Iowa State Bond Debate Sparks Secrecy Accusations
In a contended reply the author questions the secrecy of a road financing pledge, naming Senators Shaff Bergman McFarlane Johnston Topping and Representatives Hollis Johnson Green Knutson. The piece argues the bonds cover twenty years and total project costs exceed 152 million dollars, urging public disclosure and stressing economic and agricultural growth in Iowa.
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Bergman
McFarlane
Johnston
Topping
Hollis
Johnson
Green
Knutson
Thompson
Highway Commission
State argues for unified road construction program
The discussion centers on funding roads through a direct tax versus using the primary road fund. Proponents claim counties already spend and will move forward, so consolidated state spending on one program is more economical than 99 separate projects.
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Highway Commission
Thompson
Comment And Opinion on Lawlessness and Overbearing Officials
A signed column criticizes growing lawlessness by citing strict enforcement on trivial infractions. It condemns officious officials, heavy salaries, and overregulation, arguing lax banking laws and rising taxes erode public trust and fuel disrespect for law. The piece reflects the Upper Des Moines Republican stance.
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United States
Connecticut
Kossuth
Call Opera House
Emmetsburg
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Tes Moines
Iowa
Des Moines
Republican
Hammill backs state bond for road program
Governor Hammill commits to a $100,000,000 state bond issue for paved highways and may call a special session in 1928 to authorize a statewide vote. He argues bonds ensure uniform, completed progress from Illinois to Nebraska and Minnesota to Missouri, strengthening his third term bid.
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Hammill
Commonwealth
Illinois
Nebraska
Minnesota
Missouri
Des Moines Plain Talk
Pithy quotes on war, bootleggers, and Allied help
The note quotes Field Marshal Haig claiming the Allies would have won without U.S. aid and contrasts it with editorials on hijackers and bootleggers. The Iowa Falls Citizen and New York Sun sentiments reveal wartime attitudes and calls for restraint amid conflict.
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Iowa Falls
Haig
United States
New York Sun
The Need for Pure Water and Health Tips
An article discusses body composition, water balance, and mineral elements, recommending distilled water for purity. It covers daily water needs, signs like urine color, and the role of digestion. Q&A sections address breast sagging, buttermilk versus acidolphilus milk, and shoulder blade pain.
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North American
Midwinter nostalgia in Journal notes from five decades past
A collection of brief journal extracts recalls Christmas humor from a hill town and old weather cures, alongside notices about the Stapleton move on West Third and a Fairport fire at the Biological Station. The items link a tree party by Kiwanis at the city park to a century of local memory.
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M. W. Stapleton
West Third Street
Journal of
Fairport Biological Station
Fairport
New City Park
Kiwanis Club
Drury Township Cemetery Association Elects Officers
Drury Illinois December 23 officers elected at a meeting of the Drury Township Cemetery Association with William Kranz as president Elmer Feldman as vice president C D Foster as secretary and Glen Boruff as treasurer Norman Yeater of Tipton Iowa visits his relatives Mr and Mrs John Yeater Charles Foster and daughter Flory visit Kistler home Buffalo Prairie Christmas entertainments planned a carnival at Wrayville school house a Providence Baptist church event and a Wray M E church gathering all scheduled this week
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Drury, Ill
Drury Township Cemetery Association
Willam Kranz
Elmer Feldman
C. D. Foster
Glen Boruff
Norman Yeater
Tipton
John Yeater
Charles Foster
Flory
Everett Kistler
Buffalo Prairie
Wrayville School House
Providence Baptist Church
Wray M. E. Church
Letters as informal claims for war compensation
Informal war compensation claims may be filed by eligible individuals by January 1, 1928. The Muscatine County Red Cross chapter reports to David F. Tilley that these informal notices should be sent to the bureau of army and navy affairs, with formal applications to follow at the earliest opportunity.
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F. M. Ziegler
Muscatine County
American Red Cross
David F. Tilley
War Service
Bureau of Army and Navy Affairs
National Headquarters
Radio Rialto Selections Highlight Christmas Eve Plans
The Associated Press reports radio stations plan Yuletide programs tonight. WJZ features Banta songs at 6 30 and The Gift of the Magi at 7. Cavaliers present Christmas numbers on WCCO WOC WDAF at 7. Iowa: KMA at 7 with Essex municipal band and Uncle Joseph from KOIL at 9. Other reads include New York glee club on WHO WOC WOW at 7, Herbert Babes in Toyland at 8 on WHO WOW OO, Bethmann Jamison Christmas duo on WJZ at 9, and WEAF at 9 30 with Dr Parkes Cadman.
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Associated Press
WJZ
O. Menry
Cavaliers
WCCO
WOC
WDAF
Iowa
KMA
Essex Municipal Band
Uncle Joseh
KOIL
Woman’s University Glee Club of New York
WHO
WOW
Victor Herbert
Babes In Toyland
Bethmann
Jamison
WEAF
Dr. Parkes Cadman
WOC Program Schedule Includes Symphony and News
Saturday program outlines Dec 24 with morning hour shows The Happy Hour of Morn weather notes Time Signals and market forecasts. Afternoon features Chimes Concert Sport News RCA Program New York Symphony conducted by Walter Damrosch and The Philco Hour from 8 to 9.
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RCA
New York Symphony
Orchestra
Walter Damrosch
Philco
Sunday Broadcast Schedule for Christmas Eve Programs
On Saturday December 24 the Victor Record Program opens at 8:00 a.m. with Science News of the Week at 9:45 and Market and Weather Reports at 10:00. NBC features include Herbie Koch organ at 10:30 and Christmas carols at 11:60, plus Mid-Day Christmas Eve Carol Service at 11:15 and The Ambassadors from Trinity Church at 12:15. Children’s Carol Service from Trinity Church airs at 1:30, with Christensen’s Orchestra at 3:00 and Four Kings of Harmony at 3:30. The Philco Hour, Palais D’Or Orchestra, and Park Central Hotel Orchestra are scheduled on NBC at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 respectively.
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Herbie Koch
NBC
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Trinity Church
Christensen
Sre Damrosch
Orch
Philco Hour
Palais D’or Orch
Park Central Hotel
Broadcast Schedule for WOI on December 24
Saturday WOI airing music shop segments from 6:30 to 10:00 a. m. and 12:00 to 1:00 p. m. The schedule includes a library segment, a 10:30 a. m. block, and a 4:15 p. m. Boy Scout program.
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Saturdiay
Muscatine Schools Closed for Christmas Vacation
All Muscatine public and parochial schools close this afternoon for Christmas vacation with programs and decorations in every building. Classes resume Tuesday morning January 3 after one week plus an extra day off.
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Muscatine
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