beauty versus brains sparks croaker humor
A 12 year old quip attributed to a husband, cited by Cullier's Weekly, jokes that after more than a decade the wife’s beauty outshines brains, reflecting a tongue in cheek take on married life and domestic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrether
Cullier's Weekly
Church Services and Lent Schedule Across Local Congregations
The notice lists English and German worship times at St. John's Lutheran, St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran, Sacred Heart, and Methodist churches. It notes Sunday schools, morning worship, Lenten services, and special events including union services and a Lutheran Brotherhood film showing for New Guinea relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's By
Paul T. Gutknecht
St. John’s
Trinity
Samuel G. Gutensohn
Young People’s Society
Methodist Church
Presbyterian
Leonard Duckett
Christian Endeavor
Methodist
G. Gutensohn
Castle Grove
Fragmentary Text on Philistine Tribe History and Prophets
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the Philistine tribe, ancient exodus, and prophetic figures. The garbled passages reference Vespasian era context, biblical figures, and religious leaders with scattered mentions of cities, women, and signs. The text is inconsistent and unreadable in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miasbeh
Austriabad
Chen Aoelty
Oil shale debate and mineral deposits discussed
The article reviews the potential of bituminous sand and oil shale deposits in the United States. It discusses extraction prospects, yields per ton, and the comparative advantages of oil shale development versus other sources, noting technical and mining considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally
United States
Principles of Bahaism and its central tenets
A historical overview of Bahaism tracing its Persian origins, key figures such as the Bab and Baha u t h, and the religion’s core principles. The piece outlines beliefs in the unity of religions, equality of men and women, universal education, peace, and an international tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
al Mohammed
Hosein al
Baha'u'tah Ie
Iso
Abdul Raha Abbas
Tiis Coveniunt
Champson
Sheahi i Yondi
Gimurdim
Cntre
Che
Balais
Pahatu'Wah
Stevenson Autograph Tribute in Word Shadows of the Great
In Word Shadows of the Great Thomas F. Madigin narrates a Civil War era tale of a lucky man who sought Robert Louis Stevenson’s autograph while in Samoa. The letter quotes Stevenson praising the admirer for stamps and a proper address, then granting the signature in a playful exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadows of the Great
Thomas F. Madigin
Robert Louis Stevenson
Samoa
Brazilian Nut Pickers Victimized by Buyers
Brazilian nut gatherers in the Amazon face a rigged trade scene where buyers use alcohol and trinkets to secure goods. Traders sit among jugs of rum as debts and fees are set, trapping harvesters in a web of deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Amazon Jungles
Vuze
Standalone Text Fragment on Spider Web and Primate Rites
A fragmentary article discusses a mosaic of topics from a priest ritual to a spider web construction explaining how spiders strengthen the foundation as the web grows. It juxtaposes a ritual setting with natural science observations and notes a curious drawing of events.
Ladies' Aid and Teas Highlight Local Society Notes
Mrs. Alva Zimmerman hosted the Ladies' Aid Society at St Matthew's Ev Lutheran church in Luther hall. Guests included Mrs. A. E. Laude and Mrs. Gerd Gerdes. Mrs John W Hoult held an English tea with guests bringing antiques to share their stories. Neighbors joined Mrs W P Kelly for a farewell party before her move to Marion. Others hosted farewell gatherings and a bridge evening for the Kellys. Families visited Mrs G F Paulsen at John McDonald hospital to mark the 51st wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Matthiessen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's
Ev. Loutheran
H. L. Adix
Ladies’ Aid
Luther Hall
J. B. Zimmerman
Alva Zimmerman
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church
A. E. Laude
Gerd Gerdes
John W. Hoult
Mrs. Kelly
John Rickels
Mary Ellen
Decorah
Charles Butler
Cedar Rapids
Pete Smallfeldt
George
Christine
Onslow
G. F. Paulsen
John McDonald Hospital
Ancestry of Canaries Fend Hard to Trace
Domestic canaries show centuries of selective breeding masking wild origins in the Canaries and Madeira. The wild canaries remain brownish and plain while domestic varieties display bright plumage. Experts note canaries likely arose from multiple finch species and spread globally after 15th century capture and domestication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaries
Pathfinder
Canary Islands
Medeira
Africa
Cody
Kore Oauthorities
County Board Grants Refunds and Tax Remission
The board, moved by Taylor and seconded by Hoots, approved refunds for Pearl M. Becker 12.16 John Beeks 24.55 John Cars 84. Messie Carlson 4.45. A separate motion by Barber and Taylor remits poll taxes charged against Ownis Sherman. the county auditor is to remove sain from the tax list. The meeting adjourns to 9 00 am Friday February 20 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Hooets
Pearl M. Becker
John Beeks
John Cars
Messie Carlson
Barber
Bess
Matlon
Board of Superviseors
Century Printing Co
Wbors Eee
Doolittle
Catherine S
Dirks. H
Dukehart Mech, Co
Dacroo
J. E
Dorcas
Harry
Duncan
Myra
Petit Jury
Dearborn
Mrs. C. H
Dunn
C. H
Doden
Dearborn, H. Co
Dellmire
John
Duffy
Joe
Easterly
E. R
Eclipse Lumber Co
Eden
Karl
E.R
Englebart
Herman
Echternacht
Ray
Etten
Fred
Foley Bros
Fairbanks
Chas. C
Futon, C
Farnham, J. O
Fedderson
Foley
Mrs
W. E
Favan
B. M
Moustman
Harold
Patrol
Praver
W. J. Co
Frankel Carbon and
Florence
de Neleney
Grim
Lay
Hay
W. B
Startman
Holainger
Leonard
Yabor
Eee Hanken
R. J
Husmeann
Hart, W. L
Apikes
Farmers’ Girain Co
Grain
Hanson &McKinstry
Hawkeye Maintenance
December Claims list from Anamosa county accounts
December claims from Anamosa County list numerous items including lumber coal books clothing and services. The ledger names individuals and firms such as Alemite Co Adams J D Co American Book Co Anamosa Lumber Co Coon E W and many others with amounts ranging from small change to hundreds of dollars. The document records petty jury fees board wages and various supplies and contracts for county operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Surety Co
Anamosa Eureka
Anamosa Lumber Co
American Book Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rae Yard Kronies
By Mme
Iowa
Bill
Farly Card Games
Monarch
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Syveamore Street
A. L. Lorenz
Methodist Episcopal
Roy V. Porter
Epworth League
Armin H. Tendick
Ing
Eng- Fo
Etary and
Traiters
Chris Deceer Jr
Vpiter
Inous Sands
Stevenson
Charles Rut
Siip
Sigmature
Tobert Locis Stevenson
Abe
Mrs. Alva Zimmerman
John Hoult
W. P. Kelly
Erbion
Alemite Co
Adams, J. D. Co
Blades and Ronning
Prinee Allen
A. T
Albery
Nettle
Austin
Amber Cooperative Lumbe
Murant
Bullock
Roy C
St. Inscas Boots
W. A
Bohler
Bates
Nettie
Benhart
Byerly
Frank
Bailey Mfg. Co
Buresh
F. J
Behnke
Julius
H. P
Batchelder
Lizzie
Blayney
D. P
Blauls
John, Sons & Co
Vislulio Balster
Arend
Bodenhofer
Crispin Clothing Co
Close
Maggie
Cave
James L
Goffin
Frank A
Crowell
Thomas G
Library
Broderson
Peter
Bobbs Books
Book Supply Co
Callaghan
Pat
Cave, Lambert, Dragging
Georgia
Clark
S. W
Clark, Leroy, Sr
Hein
Geo. B
Hartman
Henning
W. C
Huntington Laboratory, Inc
Hickman
H. W
Healy
Chas
Hall
W. Burkert
Poland
China Brood Sons
W. T. Kehoe
E. BE. Stambaugh
Betty Jean
D. R. Webb
E. R. Cox
Oakdale
Grant Stambaugh
Kash
Karry
St Potat Iit
Sunkist
Johnson
Kraft’s
Pergalon
Kraft
Pillsberry
Richard Hanken
Leroy Clark
Timothy
D. J. Dirks
Monticello
J. P. O'Shea
Cascade
Mabel Fraser
J. L. Weber & Sons
Harry J. Lang, Jr
John F. Null
Happy Wilson
Care Wilcox Dairy
Helgens Bros
Frank G. Kehoe
Hopkinton
North Cedar Street
Adolph Ehrismann
Polar King
Ray George
Fred Shover
Ray Adams
W. J. Husmann
Prairieburg
George Oltman
Fred Kellum
South Cedar Street
Barbara Dondelinger
Newhall
Dimension
Adolph Schoon
Amber
Anamosa
W. H. McDaniels
Rosecomb
Rhode Island
Harms Sisters
City Bakery
Rite-Way Grocery
Carl J. Thompson
Pd-1
Frank Kurt
A. Kernen
Eilert Prult
Langworthy
Town
North Dakota
Grimm Alfalfa Association
Fargo
N. D
Pleasant Knoll
Rucker
S. C
W. Chas. R. Rice
Tom Cochran
Mr. Cochran
McNeill’s
Hwd
Monticello Shipping Association
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!