Taxes, roads, and politics stir Des Moines area
A long column reviews next year levies showing small tax cuts but heavier road funding across Des Moines area townships including Des Moines township. It cites county road and bridge costs, road improvement taxes, and an auto tax aimed at roads, plus comments on capitol extension, public spending, and local campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rolfe
Clay County
Little Sioux
Spencer
Pocahontas County
War tax critique prompts reader reflection on costairy burden
In a critical column a commentator questions a supposed wartime tax despite no armed conflict. It outlines how sales of land or town property trigger payments and notes taxes on telegraph, telephone, express, and freight. It highlights perceived government spending and urges readers to consider the hidden costs.
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Congress
Get Together Clubs to Keep Farm Youth at Home
Major F W Barber argues farm life can attract youth by forming weekly Get Together Clubs. Social debates at the country schoolhouse would develop intellects and broaden minds, while gatherings foster gaiety and deter city migration. The plan aims to keep young farmers content, educated, and financially secure on the farm.
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Mr. Farmer
America
Foot and mouth scare and gossip in town
A fragment suggests a claim that foot and mouth disease cannot affect humans, contradicted by reports of several alleged Manson women affected for years. The text mocks experts, mentions running feet and mouths, and references poisoned cows and gossip in the town.
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J. 3. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Iowa
Marion Bruce
Independent
Cime
Official
Tumoa
Billy Sunday
J. H. Allen
Register & Leader
Ben Salinger
Ben. Worth County
Sam
Democratic Party
The
Denison Review
B. I. Salinger
Conner
Executive Council
Fudge
S. H. Cowan
Texas
Judge Cowan
N. B. Lathrop
Oxford
State Democratic Committee
Republican Committee
Pocahontas
O’donnell
Board of Supervisors
Spe Ea Sui Rotth Anais
Washetti
Major F. W. Barber
Jack
J. & W. C. Shull
Geo. Zickrick, Mgr
Sandwich Cypress’ Farm Elevators
Sandwich Oak Horse Powers
Wich Horse Powers
Sandwich Cypress i
Oak Horse Powers
Sandwich Farm
O. T. Olson
Rolfe, Iowa
Board OF Directors
A. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce W. 8
McEwen
Joseph McEwen
the State Savings Bank
the Updike Grain Co
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