Legislature Teases Ten Day Recess Amid Prison Labor Debate
In a turbulent session the legislature contemplates a ten day recess as debate rages over using convict labor for shirt and apron production at Fort Madison and Anamosa. The State Board of Control urges prompt action to secure employment for prisoners, while organized labor opposes the plan and the Iowa Press Association calls for repeal. A separate measure proposes headlight inspection stations funded by highway funds to enforce lamp laws. Tax changes include new income brackets and rates, with revenue earmarked to offset property taxes.
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General Assembly
State Board of Control
Anawosa
Fort Madison
Port Madison
Anamgsa
Taion
Prigen l
Board of Control
Port Mia
Inw
Lovrien-Brookhart Law Passes In House For Funds Relief
The Lovrien Brookhart guarantee of public funds receives new life as the house votes 75 to 26 to authorize anticipatory warrants up to 3.5 million dollars to pay claims against the state. A sinking fund for public deposits would exist to cover unpaid claims when funds are insufficient. The measure aims to aid school districts tied up in defunct banks and lacking urgent funds. Senate chances look favorable with support from Treasurer R. E. Johnson and many senators.
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Lovrien-Brookhart
Senate
R. E Johnson
Indictable Offenses Expanded In Senate Vote
By a 30 to 17 vote the senate passed a measure allowing prosecuting attorneys to charge two or more indictable offenses as separate counts in one indictment. Governor Hammill endorsed the change to align with federal procedure as a law enforcement reform. The debate was the session’s liveliest, mainly among lawyers, with laymen wary of increased convictions. Senator Gilchrist led the bill, while Senator Beatty opposed it.
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Senate
Cavanaugh Ball
Hammill
Gilchrist
Pocahontas
Beatty
Keokuk
State Income Tax Bill Faces Amendments and Calendar Move
The Patterson Johnson income tax bill, revived by the wars and means committee after authors consented to amendments, shifted from a plan for indefinite postponement to a calendar placement. The measure now awaits further action as amended.
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Patterson-Johnson
Wars and Means Committee
Interstate Bridge Bill Drives New Crossing Debate
A reform effort in the Iowa legislature pushes for a four percent set aside from the primary road fund to buy interstate bridges. The Interstate Bridge Committee, named by Speaker Carter, seeks to fund acquisitions and negotiate with other states. Drafted by C G Oliver Ralph Prichard and G G Herrel, the plan envisions state ownership of bridges at Sioux City Council Bluffs Dubuque and Onawa.
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Iowa
Carter
Interstate Bridge Committee
New Hempel
Clayton
Mittee
C.G. Oliver
Monona County
Ralph Prichard
Woodbure County
G. Herel
Carton
Sioux City
Council Blufts-Dubuque Onawn
Nebraska
Resolution for Independence Sunday observed by Iowa faiths
Senator Wilson of Page proposes Independence Sunday to honor the Declaration of Independence. The resolution would have the governor designate the Sunday before the Fourth of July as Independence Day when July Fourth falls on Sunday. It urges religious patriotic services to praise God and teach future generations about our forefathers and national blessings.
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Wilson
Page County
Iowa
Smokechaser Tale of Wild Lolo and El Dorado
A reminiscence describes the Lolo Trail and Lolo Pass naming, steep canyons near Pierce City, and a prospecting era seeking El Dorado. It reflects on Chief Joseph's Bitterroot dash, Lewis and Clark exploration, and the Gold Rush era within the National Forest known for scenery, forests, streams, and mountains.
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Lolo Trail
Lolo Pass
el Dorado
Pierce City
Joseph
Lalo
Lewis and Clark
National Forest
Protest Meeting Over Bovine Testing Law Announced
A protest gathering will be held at Town Hall Orange City at 2 PM on Feidax February 25. The meeting, organized by COMBATTER, aims to challenge the compulsory bovine testing law with attendees urged to participate.
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Orange City
Feidax
Combatter
Orders for fruit and shade trees this spring
All who intend to set out fruit or shade trees this spring, please give me your orders soon. You don't have to pay for the trees until you get them. F. J Heisig.
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F. J Heisig
Rock Valley Opens Transatlantic Telephone to England
Rock Valley residents can phone England Scotland and Wales starting Saturday February 19 through Northwestern Bell. Rates start at 81 for the first three minutes then 27 per additional minute with a 12 minute limit per call and 10 reporting charge if unavailable. Service runs 7:30 A.M. to noon local time and requires 24 hours advance notice. Colonel Herbert B. Shreeve aided setup, linking Omaha to London via Rocky Point and Rugby with radio relays and telephone wires.
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Rock Valley
England
Scotland
Wales
Evans
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Feritory
Towa
Minnesota
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
London
Northwestern Bell Company
Omaha
Herbert B. Shreeve
Shreeve
Bell Tem
Paris
Bell System
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Perfeht
Bell
Kit Desk Telephone
Rosk Valley
Rocky Point
Long Island
Revne
Desmet joins Henry L. Doherty Co in Rock Valley
Ed DeSmet of Rock Valley takes a position with the Henry L. Doherty Company. The firm is described as one of the largest security companies in the United States, offering bonds and other investments. DeSmet will be glad to explain the business to interested Iowa buyers in Sioux Des Moines Davenport Cedar Rapids and other towns.
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Ed DeSmet
Rock Valley
Henry L. Doherty
United States
Iowa
Doherty—and Co
O Sioux
Des Moines
Davenpo
Cedar Rapids
DeSmet
Bee
Auction Sale of Personal Property at Rock Residence
Public auction to begin 2:00 PM on Saturday March 5 1927 at a Rock residence three blocks east and four south of the Flag Pole. Items include one good wife cow, one saddle horse, 100 chickens, and all household furniture such as bookcase center table buffet wardrobe beds oil stove stove and kitchen items plus crockery and miscellaneous items.
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Rock
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Sup Sion
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Iowa Light, Heat & Power Co
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