Taxpayer meeting over high Iowa taxes cited large delinquents
Des Moines reports a Nevada Story county gathering of tax payers protesting heavy levies aimed at the board of supervisors. Speakers attacked road and bridge spending amid flood damage while backing primary road improvements and noting real estate delinquencies and bonds for new schools.
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Iowa
Nevada
Story County
Board of Supervisors
Parley
Sheldon
Ames
Shelton
Supreme Court
Death leaves huge estate to Nashua bachelor uncle heirs
John Concannon of Nashua New Hampshire learns a deceased bachelor uncle left more than 33 million in stocks and securities to his three brothers. Accompanied by his son and an attorney he travels to New York to claim his share. Real estate in Ireland will go to the eldest brother under the laws of the country.
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John Concannon
Nashua
Chickasaw County
Ireland
Veterans Favor Adjusted Compensation in Town Poll
A local American Legion poll shows 6104 of 63106 votes in favor of the adjusted compensation bill before Congress. Veterans nationwide would back the measure if put to a vote, with cash payments leading the preferences followed by home or farm aid and land settlement.
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American Legion
Congress
Swift Poultry Shipments to King George Spark Royal Wedding Hype
Swift & Co from Clarinda shipped two carloads of poultry to London consigned to King George via a London agency. Local officials and residents ponder royal use awaiting Princess Mary and Viscount La Cells wedding set for February 28. Page County residents cheer the possibility that one of the fine fowls may have come from their region.
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Mary
Lacelles
Page County
Ice Crops Yield High Volume For Cedar River Ice Supply
Northern Iowa lakes yielded an unusually large crop of clear ice. Cedar river at Waverly supplied the Chicago Great Western railway system with 701 car loads, each 30 tons, totaling 21,030 tons. Wages for cutting and shipping reached $4,530.
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Iowa
Chicago Great Western Railway
Cedar River
Waverly
Bremer County
Sunday funerals to be avoided by community decree
Public notice urges residents to cooperate in dispensing with Sunday burial services except in cases of contagious disease or other actual necessity. The move reflects a nationwide trend and aims to ease burdens on those who must assist on Sundays.
Iowa road mileage and bridge plans by state commission
The Iowa state highway commission gave figures on road mileage and bridge work. Primary roads total 6,616 miles, county 10,680, township 86,786, overall 104,082 miles. Plans for 2,935 bridges in 1921 cost 4,699,000 dollars. Since 1913 the commission has approved plans for about 14,000,000 dollars worth of bridges.
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State Highway Commission
Iowa
Iowa Aero club forms aviation unit for National Guard
An aviation unit of 21 officers and 90 men to be attached to the Iowa National Guard has been formulated by the Iowa Aero club. The movement must receive the sanction of the war department at Washington before it becomes effective. Officers elected are Leroy J. Perkins president, R. J. Pierce vice president, Carl Sturgis secretary treasurer, Ed O'Dea and Clarence Young were appointed to the executive committee.
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Washington
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R. J. Pierce
Carl Sturgis
Ed. O’dea
Clarence Young
Judge Willetts Sets Aside Three Indictments
Tama county district court judge Willetts voided three indictments after election boards failed to list women voters as eligible for grand jury duty. One township complied. Clarinda Judge RockafELLOW barred women from serving on petit juries, sending a case to the state supreme court.
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Willetts
Tama County
Iowa Valley Sugar Company seeks funds for Belmond beet factory
The Iowa Valley Sugar Company plans to raise funds to operate its Belmond factory. The move aims to expand beet growing in northern Iowa and secure enough acreage to plant a satisfactory beet crop in 1922.
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Iowa
Iowa Valley Sugar Company
Efe
Belmond
Captain Newquist outlines veteran program outcomes in Des Moines
Captain Dan Newquist, Des Moines subdistrict manager of the Ninth District Veteran Bureau, reports that since July 1 1919, 2241 cases of partial disability have been handled out of 3000 applications in Des Moines. Of these, this number have received vocational training enabling them to overcome the handicap and perform work despite their impairment.
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Dan Newquist
Des Moines
Ninth District
United States
Veteran Bureau For
Eligibility Rules for Vocational Training Benefit
The applicant must prove disability began during service or was aggravated by military service and must be at least 10 percent disabled. The claim requires evidence of origin in the period of service or aggravation by army service.
Women workers seek jobs at Polk County labor bureau
The Polk County labor bureau reports a special department for women where many wives of idle husbands seek work to support families. In one day 52 women applied. 23 were sent out and 22 given work. Household help dominates demand and many mothers cannot take on such work. Some women are assigned piece work that can be done at home.
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Labor Employment Bureau
Polk County Court House
Suspension of candling rules for eggs by state dairy board
State Dairy and Feed Commission head Barney ordered a three month suspension of egg candling and certificate requirements. The rule remains enforceable for bad eggs under pure food laws. suspension runs from February 1 to May 1, aligning with season when candling is least needed.
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State Dairy and Feed
Barney
Iowa Veterinarians Take Tuberculin Test Exam
F H Thompson, Iowa Department of Animal Husbandry, reports 79 veterinarians sat exams for tuberculin testing of dairy herds. Papers sent to Washington for marking. Last June 456 passed. December 15 funds and federal support boosted state testing funds to meet demand. Congress appropriated $600,000 for the work, with Iowa adding $20,000 bringing total to $50,000 against $115,009.
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F. H. Thompson
Washington Couegentaire
Department of Animal Husbandry
Iowa
Washington
Congress
State funding shortfall hampers remaining work
The report notes a remaining $40,000 funding gap that continues to impede progress and delay completion. The shortage worsens delays and limits resources for ongoing tasks.
Explains Old Belief In Brownies In England
A theory suggests the belief in brownies may stem from ancient times when a small dark race of aborigines inhabited England. The notion links folklore to historic populations and survival across centuries.
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England
Candidacy Notice for Emmet County Recorder
I wish to announce my candidacy for reelection to the office of recorder of Emmet County subject to the will of the voters at the June primary election.
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Emmet County
S. G. Bammer
Candidacy Announced for Emmet County Sheriff
TOM NIVISON announces his candidacy for the office of sheriff of Emmet County, subject to voters in the June primary election.
County Attorney Candidate Announces Candidacy
S G Bammer announces candidacy for county attorney subject to voters will in the June primary election.
Kiopp Seeks Nomination for Emmet County Auditor
J. J. Kiopp announces candidacy for the office of auditor in Emmet County and respectfully solicits electors' support at the June primary.
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Emmet
J. J. Kiopp
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