Conscience Fund of Government Grows Quietly in Treasury
Washington D C November 7 A Treasury file room holds the Conscience Fund records detailing citizens who repaid sums from a few cents to thousands after admitting government thefts. Total contributions reach about 580000 to the general fund. The fund began in 1811 under President Madison and remains confidential. access ended years ago. Letters rarely specify how funds were misused. many are undated and postmarked.
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Robinson Wins Record Second Term in Iowa District
Congress member T J B Robinson of Hampton Republicans wins a sweeping re election in Iowa Third district beating President Coolidge in all nine counties with the largest majority for a contested race. Dubuque and Bremer counties show notable vote gains amid campaign surprises.
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Judge Ransier loans ancient law books for display
Display in Waterloo Savings Bank window features law books and dictionaries dating from the Columbus era. The collection includes a 1583 law book, a 1434 dictionary, Magna Charta of 1216, a 1648 Dutch Bible, a 1489 first English law book facsimile, Lord Coke's 1667 commentary, a 1492 law book, and Auld Lawes of Scotland.
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Weather report notes cold night and storm week opener
The record shows a minimum of 32 degrees, a daytime high near 65, and 0.25 inches of rain from 7 p.m. to midnight. A storm brought lightning and thunder, with skies clouded by noon. Forecasters predict colder nights ahead and advise typical November weather patterns for the corn belt.
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