Government Auditors Target Income Tax Delinquents and Estate Assessments
A federal team now investigates 1919 and prior year tax delinquencies while 1920 returns are reviewed. Shortages arise from honest errors and rule changes by the internal revenue service, and inheritance taxes rely on executor estimates with posthumous adjustments. Delays in settling large estates and reliance on distant real estate estimates provoke late and excessive assessments, especially when valuers differ from local knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Department
Jones County
Board of Review
Vice President Coolidge Blames Youth Immorality on Rich Spending
The article cites Vice President Coolidge attributing youth recklessness to excess spending money and praises Christianity as a remedy while urging attention to idleness. It argues parents should provide employment after school to curb dissolute behavior and guide youths toward citizenship through work.
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Coolidge
Jermey Collier
Ford ads claim 5000 daily output implying huge profits
The piece argues the Ford factory produces 5000 cars daily and that a prior $50 cut would have created an excess profit of 250000 per day. It suggests profits may total about 77000000 annually and with continued gains could rival the wealth of the nation’s wealthiest individuals in a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
United States
County Republicans Secure Clean Sweep in Elections
The county results show a complete win for Republican candidates across all county offices. Voters affirm efficiency and honesty of current officials, promising continued orderly governance and support for lawfulness and integrity in public affairs.
Judge Wade’s firm stance on liquor law penalties
The article praises Judge Wade for strict justice toward liquor offenders. It notes no leniency and cites his recent sending of August Knockstead to the federal penitentiary for a second offense, illustrating harsh sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
August Knockstead
Federal Penitentiary
Bright Stude
No More Contests for Two Years Quote
A reflective editorial on political cycles noting no contests for two years while observers and office seekers keep the pot boiling. The piece suggests business people focus on affairs, acknowledging public interest deepens with time. The quote references Cervantes.
Brookhart Wins in Iowa as Republicans Secure State Ticket
Iowa voters give Brookhart a large lead over Herring while Governor Kendall defeats Files by a wide margin. The GOP dominates the state ticket and supports a heavy turnout in favorable weather with troops adjusted compensation on the ballot. Nationwide results show Brookhart elected to the U S Senate alongside other party winners. Brookhart suggests Kenyon for president in a show of partisan camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Congress
Smith W. Brookhart
Clyde L. ‘Herring
N. J. Kendall
J. R. Files
Kendall
Files
Brookhart
Herring
C. C. Dowell
Robb
Polk County
Des Moines
Dowell
Polke County
Haynes
Boone
Dubuque
U. S. Senate
Arizona
Ashurst
California
J[ohnson
Connecticut
McLean
Delaware
Dupont
Florida
Trammell
Georgia
George
Indiana
Ralston
Maine
Hale
Maryland
Bruce
Massachusetts
Lodge
Michigan
Ferris
Minnesota
Shipstead
Kellogg
Mississippi
Stephens
Missouri
Reed
Montana
Wheeler
Nebraska
Howell
Nevada
New Jersey
Edward
New Mexico
Jones
New York
Copeland
North Dakota
O’connor
Ohio
Foss
Pennsylvania
Pepper
Rhode Island
Gerry
Tennessee
McKellar
Texas
Mayfield
Utah
Bamberger
King
Vermont
Greene
Washington
Dill
Jones County
Overy Dans Didate
Matthiessen
Brother Byerly
Moses
Colo
Larssme Esas
Arimwood
Sthmpson de van Kirk
Bedenholer
Horan
Soper
Voseullok
Rhinehart
Attor
Dautremont
Flaherty
Streeper
Cave
Taylor
Oe Manternach
Morrisey
United States
R. Bagee
Clyde L. Herring
D. A Teceeiesens
N. BE. Kendall
R. Worhee
John Hammill
R. Wos Cansanaerennes
Marie Moore
Fredrckson
Auditor OF State
Glenn C. Haynes
V. £. Herbert—Dlaenmsesannee
H. J. Kennedy
D. Jeesevas
Ernest R. Mitchell
Rugel VY l
May E. Francis—R
Himena Hoffman
D. Lepgeeettds Enor Pane
Chas. ‘Webster
M. Berry
O. A. Byington
D. Paacel
Charles J. Cash
Cong
Cyrenus Cole
R. Asenee
A. Smith
Dseastereneserenee
F. L
Anderson
Atherton
Clark
F. O. Elison
John T. Moffit
Maurice P. Cahill
John Locher
HS District Court
F. L. Anderson
Amet Ereneese
Atherton _B. Clark
Rwe
Swindles, a murder, and college scores in Avoca news
Two Avoca men are swindled by telegrams asking for 75 and 100 dollars. A double murder occurs at the Lincoln highway store six miles west of Clinton with theft and arson attempts. Iowa college football results list numerous score outcomes from the previous weekend.
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Avoca
Chris Hinz
Ernest Hinz
Chicago
Hing
Gus Lassen
Gus
Dad
Ernest
Homer Brownsfield
Lincoln Highway
Clinton
Brownsfield
Iown
Cornell
Dubuque
Coe
Albion
Grinnell
Washington
Buena Vista
Wayne
Normal
Des Moines U
Morningside
Parsons
State
Penn
Simpson
Upper Iowa
Elsworth
St. Ambrose
Central
Drake
Ames
Police shootings curb crime says San Francisco Chronicle
The Chronicle argues that police gunfire in Oakland Sunday reduces local crime as criminals become cautious after deadly confrontations. It likens criminals to deer that retreat once hunting season opens, noting that violence dulls crime temporarily and urges contemplation of justice versus inquest after deaths.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Oakland
Russia’s Struggle Highlighted By Military, Aid Demands
In a critical view, Russia’s large army and economic strain are weighed against international relief. The piece argues 1.6 million troops drain resources while Russia seeks food, clothing, and shelter from abroad, labeling the request as brazen and hypocritical given wartime costs. It contrasts France Britain and the United States budgets and notes the army's impact on productive capacity.
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St. Paul
Russia
France
Great Britain
United States
Ruasta
Dleness
La Follette Attacks War Heroism In Wisconsin Speech
At a campaign stop in Wausau Marathon county La Follette denounced the war as purely commercial claiming the 70 000 Americans who died in France fought for fools and slandered those who died for their country. The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes the heated rhetoric amid his re election bid.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Wausau
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
la Follette
Marathon County
Senate
France
Argonne
Second Marne
Wasle
Meuse
War era insults spark political turmoil and wartime rhetoric
A wartime speech attribution sparks outrage as references call troops “boobs” and “fools.” The speaker criticizes support for La Follette and genially mocks old allies, drawing sharp reactions amid a charged political climate.
Farmers urged to abandon idleness and work eight hours
In the Cedar Rapids Republic, A R Kroh attacks farmers as lazy and proposes reform by enforcing eight hour days with overtime and a half on Saturdays. The letter argues farmers wake early, perform farm chores, harvest, and yet blame the middleman, calling rural laborers socialists and loafers.
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Alex Miller
Cedar Rapids
A. R. Kroh
North Woods
Farmers’ Union
Facistis Restore Order After Italian Postwar Strikes
The article describes ex soldiers forming a vigilante force called the Facistis to combat Bolshevik influence in Italy after World War II. It claims farms and factories were seized by strikers and says the Facistis drove out the reds and returned properties to owners. Officials supposedly align with the Facistis as the government claims to preserve order after volunteers busted the strike.
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Marshalltown
Sdfie
sifMs
Entire Republican Ticket Dominates County Races
Brookhart leads in Iowa as Republicans sweep county offices and state races. Democratic efforts falter with Byerly’s missteps while Kendall wins gubernatorial plummet and Volstead loses in Minnesota. Ohio backs Harding and Stark counties show clear party margins.
Unofficial Table of Votes Cast in Jones County Election
An unofficial tally lists votes for county offices in Jones County. It shows candidates for county auditor treasurer clerk district court sheriff recorder and other offices with party affiliations and tallies in a dense OCR fragment.
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Jones County
Thomas Stimpson
Henry Carlson
B. G. Rees
John Bodenhofer
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God
Cervantes
U. S
Kenyon
Neighborhood News
Delaware County
Hull
Glinton
Syrenus Cole
Tmnois
New Frampshire
Towa
Volstead
Harding
Pomerino
Harting
Linn
Cedar
Buchanan
Fremont
Carroll
Johnson
Judg
Wvuuinet Allyuiunel I
W. J. Cochrane
John Matthiessen
B. W. Streeper
F. B. Taylor
Emerson Cave
Victor Manternach
G. A. Peet
John Morrissey
Hebig Psi
Bonus Law
Orl
Jknoy
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Monticello
Jones County Trustee Savings Bank
Monarch
Martin Seymour
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Eclipse
Abraham Lincoln
Abe
Harry L Rodman
Mgr
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