Reinforcement of Iowa Roads Boosted by Commission Work
A Waterloo Evening Courier article notes engineers have developed a new highway reinforcement system and will apply it to spring-built roads. It contrasts with earlier Iowa road building under the oil system, criticizing faulty specifications, poor routes, and weak inspections. The piece urges taxpayer support for continued commission work against legislative hindrance.
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Big Spring
Iowa
Pervisdys
Highway Commission: Senate rule and anti‑commission movement
Iowa Senate faces a two thirds vote hurdle to confirm Governor Hammill's highway appointee J. W. Holden. Critics argue the rule blocks executive policy and a contractor-led movement opposes the commission. Advocates stress a unified road system essential for taxpaying travelers and safe, connected routes across districts.
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Iowa Senate
Hammill
J. W. Holden
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Highway Commission
Iowa
Union
United States Senate
Coolidge Tax Doctrine Prompts Call for Federal-Local Clash
Iowa editors report President Coolidge urged bold steps to end double taxation by shifting inheritance and estate taxes to states and letting the federal government tax incomes. He warned against confiscatory rates and urged consolidation of state agencies to cut costs as Iowa seeks economy. The Des Moines capital notes support, while Cedar Rapids laments a era of limited public leadership.
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Des Moines
Washington
Iowa
Budget Commission
General Assembly
Towa
The Aroma Of Coffee And Its Health Note
Dr. William Brady writes on coffee aroma and preparation, arguing boiling coffee harms flavor and stomach health. He mocks overeager aroma fans, explains caffeine and tannic acid effects, and shares a quirky method for making coffee. Q&A touches on fasting, wrist lumps, and reader letters.
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
Andrew confronts Imogene over a supposed man in the house after finding unfamiliar shoe rubbers on the steps. He insists on truth, vows to trust her, and warns that suspicion can be reciprocal, while Imogene remains anxious and denies the presence of anyone.
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Verity
Andrew
Phoe
Imorene
Nature Notes Questions and Answers From Burroughs Club
A column invites inquiries on nature topics and provides answers in this issue. Readers ask about rabbit burrows woodcocks water breathing insects plant propagation and rubber plant slips with practical explanations and brief tips.
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Nature Notes
Uncle Wiggily and the Wooden Doll tale in a silly caper
Uncle Wiggily and Bunty plan a surprise using a wooden doll bought for Baby Bunty. A bobcat tries to steal the package but is thwarted when a splinter in his tongue sends him fleeing. Bunty plays with the unbreakable doll as Uncle Wiggily completes a gentle home visit.
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Uncle Wiggily
Baby Bunty
Lady Pig
Bob Cat
Uncle Wiggity
Shick
Rabbit
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd in Puzzle Form
A cryptic puzzle excerpt by Sam Loyd appears with brain teasers and wordplay. It hints at spelling a U S state name from letters formed by arithmetic clues and color codes. The piece references readers solving yesterday's item and notes playful commentary on news readers.
California Cop and Piker Samson Collapse House
San Francisco dispatch describes a strange incident as Patrolman Jerry Ring in Oakland hears a noise and leans on a new house. The structure collapses, Jerry is pulled from the rubble and taken to the emergency hospital. Samson is labeled a piker in vivid report.
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San Francisco
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Temple
Jerry Ring
Oakland
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