Banks Fight Liberty Bond Tax Exemption Faces Supreme Court
Des Moines Nov 30 1921 banks refuse to pay state tax on Liberty Bonds contending exemption law unconstitutional. After a 1910s exemption, 1920 tax attempts arise. supreme court ruling will determine collection. Iowa revenue plans hinge on high court outcome as case moves through federal courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jarnag
Des Moines
Towa
Iowa
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Health Education Campaign In I owa Schools
Arrangements by the Iowa Tuberculosis Association with the state Departments of Education and Health to conduct a health educational movement in Iowa schools. Lecturers on health topics including tuberculosis will address teachers conferences across the state. The drive emphasizes health's link to citizenship and encourages thrift among teachers and pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Tubercu ix Association
State Departments of Education and Health
Snakes Found in Farm Stump Near Oskaloosa
Clarence Momyer and neighbors pulled up a rotted oak stump on a farm near Oskaloosa. When freed, 60 to 100 snakes of various kinds and sizes erupted, prompting a rush for clubs to exterminate them. The stump likely housed winter quarters and a large collection of snake eggs was found as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Momyer
Oskaloosa
Keota Poultry Parade and Local Education Week Proclaimed
A poultry dealer drove 2 500 geese and ducks through Keota Iowa delighting residents. The tale covers carrier shifts to meet a reduced load and a South English mole. Also American Education Week declared for Dec 4 10 1921 by Harding Kendall.
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Keota
Keokuk County
Old Town
Soldier’s Picture Saves Life at Fisher’s Hill
W H Needham recalls a Civil War incident in Virginia where a skirmish line soldier wore a vest picture of his sweetheart. A spent ball shattered the keepsake but left the wearer unharmed, prompting him to vow marriage if he survived. The tale ends with the soldier marrying the girl, who was willing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Needham
Sigourney
Keokuk County
Virginia
Fisher’s Hill
Iowa cattle show boosts state live stock image abroad
A car load of Iowa cattle highlighted at the centennial expo in Mexico City promoted Iowa live stock interests. The exhibit by the Iowa Chamber of Commerce led Mexico to send officials to tour Iowa and buy horses cattle and hogs with pedigrees. Orders for 700 head were placed and a multi million dollar Mexican market for Iowa animals is anticipated. The visitors have toured communities and formed a favorable view, with commissions from the Mexican government to act on their behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mexico City
Iowa Chamber of Commerce
Greater Iowa Association
A. J. Faerber
Davenport
Mexico
Giuliemno Fuentes
D. Q. Beruman
Towa
Still College Faces Shortage of Dissection Cadavers
The Still College of Osteopathy in Des Moines complains about insufficient corpses for practice. Iowa and many states require ninety hours of dissection for medical or osteopathic board eligibility. Local instructors say midwest schools have overcrowded dissections with up to sixteen students per table to share the limited work.
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Still College of Osteopathy
Des Moines
State of
Iowa
Middle West
State Creameries Produce Big Butter Output
The annual report shows 401 creameries in the state and a total butter output of 8,547,000 pounds for last year at an average of 40 pounds, totaling $34,882,518.80. The figures highlight butter farming’s important role in the community.
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State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Van Buren County Real Estate Deal Stirring Local Pride
Emory Plowman sold 1616 acres for 400000 dollars with 200000 cash and land mortgages. The buyer, J.P. Baker of California, acquires possession next March and receives 9000 acres of land in Louisiana, 19 miles north of New Orleans.
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van Buren County
Alown
Iowa
Missouri
Emory Plowman
Louisiana
New Orleans
J.P. Baker
California
Ottumwa man cites German mark value in letter
An Ottumwa resident quoted a brother in Germany noting the mark now equals half a cent, with 24 cents per mark under normal conditions. He calculates that 200 marks buy a dollar’s worth of sugar and 1,000 marks buy shoes, while 100 marks buy dinner at a restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Germany
Rushing Shipments Horses by Express to Lancaster
A Humeston report states B F Rushing loaded a car of horses bound for Lancaster Pennsylvania to be shipped by express. The price per head is about 3 cheaper by express than freight, with express charges on the carload at 640 dollars. Railroads supply specially built stock cars with barred screens and feeding spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Wayne County
B. F
Lancaster
Penn
Wrecking of Delhi Landmark Reported by Beels
Will S Beels of Hopkinton Delaware county reports the wrecking of an old landmark at Delhi in that region.
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Will S. Beels
Hopkinton
Delaware County
Delhi
There No Death Poem and Pioneer Tax Levies in County
In a county old home once housed J L McCreery, famed for the poem There No Death inspired by a prairie drive. The piece recalls his prominence as a writer and teacher and the failed shrine project. The column then compares tax levies between consolidated and independent districts across Delaware county, listing mills for each district such as Delhi consolidated 62.9, Dundee consolidated 58.4, Edgewood independent 80, Manchester independent 72.1, and Hopkinton independent 90.2, noting the broader trend.
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J. L. ‘McCreery
McCreery
Delaware County
Delhi Consolidated
Dundee Consolidated
Delaware Independent
Edgewood Independent
Earlville Consolidated
Manchester Independent
Oneida Consolidated
Lamont Consolidated
Colesburg Consolidated
Greeley Consolidated
Hopkinton Independent
Masonville Consolidated
Buck Creek Consolidated
Tax Levy Gaps Between District Types Noted
The text notes little difference between tax levies of consolidated and independent districts. It cites an independent district with the highest levy and a consolidated district with the lowest levy, highlighting narrow variance across district types.
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Richardson
J. O. Singmaster
Fez Club
Washington
Legion Boys
Birmingham
Harding
N.E. Kendall
The
American Legion
National Educational Association
Association
Amercanism Commission of the Legion
Legion
National Teachers Association
Fort Madison
Rachael Albright
Betsy Ross
Kate Robinson
Clarissa Claypool
Haynes
Fred Porter
Polk County
Porter
Black Hawk County
Appanoose County
Butler County
Pottawattamie County
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Adair County
Carroll County
Sloan’s
Sloan
Ose
Dr. Hobson
Br. Hobson
Hobson
J. Hansen
United States
U.S
U. S. Tires
Usco
U. S
United States Tires
United States Rubber Company
Ours
Estherville State Bank
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