Pepping Up Legislative Work Faces Hard Realities
In the legislature after recess members return puzzled by home meetings with constituents. They note the difficulty of advancing bills amid committee gates and factional resistance. The article cites the Patterson Johnson income tax bill and a bank guarantee proposal as key tests for the session.
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General Assembly
Legislative Halla
House
Senate
Frank Moore
Guthrie Center
Forces Ag
Lutheran Ladies Aid Supper and Church Events
The Ladies Aid will serve supper at Pannkuk Hall next Saturday evening from 6 30 to 10 P M Lunch will be served from noon until 12 P M The girls will sell home made candy A large cake will be sold to the highest bidder The Luther League met at the Wm Tjaden home Sunday afternoon The subject How can we serve our Sunday School German Lent Services every Friday at 10 80 English Lent Services every Sunday at 7 30 P M Rev Schroenlein preached an Irish funeral sermon in Rev Beha Unit s congregation Britt Tuesday afternoon Singing School for children Wednesday evening Choir practice Thursday evening Sunday School at 40 00 M German sermon at 11 showers at 7 80 religious instruction every Saturday at 10 A M to 3 80
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Ladies Aid
Pannkuk Hall
Luther League
Wm. Tjaden
Schroenlein
Beha- Unit
Britt
Iowa road plans face referendum call and public input
The Des Moines Capitol notes support for a statewide referendum on the road improvement program including bond issue gasoline tax and state control. It argues such a vote would reflect the will of Iowa voters and cites Missouri’s approval of a comprehensive plan as a model. Ross Bartley named personal secretary to Vice President Dawes.
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Iowa
Missouri
State Highway Commission
Des Moines Capitol
Ross Bartley
Washington
The
Associated Press
Dawes
Township Supervisors Fight Over Road Work Authority
The board of supervisors travels to Des Moines to oppose a highway bill that would strip local control from primary and secondary roads. The text warns of a Highway Commission dominated by engineers and cement interests, urging lawmakers to resist the proposal and advocate lower taxes.
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Board of Supervisors
Des Moines
Highway Commission
Cement Trust
Good Roada Association of
Iowa
New Citizens Arrive in Monson Family Milestone
A series of births in the Monson household adds fourteen total children in the family. A boy born to Henry and Mrs Harms on February 27, a girl to Chester and Mrs Lamoreux on February 28, a girl to Mervin Frog on March 1 with ordinary weight and fineness, a boy to Geo Fox on March 10, and a girl to Chas Monson of Woden on March 5.
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Henry Harms
Chester Lamoreux
Mervin Frog
Geo. Fox
Chas
Monson
Woden
Dollar Expands Overseas Aid by American Lutherans
The National Lutheran Council reports its relief reach across Europe since 1919. Auxiliaries in Paris to Siberia support destitute institutions with minimal admin costs, rebuilding hospitals, aiding deaconesses, and delivering cash and clothing to 22 countries. An appeal seeks 600,000 to continue the effort.
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Europe
Institutions of
America
National Vatheran Council
Paris
Siberia
Baltic
American National Lutheran Council
Mittau
Latvia
Nusendettelsau
Baltic Republics
National Lutheran Council 4
Iowa tests a million cattle for tuberculosis
Iowa becomes the first state to test one million cattle for bovine tuberculosis as the nationwide drive progresses. The USDA summary through January 31, 1928 shows Iowa testing 778,625 cattle, leading states with Illinois and New York following. forty-five Iowa counties are eradicating bovine tuberculosis under the area plan.
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Town
United State Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Illinois
New York
Advance Issues Platform from Kossuth County Fair
Platform promises emphasize support for farmers and Farm Bureau members across Kossuth County including Algona. It highlights beauty and improvement in Algona, with calls to remove weeds and tidy streets and a pledge to cut taxes aggressively.
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Kossuth
Algona
Farm Bureau
Swea City Club Hosts Kossuth Federation Meeting
Last Tuesday the Thursday Club of Ewea City hosted the Kossuth County Federation with about fifty women attending a noon covered dish luncheon. Acorn Club of Lakota presented the after dinner program while members from Acorn Lakota Thursday Swea City Womang Titonka Mothers and Daughters of Union Township Library Aid Algona Homeeconomica Algona attended. Ex officio delegate Mrs. S. B. French and Mrs. Lee O. Wolfe were elected to the Des Moines state biennial convention in May.
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Ewea City
Kossuth County Federation
Rene Dedred
Acorn Club
Lakota
Swea City
Womang Club
Titonka
Mothers and Daughters of
Union Township
Library Aid
Algona
Homeconomica
Lee O. Wolfe
Des Maines
Wesley Declamatory contest winners named at Whittemore
The Wesley Declamatory contestants Carmen Bradley Rudolph Hauptmann and Josephine Girres placed at the county event held in Whittemore last Friday evening. Carmen Bradley won first in dramatic Rudolph Hauptmann took second in oratorical and Josephine Girres placed fourth in humorous. The report notes a creditable showing and pride in achievement with potential further honors ahead.
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Wesley
Whittemore
Carmen Bradley
Rudolph Hauptmann
Josephine Girres
Carmen
Rudolph
Josephine
Homorous
News World
Obituary for Mrs. Robert Pink Sr. of Sexton Iowa
Mrs. Robert Pink Sr. of Sexton Iowa died March 2 1925 after years of asthma bronchial trouble and blindness The funeral was held at home then church with interment at Riverview Cemetery She is survived by her husband five children Elizabeth Elizabeth and others eight grandchildren and a brother The article notes her Christian faith and devotion and quotes Tennyson from Crossing the Bar setting a reflective farewell.
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Robert Pink Sr
Sexton
Iowa
Riverview
Joe Boyce
Donaghaden
Ireland
Jane Hawley
Mason City
Ellen Boleneus
Burt
Elizabeth Sanders
John Pink
Titonka
Robert Pink
Henry Boyce
Chicago
Tennyson
W. E. Becker Found Dead in Elevator
W E Becker a former agent and manager for Chag Rippe at Titonka is found dead in his elevator around 10 AM. He moved to Spirit Lake after Rippe failed in grain business and continued in the trade until death. He leaves a wife and only daughter. Forty eight of four hundred voters cast ballots for school director last Monday with Chas Reibsamen receiving 32 votes and Mrs Wm Schram 20 in a low turnout. The present township district school board lists Dr W F Hamatreet as President with Reibsamen Petergen Reynolds and Roy Budlong as members.
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W. E. Becker
Chag
Rippe
Titonka
Chas
Becker
Spirit Lake
Reibsamen
Mre
Wm. Schram
W. F. Hamatreet
C, Reibzamen
Geo
Petergen
A. Reynolds
Roy Budlong
Couple to Wed After License Issuance
Clerk of the Courts in Hopking issued a marriage license to Hiram Buckholdt and Migs Ella Ricks of German township, authorizing their upcoming nuptials.
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Hopking Hag
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Hansen and Baby
Mrs Evelyn Hansen celebrates her birthday with a surprise visit by Earnest Workers Society and friends. Gifts arrive for Mrs Hansen and for her newborn, while attendees share a light lunch and warm wishes for a long, happy life. The party honors a new baby with affection and community cheer.
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Earnest Workers Society
Evelyn Hansen
Arlene Elizabeth
Hangen
Swea City School Election Sparks Interest With Seven Candidates
Swea City voters faced seven candidates for two school offices as a director and treasurer were to be elected in Monday’s election. Results are not yet learned, but expectations are high for an eventful outcome.
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Swea City
Women's Club Members to Act as Librarians
A group of Women’s Club members will staff the library as temporary librarians. New books have arrived and may be drawn for seven days. Titles include Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Black Beauty, Treasure Island, Penrod, Robinson Crusoe, Alice in Wonderland, and many more.
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Women's Club
Thebrary
Dr. Jekyle
Mr. Hyde
Stevenson
Anna Jewell
Penrod—Tarkington
Curwood
Robinson Crusoe
Denzel Defoe
Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
Lewly Carroll
Heart of
Hachael
Kathleen Norrig
Michael O'Hallorhan
Joean Stratton
Porter
Charles Major
Kathleen Norris
Master’n Violin
Myrtla Reed
Prudence Says
Ethel Hueston
Rex Beach
Little Old New York
Aida Johnson Young
Boy for Schutter Family Reported by Grandpa Bruns
Grandpa Bruns tells the Topic of the advent of a fine boy at the home of Mr and Mrs John Schutters on Monday a week ago They now have girl and boy at the Schutters home.
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Grandpa Bruns
John Schutters
Iowa Farmers Oppose State Income Tax Proposal
A Wisconsin style critique argues against adopting an Iowa state income tax. The piece warns of higher revenues, broader tax burdens, and costly administration, likening the move to a camel forcing its way into a tent. It urges lawmakers to halt rising taxes and slows calls for a large new tax bureau.
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Iowa
Legislatura
Towa
Federal Service
Legia
Methodist Church Encourages Easter Service Planning
Good audiences at Titanica church and Sunday School last Sunday brought encouragement. The article urges stronger religious training to improve citizenship and community life. An Easter service is planned and readers are invited to join or provide church letters. The choir will sing on Easter Sunday evening. Roads are improving and attendance is expected to rise at Dean church. L A Reaser of Fort Dodge reports accepting a manager position with Buehlar Brothers Co. and his wife Florence will be the bookkeeper.
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Titanica
Dean
L. A. Reaser
Ft. Dodge
Buehlar Brothers Co
Florence
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Gutson Gorglum
Jackson
Lee
Stone Mountain
Atlanta
Georgia
Memorial Association
Borglum
Harney Peak
Black Hills
South Dakota
Lincoln
Women’s Club of
Mary Ball
Clara Bruns
Frances Budlong
Mary Budlong
Roma Budlong
Ethel Downs
Grace French
Ann Hamstreet
Kathryn Hansen Sae
Frances Kester
Clara Leland
Mary C. Denterreicher
Emma Rachut
Vera Squires
Mayme Wentz
Inez Wolfe Pay
Mary Sartor
Schutters
Wisconsin
Methodist Church
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