Christian Century and pacifism spark debate across politics
The piece argues against barring chaplains in defense, defends wartime religious aid, and criticizes pacifist stance. It discusses Iowa politics, Governor Hamill’s senate bid, farm relief backing by congressmen, and Ed M. Smith as governor candidate. It notes a $213,266 jewel-smuggling fine for Mrs. Dodge as a deterrent example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
Dryden
John Hammill
Senate
Congress
Campbell
Dickinson
Iowa
Cole
Haugen
Committee On Agriculture
Farm Relief Commission
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Herndon
Lincoln
Robert L. Dodge
United States
Herrin Illinois Faces Population Drop Amid Murders Rumors
Census figures reveal Herrin saw a sharp population decline as more than a thousand residents relocated while the town retained many original inhabitants despite its notorious murder-repute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Hilinois
Bank dividends and political chatter in local notes
The piece reflects on steady Monticello bank dividends paid by boards rather than receivers, defends military drill for health, and notes ongoing political maneuvers as Major Lund and Charlie Bryan pursue races, with Bryan's persistence cited as typical for Nebraska politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Lange Tackles Tax Inequities in Personal Property
Hon Otto Lange of Dubuque argues for reform in personal property taxation highlighting wide disparities across cities and counties. He cites assessments in Dubuque Des Moines Sioux City Cedar Rapids Waterloo Clinton and other areas, urges fewer assessors and empowered review boards, and notes possible state revenue gains from improved reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Lange
Dubuque
Ed Smith
Turner
Lanse
Des Moines
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Clinton
Webster County
Greene County
Benton County
Cole Letter Critiques Prohibition Policy And Senate
Rep. Cole discusses Hoover’s message to Congress calling for law changes, noting House action on transferring prohibition enforcement, Senate inaction, and broader calls for federal restraint. He questions federal policing, cites prison data, and weighs Iowa senatorial contests and party divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. RB. Gazette
Hoover
Congress
House
Prohibition
Treasury
Department of Justice
Senate
Atlanta
Mr. Volstead
Onnion
Uncle Sam
Arguments for and against income tax as revenue
The Anamosa Journal argues income tax is fair as a levy on those able to pay but penalizes industry and improved property while leaving idle land untaxed. It notes federal indirect taxation avoids direct taxes and could enable tariff reductions on life necessities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Journal
Tur ner cites hidden wealth as tax rise looms
The piece notes candidate Tur ner’s claim Iowa cannot collect due taxes while the Des Moines board of assessment and review plans to add 40 to 50 million dollars in untaxed money and credits to tax rolls before the period ends New ton reports 18 million in hidden taxes that would lower the general fund levy by 34 mills Ed Smith argues much wealth on farms and homes should bear more of the tax burden and the cited cases support that view
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Assessment and Review
Manchester Press
Turner
Iowa
Newton
Ed. M. Smith
Tin Can Civilization Sparks Indian Reservation Complaint
Northwood Anchor notes a complaint by a three person Indian committee about waste littering their canyon. They cite tin cans banana skins meat and bread scraps empty bottles and picnic boxes as spoiling the area. The piece hints at racial tension and calls out perceived superiority of the whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood
Literacy and birth origins in Iown population study
The Iown population totals about two and a half million with over three quarters born in state. The last federal census records illiteracy below one half of one percent.
Lawyer who sells gas amuses child with career claim
An attorney and gas company secretary laughs at his five year old daughter who, when asked what her father does, says he is a lawyer and sells gas. Pittsburgh readers recall a Presbyterian Holiness tale from West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes
West Virginia
National Monthly
Real estate transfers and deeds listed in Anamosa notice
The notice outlines multiple property transactions including estates of Francis Flaherty and Edgar Flaherty with parcels in Anamosa Iowa. Transactions involve admin deeds to T C Loder and others, with parcel details, recorded boundaries, and prices such as 1400 dollars for 10 acres and 75 dollars for lot transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Road
County Ine
Maurice Fay
Francis Flaherty
T. C. Loder
Strawberry Hill
Anamosa
Emil H. Jansen
William C. Field
Louise Field
Frank H. Shimanek
Nicholas Weber
C. J. Cash
Edgar Flaherty
George McQuillen
John Marson
120 Acre Parcel Southeast of Cascade and Canton
Property listing located south of Cascade and Canton along east corner of section 18 township 86 range 1 offers 120 acres for sale at 8000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maller
Elizabeth S. Cort
Minnie J. Cort
Jones County
Henry Evers
Elizabeth Evers
Thomas J. Finn
John A. Finn
Park Chamberlain
Cornelius Martinsen
Michael Green, Jr
William Breen
Cm8st. P Railroad
CM & St. P Railroad
Joseph Kiburz
Sinclair Refining Company
Stock Yards
C. M. & St. P. Railroad Company
Monticello
C. M. & St. P. Railroad
O. M. Bundy
W. A. Jackson
J. Darsee
Julia Branchflower
Martelle
Military Street
Evelyn A. Brown
George F
Adah Bodenhofer
Cascade
Onstow Road
E. W. McNamara
L. A. Kulawde
Swt
Martha Bell
Anton Knepper
Military Road
Canton Road
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Ciars Rhany
Avery
D. W. Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee
Ed M. Smith
Smith
Yowa
Major Lund
Charlie Bryan
Nebraska
A Bryan
Win
Jose
Lange
Dubuque County
Black Hawk County
Audubon County
Burlington
Davenport
Indianola
Bureau of Home Economics
Hammill
Patrick J. Sullivan
Wyoming
Gage
Batte
Parker
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Hughes
Republic
God Save the Republic
Tim
Taikingham
Zeigler Coal
Hoag
W. G. Schoon
Helen C. Corbit
Josephine Corbit
W. Burkert
Monticello, Iowa
Kohler & Kohler Plumbing Fixtures
Colonial Furnace
Yale Savings
Monticello State Bank
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