Iowa Tax Law Readjustment Urged by Officials
Des Moines reports that Iowa plans to readjust tax laws during the Thirty-eighth general assembly. Secretary R. K. H. Bales led talks before the Iowa League of Municipalities at Ames, citing a National Tax Association model law and urging standard assessment measures and a capable equalization mechanism.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Executive Council
R. K H. Bales
Bales
Iowa League of Municipalities
Ames
Iowa City
National Tax Association
Tia
Ative Executive Council
Maquoketa Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of Wife
Guri Wilford pleaded guilty in district court to the murder of his wife Edith Wilford on the night of August 28. Judge William Theophilus announced plans to hear testimony before sentencing, noting the possible punishment ranges from life imprisonment to death. The defendant answered clearly in accepting the plea, with no insanity defense or venue change being pursued.
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Maquoketa
Guri Wilford
Edith Wilford
William Theophilus
Wilford
Ford
Sitomey
D. Kelsey
Judee Theophilus
TL Dow
Kelsey
Federal Control Will Stamp Out Social Diseases
Des Moines reports a proposed plan to convert the Snoxville inebriate hospital into a venereal disease treatment center has been abandoned after a conference in the governor’s office. Gov. Harding says conditions do not justify changes. detention hospitals in Des Moines and Mitchellville and Rockwell handle cases. An executive committee will oversee quarantine and campaign efforts to rid the state of the social plague.
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Des Moines
Snoxville
Sovernors Office
W. F. Madden
Harding
Euck
Mitchellville
Rockwell
United States
Wilbert Shallenberger
Chicago
Waterloo
Russell-Lamson
Shallenberger
Shailenberger
Imadej
Shhallenberger
Seed corn storage and farm meetings dominate Cedar Falls news
The Cedar Falls region reports urge early seed corn selection and storage to cover two years planting. County meetings, including 60 Liberty Juan sessions in Black Hawk County, are planned as officials visit schools and discuss farming needs. Cedar Falls factory winds down season with labeling next week.
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Abe Fowney Critedl
Atheorg
Getland
Ageientaries Department
Tiev
Harding
CONES
Siliveny Tx
J. Fe
Compite
Black Hawk County
Macy Campbell
Cedar Falls
Recall petition targets Sioux City mayor for alleged incompetence
Sioux City Iowa September recall drive seeks to remove Mayor Wallace M Shortix by circulating 35 copies of a petition charging general unfitness for office and demanding a special election. Union labor men began canvassing from 4 a m placing petitions in cigar stores and business houses to gather signatures in the business district and in slows and factories.
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Sioux City
Wallace M. Shortix Tone
Short
WLAN
Chicago
W. R. Gimston
Conneilman
Aginst Tamilton
Uest
Fred Ciunninghan
Conneil
Woman Dazed by Peril Killed on Railroad Track
On Tuesday at Malone six miles east of here Mrs. Florence Costello 22 was struck and killed instantly by a Chicago & Northwestern freight train while dazed on the tracks near the station preparing for shipment of chickens. She was survived by husband and a son from a former marriage.
Iowa scrutinizes new corporations under blue sky law
Des Moines reports Iowa has issued 240 permits since the blue sky law’s passage three years ago. Secretary of State W. S. Allen notes this good showing versus other states. Minnesota issued 830 last year, Ohio 1,200 in 12 months. He promises tighter controls amid war loan demand and cash needs.
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Iowa
W. S. Allen
Chicago
Tawa
Minnesota
Ohio
Allen
Politics Must Wait on Liberty Loan Campaign
In Des Moines on September 19, Republicans and Democrats defer real campaigning until after the Liberty Loan drive. Democrats staged a preliminary skirmish in Iowa’s Second district last week, now paused, with strategy guiding activities. Congressional issues dominate this fall, especially in the Second Sixth and Third districts, as Davenport and Monroe Mahaska and Wapello counties figure as key fronts. Democrats claim to have Congressman Hull beaten outside Davenport, while anticipating Mayor N. D. Ely’s challenge to Huyll in Davenport.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Davenport
Monroe
Mahaska
Wapelio
Hull
N. D. Ely
Huyll
Sioux City whispered move by I W W rumors
Police raid at 1420 Hoss Street uncovers a card index of about 500000 I W W members and several trunks. Officers say the group planned to headquarters in Sioux City moving from Chicago. Among arrestees are 44 year old Casey and 20 year old Mrs Elwood.
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Sioux Ciy. Tae
Chicago
Sioux City
Hoss Street
I. W. OW
Casey
Phoer
Elwood
Duluth
Minn
Big Bill" Haywood
Seerry
J. W. Ww
United States
Maver
New Officers Elected for Iowa Fraternal Congress
Des Moines reports the Iowa Fraternal Congress elected new officers in the closing session at the Chamberlain hotel Sept 19. President H d Green of Home Steaders. vice president Mrs Anna M Bair of Webster City. second vice president H A Smith of Des Moines. secretary treasurer O Aldrich of Des Moines. executive committee R J Belt of Waterloo. Mrs A Wolfman of Des Moines. John D Denison Jr chosen as delegate to next year’s national convention with Blanchard Des Moines as alternate. bond drive urged with service star and ticket book promotion.
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Des Moines
Chamberlain Hotel
H.d. Green
The
Homesteaders
Anna M. Bair
Webster City
H. A. Smith
Court of Honor
Secreary
Aldrich
Woodmen of the World
R. J. Belt
Waterloo
District Workers of the World
A. Wolfman
Banner Homestead
Redmen
Hale
John D. Denison, Jr
Blanchard
Roumania Betrayed by Bolshevik German Plot Exposed
Washington reports detail alleged Bolshevik plots to disorganize Roumanian armies and murder royal Roumanians, Russians, and Poles. Documents claim German direction ordered mass shootings of Polish troops and surveillance of Polish clergy. Explanatory notes cite Edgar Sisson and diplomatic efforts to secure the materials.
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Roumania
Ger| Waby
Lenine
Toretzky
Gur
Edgar Sisson
Francis
Alexander Runvont Elected Cashier at Atkins Bank
Alexander Runvon t has been elected cashier of the Farmers Savings bank of Atkins and left yesterday to assume duties. R W Atonle, resigning cashier, will stay a few days before joining family in Waterloo. Mr McNie plans to enter the insurance business. Runvont formerly county auditor and mayor of Vinton.
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Vinton
Alexander Run von
Farmers’ Savings Bank of
Atkins
R. W. AtoNle
Iis Family
Waterloo
McNie
Runvont
Tently
Nashua District Court adjourns as term ends soon
The Nashua district court will adjourn Friday and reconvene October 24 to close out the term. Judge urges efficient handling as no juries are called this term and work moves toward the Liberty loan drive with committee preparations and property statements in city meetings.
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W. Willent
Tripp sells farm near La Porte City for 18000
John Tripp sold his farm three fourths of a mile southeast of town to Otto Wensneid for 18000. J. Powell bought the Powel residence on Main Street to improve his home. Tom Elliot purchased the McNamee residence and will move in March. The Bel gian relief drive raised about 390 for Belgian relief and Red Cross chapters in La Porte City Mt Auburn.
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John Tripp
Oto Wensneid
Sir Telpp
J! Powel
Main Street
Mr Tripp
J. Powell
Ohio
Iowa Canning Co
Tom Elliot
McNaimee
Frank Kline
Eyvin Runk
Red Cross
Sa Porte City
Mt. Auburn
Straifert
Rochester
Minn
Ison Osborn
Fubert Bown
Sedalia
Somerset Club
4. R. Bourne
Death notices and local updates from Mt Vernon township
Mt Vernon township reports the death of William Whitaker at his son's home in Belvidere Nebraska and notes Mrs Tiller’s health prevented attendance. Other items include melons being filled, Aubrey Lyon building, convention attendance at Dewar, visiting relatives, a son’s shipboard letter, a birthday or family visit, a housing lease and a list of real estate transfers by Black Hawk County Abstract Co including several properties in Waterloo Cedar Falls and surrounding areas.
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Waterloo
Somerset
Ira Richard Pasa
Idx Lehman
Cedar Rapids
Dr! Lehman
Ganimen
Winnipeg
Canada
Vernon Township
David Tiller
Wm. Whitaker
Belvidere
Neb
Whitaker
Oater
Virginia
Nebraska
Tiller
Beikler
Tucker
Aubrey Lyon
Ello
Aimes
Henry
Dickey
Bord
Dewar
John Burger
South Dakota
Becker
Earl Eddy Alvin Tostlehe
John Theim
Walter Peek
Witte
Merwin
Toronto
New York
Earl Prosser
Avin Peck
Will Becker
Mr. Peck
Black Hawk County Abstrace Co
Bertha A. Bishop
Cedar Falls
Benjamin J. Howrey
Nic Budack
Howrey
McWilliams
G. G Jameson
Fred L. Fallette
I. Rose
Weter
Theodor Meyer
John E. Colve
Alarich
A. H. Speer
George J. Hilton
S. A. Bishop
Smile and Carry On in Wartime Spirit
A wartime exhortation urges unity and duty as drafts increase and men work together. It condemns selfishness and petty discontent, praising soldiers at the front and calling on Americans at home to support national needs without rocking the boat.
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America
Property Transfers in Waterloo Cedar Falls Area
A list of real estate transfers and mortgage figures in Waterloo and Cedar Falls including A Dunkelberg to Wright and George J. McCleery to Wardrip with parcel details in Calumet and Buckingham subdivisions. Amounts reach 7 000 dollars and small adjustments noted for lots and blocks in several Waterloo additions.
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Pacific Add
Cedar Falls
A. Dunkelberg
Wright
Jiolines
Swiy
Bolo
Whitney
Waterloo
Smith
Wirdrip
Buckingham Place
A. Wardrip
Calumet
George J. McCleery
Wardrip
Ar's Land Co
Consultation and Examination Free and Confidential
Reference material from Drexel State Bank in Keaga with address notes for IDER. Mentions Wilebert Sallenberger and Oakwood Biya Chicago IL. The fragmentary notice implies a free consultation and confidential examination service connected to a bank or financial entity.
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Drexel’ ‘State Bank
Keaga
Ider
Wilebert Q Sallenberger
Oakwood Biya
Chicago
Tll
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