Soldiers Pro Rata Tax Exemption Guideline
Special Counsel Lee of the state department of justice rules that the $1,200 tax exemption for honorably discharged soldiers must be prorated across all property classes. Using a $4,000 total value example, 30 percent applies to each class, totaling $1,200 for the exemption. The ruling aims to prevent deducting the full amount from a single property class. Oskaloosa Herald.
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Lee
State Department of Justice
Oskaloosa Herald
Tragic Death at New Sharon Star Man Hangs in Barn Loft
Jacob M. Fisher was found dead hanging by a rope in the barn loft at his home three miles northeast of town last Friday morning. After breakfast he went to work in the barn and, when unresponsive, his wife alerted neighbors. He had covered the loft opening with boards and hay before the body was discovered. Deputy Coroner T. R. Osborn investigated.
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New Sharon Star
Jacob M. Fisher
T. R. Osborn
Opportunity for Young Men Seeks Pella Post Office Clerk
An examiner will hold a postal service clerk examination at the high school or college building in Pella. Open to all ages 18 to 45, male or female, with test components in spelling arithmetic letter writing penmanship copying and reading addresses. Salary ranges from 600 to 800 dollars yearly. applications must be filed with Tunis Kempkes before March 6 1912.
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Postal Service
Pella
Tunis Kempkes
Dates in politics reflect major Iowa and national events
A list of upcoming political dates shows the Iowa Republican convention in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday April 24, the Democratic state convention in Burlington on Thursday May 16, and statewide primaries on Monday June 3. It also notes the national Republican convention in Chicago on Tuesday June 18, the Democratic convention in Baltimore on Tuesday June 25, a second Democratic state convention in Cedar Rapids on Thursday July 25, and the state and national election on Tuesday November 5.
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Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Chicago
Baltimore
Weather Report Feb 21 to Feb 27
The Weather Report for February 21 to February 27, reported by John H. Ver Steeg, Cooperative Observer for the Weather Bureau, U S Department of Agriculture.
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John H. Ver Steeg
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Milwaukee eyeing Rock Island branch takeover plan
Reports claim the Chicago Milwaukee Railroad plans to seize the K D branch of the Rock Island by taking control of the Des Moines Valley line from Des Moines to Keokuk. A lease cancellation could give Milwaukee through freight routes from St Paul to Kansas City via Des Moines. Rock Island may refuse, seeking a direct Des Moines to Allerton link to beat the change. S B Grant reportedly learns Wells Fargo will handle express business after June 11 1912.
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Chicago Milwaukee Railroad Company
K. D
Rock Island
Des Moines Daily* News
Milwaukee Railroad
Des Moines Valley Railroad
Des Moines
Keokuk
The
Milwaukee
Ottumwa
St. Paul
Kansas City
Allerton
S. B. Grant
Wells—Fargo Co
A Washington Party Hosted by Knickerbocker Club Ladies
The K. K. girls were entertained at A. J. Kuyper's home by the young men's Knickerbocker club last Thursday evening. Rooms and tables were festively decorated and attendees enjoyed amusements until early morning. A patriotic menu accompanied refreshments. The event marks the club’s annual gathering awaited by all involved.
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K. K
A. J. Kuyper
Young Mens Knickerbocker Club
Iowa Papers Call For Education and Reform Across State
A collection of editorials from Sioux City Tribune Mason City Times Grinnell Herald Council Bluffs Nonpareil Davenport Democrat and Waverly Independent argues for stronger schooling extended education reform cheaper oleomargarine production and improved civic cleanliness. They critique Holden's candidacy and urge moral character through schools while urging policy changes and personal responsibility.
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Holden
Sioux City Tribune
Mason City Times
Grinnell Herald
Moses
Davenport Democrat
Waverly Independent
Lusitania Reaches New York After Terrifying Storm
The steamship Lusitania arrived in New York Monday after an eighteen hour ordeal with one of the severest storms ever faced. Winds peaked at 150 miles per hour and waves overwhelmed the ship, flooding every stateroom and sending hundreds of women passengers into panic during the voyage.
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Luistania
New York
Parcel Post Aims To Reach Rural Merchants In New Session
The Democratic House backs a parcel post bill despite Republican control of the Presidency and Senate. Big express companies resist, but the measure could boost small country merchants by enabling cheaper rural deliveries and attract people to live in the country. Also urged is a bill to ban poisonous phosphorus in matches to prevent phossy jaw, a health risk from current practices.
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Senate
Democratic House
Republican Party
Congress
Mortgages Burned at Second Reformed Church Jubilation
A praise service at the Second Reformed Church featured the burning of mortgages, freeing the new building from debt. The evening included an impressive ceremony with addresses by Revs Brink man Van Kersen and Otley pastor, plus talks by C Rhynsburger G Tysseling and Isaac Le Cocq. A sizable audience joined in the jubilee celebration.
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Second Reformed
Revs
Brinkman
van Kersen
Otley
C. Rhynsburger
G. T. Tysseling
Isaac le Cocq
First Reformed Church Evening Service Next Sunday
The pastor will conduct services next Sunday evening at the First Reformed Church. All are invited to attend. Mr. R R Beard presented stereopticon views of the Holy Land to a full house Wednesday evening, aimed at the Bible class studying the life of Christ.
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R. R. Beard
Holy Land
Christ
Iowans in California at Los Angeles picnic
The Los Angeles Examiner reports a February 22 Iowa picnic in Los Angeles drawing more than 45,000 Iowa visitors. Ninety-nine county standards dot the lawn beside the conservatory and lake as former residents reunite, share news, and reminisce. Judge C. C. Cole of Des Moines, a former Iowa Supreme Court associate justice, spoke on Iowa laws’ influence on the state’s growth during the winter in San Diego.
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Los Angeles Examiner
Henry Vander Meulen
Iowa
C. C. Cole
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
San Diego
Farm For Rent Near Indianola Iowa
Good half section of land about four miles south west of Indianola. See M B Wheelock Colfax Iowa for details. Public notice dated August 9.
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Indianola
M. B. Wheelock
Colfax
Iowa
Saloon Fight at Ottumwa Declined Petition Filing
Ottumwa saloon supporters failed to file a five year consent petition Tuesday after lacking a sufficient majority boost. Supporters claim a majority exists but withdrawals may defeat it, while anti saloon groups doubt the petition's backing and mount a strong campaign to stop it. Conservative figures doubt current interest to win.
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Ottumwa
Recitals and social highlights fill college notes
A week of musical events includes public voice and studio recitals, a piano recital by Miss Tracy on February 29, and senior chapel morning performances. Walter Bailey and Marguerite Tracy headline faculty pieces, with a Washington Church banquet scene, Glee Club selections, and student entertainments, all in a lively campus tone.
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Miss Tracy
Chapel
A-La-Cap
Gohon
Carl Hillyer
Keokuk
Central
Parsons
Jerome
Mary Ketman
Oliver Werner
Alice Thomaasen
Cornelia DeGeus
Beys
Finklestein
Nordalk
Dickerman
Cotton Hall
Marguerite Tracy
Tracy
Wealth and Comfort Lies in Hard Work Not Quick Schemes
The Marshalltown Times notes land promoters promise fortunes in Florida Montana and Arkansas but warns wealth comes from labor and prudent effort. Iowa offers strong long term returns per acre with farming success rooted in hard work, economy, and sound judgment rather than quick schemes or relocation.
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Florida
Monta
Arkansas
Montana
Everglades
Iowa
Acre
Marshalltown Times
Dutch Wallops Penn in Oskaloosa Basketball Showdown
Central defeated Penn 20 to 5 as Van Spanckeren led with eight field goals amid injury and illness to Aschenbrenner and Atha. Hillyer struggled while Mattison fouled. referee Johnson of Osceola officiated well.
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Central
Oskaloosa
Aschenbrenner
Atha
van Spanckeren
Penn
Brown
Hillyer
Mattison
Johnson
van Zante
R. van Zante
Rempe
Williams van Spanckeren
C. Hillyer
R.G. —_Lichtenheld
L. G. Mattison
D. van Zante
Williams
Lichtenheld
Buy a Farm 100 Acres Near Mitchellville
100 acre farm for sale 3 to 4 miles from Mitchellville priced at 13000 with good improvements including a large house with furnace 25 acres of pasture some timber 60 acres in grass a fine location and soil with an old orchard. Children may attend town school. $3000 secures if sold by March 8, otherwise higher price. Possession April 1 or lease for season. A S Hedge invites buyers to view the property.
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Mitchellville
A. S
Pella Choral Club Delights Osage City Audience
A small Oskaloosa crowd heard the Pella Choral Club at Christian church. Under Prof Groet the 26 member group offered polished voices with solos by Miss Cora Van Dam and pianist Mrs Vander Ploeg. The program closed with America and boos of appreciation. a return engagement is likely.
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Oskatoo
Christian Church
Pella
Prof. Groet
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Cora van Dam
America
Pella Choral Club
School Election Nomination Meeting Slated at City Hall
School election set for Monday March Lith with two directors replacing HJ Vanden Berg and J S Rbynsburger and a treasurer to be elected. A convention is called at city hall on Friday evening March Lth to nominate men for these offices.
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Vanden Berg
J. S. Rbynsburger
Fire at New Sharon Damages Fil Garner Building
A Tuesday morning fire in New Sharon caused about 2500 dollars in damage to the Fil Garner building second floor housing McCutcheon and Shahan cement contractors and other offices. Lon Shahan escaped through flames. R. P. Doze and Carl Binney suffered losses from water and smoke. directors’ room in the First National Bank was damaged. early hour delayed alarms and firefighters had to be summoned by telephone.
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New Sharon
Fil Garner
McCutcheon
Direcors
First National Bank
Knights of Pythias Hold Second Degree Meeting
kK P LODGE Knights of Pythias held another meeting Tuesday evening with second degree work for two candidates. The event drew a large attendance of members and interest in membership remains strong as plans continue.
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Knights of Pythias
Becon
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the Weather Report
Washington
TOWA
Lusitania
Parcel Post
Second Reformed Burn
First Reformed Church
California
College
First Baptist Church
George
Dean
Severn
Bailey
John L. Beyl
the Man Behind
J. W. Bailey
Herman C. Beyl
Claw
R. C. Williams
Steweed
Esther Hansen
Ladies Glee Club
Sullivan
Brahms
Cu.l
Vineta
D. Buck Franz
R. Leoncavallo
P. Groet
G. A. Heinz
Haydn
N. Millard
Miss Cora van Dam
D. Buck
Land
Grieg
G. Ludera
D. Restless Sea
A. White
M. Piccolomini
Paul Lincke
Job
Strauss
Liberty
Gounod
Kk. P. Lodge
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