Railroads Lose Fares Over Freight Car Shipments and Prohibition Debate
The text discusses rail transport issues with prisoners moving by truck after railcars refused baggage, a family shipping goods and car at high rates, and broader politics including Bryan, silver coinage, pacifism, and prohibition. It references Alaska gold discovery, Philippine independence, arbitration treaties, and Pella’s prohibition-era experiences, tying to broader economic and political arguments.
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Ft. Madison
Winterset
Pella
Colorado
Iowa Land Values and Rental Prices Raise Speculation
The state weather and crops bureau reports cash rent for Iowa land ranging from 5.90 to 8.35 per acre, averaging 7.38. Calculations suggest real land value between 59 and 88.50 per acre, average 73.80, while assessed value sits around 152 per acre, indicating land is valued over twice its real worth and signaling unhealthy speculation.
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State Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa
South Central
Central
McClune proposes honesty in county assessors as tax fix
State Auditor J C McClune urged in a Des Moines Register interview that a county assessor must be strictly honest courageous and versed in values to remedy taxation disorders He favors classifying property for taxation but argues land values should not always win over money and credits The paper notes the idea shows study of the issue and questions the justice of taxing by taking from those with goods rather than privileges
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J. C. McClune
Des Moines Register
McClune
Denmark Butter Tariffs Spark Debate in Jasper County
The Jasper County Record argues against Danish tariff increases on butter, contending the consumer bears the tax and that protection raises prices, harming marginal buyers. It warns tariff policy shifts prosperity toward domestic producers and labels tariffs as a form of graft across industries.
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Jasper County
Denmark
United States
Chronicle notes on Bryan principles adopted elsewhere
The Jasper County Record cites the Chronicle remark that most of Bryan's principles have been adopted in some form. It questions which principles were adopted and recalls Bryan's certainty in 1896, implying unresolved specifics in the discussion.
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Chronicle
Bryan
Jasper County Record
Prohibition Debate Spurs Pella and National Voices
Elihu Root urges restraint on prohibition citing long term gains from individual temperance while recounting Pella’s shift after law enforcement and mulet tax era. The column recalls local anecdotes of drunkenness, civic duties, and odd anecdotes from Centerville to Center…
Pella Highlights 1905 Public School Graduation and Local News
The front page features the public school graduation with photos of the two school buildings, Superintendent W. C. Farmer, Principal Lynn Anderson, and Miss Faye B Culbertson. L A and M A Eysink celebrate 25 years of marriage. M A Wittenburg dies aged 84. she and her husband were early 1849 pioneers. An Ames excursion, Memorial Day observance, and sermons by Dean Hulbert and Rev W J Van Kersen are noted. A new dentist Dr B E Oberman opens in the Viersen building. Bank foundation work delayed by rain and a question looms about the free tourists camp at the Southern Iowa Fair grounds.
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W. C. Farmer
Lynn §. Anderson
Faye B. Culbertson
L.A. Eysink
M. A. Wittenburg
America
Farmer
Ames
Dean Hulbert
Divinity School
University of Chicago
Pella
W. J. van Kersen
Second Reformed Church
Railroad Crossing Approach Noted in Washington Democrat
The Washington Democrat highlights the cautious method drivers and pedestrians use when approaching railroad crossings. It emphasizes safety practices, signal adherence, and the need for alertness near tracks to prevent accidents. The piece underscores community concern and local guidelines for crossing behavior.
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Washington Democrat
Rock Island Train Schedule Update
Eastbound service notes passenger numbers 472 at 11 59 a m 474 at 8 39 p m with local freight 832 at 10 10 a m as listed for Rock Island trains.
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Rock Island Train Service
Wabash Time Table Notice for Howell Iowa Commuters
Passenger numbers 475 and 473 listed with train times 8:22 am and 1:28 pm. Local Freight 831/11:59 am requires shipment by 5:00 pm previous day. Both locals carry passengers. Schedule shows East West times 9:15 am 64, 5:56 am, 9:28 pm, 12:43 pm.
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East West
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