No State Property Taxes Declared in 1943 by Iowa Treasurer
State Treasurer W G C Bagley announces no state property tax collections for 1943, a drop of over four million from 1942, with bonds and interest payments covered from the treasury. The note praises the Republican administration, contrasts Kraschel era savings, and critiques a Democratic convention choice. The report also mentions math education push by Jessie Parker and a Florida canal proposal tied to defense funding.
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W. G. C. Bagley
State Tax Commission
Bagley
Herring
Kraschel
Florida
Senate
Roosevelt
Iowa Farm News 1942 Corn and Flax Loan Rules
Farmers must liquidate all 1938 to 1989 corn loans by October 1 1942 via payment or delivery. Redeeming corn costs about 61 cents per bushel on August 1 1942, then 3 percent annual interest. 1940 loans due August 1943, 1941 loans due August 1944. 1940 1941 loans may be equitated by paying loan plus interest. Delivery allowed in September October with 30 day advance notice to Sioux County AAA. Flax loans 1942 crop at 225 per bushel No 1 flax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corporation
Sioux County
Priorities on paint materials may cut supply
Paint material priorities threaten Vogel Paint and Glass Co shipments in Sheldon as buyers are urged to purchase ahead. The notice underscores potential shortages and advises stock-up actions at the local supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogel Paint & Glass Co
Sheldon
Farm Loans Rates as Low as Four Percent
Farmers Savings Bank of Boyden Iowa advertises farm loans at rates as low as four percent with no commission and prompt service aimed at local farmers seeking financing opportunities.
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Farmers Savings Bank
Boyden
Iowa
Lost scissors taken from reporters window sought
A note requests the return of a pair of scissors missing from the Reporter office window last Thursday afternoon. The finder is urged to return the item to the office.
Old Notes to Cash Offered by R C Valentine Co
Collection service advertises converting old notes judgments or accounts into cash with no charge if unsuccessful. 35 years of experience and Marshalltown Iowa address. Best of references. May request correspondence.
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R.C. Valentine Co
Marshalltown
Iowa
War demands may cut paint quality in growth period
Vogel Paint and Glass Co in Sheldon urges immediate order amid wartime pressures that threaten supply and quality of home and industrial paints.
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Vogel Paint and Glass Co
Sheldon
Bert Nash Visits Mrs. John Stegeman Home Last Saturday
Bert Nash spent Saturday evening visiting Mrs. John Stegeman at her residence, according to the report.
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Bert Nash
John Stegeman
Senator Herring's absentee roll call record noted
The text reports that during 21 Senate sessions from June 1 to July 18 Herring was absent at 11 sessions with one session lacking a roll call making a 52 percent hookey record. The reference decries the senator as a poor public servant.
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Herring
Senate
Sune
Florida Ship Canal Gets Funds Amid Steel Shortage
The report notes government steps to fund the Florida ship canal while canceling a 200 ship contract due to steel shortages. It contrasts sinking ships with building canal barges and criticizes wasteful boondoggling. Senator Byrd cites WPA music program allocations in West Virginia when the War Production Board halted instrument production.
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Florida Ship Canal
Florida
Byrd
Virginia
WPA
West Virginia
War Production Board
Administration presses the war effort with 35513 agents
An army of 35 513 press agents costs 90 million annually and rivals infantry in size. The writer compares this ravenous force to military needs, arguing civilian defense or naval guards cannot curb it.
Senator Chandler Receives $10,000 Pool Gift in Kentucky
Senator Chandler caused a stir by accepting a $10,000 swimming pool from a contractor on his Kentucky property. One committee found the gift proper, another ruled no violation of the priorities act on the steel and brass used. The episode fuels public anger as sacrifices mount in wartime.
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Chandler
Kentucky
Sioux County Board Cuts Taxes by 41000 for 1943 Budget
The Sioux County Board of Supervisors report a net 1943 tax reduction of 31157 after trimming the tax budget by 41000 and adjusting the bovine tuberculosis fund and fairground allocations. The plan preserves a balanced budget with a 190000 construction fund balance and continued road work while avoiding new debt.
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Sioux County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Sioux County
Large stock of well tile in Northwest Iowa
The Alton Cement Works announces the largest stock of well tile in Northwest Iowa. Sizes range from 16 to 60 inches in diameter.
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N. W
Iowa
Alton Cement Works
Visit Highlights at Clear Lake Scout Camp
Mr and Mrs William Wargowsky and Mr and Mrs Paul McCrum met Mrs Gardner Mr and Mrs John Gardner and sons Dennis Ruthye and Maud Jackson at Clear Lake on Sunday. Lynn McCrum returned from Scout Camp with his parents and Ruthye and Maud Jackson expect to close the camp next week and arrive in Boyden the following Saturday.
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William Wargowsky
Paul McCrum
Gardner
John Gardner
Dennis
Ruthye
Maud Jackson
Clear Lake
Lynn McCrum
Boyden
Six youths plead guilty for defacing Sanborn churches
Six men aged 17 to 21 pleaded guilty in Primghar to defacing the Christian Reformed church and nearby buildings at Sanborn on July 21. They paid $10 fines and costs, with $90 of the $100 fines suspended, and agreed to cover the damage. FBI instructions and county officials warn such wartime actions will be prosecuted as malicious mischief if repeated.
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Sanborn
D. C. Peck
Primghar
Christian Reformed Church
Abe Vantzen
Martin Vlaming
John van Meeteren
Richard van Meeteren
Sheldon
James Snip
Wayne Snip
Archer
Federal Bureau of Investigation
F.B.I
Schultz
Mrs John Beyer Undergoes Operation in Sioux City
Mrs John Beyer underwent an operation in Sioux City this week with medical staff reporting a routine procedure and stable recovery conditions.
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John Beyer
Sioux City
Mrs Nick Donkersloot Attends Uncle John Siemens Funeral
Mrs Nick Donkersloot attended the funeral of her uncle John Siemens in Goldfield on Monday.
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Nick Donkersloot
John Siemens
Goldfield
Bond pledge drive drawing to a close
Sioux County readers are urged to finish the bond and stamp pledge drive. The article notes steady support despite harvest slowdowns, cites a monthly target of 144 7500 dollars, and stresses catching up on a six month deficit. It also highlights 17,000 American servicemen and 11,000 Filipino Scouts in Japanese camps needing aid, and the push to secure mercy ships through the Red Cross.
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P. B. Moow
Sioux County
Treasury Department
Red Cross
Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Horn Home
The Women's Missionary Society of Boyden United Presbyterian Church will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs J Horn on Wednesday August 5th.
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Women's Missionary Society of the
Boyden United Presbyterian Church
Vogel Paint & Glass Co Sheldon Offers Direct Paint Supply
Eliminate freight and jobber costs by purchasing paint directly from Vogel Paint & Glass Co in Sheldon, reducing middleman charges and speeding delivery.
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Vogel Paint & Glass Co
Sheldon
Army mules back in service in mobile units
The article explains mules remain essential for rough terrain in the army, handling pack trains in mountains where tractors fail. It notes thousands of mules are bought at 175 to 190 dollars each, and urges buying War Bonds and Stamps, with a ten percent income investment recommended.
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Siield Arery
Cavalry
Mort
COS Treasury Department
Mail order food stamps plan announced in Orange City
Albert Kooy head of the Orange City food stamp office announces stamps will be mailed to eligible clients. Applicants must use a county made special form and apply by mail. The plan takes effect August 1.
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Albert Kooy
Orange City
For Sale White Rock and Leghorn Pullets Ready April
For sale 50 White Rock pullets and 200 large type White Leghorn pullets hatched April 1 at Boyden Hatchery.
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Boyden
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R. F. Mitchell
Supreme Court
Mitchell
Jessie M. Parker
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Florida Canal
St. Joe
Fla
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Texas
Florida Peninsula
Senator Gillette
Henry Wallace
Senator Herring
Iowa Farm News
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Tooting
United States
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Tokio
F.B
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Simonsen
W. I. Simonsen
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Sheldon, Iowa
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