Rigid economy eyed as Tuck bill tightens county budget
County Supervisors push retrenchment as the Tuck bill takes effect July 4. They seek early trims, tightening expenditures, and awaiting the first half tax funds to assess available resources. The budget focuses on salaries and county offices while considering road work and a possible concrete Memorial hall floor.
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Vinton Hotel Sold to Local Buyer in Iowa City
Vinton Iowa April 4 Cato Selig hotel was sold yesterday to Charles Fry. The property had been owned by J M Gipney for the last ten years and bore the name it currently carries.
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Highest Level of Year Recorded by Cedar River Here
Cedar river today reached its highest level of the year. Residents report the water rising one to two feet over the last two days. The cofferdam separating the main channel from the mill race near the east bank on Fourth Street is submerged. The high water of the past two weeks remains elevated longer than usual, delaying maintenance on the new dam as officials are unsure when work can resume.
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Little House on Cedar River Defies Flood Waves
A Cedar River scene on Fourth Street Bridge features a small house bracing a flood. Despite being battered by freshets and splashed by water, the building remains steadfast as spectators admire its resilience. The office poet lauds the structure amidriver rapids and riverbank bravado.
The Little House Stands Against Historic Floods
In a dramatic account a small building resists rising floods and powerful currents for weeks. The shack, named for endurance, remains upright while river waters surge, trees drift by, and work on a dam is halted. Dawn finds it still standing as contractors plan future inspections.
Vote to Establish Lutheran Mission Church at Anamosa
Plans for establishing a Lutheran mission church at Anamosa Iowa grew from a Gistriet mission board meeting in the First Lutheran Sunday school room yesterday. Rav Eo Braulick, president of the Iowa synod, attended. Organization work will be led by Rev Reinbold. Greens Bear Mr Wilms, pastor near Anamosa, provided prospects. Attending were Rev W Adix La Porte City president Rev George Volmer secretary Rev Henry Muller Waterloo treasurer Rev Mr Wilms Anamosa Rev Mr Roinhold Greene and Rev W Miller Cedar Falls.
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Spring Has Come Brightens The Town As Birds Sing
The article notes milder weather with rising temps and hazy morning skies. Old Sol dominates, bringing fair conditions for the vicinity. Pedestrians enjoy walking freely after weeks of restraint while children resume street play and marble games resume in groups.
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Iowa
Norrow
Weather Log Notes Record Cold Day
A temperature report records a maximum near 40 degrees and a drop of about 22 degrees. The low near 24 degrees marked a severe cold event, with notes of the day’s frigid conditions and minimal warming.
Davenport Boy Dies of Erythema Multiforme
Davenport, six year old Howard Walter Pant, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pant, died after six days illness from erythema multiforme a rare skin disease first reported in Davenport. Initial diagnosis suggested smallpox and the case was reported to authorities.
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Apel
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Frank A. Pant
Cascarets Ad Claims Gentle Night Time Relief
An old style advertisement extols Cascarets as a pleasant laxative that works while you sleep. It promises quick relief from headaches biliousness indigestion and sour stomach without harsh pills. Sold in boxes for ten cents with candy like taste.
Health Quarantine Ends After Unusual Skin Reaction
Quarantined patient treated by Dr George Brauntich the attending physician after an inguinal ailment. The examination found the boy’s skin developed into erythema multiforme, prompting medical attention and containment measures.
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French actor Max Linder injured in auto crash
French film star Max Linder was thrown from an automobile in Nive France on April 4 and suffered injuries. The incident occurred during routine filming action and details of his condition were not immediately available.
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