Taft urges budget reform to plan U.S. finances
President Taft on February 21 sent Congress his budget message advocating a full budget system. He urged a sinking fund to pay the national debt, cuts in the pay roll, and a consolidated approach to internal improvements. He proposed a permanent budget committee and new classifications for appropriations to curb waste and coordinate executive and legislative efforts.
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Weather Prophet Predicts Storms and Snow in March
Independent weather note by TOHN C. BIVShy of Independence, Ta. forecasts a cold February gives way to a lingering winter into April with a major storm around March 2 4 featuring snow, wind, rain and electric shocks. Venus brightens March 1 8 and 25. He cites Halley’s comet forecast as war and Mexico rebellion. March 27 Easter stories loom as a late spring arrives despite early signs.
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Oel Wilson to address Iowa solons in joint session
Des Moines Feb 26 Special Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson will address a joint session of the Iowa General Assembly after both chambers passed a concurrent resolution to hold a job session on that date. The talk is expected to cover agricultural possibilities of Wilsons native state.
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Mercury Race Fiction Unfolds In Stanton and Floyd Saga
Stanton, the Mercury mechanician, becomes entangled with Jessica Floyd, Floyd's twin sister, at a New York home. The night of theater, racing plans, and a dangerous bracelet mark growing affection, rivalries, and hints of a mysterious accident amid a 24 hour race and high speed thrills.
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Jensica Floyd
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Toba continued clogged sewing machine care guidance
The passage advises on cleaning a sewing machine by heating near a fire to melt oil, cleaning with pure paraffin, applying to every oil hole, operating the machine, then wiping with a clean cloth and finally lubricating with machine oil. It presents a practical maintenance sequence.
Notice to Bid on Waterloo Bridge Replacements 1913
City of Waterloo invites sealed bids to remove two steel truss bridges over Black Hawk Creek on Falls avenue and replace them with two reinforced concrete girder bridges. Bids due by 7:30 p m March 10 1913 at the City Clerk’s office. First bridge: four 36 foot spans three piers two abutments wing walls. second bridge: three 36 foot spans two piers two abutments wing walls. Roadway 27 feet wide with sidewalks and rails.
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