High Living Cost Strains County Funds in 1920
Auditor J A Francis presents a financial snapshot showing deficits in multiple county funds as of January and June 1920. Bridge fund shortfall partly stems from Iowa Highway Commission orders to widen and pave Grant highway bridges. Administrative expense comparison across 1918 and 1919 highlights costs for county engineer, county home, and miscellaneous officers.
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J. A. Francis
Fallones
Iowa Highway Commission
Grant Highway
Buchanan County
Bey I
Editor of Vinton Paper Procures Dropping of Suit
Judge James W. Willett of Tama presided as M. J. Tobin, an attorney, and H. I. Kruse, editor of the Cedar Valley Times, reached an agreement. Kruse will refrain from publishing objectionable material, and Tobin dismissed the suit.
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Vinton Paper
Vinton
James W. Willett
Tama
M. J. Tobin
IG. Kruse
Tobin
Kruse
Cedar Valley Times
CANDIDATES FILE THEIR EXPENSE SCHEDULES
Walter R. French spent 293.40 to win the Republican county attorney nomination with most from friends. George Weissin paid 212 for an unsuccessful sheriff bid. Fred S. Pettit, clerk of courts, spent 79.65 for renomination. EB A Archer, sheriff candidate, spent 124.08 with 100 from friends and one friend cashed 75 for him.
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Walter R. .French
George Weissin
Fred S. Pettit
A. Archer
Missing Heir Found With Carnival in Iowa Tale
Ottumwa report reveals George W. Lottridge, long presumed dead, found employed at a carnival whip ride by estate administrator Gilford Miller. His rediscovery impacts final farm settlement and potential inheritance for Sophie Lottridge and family. Ackley Band campaign raises over $2,000 for 25 members led by Clare Chenete with July engagements at Lower Falls and Elkhart.
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Ottumwa
Russell Brothers
Myrtle Street
George W. Lottridge
Gilford Miller
Lottridge
George D. Lottridge
Miller
Sophie Lottridge
Mr. Miller
United States
Lot
Tridge
Kansas City
John W. Lewis
George Lottridge
Ackley
Clare, Chenete
Lowal Falls
Elkhart
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Postum
Fda
Waterloo
Oxfords
Arants
Marsh-Place Building
Kling Bros. & Co., Inc
Chicago
Mens Fashion Shop
Scane’s
Clothin
U.S. A
Gcane’s Better Clothes Shop
East Fourth Street
Wiienbo Donee
Cameron
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