Road Bond Bill Aims to Issue 100 Million for State Highways
The Iowa Road Bond bill proposes a statewide 100 million dollar bond issue to finance a comprehensive primary road system linking county centers and interstate connections. No new personal tax is needed as bonds replace county bonds, paid by existing gas and auto taxes and federal aid. Washington county stands to gain substantial road improvements under the plan. The note adds that the U S government closed its fiscal year June 30 1928 with a trial balance showing a nine hundred million reduction in national debt.
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Iowa
Washington County
Clarke Favors Bonds as Iowa Road Plan Defended
A long defense by George W. Clarke of Adel former Iowa governor argues the highway bond issue offers favorable conditions planned retirement tax neutrality and broad benefits. He cites 600000 daily car trips federal highway aid and nonresident use offsetting road upkeep costs while delivering faster permanent roads for citizens.
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Clarke
George W. Clarke
Adel
Iowa
Oskaloosa Herald
Economy and Debt Reduction Highlight National Outlook
The text notes substantial debt payoff and tax cuts over the past year, with a treasury balance around 398 million dollars. It argues debt reduction saves about 40 million annually in interest, praises Hoover era fiscal restraint, and observes state and local economies following the federal example toward prudent finances and a continuing government as a going concern.
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Hoover
A Painful Fourth but a Painless Day for Washington Crowd
July Fourth in Washington and community reports describe a crowded day with hundreds of cars and a lively parade. Despite earlier rain, sunshine returned for ice cream and lemonade as people stayed safe with no serious accidents.
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Washington
Carnival Week Sparks Iowa Town Like Coney Island
The By The Way window shows a playful clash of carnival energy with bells, a girlish voice urging a dime shot, horns, megaphones, and crying babies. The town bursts with activity for carnival week before returning to routine next week.
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Coney Island
Iowa
Farm Sights Lift Sore Eyes in Rural Tale
A rural narrator tells how sight of corn fields, hogs, Jersey cows, and riding cultivator boosts tired eyes. The tale ends with a folk wisdom line about hay seeds and a closing verse about the world at night.
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Bill
Jersey
Rastus
Waiter Button in Soup Sparks Streetcar Gossip
Cartoon dialogue shows a polite exchange between a young gentleman and an elderly lady on a streetcar with a waiter remark about only female help. Mrs Browne and Mrs Ochre quip about their minister and husbands, reflecting humor of domestic life.
Traveling puns fuel a joking waiter customer clash
A Roxana group tests multilingual wordplay with world capitals and countries as the waiter fielding a string of geographic puns. The banter ends with the customer’s quip that some travel a lot, while others have a pull.
Vague Memoranda on Tactics and Talk
A fragment notes improvised advice about casual talk to influence voters and mentions cheaper cigarettes and cigars. The text hints at political manipulation through conversation without detailing any events or individuals.
June and the Old Yell
A nostalgic column reflects on a lively joyful June filled with music weddings and dreams of Europe It notes brides gathering rice polishing silverware studying cookbooks and imagining Paris Reno or Yucatan while recalling a shift from romance to practical plans and a farewell mood.
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New York
Paris
Reno
Yucatan
Judge Lindsey
The Gardnerer's Lament Over Lawn Dreams
A humorous poem about buying high priced seeds and fertilizer from catalogs that fail to grow grass. The narrator ends up with weeds despite lavish hopes and praises the contrast with dubious catalog claims and the writers behind them.
Salesman Discovers Altered Tire at Local Garage
While two women wait for haircuts and another for a neck shave, a salesman brings a punctured tire to the garage and discovers the mechanic vulcanizing a rubber reducing corset.
East Franklin News Notes Highlight Local Visits
East Franklin residents report family arrivals as Grover Walton from Muscatine visits with brother East Franklin, sister Mrs Harold Paul, and two children. Paul family to visit two weeks in Westchester. Earnest Meeks and children visit Safe Stout home. McCall family announces newborn daughter Margaret Jeanne. Floody Tuesday shortens before a rescheduled celebration. Edna Caldwell and Cedar Falls friend stop by briefly.
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East Franklin
Clay Walton
Grover
Muscatine
Harold Paul
Paul
Westchester
Earnest Meeks
Stout
Glenn McCall
Margaret Jeanne
Farm talk and 4th of July in Washington county
A reader recalls lengthy trips and farm life from Missouri to Iowa. They criticize political rhetoric and praise local 4th of July celebrations in Washington, noting the American Maids picnic, paving progress, and heavy vehicular traffic. The letter laments road hazards and ironies of modern farming economics.
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Gorham
Missouri
Iowa
Washington
Tommy
Sunset Park
California
Hammill
Wellman
Smith Creek
Local Social Notes From Haskins and Vicinity
Mrs. Everett Peck and son Richard of Eton Michigan visit Mrs. L. E. Mathers as others call on residents Friday evening. Detailing visits include Mrs. Chas Hazen and Rex from Washington with L. E. Edwards family, Mrs. Herman Pehler from Washington with Esta Birney and Roy Krotz, and multiple Paris of Bemis and Everett families. The week’s guests include Mabelle Coleman Rhoda Conrad Lula Morrison with Elsie Wallace, and a Davenport weekend gathering with Ethel Booth.
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Haskins
Everett Peck
Richard
Eton
Mich
R. L. Richards
Cotter
L. E. Mathers
Peck
Richards
Chas. Hazen
Rex
Washington
L. E. Edwards
Herman Pehler
Esta Birney
Roy Krotz
L. H. Bemis
Marian
Bemis
F. Everett
Monenie
Manchester
F Everett
Mabelle Coleman
Rhoda Conrad
Lula #Morrison
Elsie Wallace
Moon
Achors
Davenport
Ethel Booth
Clarence ‘ Benson
Carol
E. J. Frey
Ella Merchant
Benson
Leo Farrington
Jean
Donald
Villa Park
Farrington and Godlove
George. Brown
Iowa City
Brown
L. BE. Mathers
K. A. Mathers
Presbyterian church Ladies Social hosts Friday picnic
Announcement notes a Friday social at the Presbyterian church with a picnic supper at Mr. and Mrs. Jay Carris home. Attendees should bring dishes and silverware. baskets will be filled and rides or transport to the church at 6 o'clock or soon after. 1913.
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Presbyterian
Jay Carris
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