Many Bills Introduced in the State Legislature
Iowa lawmakers considered diverse measures including a six member state fish and game commission, lower motor carrier fees, shifting school district tax benefits, banking offices in small towns, gasoline standards and tax rules, Iowa history teaching in schools, elected county superintendents, school sprinkler and fire alarm requirements, and a Senate committee report on schools activities.
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Des Moines
Billy
Iowa House of Representatives
State Fish and Game Department
O. F. Helgason
Emmet County
Theommission
J. P. Gallagher
Iowa County
Theodore Drake
Keokuk County
G. J. van Buren
Jones County
Brede Wamstad
Mitchell County
Wamstad
George M. Hopkins
Guthrie County
Iowa
Senate
W. H H. Klemme
Winnishiek
Klemme
R. L. Rutledge
Webster County
Stanley
Mahaska County
Washington Legion Auxiliary Donates to County Hospital
Thanks to the Washington Legion Auxiliary, supplies were donated to the Washington County Hospital, supporting patient care and hospital operations.
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Legion Auxiliary
Washington Legion Auxiliary
Washington County Hospital
Thanking Friends for Sympathy in Mother's Death
Family of Mrs. James McFadden expresses gratitude for condolences in their loss. They thank local Women's Relief crops and the Rebekah lodge of Washington for support, signed by the children.
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James McFadden
Rebekah Lodge
Washington
Local Socials Note Quiet Weekend Gatherings
Verdi J Lower reports a turkey dinner at the Klopfenstein home Saturday. Gates couple attended. Genkinger family moved to a farm west of Brighton. Bealer delivered hogs to Thomas. Nebergall couple visited Gates home Sunday. Thealer attended a luncheon at Reed's. Longer couple spent Wednesday night with Clapper family.
Pleasant Plain Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Foster Home
The Pleasant Plain Missionary society will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Geo Foster for a Wednesday day meeting on February 28 13.
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Pleasant Plain Missionary Society
Geo. Foster
Aiday
Ho Hum Inertia and Old Ben Franklin Jokes
The item notes a slow mood in town, blaming a Journal party for postevent lethargy and a lingering sense of spring blizzards. It references children at play, mentions wastebasket contributions, and shares a Franklin anecdote about taxes and idleness. A local “friend” close to the writer closes the piece with an unnamed remark.
Cherry Malotte Comes Alive In The Silver Horde Tale
Rex Beach fans know Cherry Malotte from his novels but the character also stems from Alaska’s rough life as told by a pioneer aboard the Fox Pictures all talking version of The Silver Horde. The pioneer’s tale aided actress to portray Cherry while confirming the character’s real life roots in Alaska.
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Rex Beach
Cherry Malotte
Beach
Alaska
Vetgn Brent
Fox Theatre
Miss Brent
Joel McCrea
Louis Wolheim
Raymond S Tutton
North
Cherry Malotls
Cherry
George Archainband
Thief of the Road Disturbing a Westward Traveler Tale
A humorous reminiscence from early motoring days recalls a Chicago traveler who stopped his car to help a blind horse and elderly lady after a buggy wreck. The lady blamed sour fruit jars spilled on the road and teased about unsugared gooseberries before the tale shifts to a jab about spartan winter discipline for barefoot children.
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Chicago
Hoss Shay
Dad - Am
Official Notice Before Board of Railroad Commissioners
A petition by Iowa Southern Utilities Company seeks a franchise to erect and maintain electric transmission poles wires towers and other fixtures across lands in Washington County Iowa The Board fixes February 24 1931 at 10 AM in Des Moines for a hearing and invites any written objections in triplicate on the franchise proposal
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Board OF Railroad Commissioners
Washington County
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Centerville
Iowa
P. M
Des Moines
Board urges representation for hearing in Iowa E-1799 case
The Board of Railroad Commissioners of Iowa requires the objector to be represented by someone with full authority at the hearing. Dated Des Moines January 27 1931. At Des Moines Iowa filed E-1799 January 30 February 6.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Board OF Railroad Commissioners
State OF
Geo. L. McCaughan
Card of Thanks from Westchester Family
We thank our many friends for deeds of kindness during three and a half months of sickness at home. Neighbors helped with farm work and corn, and a sum was deposited in West Chester Savings Bank as a further expression of goodwill and fellowship.
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Westchester
West Chester Savings Bank
Appreciation Note To Send Joy During Isolation
A message thanks supporters for brightening the Jong Aas with ecards letters flowers and gifts for those quarantined or shut in. Mro and Mrs W T Hobbs express gratitude for the kindness shown and the comfort it brings during isolation.
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Mro
W. T. Hobbs
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Francis A. Flood
Ainsworth Methodist Church
South America
Faron Bureau
Crawfordsville
Shaffer Produce
Haskins
Farmners and Merchants Bank
Ainsworth
Sands
MoorMan
Moorman Mfg. Co
Quincy, Il
MoorMans
John E. Jackson
Joe Pieper
O. L. Blake
H. H. White
Imeldia
S. DE
Harriet
Grandpa Wood
Ben Franklin
Ben
Franklin
Richard
Pswe
Commercial Savings Bank
Johnson
Johnson's
Imargar
Carry Ile
Johnson’s Grocery
Shade Laboratories
Schmidt Bldg
Davenport, IA
Herman
West Main Street
Naturade
Phillips & Hebner
The
Monte Carlo
H & A Baking Co. ‘‘Masters of Good Baking
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