Public Utilities Profit Share Misunderstood Says Iowa Study
A historical analysis argues the public gains more from taxes paid by utilities than owners receive in dividends. In fourteen years Iowa Electric Company paid 826 844 40 in taxes while stockholders got 209 764 24 in dividends, with 269 000 in tax funds supporting government services and the public benefiting from lower tax burdens. Central States Electric Company is cited as another example.
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Iowa Electric Company
Central States Electric Company
Young Folks Demonstrations At State Fair Preview
Two 4 H Livestock Club demonstrations at the Des Moines township school on Monday night August 20 featured ice cream making and pork butchery. Vivian Madsen and Arlene Ham lead the winning Pocahontas county team to the State Fair with Mrs. Wm. Fisher supervising.
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Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Marjory Vaughn
Carl Herts
Robert Melson
Lester Applegate
Chicago
Pocahontas County
Vivian Madsen
Arlene Ham
Wm. Fisher
Tornado Kills Two Women at Twin Lakes Resort
Mrs Geo Speer of Havelock and her sister Miss Stella Powell of Traer were killed when a small but violent tornado struck Twin Lakes around 5 pm Monday. The cottage they occupied was blown apart and buildings on nearby farms suffered extensive damage as crops were ruined. The storm was confined to a short path and many resorters were away at a game, sparing more deaths. The Brownlee pavilion survived.
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Geo. Speer
Havelock
Stella Powell
Traer
Twin Lakes
Brownlee Pavillion
Rolfe Hit by Severe Hail Storm
A hail storm struck Rolfe Wednesday afternoon around three, lasting only minutes. Two inch hail damaged autos and corn in the path, with the heaviest impact to the south and east. Henry Kober, three miles east, lost his watermelon patch.
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Rolfe
Henry Kober
Presbyterian Church Notes Pastor to Speak Sunday Morning
Rev. J. P. Lester will preach at the morning service next Sunday. There will be no evening service.
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Presbyterian Church Notes
J. P. Lester
D. D
Methodist Church Announces Weekend Schedule and Plans
Rev J H Walker invites Sunday school and morning preaching with no evening service next Sunday. Church business meeting set for Friday night Aug 31 the final meeting of the year. District Conference Aug 30 at Fort Dodge with Bishop Leete in attendance and Ruth Walker giving a piano recital Sept 2.
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Fort Dodge
Epworth Church
First Church
Leete
Ruth Walker
Varina Picnic Draws Big Weekend Events
The Varina picnic runs Tuesday and Wednesday August 28 29 with Scott's Giants facing Silver Lake in baseball on Tuesday and Senator Smith W Brookhart set to speak on Wednesday. A large dinner and many games accompany the festivities.
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Varina
FE. S. Maynard
Rolfe
Scott's Giants
Silver Lake
Smith W. Brookhart
Humboldt County Fair Announces Aug 27 to 30
The Humboldt County Fair will be held August 27 through 30 with its largest program to date. New attractions include a pageant of pioneer days and exhibits of agricultural products, plus entertainment and amusements. Read the ad in this issue for full particulars.
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Humboldt County
Truck burns after wreck near Sipel bridge
A contractor Dick Pauls truck left the road at the Sipel bridge east of town Wednesday evening, tipped over, caught fire, exploded and burned. The driver escaped. Mrs Robt Ives and children were called to Iowa City. It’s believed Mr Ives underwent brain tumor operation Tuesday and, though early reports were favorable, he remains in serious condition.
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Dick Paul
Sipel Bridge
Robt. Ives
Iowa City
Ives
Guy Hall
Dallas Center
F. B. Charlton
M. E. Callon
Emma Day
Abe DeVaul
Gilmore City
Rolfe-Bradgate
P. M. Peterson
William
Sadie
Janette
Nellie
Rolfe Local Dides and Visit Notes and Events
Community notes from Rolfe and nearby towns cover visits by Isabelle Fovel, Grace McEwen, and others. trips to Hampton, Rochester Mayo Clinic, Ottumwa, and Des Moines. farm work, threshing, and a Twin Lakes damage report. Local events include the Garfield Township Farm Bureau meeting, Johnson lot performances, and pupil recitals at the Methodist church.
Farm Auction Near West Bend Promises Value At Your Price
The J. N. Sheelmyer farm a mile west of West Bend will be sold at auction Monday August 27. A full description of the place with terms and all other information is contained in an advertisement in this issue. Miss Dorothea Morrison celebrated her eighteenth birthday with a Progressive Bunco party for a dozen friends at her home Tuesday evening. Lunch followed the games. Arrow Adlers Pull Like Plasters.
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J. N. Sheelmyer
West Bend
Dorothea Morrison
Bunco
Cheap Round Trip to South Dakota Offered by Rail Line
On August 30 1993 the Chicago and North Western Railway will sell round trip tickets to Miller and Foulktoad west including the Black Hills for 11.00 with a half fare of 5.50 for ages. Return limit is 10 days. Tickets available from Chicago and North Western agents and through The Arrow Now.
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South Dakota
Chicago & North Western Ry
Miller and Foulktoad
Black Hills
Chicago & North Western Railway
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