Iowa's Bold Road Paving Plan for 1930
The State Highway Commission unveils a vast 1930 paving program targeting 1000 miles of primary roads at about 338 million dollars. Iowa expects motor vehicle registrations near 799,000 by December 1929, with motor tax receipts exceeding projections and a primary road fund around 45 million dollars. Only 83 million will be for paying purposes, but the era of hard roads looms as federal aid and gas taxes sustain Iowa’s road expansion. Times are expected to be stirring in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Iowa
Malnutrition in Porto Rico Amid hurricane distress
Theodore Roosevelt writes about Porto Rico under U S rule after Spanish American War. He notes prior misrule, then US sanitation and development efforts, a devastating cyclone, widespread damage, hard reach to victims, and the urgent need to aid the island’s poorer residents.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Porto Rico
United States
That Body of Yours
An article by Jas W Barton MD discusses whether drinking water helps kidney function. It cites Ambard and Schmidt showing water triggers intestinal lining to release a substance affecting kidney cells and urine production, noting water is more effective on an empty stomach and that excessive intake can misfire for thin individuals seeking weight gain.
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Dra. Ambard and
Schmidt
Strasbourg
France
Boy recalls cats and dogs and a changing life
A nine year old narrator reflects on a boy with fifteen cats his mother gave one away sparking a vow not to be short on cats next year. He notes a period with seventeen dogs and says he has changed since then.
Water intake and stomach function guidance for athletes and overweight individuals
The text explains that the stomach’s downward position limits fluid intake at once and that food takes longer to reach the intestine. It notes overweight people may retain water and should monitor hydration, especially after weigh-ins. it advises using personal judgment on drinking water.
The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers Poem by Hemans
A poem narrates the Pilgrims reaching New England as exiles chose a quiet welcome over conquest. It emphasizes faith over wealth and glory, praising freedom to worship God as the holy ground. The closing line, quoted from Rt. Hon. Philip Snowden, warns that drinking hinders social progress.
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Philip Snowden
Weather Blues for an Ex Conductor in California
In a breezy aside, the column notes the ex convict conductor coping with California weather and reflects on Iowa’s climate. It mentions a Halifax Daily Herald headline about a man struck on the head with a club and a sworn statement, casting light on local chatter.
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Halifax Daily Herald
Isidor Jones Called Columnist Found Dead at Dawn
The piece reports the death of columnist Isidor Jones who was seen by Bruce Cowden at nine o’clock in the morning while preparing his column. Norman Sage recalls overhearing at the country club dance that Jones learned to dance at age nine and now forgets quickly.
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Norman Sage
A Sleeper Riddle From Mildred
A humorous dialogue explains the word sleeper through a play on meanings. A foreigner asks what a sleeper is and the answer traverses train carriages rails and blocks, ending with a note that the sleeper finally wakes. The piece satirizes linguistic confusion.
First lady jokes about bank failure balance
Dear X A quotes a pun filled exchange about balance and bank failure as two ladies banter on misfortune and finances. Clarence signs off with playful line about Joe's promised joke and a Christmas bill at month end.
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Clarence
New Car Registrations For the Past Week
Fourteen cars were registered in the county this past week. Names include J. E. Sexton Kalona Durant Sedan. Stanley Vodicka Riverside Ford Coupe. Henry G. Stumpf Kalona Ford Pckup. Dr. P. Leiter Washington Ford Forder. Claude Sojka Riverside Ford Tudor. D. N. Anwyl Washington Buick Sedan. Walter Duvall West Chester Ford Tudor. Sam Bowser Wellman Chevrolet Landau. Daryl Jones Washington Ford Tudor. Harry Dye Washington Roosevelt Sedan. Raymond Adrian Keota Ford Cabriolet. S A Portatz Washington Ford Forder. Milford McCreedy Ainsworth Ford Tudor. Jnok Simpson Washington Erskine Sedan.
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J. E. Sexton
Kalona
Stanley ‘Vodicka
Riverside
Ford
Daryl Jones
Washington
Ford Tudor
Harry Dye
Roosevelt
Raymond Adrian
Keota
Ford Cabriolet
S. A. Portatz
Ford Forder
Milford McCreedy
Ainsworth
Jnok. Simpson
Erskine
County Mutual Pays Longer Fire Claims
Secretary James J. Benda of the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association reported settlement of fire losses. J. W. Longer of Washington received 850 for grain livestock and machinery plus 1,800 for a barn and machine shed. Fred J. Longer received 465 for grain livestock and machinery. A. R. Strum of Washington awarded 6 for barn damage.
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James J. Benda
Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
J. W. Longer
Washington
Fred J. Longer
A. R. Strum
Ford Announces New Body Change
Ford Motor company will introduce new car bodies nationwide on Tuesday. Edsel B. Ford cites plant modernization and a recent temporary shutdowns as reasons, alongside recent price cuts for Model A cars and a wage increase to seven dollars a day. New bodies feature sweeping lines, custom coachwork cues, rustless steel accents, brighter colors, larger fenders, and a sleeker lower stance.
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Detroit
Ford
United States
Ford Motor Company
Edsel B. Ford
Ford Company
Government posters warn alcohol dangers in Europe
The article notes French government posters declaring any alcohol use is dangerous and can cause chronic poisoning. Dr Henry A Cotton of Trenton NJ cites the claim before an Alienists and Neurologists gathering in Chicago, stressing each drop of beer harms a nerve cell.
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Europe
Henry A. Cotton
Trenton N. J
Chicago
Best Features on the Radio Tuesday Schedule
A compact listing of radio features on Tuesday night across networks. Libby’s World Tour on WJZ at 7:30 p.m. CST, Whiteman's Old Gold Hour on WABC at 8:00 p.m. CST, R K O Hour on WEAF at 9:30 p.m. CST, Cross Countrys Dancing on WJZ at 10:55 p.m. CST, and New Year’s Party on WABC at 10:95 p.m. CST.
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United Press
NBC
Libby
WABC
CBS
A Whiteman
WEAF
Boy Hero Rescues Siblings From Gas Fumes in Cedar Rapids
Rex Abodeely aged 16 is credited with saving his brother Fred and sister Josephine from asphyxiation after gas fumes filled a bathroom. He broke a window to reach them, carried them out, and performed artificial respiration until help arrived. Doctors said they would have died without his actions.
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Cedar Rapids
Y.p
Rex Abondeely
Josephine
Fred
Abodeey
Daily Lessons in English Word Study Myriad Usage
Today's word: MYRIAD an adjective meaning a very great but indefinite number. He faced the myriad problems that confronted him.
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Hha. Varneer
Community club meetings and events announce season gatherings
The Rooster club plans a Tuesday meeting with Mrs. Charles Bartholow and a lamp lesson on December 31. The Women’s Missionary Society of Bethel meets with Mrs. Wes Meyer on December 31. The Daughters of Union Veterans convene Monday at 7 30 in the hall. A New Year’s dinner for the Methodist church is set for New Year’s Day at noon for the congregation and Sunday school. The E O W club meets with Miss Ronehart at Mrs Grayson’s on December 31.
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Rooster Club
Charles Bartholow
The
Womans Missionary Society of
Bethel
Wes Meyer
Daughters of Union Veterans of the
West Chester
E O. W. Club
Ronehart
Ed Grayson
Rumors Invoke Mr Shires Fights In Chicago
An ugly rumor bubbles up that Arthur Shires known as The Great faced questionable opponents. Claims suggest Bad Bill Bailey may be Mysterious Dan Daly and that George Trafton who beat Shires was Trafton in disguise.
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Chicago
U.P
Arthur
Bad Bik Bailey
George Trafton
Arthur the Great
Mr. Trafton
Sea gulls menace Paris bound passenger plane
A Paris bound passenger plane was forced to fly through a flock of unusually large sea gulls over the English Channel. The birds struck the engines, creating a perilous situation for the aircraft and its passengers.
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Paris
English Channel
Know Your Country Games quiz by The American Legion
A quiz from the National Americanism Commission tests knowledge of the United States with ten questions on topics including state sizes capitals and geography. The piece invites readers to attempt the questions and learn more about the country.
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THE
National Americanism Commission of
United States
New Five-Color Map of United States Distributed by The American Legion
Readers may obtain a condensed atlas style map answering questions about the country. The Legion is distributing at cost. send ten cents to Haskin Information Bureau, Legion Division, Washington, D C. Include the newspaper name and a clear address.
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United States
American Legion
Haskin Information Bureau
Legion Division
Washington, D. C
Answers Game No 17 and World Event Snippets
The scrambled list cites trivia items and figures including Illinois finances, Arkansas Post, Oahu location, state areas, Nevada and other percentages, a Springfield propeller incident, a Le Bourget field landing, and a Kansas City to Seattle/Indianapolis population note. It also mentions a disjointed Paris reference with dead birds on a plane. The scattered items describe a plane carrying five passengers and a pilot's safe landing.
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Preston Letter Osteopathi
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Mart Pratt
J. M. Kyle Willard
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T. L. Brookhart Law
Opera House
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Abstract Department
C. J. Wilson
C. Wilson
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Washington Town
J.D. Dayton
Westchester
L. B. Lupton
S. Iowa Ave
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Washington St
T. J. Pease
West Main
W. J. Masson
Earle W. Corbin & Co
Coles Hoy Blast Furnaces
Fred Franklin
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