Tax facts and looming bills stir Jones county taxes
The piece laments rising county taxes amid new public buildings and indebtedness, noting Jones county ranking 54th in tax outlays and predicting higher costs as a new courthouse debt is paid. It urges taxpayers to monitor budgets, accept increases, and consider temperate civic responses. It also references a German airship disaster, reckless London driving, and upcoming August 15 tax deadlines.
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Jones County
London
England
United Kingdom
America
Bipartisan push to strengthen anti trust laws outlined
Attorney General Cummings supports trust busting and cites a 47 year review to revise anti trust rules. 1936 party platforms pledge vigorous enforcement and restoration of effective civil and criminal provisions against monopolies and private power.
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Dubuque
Philadelphia
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Republican Party
United States
Governor Kraschel defies law over unemployment panel
The Cherokee Times reports Gov. Kraschel ignored Senate approval by delaying Scholes interim appointment to the state unemployment compensation commission. The move extends until the Senate returns, prompting critique of legal compliance and leadership by example.
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Cherokee Times
Kraschel
State
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Senate
General Assembly
Walter F. Scholes
Council Bluffs
Scholes
President Roosevelt Hosts Editors In Off The Record White House Session
A Cedar Rapids Gazette note describes an informal White House visit by editors including Cedar Rapids, held off the record. The president is not quoted but appears well and confident, answering questions with good humor and posing many of his own.
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Venue Marshall
The
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Doubtful Senate Judiciary Split Over Roosevelt Court Plan
Manchester Press notes members of the senate judiciary committee desert the president's plan to extend the supreme court. It reports near certainty of a non favorable report and a rise of compromise ideas. It adds Roosevelt will resist attempts to weaken his proposal and suggests a coming election shapes political tactics.
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Manchester
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Record of Legislative Setbacks in Davenport Times
The Davenport Times notes widespread defeats among major bills including teachers' annuity, farm to market road financing, liquor by the drink, a new beer bill and truck tax revamp. It argues failure rather than achievement marks the record, citing opposition to homestead relief, income tax rate cuts and state خارج use tax on out of state fods.
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Davenport
Civil Service
Payday Looms as Government Spending Hits New Heights
Evidence grows that payments for long rising government outlays will begin soon. Critics foresee higher costs after four decades of Roosevelt era policies as the nation braces for increased fiscal pressure.
Unclear excerpt reflects crowd allegiance to Johnny Bull
Fragmentary passage describes festive attire and jewel display as a symbol of national pride. It notes public fervor, chants, and steadfast loyalty to Johnny Bull, with a vow never to return to past rulers.
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Johnny Bull
Monticello Deaths and News From May 1907
A May 1907 Monticello Express digest lists deaths and notable events. Mrs. Mary Eliza Carpenter died in St Augustine Florida after wintering with her daughters Nellie and Harriett Coughlan. Mrs Meta Stutt died near Monticello at 42 leaving six children. Mrs Kasper Behrn died at 45. John E Foster was reelected school superintendent. Major G W Winner and wife returned from a carnival tour. Mrs Peter Like died near Monticello on the 3rd. Henry Nickel died near Fayelle after one day illness. Cr Burmen died west of Coggan after an accident. Melchior Moore died aged 85 after 40 years in Monticello. Dr George A ery located in town after Chicago Vet College. W J Purchas was Diamond Creamery treasurer and manager. Rev Perkins Slocum preached at the Methodist church. Mrs George W Stuhler Jr died after paralysis. James Beatty buried in Monticello after dying in Loveland Colorado. Mrs Dora Deichardt and Clara Rickless resigned teaching for Green River Wyoming. Grandma Peak celebrated her 92nd birthday as the town’s oldest pioneer. Mr and Mrs Jain Rice marked their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Monticello Express
Lfe
Mary Eliza Carpenter
M. L. Carpenter
Monticello State Bank
St. Augustine
Florida
Nellie
Harriett. Coughlan
Meta Stutt
J. H. J. Stutt
Monticello
Kasper Behrn
John E. Foster
G. W. Winner
Middle West
Peter Like
P. M. Like
Henry Nickel
Jones County
Fayelle
Cr. Burmen
Coggan
Melchior Moore
M. A. Breed
James Beatty
Richard Dawson
Loveland
Colo
Oakwood Cemetery
Dora Deichardt
Clara Rickless
Green River
Wyoming
Edgar Hubbard
Hubbard
Grandma Peak
Jain Rice
Seatch Grove
Oatmeal Tomato Soup Recipe and Local Inventions
A quirky recipe for Oatmeal Tomato Soup plus local notes. Wayne Schneidecker of Lake View earns a National Inventors Congress trophy for a multi-use potato masher. Miss Hulda Moen finds a dropped 25-cent coin inside a candled egg at a Decorah plant. Ice cream sundaes began as Sunday-only specials, giving them their name.
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Wayne Schneidecker
Lake View
Sac County
Schneidecker
National Inventors’ Congress
Chicago
Hulda Moen
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Miss Moen
A Mothers Love Poem Excerpt by Bryant
A short lyrical verse extols a mother’s love as noble pure and tender from above enkindling a warm enduring bond with a heart of earth. The lines celebrate love that remains steadfast and comforting throughout life.
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William Cullen Bryant
Health at Preschool Ages and Preventive Programs
The article argues that preschool children are overlooked in preventive health efforts. It notes vaccination and health exams are easier in schools but warns epidemics among preschoolers are just as dangerous and require urgent attention by public health officials.
Preschool ages bear the heaviest disease death burden
A report notes preschool children account for high percentages of cases and deaths from mumps scarlet fever measles diphtheria chicken pox and meningitis across the United States. It urges targeted community health programs vaccinations preventive measures and regular health exams to safeguard health during early development.
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United States
Growing Better Children with Quaker Oats
The article urges proper nutrition for children citing farm feeding lessons and vitamin B in oatmeal. It highlights Quaker Oats as a healthy staple fostering energy, nerve health, appetite, and growth as supported by extension workers and medical experts referencing the Dionne Quints.
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Farmer Brown
Davenport Legislature Faces New Faces in Adjournment
Fragmentary notes describe the Davenport legislature adjourning after a long session. The 47th assembly ends as many new members prepare to join and many new voices are expected on roll call in the next session.
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Davenport
Democracy mocked by labor leaders in the republic’s future
In a Times-Advocate piece Gregory mocks John Lewis and Homer Martin. He accuses radical labor leaders of dictatorial influence and of undermining democratic principles within the labor organizations they control.
Pledges to economize anger Dedham druggist retires
In Des Moines plain talk taxpayers note lawmakers ignore pledges to economize from party platforms and campaigns. F A Toovey, long time Dedham druggist, sells his store after 45 years in the same block.
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Des Moines
Administrator's Notice and Executor's Notice from Anamosa Iowa
Public notices state that Frank Burlingham is appointed administrator of the estate of C R Schofield deceased in Jones County Iowa with claims to be filed. immediate payment requested from debtors. Executor Paul T Schuetz sworn to manage the estate of Anne Marie Freese with payments due within legal time. notices dated May 7 and May 3 1937 in Anamosa Iowa.
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District Court
Jones County
Town
C. R. Schofield
Anamosa
Towa
A. D
Frank Burlingham
Coxsee, Coxsee & Helserman
State of
Iowa
Anne Marie Freese
Paul T. Schuetz
Public notice of estate administrator appointment
Public notice states the district court of Jones county Iowa has appointed W W A as administrator of Ida B Dumont deceased. Claimants must file sworn claims with the court clerk and creditors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa April 24 1937. Doxsee Heiserman attorneys for the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Ida B. Dumont
Anamosa
A. D
Monticello
Doxsee
Doxsee & Heiserman
Probate Notice for E. J. Farley Will in Jones County
On April 21 1937 a document claimed as the last will of E J Farley deceased was filed in Jones County District Court Iowa. The May term at 10 o clock a m is set for final proof and probate to determine admissibility of the will with interested parties invited to appear and show cause. See Byerly Clerk. Iowa. $4-2
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Ust
District Court
Jones County
Harvey P. Baird
Arthur A. Vaughn
Anamosa
Iowa
State of
Ss. District Court
E. J. Farley
Said County
Public notice of Ursula Allen administratrix estate
Public notice declares Ursula Allen appointed administratrix of the Matthew Allen estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within the legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 26 1937 Doxsee Coxsee Heiserman attorneys for the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Matthew ‘Allen
Anamosa
Towa
A. D
Ursula Allen
Doxsee, Coxsee & Heiserman
Proposals for School House Repair in Scotch Grove
Notice to bidders for repair of a school house in sub district No 2 Scotch Grove township Jones county. Plans and specifications available for inspection at the secretary G J Hughes home until 7 30 p m May 20 1937. Contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder. Board may reject any or all bids. Scotch Grove Iowa.
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Scotch Grove Township
Jones
G. J. Hughes
Scotch Grove
Monticello
State of Town Will of Lincoln J Thoeni Filed
On the 6th day of May the last will and testament of Lincoln J Thoeni, deceased of Jones county, was filed in my office and opened for reading.
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Jones County
A. D
Lincoln J. Thoeni
Said County
Probate Notice for Lincoln J. Thoeni Will
The seventh day of June 1937 at 10 a.m. is set for final proof and probate of the last will and testament of Lincoln J. Thoeni deceased at the May term to be held. All interested persons may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. May 6, 1937. Lea Byerly, Clerk, Iowa.
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Lincoln J. Thoeni
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