Revenue tax push to rural Iowa groups next week
Dubuque revenue officers led by Collector Louis Murphy will tour the state with forty six men to explain the new income tax act. Unmarried earners with 1000 dollars or more and married people with 2090 or more should seek guidance from field officers who will be based at the Dubuque court house and Wilton post office starting January and February. Penalties for noncompliance are strict. merchants and banks are asked to help publicize the tax.
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Revenue Office
Dubuque
Court House
Wilton
Louis Murphy
Excelsior New Year Gathering Postponed One Week
Extreme cold weather and bad roads force the Mixcelsior literary society to postpone its meeting from this evening to next Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Hosking in Sweetland township. The New Year party will follow a similar program to the one planned for tonight.
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theMixcelsior Literary Society
A. C. Eckhardt
Sweetland Township
Dad. Hosking
Obsequies for Charles Kaufman Sunday at Melpine Church
Rites for Charles Kaufman who died yesterday at his home in Sweetland township will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Melpine church. Rev. J A Crnuit will preside, with burial in Melpine cemetery.
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Charles Kaufman
Sweetland Township
Melpine
J. A. Crnuit
Melpine Cemetery
Rev J Hanley to Speak at M E Church Tomorrow
Local Methodist Episcopal churches announce special services tomorrow. At M I church morning hour Rev Joe R Hanley will discuss Canada and the War after being in Canada since the European conflict began. The Musserville and Island churches will feature Rev KL Gilbert of Washington district superintendent delivering addresses at moving and evening services.
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Methodist Episcopal
A. S. Smith
Geo. W. Barber
Tha. M. I. Church
Joe R.hanley
Canada
Musserville Methodist Episcopal
Island Methodist
WF. Gilbert
Washoeton
Fle
Island Church
Iovelock c
Musserville
Ccloak
300000 Join Iowa Red Cross In Campaign Push
Iowa Red Cross enrollment climbs with reports of 10 000 new members and a goal of one million by January 1 Dr A W Kepford state director says chapters must expand work across activities from applying for supplies to tuberculosis prevention and canteen service to support soldiers families and home life The drive stresses increased nursing recruitment and larger chapter development to handle the heavier workload across the state
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Associad Press
Des Moins
State Redress
Iowa
A. W.cepford
Thea
Ttowa
Thamany
Red Cross
Mt Cross
J. Kepford
Thvgmeen
Dister Keptord
Dole
Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertisement Triage
An old ad touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and purveyor of health, alongside Peptiron, Hood’s Pills, and other tonics. It argues for a combined remedy approach but urges choosing what you need and trying it. The copy emphasizes ease, effectiveness, and long familiarity with these products.
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Hood
Feathers and Food Drive Attention to Poultry Show
War era boosts poultry show interest as judges and fanciers focus on feather symmetry and comb angles, but emphasis shifts to food value and meat substitutes. Eggs and layers like the Rhode Island Reds and Wyandottes expected to draw more entries. entry list closes this afternoon after a one day extension. Secretary JG Collins notes heightened interest as birds and eggs aid war needs.
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Hees
Treghorns
Wyandotrees
Plymouth Rocks
J. GC. Collins
United States
Funeral services Sunday for Mrs. George Nei bert
The remains of Mrs. George Nei bert of 24 Main Street will be interred in Greenwood cemetery tomorrow afternoon after services at 2 o'clock from the family residence 34 Main Street The Rev A William Martens of the German Evangelical church will officiate Cold hampers firemen Associated Press Leased Wire Nes Moines Ia Dec 29 Extreme cold hampered firefighters when the Porter Tidrick Carriage Company here was destroyed by ice last night causing about 40000 in losses Two families near the carriage plant were forced into sub zero temperatures scantily clad
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George Neibert
S24
Main Street
Greenwood Cemetery
William Martens
German Evangelical Church
Cassociated Press
Nes Moines
Ja. Dee
Effer
Porter Tidrick Carriage Company
Carrivze
Not Quite Down and Out
A brief ad advises men feeling down and out that they may have years of service left with proper treatment. Stomach trouble saps energy and courage, but a few doses of Chamberlains Tablets can improve digestion, invigorate the liver and bowels, and hasten recovery in most cases.
New Birth Registration Law Affects Muscatine County
A new law requires births in Muscatine County to be registered starting January 1. County Clerk A. R. Tipton becomes the official custodian, with fines or imprisonment for noncompliance. Parents, physicians, or nurses must file a birth record within ten days, including name, parents, time, and later name changes. Records aid citizenship, voting, marriage, inheritance, and school or passport processes. copies available from the county clerk or state health board in Des Moines.
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A. R. Tipton
Mauscatine County
State Department
State Board of Health
Vitalstatistice’s Department
Capitol
Des Moines
Game Wardens Seize Traps and Furs in Off Season Crackdown
State fish and game warden reports hunters and trappers spent over 3000 dollars last month. Officers made 230 arrests and seized a museum of traps including 162 game traps and eight series of nets. Seven guns were recovered along with 290 muskrat skins and other furs. Fines and costs totaled 2877 and 561.85 respectively with proceeds supporting the state school fund.
Muscatine Van Brings Lawsuit
Davenport resident Harry I. Fack petitions Scott County District Court for dissolution and appointment of a receiver of Victormie Repair Company alleging fraud and misappropriation of funds and property. Thomson and Thompson, attorneys, filed the petition. Defendants entered into a co-ownership on November 13. The business operated as auto tire repair with intentions to expand into automobile accessory business.
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Davenport
Town
Ticks IF. McCloskey
Victormie Repair Company
Junvey
Harry I. Fack
Hugatie
Scott Courty District Court
Auto Tire
Lutherans Plan Watch Night Service at Grace Church
Members of the junior Aid Society and the Luther League at Grace Lutheran Church are organizing a watch night service. Leaders call for student groups to participate and for parishioners to join in prayer and fellowship.
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Te Juadies' Aid Society
The
Luther League
Grace Luther Church
New Year's Eve Service at Church Parlors
A New Year's Eve event will be held in the church parlors with a service beginning around 10 o'clock. Members of the Luther League will present a pro exam and the Aid Society will serve a luncheon. The event is open to church members, the congregation, and all who wish to attend.
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Luther League
Aid Society
Lany
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