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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

6

Iowa Passes Over March 1 Crisis Quietly

Des Moines reports that March 1 passed with no defaults as banks, realtors and buyers completed approximately 19 600 town farm sales for 1919. Analysts say land sales were firm with booming prospects for a post March 1 land boom, while banks kept loans tight and prepared. The Iowa Loan and Trust company cites farm sales totaling over 19 690 for the year, underscoring strong market confidence.

Des Moines Iowa New York Towa Frank Warner E. B. Wison Iowa Loan and Trust Company Iowa State Real Estate Boards Cedar Rapids Burt German Omaha

California Leads Nation in Motor Vehicles with Better Roads

California registered 405 463 motor vehicles in 1919 1 each 5 6 persons the state also reports nearly 70 million dollars for paved highways in 1920 this top position follows a decade of state highway construction that boosted per capita automobile use and public support for road building.

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State Leads Nation in Highway Spending

A statewide focus on highway construction positions the state as the leader in road spending, surpassing all other states in the union and shaping regional infrastructure growth.

Karo Home-made Candy Wins Hearts of Children

A simple recipe using Karo syrup proves popular with youngsters. The candy is described as wholesome, easy to prepare, and far cheaper than store bought treats.

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