Ainsworth Cones Out As State Treasurer Candidate
Des Moines reports Col Ainsworth a farm owner and businessman announces candidacy for Iowa state treasurer. He cites tax valuation survey plans, budget reform, and thrift in public service. Ainsworth served in Spanish American and World Wars, earning colonel rank and aiding $32 million in claims settlements.
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Col. Ainsworth
Iowa
Col
Ainsworth
Des Moines Colege
Western Union Telegraph Company
Signal Corps
United States
Senate
Last Day for Filing Income Tax Returns Warned
Washington March 12 Saturday is the final day to file income tax returns for 1923 and pay at least a quarter of taxes. Penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars plus 6 percent per month and harsher penalties for failure to file. Any married person with 2000 or more net income or single filer with 1000 or more must file even if exempt from tax.
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Washington, D. C
Lawler Legion Posts Fire Department Service Saving Poll Taxes
Lawler Iowa March 12 Legion posts in nearby areas seek community service. Fire threats damaged a schoolhouse church and several buildings making a functioning department vital. Veterans lead efforts with Lawler fire department and Legion Trust aligned as partners. They fund dues via saved poll taxes and support school activities and patriotic programs. Commander Ben Webster praises Lawler for embodying the Iowa Idea.
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Lawler
Lawler Fire Department
Lawler Legion Trust
Post Borg
Washington
Tincoln
Arrest bond jumper held in Sioux City case
Police capture Mike Herman in Sioux City on March 12. He faced a 3,500 bond in federal court for alleged involvement in an Omaha taxi driver attack. The case stems from departures from Omaha while under bond. Nashua woman dies after illness related to pneumonia. Mrs. Tee Tucker dies with survivors listed.
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Sioux City
Mike Herman
Omaha
James Dugan
Nashua
Tee Tucker
J. 8. Cagley
Arbor Day Set for April 25 in Iowa
Governor Kendall proclaims Friday April 25, 1924 as Arbor day with observances urged in schools and by citizens. The proclamation emphasizes planting and preserving trees as an economic and patriotic duty, honoring those who served in wars and calling for ceremonies on the day.
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Kendall
Des Moines
Commonwealth
Republic
Iowa Beats Detroit in Auto Population
Des Moines reports Iowa outpaces Detroit in car ownership per capita. Detroit has one car per five people while Iowa has one car per four inhabitants. The Detroit Free Press and Iowa Daily Press Association ads urge manufacturers to target Iowa, noting Iowa’s wealth and banking access.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Detroit
Iowa
Detroit Free Press
Iowa Daily Press Association
Free Press
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Towa
Bowman gravel bond plan sparks Iowa road debate
Des Moines March 12 Senator Schmedika of Hardin county denounces Senator Bowman's bond plan to let counties issue debt for graveling primary roads. He says it would expand state highway commission control and divert funds from paving to gravel routes. He urges residents to contact lawmakers as the measure looms. Marriage licenses listed: Forrest Christensen Ringsted Marian Jackson Springville John T Roseland Paullina Play Aurit Paulling.
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Associated Presa
Des Moines
State Highway Commission
Schmedika
Hardin County
Bowman
Black Hawk County
Iowa Good Roads Association
Hits Commission
Benator Schmedika
Commission
Forrest Christensen
Ringsted
Marian Jackson
Springvilla
John T. Roseland
Paullina
Aurit
Paulling
Philip Gordon Concert Dazzles Waterford Audience
Philip Gordon justified high audience expectations at the First Congregational church last evening. Encores drew repeated demands as Gordon responded generously. The pianist, a leading American, showcased flawless technique and interpretive skill across his selections. Waterford patrons enjoyed a notable musical privilege through Mr. Ross enterprise with strong student attendance and teacher college representation.
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Philip Gordon
First Congregational Church
Frederick Mills Roas
Gordon
Watertoo
Ross
Teacherg College
Chilren
Professor G W Samson Appointed Inspector of Consolidated Schools
Des Moines March 12 Prof G W Samson director of the State Teachers Placement bureau has been appointed to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Wiliam McKinley Robinson as state inspector of consolidated schools Hilas May Dr Francis who made the appointment stated that Samson would assume his duties at once Robinson resigned to accept a position with the bureau of education department of the interior Washington DC
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Des Moines
G.W. Samson
State Teachers Placement Bureau
Wiliam McKinley Robinson
Consolidated Schools
Hilas May
Francis
Samson
Robinson
Bureau of Education
Department of the Interior
Washington, D. C
Scouts Have Names Stitched In Quilt
Home Teague of the Salvation Army leads a project as 25 Boy Scouts in troop 13 vote to donate a dime each to have their names stitched on a name quilt. The funds aid mercy work and reflect the scout policy of doing a good turn daily.
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Home Teague
Salvation Army
Troop 13
Lafayette School
League
Hawkeye Oil Co Offices Ordered Rebuilt After Fire
Rebuilding of the Hawkeye Oil Co office and warehouse begun after a recent fire will be completed as rapidly as possible. A permit was issued to H S S and W B Coward for repairs costing 13000. George Hartlein obtained a permit to add a porch to his residence at 529 Western Place for 175 dollars.
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Hawkeye Oil C Company
S. 1
W. B. Coward
George Hartlelp
Western Place
Doubting Thomas No Longer
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured stomach trouble after doctors failed. The brief ad promises removal of mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract, claims relief from stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, and offers a money back guarantee with one dose.
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Thomas
St. Louis
Mayr
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