Kendall Attacks Court Decree on Iowa Roads
Governor Kendall, speaking before Kiwanis Rotary and Lions clubs in Council Bluffs, defends the state executive council's action increasing railroad property valuations and challenges a federal court order enjoining county officials from enforcing the rise. He argues railroads are not overtaxed versus farms, cites 1920 surplus and reserves, and criticizes the court ruling amid debates on railroad and farm assessments.
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Kiwanas
Rotary and
Lions Clubs
State Executive Council
Iowa
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Gulf
Ogden
Mexico
Milwaukee
Great Western
Ev‘ory Todd
Rock Island
Interstate Commerce’ Commission
Washington
Thorety
Judicial dictum on executive council discrimination against railroads
The court notes the executive council allegedly discriminated in valuing railroad property in favor of farm lands. It cites Burlington’s reported values for interstate commerce and compares assessments across states. The author argues the railroad is currently under-assessed in Iowa while contesting the moderate increase imposed.
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Executive Council
Railroads
Bur‘Tihgton ‘Railroad Company
J Coundil
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Iow a Falls DeMolay Initiation Class Held Monday
The Iowa Falls DeMolay chapter initiated a class of 20 candidates from Hampton Dows Litherville Iowa Falls and nearby towns. An evening banquet for 300 at American Legion hall followed initiatory work with Grand Master Jesse A West of Des Moines attending. A dance with Masons and their ladies closed the event.
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Iowa
de Molay
Hampton
Dows
Litherville
Iowas Falls
American Legion
Jesse A. West
Des Moines
Welch gangster escapes prison from Fort Madison
Milton Welch, 23, a member of the Jones-Welch gang, escaped from the Fort Madison penitentiary yesterday. Sheriff H. T. Wagner reports no details yet on the method. Welch, sent for five years from Floyd County last June for auto theft from Rockford Iowa, has a likeness and description: 5'8", 140 pounds, light chestnut hair, chestnut eyes, medium dark complexion. A $50 reward is offered. officials across the state are alerted.
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Jones-Welch
Fort Madison
H. T. Wagner
Poles
Fl Welch
Flord County
Rockford
Sherrif Wagner
Waterloo
Chicago
Fire alarms spark small fires at two city sites
An overheated furnace caused a small blaze at William Rose's residence 401 Argyle Street at 815 PM with a few gallons of chemicals extinguishing the flames. Earlier, an overheated furnace at the Standard Oil filling station at Fifth and South streets sent smoke into the office. no damage was reported.
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William Rose
Argyle Street
Fifth and
South Streets
Standard Oil Company
Pape's Cold Compound Advertises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast, medicine free remedy for colds. It claims the first dose clears nasal passages and headaches, stops nose running, relieves feverishness and sneezing, with two hour dosing up to three doses. It notes no quinine and cheap cost at drug stores.
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Pape
Pape’s
Don t Swap Horses In The Middle Of The Road
An advertising puff extols Trutona as a universal tonic promising health and strength through winter. It urges readers to abandon other remedies and purchase Trutona, citing testimonials and endorsements from local druggists in Waterloo Cedar Falls and nearby towns.
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Trutona
Waterloo
Wangler Brothurs
Cedar Falls
Pheiffer
Theatrical Showings At Palace Strand And Cryatel
The Speed Girl closes at Palace today with light comedy and balanced action starring Bebo Daniels. Tomorrow Know Your Man featuring Pearl White at Palace. A Midnight Bell at Strand tonight with MacDonald and Roy Stewart in Her Social Value tomorrow. Ere Whistle at Cryatel features Buster Hart in a New England mill setting. Never Weaken by Harold Lloyd and The Menning Sisters also shown.
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Bebo Daniela
Palace Theatre
Miss Daniels
Man
Pearl White
Charles Ray
Strand
Ras
MacDonald
Roy Stewart
Strand Theatre
Hart
the Cryatel
New England Mill
Mr. Hart
Harold Lloyd
Menning Sisters
Way Down That Harp and Violin at Crystal Theatre
Reading from fragmentary copy, the Crystal Theatre announces a limited engagement starting November choose. The act features harp and violin with a celestial theme and clever performances by Arlfith. A manager notes the earlier success of Some Wild Outs at Garden Theatre and links it to current show appeal.
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Arlfith
Crystal
Crystal Theatre
Garden Theatre
Public interest grows as education is spotlighted in cinema
The public shows strong interest in education amid a film that blends entertainment with learning. It features social issues, dignity, and next‑level hygiene themes through a mix of sentiment, humor, and pathos without graphic or frivolous elements.
Absorbing Theatre Review From Garden Theatre
A vivid Garden Theatre note praises a film or stage piece as thrilling and absorbing. It celebrates how the production captivates audiences for minutes, teaching through entertainment and delivering impactful moments without offense, leaving viewers fully engaged and impressed.
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Kentucky
Greater Waterloo Theatre
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Crystal DE Luxe Orchestra
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