Washington County hard roads tax urged by farmer editorials
Readers reflect on paving plans in Washington County Iowa and accuse officials of delaying hard road funds. A Davenport editorial favors quick hard road construction while the piece warns farmers of looming taxes, shifts costs across sectors, and notes regional concerns about roadbed preparation and economic impact.
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Maple Grove
Washington County
Davenport Democrat
Chambers of Commerce
Farmer
Iowa
Iown
Richmond
W. Brookhart
Montana
Des Moines
Ford
Mike Walrob
Bohemia Land
Mike
Richland
Joe Vodicka
Joe
Bee and Honey
The
Wellman Savings Bank Opens New Building in Wellman
The Wellman Savings Bank held a grand opening for its new one story building at 22 by 115 feet with white terra cotta frontage brick walls a 20 inch reinforced steel vault and a Sargent & Greenleaf time lock. Officers listed include President J H Romine vice president W H Deuker cashier H Greaf and directors Frank Romine Elmer Yoder Alvin Knotts Dr W P Gardner John Romine. Visitors exceeded two thousand as Kalona bankers praised the town booster Mr Great and Better roads followed Old Settlers Day rain clearing by noon.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Sargent & Greenleaf Co., Inc
Wellman Savings Bank
Miller Safe Company
Baltimore
J. H. Romine
W. H. Deuker
H. Greaf
Frank Romine
Elmer Yoder
Alvin Knotts
Wellman
Mr. Great
Local Social Notes and Health Updates
Mrs. Harry Whet and kin gather as Karl Sample, Security Bank bookkeeper, recovers from appendicitis at Mercy hospital after surgery by Dr. Donavan. Leo Durian cuts his tongue at school needing a stitch. George Knotts of Iowa City visits friends. Mr. Roy Durian and Mrs. Durian spend Friday in Washington with Mrs. Durian’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huber.
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Harry Whet
Karl Sample
Security Bank
Dr. Donavan
Mercy Hospital
Leo Durian
George Knotts
Iowa City
England
Roy Durian
Washington
Uncharted Seas at Fox Theatre Enthralls with Opium Plot
Alice Lake leads the Metro drama at the Fox Theatre for a two day run. The story follows Lucretia Eastman as she copes with her husband’s opium addiction and search for a deserted steamship full of ten million Klondike gold. Desperadoes, Behring Straits chase, and a heart racing climax emerge as Tom’s father urges forgiveness. Cast includes Carl Gerard Rudolph Valentino Fred Turner Charles Mailes and Rhea Haines. Based on John Fleming Wilson in Munseys Magazine.
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John Fleming Wilson
Munsey
VHF
Iowa Legion notes poppies sold without approval
The Iowa American Legion denounces poppies sold for Armistice Day without Legion or Auxiliary approval, restates memorial use, and plans a state wide unemployment relief drive funded by five dollars from each of Iowa’s 300 auxiliary units. Governor Kendall is urged to act on a letter from a disabled veteran about delayed compensation.
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Steck
Cgovernor
Women's Auxiliary
The
American Legion
W. A. Pickett
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Pickett
Oakdale
Womans’ Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Daniel F. Steck
Iowa Department
National Legion
Kendall
Des Moines
Governor Kendall
Co. C
168Th Infantry
Washington
Chateau Thierry
Bad Luck and the Devil Pursued Him
A long advertisement recounts a man's string of severe illnesses from 1905 to 1910 including injuries and fevers. The text credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with alleviating his stomach and liver troubles after other medicines failed, and promotes money-back guarantees via Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.
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Lemmon’s
Advt
Might Be Worked Once
Jnd Tunkins suggests building a reputation for wisdom by posing many questions and racing to answer first, likening it to claiming the encyclopedia ahead of the crowd. The idea promotes quick thinking and proactive inquiry as a path to expertise.
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Jnd Tunkins
Earl Caddock Seeks Title Rematch at Des Moines Coliseum
Earl Caddock former world heavyweight champion from Iowa challenges title holder Stanislaus Zbysco at the Des Moines Coliseum on October 18. The bout, staged by Argonne Post American Legion, is billed as the season’s biggest Middle West sporting event, with Caddock having served overseas in the 88th Division.
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Legionaire
Pride of Iowa
Stanislaus Zbysco
Coliseum
Des Moines
Argonne Post
American Legion
Middle West
Caddock
New York Ex servicemen bonus ruling spurs amendment push
The New York Court of Appeals ruled the ex service men extra bonus unconstitutional after a 700000 vote. The American Legion plans an amendment campaign with the governor and legislature backing it. The group weighs armories as shelter sites for jobless soldiers and Overseas Women’s League offers to ready armories for occupancy. About 56000 ex soldiers are unemployed in the city per Legion official Deegan. Buddy Week in Baltimore saw a relay of 24 Legion runners carry the buddy proclamation to narrowing audiences. The Legion also urges pension parity for WWI officers who were wounded and retired, citing the selective service law and army judge advocate general opinions. Fare usage shifts from verb to noun in common speech.
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New York
Court of Appeals
American Legion of
New York State
William F. Deegan
American Legion
New York City
Overseas Women's League
Deegan
Baltimore
Washington
National Legislative Committee
Army
Dear Teacher Please Excuse Winonie Late This Morning
A mother writes to a teacher asking for excuse for Winonie arriving late, explaining she waited to complete the note. The brief reflects classroom truancy and parental intervention through a written excuse.
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Boston
Transarent
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