Assessors Confront Moneyed Capital Versus Moneys and Credits
Iowa assessors undertake a new duty to classify property under a law distinguishing moneyed capital from moneys and credits for tax purposes. The 20 percent local tax on bank stock and a 5 mill rate on moneys and credits create differing burdens and potential lawsuits. Special Counsel Robbins has issued guidance refining the definition amid debate.
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Marshalltown Times Republican
Iowa
Robbins
Attorney General's Office
Bids for Road Work in Lake Prairie Township 1912
Township clerk invites bids to work the public highway for eight years in Lake Prairie Township for various labor and team configurations. Four parts of territory available. Bids due January 1912. Board may reject any or all bids. Also seeking applicants for road dragging superintendent. Chas Porter, Township Clerk.
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Lake Prairie Township
Board of Trustees
Chas. Porter
Bakers Supplies Auction At Royal Dutch Bakery
Public auction to the highest bidder on Monday January 29 at 1 PM offers fixtures and supplies from the Royal Dutch Bakery. Item list includes a 12x12 oven cake machines show cases counters shelving desk and other articles. J S Rhynsburger Trustee.
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Royal Dutch Bakery
J. S. Rhynsburger
Weather report by Ver Steer from Weather Bureau unit
The report, filed by John H. Ver Steer, cooperative observer for the Weather Bureau, details daily atmospheric conditions compiled under the U. S. Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Steer
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Dairy Exhibition Trains Boost Iowa Dairying Interest
The Iowa State Dairy Association ran special dairy trains in 1910 1911 over major railways in Iowa with lectures and demonstrations reaching over 100000 farmers. Due to success the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line will host trains in February featuring top dairy speakers and equipment to aid farmers in Marion County and surrounding areas.
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Iowa State Dairy Association
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chicago Great Western
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Iowa
Chicago, Rock Island
United States
New Automobile Laws by Illinois Automobile Club Journal
The journal offers satirical amendments to existing auto laws. Proposals include stopping off side and tarpaulin camouflage when meeting a team, a secret speed limit with $10 per excess mile, escalating penalties for running away a team, and dramatic signaling at blind corners. Seasonal color schemes for cars and hazardous night behavior are also listed.
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The
Illinois Automobile Club Journal
Automobile Club
Middle West
For Rent 95 Acres Farm in Iowa Near County Seat
An advertisement offers a 95 acre Iowa farm for rent located about 14 miles from the county seat. Prospective tenants are instructed to inquire with Dr. H. C. Payne at his office over the Olean National Bank. The notice mentions a medical condition described as blood right hand.
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Iowa Farm
H. C. Payne
Te Olean National Bank
Hand of Death Doedyns Dies in Omaha Home
Doedyns A Doedyns died at his Omaha home Tuesday morning after a long illness. A cancerous stomach tumor was diagnosed recently. He was 70, a long time carpenter in Pella. Funeral and burial scheduled in Omaha today with community sympathy extended to the family.
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A. Doedyns
Omana
Doedyns
Pella
Omaha
Death of Miss Esther Van Zee at 32
Esther Van Zee, daughter of Mrs. E. C. Van Zee, died Sunday evening after a years long illness from jaw disease and tuberculosis. She was 32. Survived by her mother, five sisters, and two brothers. Funeral held at home at 10:30 a.m. and at Second Reformed Church at 11 a.m. with Rev. Brinkman and Rev. Van der Werf officiating. Burial in Porterville cemetery.
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Esther van Zee
E. C. van Zee
Esther
Second Reformed Church
Brinkman
van der Werf
Porterville Cemetery
City Council Hears Sewer Assessments Objections
The council met to review thirteen objections to second sewer assessments from I Van Nin wegen H S Keables Aggie Mathis Mrs Mary Kuyper T A Tyeseling H Westerhof Mrs M Thomassen C De Geus Jr A T Brom Emma Bousquet estate John W De Bruyn Slob Bros Co T Van Arkel. Some objected to lot size mistakes others to high valuations or disproportions. The council considered each and made adjustments where wise, approving corrected assessments and adjourning.
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I. van Ninwegen
H. S. Keables
Aggie Mathis
Mary Kuyper
T. A. Tyeseling
H. Westerhof
M. Thomassen
C. de Geus Jr
A. T. Brom
Emma Bousquet
John W. de Bruy
Mine accident in Dillon injures Lane Van Rees
In Dillon coal mine on Tuesday afternoon a slate roX fell from the roof and struck Lane Van Rees, trapping him beneath a large rock. Helpers freed him with sledge hammers and Dr Bos treated multiple cuts. no bones were broken.
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Lane van Rees
Dillon
van Rees
Dr. Bos
Public Sale Dates Reach Broad Iowa Towns
Public sale dates listed with sellers and locations across central Iowa. Names include Mrs. Van Dusseldorp, M De Zwarte, N De Reus, Arie Van Zee, Tone Van Roekel, N Boogaards, A S White & Son, John Van Mensbergen, John Wouda, T Bloomers, A De Vries, and Erve Sype. Locations span Sully Pella Otley Reasnor Oskaloosa and nearby areas, with distances given in miles from towns. Courses cover late January to late February deadlines at multiple farms and properties.
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Mrs. van Dusseldorp
Sully
M. de Zwarte
Pella
Janusry
N. de Reus
Arie van Zee
Tone van Roekel
Otley
N. Boogaards
A. S. White & Son
John van Mensbergen
Oskaloosa
John Wouda
T. Bloomers
A. de Vries
Erve Sype
Reasnor
Birth of Kaldenberg’s Daughter at Dr J M Dyer Clinic
Mr and Mrs Hubert Kaldenberg announce the birth of a seven pound girl at the office of Dr J M Dyer in the Veenschoeten building. Phone 201 autf.
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J. M. Dyer
College Notes and Recitals Highlight Campus Life
Thursday afternoon the Auditorium roof burned creating a sizable hole but students extinguished the fire. An Academy chapel was held Thursday morning. A new glee club poster excites students as the choir prepares under Herb. Friday saw spring-semester registration. Penn was beaten 21 to 7 last Friday night. Recitals featured works by Beethoven, Mozart, and others with students like Mary Livingston and Hattie Cox performing. A recital is planned for January 30 with no admission fee.
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Academy
Glee Club
Herb
Guy Churchill
Monroe
Churchill
Misa Finley
Penn
Mary Livingston
Godard Etude
Wollenhaupt
Adelaide Dickerman
Still Waters
Julia van Zante
Beethoven Hattie Cox
Werner
Conservatory
Pella High Notes and Upcoming Basketball Doubleheader
Miss Powell gave a chapel talk on Rothenberg the remnant of Germany's ancient walled towns. Last Thursday Elizabeth Rietveld hosted Pella High students seven miles northwest of town. A minor bobbing mishap occurred on the ride back. Big gym doubleheader Friday features Pella Tigers vs Central Academy and Eldon High vs Pella High at 8:30, admissions 25 cents. Buildings wired with electric lights improve school facilities. Juniors begin Maccula Addison Johnson this week with strong enthusiasm.
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Maccula
Addison
Johnson
W. V
Church notices from First Reformed Church
The Bible Class meets Wednesdays in the chapel for a Life of our Lord study. Ladies' Aid and Mission Society convene Thursday at 2 30 P M in the church parlors. Moonlight Mission oyster supper Friday at 7 30 P M in the church dining room. Rev S Van der Werf has received a unanimous call from Fourth Reformed Church Grand Rapids Mich to become their pastor. English service next Sunday evening will be led by Rev W Beckering of Third Reformed Church.
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Ladies’ Aid and Mission Society
Moonlight Mission Band
S. van der Werf
Fourth Reformed Church of
Grand Rapids, Mich
W. Beckering
Third Reformed Church
Revival at Second Church Continues
From the Second Reformed church calendar the revival meetings continue this week. The pastor thanks faithful members and urges more consecration and prayer as souls are saved. The Ladies Aid Society meets Friday at 2 at Mrs Rhynsburger’s home with a call to bring a friend.
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Second Reformed Church
Christ
Pella
Ladies Aid Society
Dream is Over as Auction Sells Cement Land
The dream of Harvey in Marion County ends after a Des Moines auction sheds more than 900 acres once set for a million dollar cement plant. Holdings of the cement company sold for 76000 dollars, with land fetching 65 to 180.75 per acre, per Monroe Mirror reporting.
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Harvey
Marion County
Herman Rietvelt
Pella
Des Moines Autioneer
Cement Company
Monroe Mirror
Home merchants deserve local support and growth
A commentary urges residents to favor home merchants for daily needs and winter can goods, arguing local patronage sustains stores, creates jobs, raises property values, and boosts tax base and community institutions through stronger commerce. It warns distant department buying weakens local economy and living standards.
Birth of 10 Pound Boy Welch
A 10 pound baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs Char Welch. The reporting notes congratulate the family and records the birth in the local maternity roster.
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Mrs
Char. Welch
Holland Advocate Des Moines Plan To Improve City Government
Holland clerk G A Van Poelje asks Des Moines officials for copy of city charter and laws plus recommended books after studying the Des Moines plan. He seeks to apply its moving principles to Dutch cities, noting municipal government merits but calls for modification to fit current times.
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Hague
Des Moines
Holland
G. A. van Poelje
Naaldwyk
Popular Entertainer Returns For Evening Reading
Miss Sarah Willmer, who recently gave an engaging reading at the auditorium in October, is scheduled to return this evening to perform another reading titled Woman of Samaria. The audience response was strong with heavy advance ticket sales, reflecting the Y M C A lecture course management delivering valued entertainment this season.
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Sarah Willmer
Samaria
Arm Break For Mrs Sytama After Sidewalk Fall
Mrs A Sytama an elderly woman about eighty fell on the sidewalk Wednesday breaking her arm. She lives alone and neighbors are caring for her. A load of coal was donated Saturday but most was stolen Sunday evening. she will receive more coal.
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A.,sytama
Sytama
Fire destroys drug store and adjacent buildings at Swan
Fire reported around six in the morning destroyed the W H Wier drug store building and a bank building near it, plus a small structure and a residence. Dr. S B Hooper saved his office fixtures. Water scarce. locals and neighbors helped. Origin unknown. Knoxville Express.
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W. H. Wier
Logan Bank
Alonzo Rogers
SB. Hooper
Mick
Pella High Nets Hope After Defeat by Mt Pleasant
Pella High School basketball fell to Mt Pleasant last Friday night. Pella showed a strong second half comeback but could not overcome the early deficit. Upcoming games feature Pella against Eldon High at 8:30 and a college gym clash with Central Academy as fans rally for a home win.
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Pella High
Mt. Pleasant High School
Pella
Mt. Pleasant
Pella Tigers
Central Academy
Eldon High
Eldon
Public sale of Van der Zyl Bros farm near Pella
Property to be sold at public outcry at the office of J H Stubenrauch in Pella Town on Thursday February 9 1912 at 2 PM. The Van der Zyl Bros farm adjoins Pella comprises 119% acres more or less plus a 4 acre tract in Section 5 Township 76 Range 18. Terms en% cash. Additional information available at this office. Notice to appear twice. 45 3B
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J. H. Stubenrauch
Pella
Town
van der Zyl
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