Revenue law revision urged for Iowa tax system
Iowa urban and county observers press a fiscal overhaul to replace direct taxation with a registry fee on moneys and credits. Woodbury County would gain by replacing mortgage taxes with a $5 filing fee, boosting county revenue and equalizing mortgage taxation. The proposal faces opposition from traditional tax methods but is argued to increase overall revenue and fairness, with broader implications for state statutes and taxpayer welfare.
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Iowa
General Assembly
Sioux City Journal
William Gordon
Woodbury County
Court House
Gordon
Sioux City
Castero Wen
Weondbury
Language twists in John Smith name across cultures
A Kaneag man researches how the name John Smith would sound in many languages. The Kansas City Journal cites forms such as Johanneus Smithus in Latin and Hans Schmidt in Dutch, with numerous variations like Juan Smithus, Jean Smeet, and Ton Smikton across regions and tongues.
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John Smiths
John
Kanass City
John Smith
Otter Inn Bnages
Johanneus Smithus
Tel Inn
Giovanna Smithl
Juan Smithus
Hans Schmidt
Jean Smeet
Jenloft Smittowski
Canton
Juvan Scamitt
Mount Heela
Tohno Smithson
Smitts
Poland
Tying Schulltiweiski
Wanir
Jihon Schmida
Mexico
Jontl
Ton
Turkey
Yoo
Economy In The Kitchen Promotes Our Pie Mix
Reading like a localized ad plus a crime blurb, the item urges thrift by buying only the best far value groceries and features a recipe for two large meat pies from Our Pie Preparation. It also notes a route 2 malt carrier Hulin encounters a suspicious passerby and a separate violent incident in Churchot with a man named Ungton involved.
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Ecouatry
Beennst
Obatpanger
Harry Hotin
Gilman
Ferguson
Hulin No
Hulin
Alin
Hutin
Burchot
Rand Atiead
Lim
Queen Wilhelmina Childhood to Queenship Highlighted
A historical sketch traces Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands from early life to her ascent. It notes her unusual path from monarch in youth to crowned ruler, with the country awaiting an heir and doctors advising rest for the coming winter.
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Hollane Firral
Wilhelmina
Hollana
Christmas Trees and Child Friendly Celebrations
A columnist urges keeping Christmas joy while teaching children forest stewardship. They suggest original, tree free decorations like a Bethlehem star, wall candle displays, and homemade wooden orbs to delight kids. Emphasizes mothers guiding children toward generosity over self indulgence.
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America
Library Periodical List for 1908 09 by Division
The library publishes its annual renewal list of periodicals by division A and B on the west and east sides. The catalog includes titles from A through B and covers religious, scientific, literary, and general interest journals such as Harper's, Century, and Scientific American among many others. Fanny Duren, Librarian.
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A&b All
Anals of
Iowa
Arena
A&d
Attantic Monthly
Automobile
E Bibliog! World
Catholic World
A& B
Century
F Charities and Commons
Chantanauan
Cieage Record Herald
Chicago Tribune
Christian Science Sentinel
Collier's Weekly
Country Life In America
Craftsman
der Deutsch Amerikaner
A&b
Des Moines Register
Dia
Battention
Educational Review
Electrical World
Engineering Magazine
Engineering Record
Federation Bulletin
S Forum
Good Housekeeping
Grinnell Review
Harper's Bazaar
Harper's Monthly
Harper's Weekly
Missionary Herald
Missionary Review
Muncey
New England Magazine
North American Review
Outlook
Overland Monthly
Pacific Northwest
Popular Mechanics
Public Library
Putnam's Zine
Reader's
AEB Review of Reviews
Wiehbolas
Waterloo Times Tribune
Western Telephone Journal
World Today
Fanny Duren
Cedar Falls National Bank Opens In Modern Grecian Style
Cedar Falls unveils a new bank building praised as one of the finest in the west. The 132 by 24 foot Bedford stone structure features Corinthian columns, marble vestibule, Skyron marble wainscoting, mahogany main room, and a complete ventilation and telephone system. Built at 35000 dollars, designed by the Macey company of Chicago and Grand Rapids, it opened with music, flowers, and souvenirs.
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Cedar Folly
Dahl
LQO
Robinson
Ceder Falls National Bank
Greece
Macey Company
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Mich
Peruna Booster Rescues Des Moines Boy From Illness
A Des Moines family credits Peruna with saving their son Herman from a severe illness described as scarlet fever and lung involvement. After using Peruna as directed, the coughing waned, two bottles restored health, and the boy has remained well. The letter praises Peruna and urges others to try it.
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Maple St
Des Moines
Iowa
Herman
Perana
Perna
Toro
Our Four Year Queen Lucy Hayes and the First Lady of the White House
The passage portrays Lucy Hayes as a transformative figure in the presidential residence. It notes her influence on public affairs, her intelligent upbringing, and her role as counselor to President Hayes. It mentions her personal charm and restraint in social customs, shaping public perception of the era.
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President Hayes
Hayes
White House
Lucy Hayes
Sho
Lucy Ware (Webb) Hayes
Notable Births and Deaths From History Dates
A compact list recalls key dates: Duc de Progile dies January 6 1870, treaties with Algiers in 1731 and U S captive redemption. 1806 French troops enter War ay. 1828 John Gilbert debuts at Tre Mont Boston. 1832 Louise May Alcott born Germantown PA and dies 1883. 1865 Washington Irving dies born 1783. 1861 Lord Black takes Canadian governor general oath. Rodolphe Lemieux receives Jai by Empress of Japan.
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Duc de Progile
Penca
Algiers
United States
Waray
John Gilbert
Tre Mont Theatre
Boston
Louise M. Alcott
Germantown
Washington Irving
Lord Bianck
Canada
Ichi
Rodolphe Lemieux
Japan
Everett G Bumpus Panana lands commission judge obituary
Everett G Bumpus born Plympton Massachusetts November 28 1844. He served in the war rising to company command then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1867. He was on the bench 1872 to 1882 and for twenty years served on Massachusetts commissions handling water gas electric and sand franchises. As a member of the international Panama lands commission he spent much time abroad in recent years.
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Everett. G. Bumpus
International
Plympton
Mass
Raintree
Goldier
Bumpus
Massachusetts
International Panama Lands Commission
Higme
This Date in History November 23 Events and Figures
November 23 entries recount notable past events and births. Highlights include Giovanni Helllal the Venetian artist born 1428, Prince Hupert founder of Hudson's Bay Company died in England, Neapolitan seizure of Rome in 1798, Andrew Jackson victory over the Creeks in 1810, Confederate Knoxville assault in 1862, Horace Greeley death in 1872, actress Jananachek born 1830, and Russian actions against mutineers at Sevastopol in 1905.
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Giovanni Helllal
Venice
Prince Hupert
Hudson's Bay Company
Egland
Prince
Rome
Andrew Jackson
Antonio
Ala
Knoxville
Horacce Greeley
New York City
Amherst
N. H
Jananschek
Amityville
Bohemia
Sebpestopol
Birthdays of Ernest W Brown noted mathematician and professor
The notice recalls Ernest W Brown born Hull England November 29 1866 and later professor at Haverford College. He studied at Cambridge and moved to America in 1891 to lead math at Haverford. In 1907 he won the Royal Astronomical Society gold medal for advancing astronomy and is now to chair mathematics at Yale working on lunar tablets for navigation in world almanacs over about ten years.
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Ernest W. Brown
Haverford Colleges
Hull
England
Cambridge University
America
Haverford College
Royal Astronomical Society of London
Brown
Yale
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