Government Salaries Through American History
A George Washington centennial commission report traces U S salary evolution from Washington’s 25 000 annual pay to 60 000 in 1873 and 76 000 in 1900. It notes cabinet pay in early days and Congress pay jumps from 1 600 in 1816 to 88 per day and later 3 000 in 1856 5 000 in 1860 7 500 in 1876 and 10 000 in 1925. It contrasts these modest figures with modern stars and moguls.
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George Wrahington
Washington
Chorney Jefferson
Alexander E Hamilton
Treasury
General Knox
Congress
Dairymen in Iowa See Higher Cow Production in Report
Iowa dairymen posted stronger profits as the annual Dairy Extension Service report shows. Records from 102 associations across 78 counties cover 2,577 herds, with average production per cow rising to 303 pounds from 259 the prior year and fat production costs dropping to 1.84 dollars per pound.
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Towa
Ford Costa
Iowa
Dairy Extension Service
Iowa State College
First Men's Club Meeting Monday Night October 12
The fraternity style Men's Community Club holds its first meeting at the school house Monday night with programs arranged by committees. A light lunch will follow. season tickets drop to five dollars. Judge Quarton of Alans is the planned speaker. about one hundred ten are expected.
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Judge Quarton of
Alans
Rank Injustice in Postal Envelope Sales Sparks Protest
The article criticizes the Pot Office Department for selling printed envelopes at below cost to compete with local printers. It argues the policy unjustly discriminates against small local printers, who object to paying public funds for printing individual return addresses while plain stamped or generic envelopes are allowed. The piece condemns both major parties for resisting reform and calls for ending the unfair practice.
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Pot Office
Kaga
Facts Not Popular and the Call to Knowledge
The piece argues that people ignore important factual knowledge in science and current events, preferring trivial chatter. It laments the neglect of astronomy, distinguishing fixed stars from planets, and notes society pays little attention to major scientific discoveries while sensational murders dominate talk. The author urges broader curiosity and pursuit of useful information.
Feisty Fall Flies Fueled by Warm Summer Weather
Iowa State College zoology professor W H Wellhouse says more flies this fall are real and not merely noticed. Ideal conditions last summer boosted housefly growth. eggs mature in seven days at 70 degrees and six days at 55 to 90. Hot summer weather encouraged rapid multiplication of disease carrying insects, so proper garbage and refuse care is essential.
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W. H. Wellhouse
Iowa State College
Hospital patient undergoes appendicitis operation
In Algona a patient named Velen Gray was taken to Algona hospital last Thursday evening for an appendicitis operation. Friends and relatives have visited her. she is reported to be getting better. A separate note comments on the difficulty of finding parking due to the country’s vast area.
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Velen Gray
Algoua Hospital
Town Council weighs fire truck purchase and bills
Special meeting on Sept 19 1991 considers buying a fire truck from General Fire Truck Co St Louis for 250000 with delivery to Renwick in first class condition. Council approves contingent on arrival condition and authorizes clerk to sign order. later Oct 2 minutes record bills list and resignations. adjournment and routine approvals noted.
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Ebner
McCurry
Phipps
Sehipull
Walker
C. L. Brown
General Fire Truck Co
St. Louis
Renwick
Elmer
Brown Camp Hardware Co
James Palmer
RR. Blesi
A.J. Eastman
Walter Hansen
W. E. Phippa
W. J. Higgins
J. E. Jones
University of Laws
Renwick Savings Bank
AL White
Pal Sadler
P. H. Sadler
Ray Lock
W.D. Jones
Dy Jones
Clarence Black
John Egenes
Fritz Gugger
Jarry Packard
Roy HK. Metturry
Haro P. Saxton
Chas. A. Walker
Perry-Durin Co
Terry-Durin Co
Terry
Ad. Eastman
Moyer
Renwick Water Supply Report Satisfactory at Time
State University of Iowa water laboratory report for Renwick public supply dated Sept 18 1931 finds water satisfactory at this time. Iowa City board of health notes the sample meets standards.
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State University of
When a husband heads home and a bathroom in memory
A terse musing contrasts traditional domestic authority with changing styles. It recalls a bygone era when interiors echoed utilitarian branch store design and gender roles shifted as trends evolved.
First Baptist Church Service Notices by Pastor Hurley
First Baptist Church led by Pastor J A Hurley announces 10am Sunday School and Morning Worship with a sermon by the pastor. A large congregation attended last week and another mid-sized crowd is expected next Sunday evening. No prayer meeting or choir rehearsal this week.
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First Baptist Church
J. A. Hurley
Evangelical Church J Evangelical Church J Pastor Activities
Evangelical Church J Uachten outlines Sunday School worship at 7:20 p m midweek service Tuesdays at Mrs Ansa Schneider home 7 00 p m junior activities first and third Sundays at 1 a m ladies aid first Wednesday monthly women’s missionary second Wednesday monthly choir practice weekly Thursdays at 7 30 p m
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Ansa Schneider
M. Ladies' Aid Society
Woman’s Missionary Society
St. Pauls Lutheran Church Notices and Times
St Pauls Lutheran Church under Pastor Geo F Dirks lists Sunday School at 10 00 am and American Services at 11 60 am German Worship on the last Sunday of each month at 9 00 am Luther League Devotional on the first and third Sundays at 7 30 pm Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday at 2 00 pm All welcome to worship at the church.
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Luther League
Ladies Aid
McDowell Leads Sunday Services at MM Church
George R. McDowell, pastor, invites all to Sunday School at 10:15 a m and Morning Worship at 11:15 a m. If you are not a regular attendee elsewhere you are most cordially invited to worship with us.
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MM. E
George R. McDowell
Caverns Under Lookout Mountain Cut by Water
Engineers report Lookout Mountain hosts a cave system beneath its crest, carved by streams that traverse the mountain at about 1500 feet underground. The caverns extend from one end to the other with branches, some streams running north and south, curving around formations before returning south. Water is crystal clear and devoid of life, with multiple openings created by these underwater channels.
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Lookout Mountain
Tourists Flock to Johannesburg Gold Mines
The piece notes Johannesburg as a premier southern hemisphere city for travelers seeking mining lore. It describes visits to Witwatersrand mines and approvals for deep trips to Village Deep 7,000 feet below the surface. Tourists may take gold, limited by safety measures and pocketing risk.
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Johannesburg
Witwaters
Old Frankfurt Penelles and the old cityscape preserved
Old Frankfurt in Germany preserves fourteenth century guild houses chapels and cloisters amid modern progress. The cathedral area remains an intact fragment while newer developments sweep away surrounding blocks leaving a lone historic core.
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Frankfurt
Penelles
Cas
Germany
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Beenens Undertaking and Furniture
Phane
B. W. McElhinney
Goldfield
I.G. A. Grocery & Market
D. W. Stephens
Phona
Foll & Wilson
Fagle Grove
Algona Hospital
Council Proceedings
Frits Britt
Fritz Britt
Alain
Evangelical Church J
Uachten
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