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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1931

Page

3

Washington County Farm Bureau Tax Facts for 1930

H J Montgomery County Agent explains Washington County taxes for 1930 from the Iowa Board of Assessment and Review. Total taxes were 908,271 dollars with 2,000 dollars to the county farm bureau. The piece breaks down the tax dollar across state and local levies, noting the farmer bureau member pays about six times more than a nonmember, highlighting tax distribution and duties.

Washington County Farm Bureau H. J. Montgomery Washington County Iowa Counts Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Iowa Board of Assessment and Review General CO

New Vicks Plan Introduces Nose & Throat Drops

Local druggists receive free trial packs of two new Vick products Vicks Nose & Throat Drops and Vicks Cough Drops as part of the plan to control colds at home. The scheme urges prompt use at first signs, with VapoRub for night relief and a full 24 hour treatment, plus free samples sent to readers who request them.

Vick Vicks Po Vicks United States Vicks Vapor Vick Chemical Co Milton Styeensboro, N.C

County Farm Bureau Fund Share From General Tax

The text notes that the county Farm Bureau receives an appropriation from the general county tax fund and that this allocation represents six percent of that fund. It also references an estimate based on the rural districts portion of the general county tax fund.

What Services Do Tax Payers Get From a Bureau

Overview of farm bureau functions in Iowa including education on crop and livestock management, soil fertility, cooperative marketing, and 4H clubs. It highlights public service during emergencies, collaboration with Iowa State College and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and voluntary, low-cost dissemination of research results to farmers.

Nty Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Towa State College U.S. Department of Serieture Towa Farm Aeti

4H Boys' Baby Beef Calves Sell for an Average of 9.81

The 1930 Washington County 4H baby beef club calves averaged 491 pounds with an average cost of 46.85 per head and a gain of 4.40 pounds per calf. The boys David Mey, James Birney, Guy and Jot, Stanley Foster and Durst led gains, while profit margins remained narrow for several feeders.

Washington County David Mey James Birney Guy and Jot Stanley Foster Durst

Slugging Toll Collector On Keokuk Bridge Promptly Sought

In KEOKUK Iowa an assault yesterday at the east toll house on the Hamilton bridge left a toll collector only slightly hurt. Police extended search across two states for the unknown bandit who escaped with a small amount of money.

Keokuk, Vet Keokuk Hamilton Bridge

Rodeo at Madison Square Garden Aims for Real Wild Show

Henry McLemonE reviews a Madison Square Garden rodeo describing rough action, riders, and bulls. He notes brutal risks, fearless riders, and the crowd’s reaction while contrasting rodeo spectacle with traditional sports. Also mentions church guest, local visitors, and stock market note in Paris dated Oct 19.

Henry McLemone United Frep New York Dix Madison Square Garden Nousemaid Butlers Pantry Bedelia Harvard

Crawfordsville Visit Notes From Local Correspondent

Miss Nellie Manner reports on visitors in Crawfordsville. Mrs Neal has many friends in town. Mr Hlumenschein from Rhodes visits at the home of his daughter Mrs Will Wooley.

Jeannette Wooley Hew Town City John Smylie R McCleary Washington Murray Smylie Crawfordsville Nellie Manner

Auto crash fatality reported in Titonka area

Algona Oct 20 Cy de Bruin died today from injuries suffered in an automobile accident north of Titonka. Two other people, Joe Abrends and Bob De Bruin, were seriously hurt when the collision occurred at an intersection.

Algona Cy Deruin Titonka de Bruin Joe Abrends Bob de Bruin

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