State Treasurer Herriott advances Iowa debt reduction plan
The State in Good Shape notes Treasurer Herriott's focus on lowering Iowa's floating debt. May 6 warrant calls reduce debt to about 97 thousand to 98 thousand dollars, with potential extra warrants from war mobilization. If county tax receipts arrive promptly and war costs are covered by the national government, Iowa may near debt freedom by year end. Herriott's prudent management praised as key to finances.
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Herriott
Iowa
When Will They Meet
A wartime letter from Cuba describes American forces pressing near Santiago and a strong fleet position. The writer expresses confidence in a decisive victory by the Yankee troops while praying for loved ones and justice overcoming greed.
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Cuba
Santiago
Night Blooming Cereus Exhibition At A Local Garden
Dr Greattrax informed friends that night blooming cereus would bloom that night and many observed the brief spectacle. The flower is large, pure white, lily like yet bigger, fleeting in a few hours, but its beauty rewards the care given yearly. The Greattrax couple nurture many flowers, though none surpass this plant in pleasure.
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Dr. Greattrax
Greattrax
Severe hailstorm devastates area south of Boyden
A severe hail storm six miles south of Boyden yesterday morning cut a wide swath destroying all standing crops and gardens. Stones the size of pigeon eggs fell two inches deep, inflicting total losses for many farmers including John Reimers Joe Horn Print Horn Clyde Sharp Will Brown Fred Steindorn John Rolfe and Millenburg.
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Boyden
John Reimers
Joe
John
Print Horn
Clyde Sharp
Will Brown
Fred Steindorn
John Rolfe
Mr. Millenburg
Soldier Boys Go to Camp From Sheldon in World War II Tone
John Finch Henry Work and Mat Carroll passed their exams at Sheldon and head to Chickamauga after a reception at John Morris home. Rev. Acheson praised their patriotism and urged support. The town of Boyden celebrated with cake and thanks, while Navy discussion in Scientific American highlighted 40 page special edition.
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Boyden
John Finch
Henry Work
Mat Carroll
Sheldon
Chickamaqua
John Morris
Acheson
Special Navy Department
Scientific American
Cuba
Munn & Company
Broadway
New York
Stars and Stripes
Milwaukee Road
Uncle Sam
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