Des Moines Urges Vote on $100 Million Road Bond Issue
Des Moines report notes a $100 million bond proposal to fund roads appearing on the November 6 ballot. Both supporters and opponents of the measure press voters as the race narrows. The Iowan Good Roads association and Anti-Bonding group organize county campaigns, with emphasis in the gravel belt of northwest Iowa.
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State road bonds aimed at speeding primary road work
The policy favors issuing bonds for primary road improvement, adopted by 61 counties, with the state bond act limited and not an extension of county authority. State bonds support primary roads, not to replace county bonds, and will speed improvements without raising property taxes. The act caps total state and county indebtedness at 100 million, allows a 39 million increase, and the cost is borne by road users. WAUKON CORN DAY draws about 16 000 as corn decor and 10 000 barbecue sandwiches are served.
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Waukon
Dog in Hot Car Faces Heat on Busy Boston Street
A Boston terrier was found panting in a sedan parked on Sycamore Street between Park Avenue and Fourth Street yesterday afternoon. The windows were shut and doors locked as the sun beat down, trapping the dog inside the hot vehicle while a nearby woman comforted it.
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Terrier Fights for Air in Closed Car Furnace Scene
A terrier in a closed car furnace wheeze and foam test the patience of a small crowd. The dog barked and pawed at the doors while an owner, a lady, finally entered and patted the distressed animal, attempting to calm it as onlookers offered little help.
Submarine Ondine Sails Endurance Voyage Scrutiny
Paris reports the French ministry of marine ordered ships and aircraft near Bizerta Tunis to search for the 600 ton submarine Ondine, overdue on an endurance voyage from Cherbourg to the African coast. The incident prompts calls for strict cruelty laws in animal protection.
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Man Fatally Injured Touching Live Wire While Wiring
A man was electrocuted last night after he touched a live wire while wiring. Emergency responders arrived and declared him dead at the scene. Police are investigating the incident and have not released the victim’s name.
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