Shortage of teachers in Polk county prompts critique of state exams
The Register and Leader notes half the Polk county teacher applicants failed to obtain certificates, blaming overrigid state exam methods. It argues county superintendents should grant certificates locally, with voters able to remove underperforming officials, while condemning "pin head educators" and urging return to common sense in schooling.
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the Register and Leader
Polk County
Crank
Pierpont Morgan
E. H. Harriman
Des Moines
Register
Leader
State House
Threats of Republican Backlash From Emmetsburg Paper
The Emmetsburg Reporter, a staunch Republican paper, denounces state GOP hypocrisy and extravagance after reviewing the state executive council. It accuses the council of inflated railroad property valuations and an 8.4 mile levy rise, urging voters to turn to the Democratic party for relief.
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Emmetsburg
State Executive Council
Cummins
Bro. Mayne
Democratic Party
Tariffed steel rails and Japan's empire aims
A critical editorial attacks the steel trust for selling inferior rails that kill, claiming a tariff props up profits. It cites John W. Gates, Railway Gazette, and discussions of impurities, cost, and risk. The piece then warns of Japan subverting Korea to build a Pacific empire with China’s help, challenging any nation to intervene.
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Steel Trust
John W. Gates
Illinois Steel Company
Railway Gazette
Gazette
Steel Corporation
Steel Company
Japan
United States
Trustees of God
Korea
Pacific
China
Asia
Clash of Authority Over Exam Fraud Denial and affidavits
A dispute erupts between State Superintendent Riggs and Kossuth County Superintendent Sid Backus over alleged exam irregularities in June 1907. Five Bancroft parochial pupils Ida Reuger George B. Werdel Theresa McCarty Elizabeth Kennedy and Paul J. Hackl faced certificate denial due to suspected cheating. affidavits from Backus and Overmeyer defend exam integrity. Father Schemmel mediates, pupils required to rewrite civics and physics in October. certificates ultimately granted.
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Register and Leader
Des Moines
Kossuth
Riggs
Solomon
Backus
Overmeyer
Algona
Iowa
U. F. Riggs
Educational Board of Examiners
A. J. Schemmel
Bancroft
Sir J. Backus
Rigga
Supt
Des Moines Register
Sid J. Backus
Associ
Bancroft Parochial School
Belknapp
Ida Reuger
Geo. B. Werdel
Theresa McCarty
Elizabeth Kennedy
Paul J. Hackl
Father Schemmel
Mr. Riggs
Affidavit of Sid J Backus Details Iowa School Exam
An affidavit from Sid J Backus of Kossuth County Iowa describes his role as Superintendent of Public Schools and claims he conducted teacher examinations in compliance with Iowa law. Professor J F Vermeyer assisted, and Laura B E Backus served as acting secretary overseeing questions. The statement asserts examinations were regular and properly conducted.
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State of Iowa
Kossuth County
Laura BE. Backus
Sid J. Backus
J. F. Overmeyer
Iowa
Algona
State Department
Z F. Overmeyer
Laura
Backus
A Jaunt Through Ireland From Elfast to Killarney
A reader reports a July 1807 voyage in Ireland beginning Queenstown June 27. The party visits Cork and Blarney Castle, noting the cathedral’s grandeur, poverty, and the famous Blarney Stone. They travel to Bantry, Glengariff, and Killarney, describing tropical vegetation, lakes, and mountain scenery. The piece highlights estate summers, Lord Alderslee’s purchase, and mountain climbing in the Gap of Dunloe with a witty exchange about a pony's pace.
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Elfast
Ireland
Courier
Queenstown
St. Patrick's
Dublin
Scotland
Europe
Cork
Blarney Castle
Bantry
Bantry Bay
Glengariff
United Kingdom
Killarney
Kenmare
Kilarney
Adam
Lord Alderslee
Guineases
America
District Court notice in Kosauth County case names
In the District Court of Iownin Kos auth County Bon J Mathathius George W Nicholas and Mrs George W Nichols his wife and the unknown occupants of the east first of the northwest quarter of section i township 100 north range 1 west of the fifth p in Defendants.
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Iownin
Kosauth
Bon J. Matath
Piniathius
George W. Nicholas
George W. Nicholts
Olntmants
P. In
Iowa District Court Notice of Land Ownership Suit
Original notice from Kossuth County Iowa court 1907 seeks to quiet title on the North Half of Section 22 Township 100 North Range 27 West, naming unknown claimants and asserting plaintiff's adverse possession since 1878 and a Warranty Deed from Alfred Patterson. The case demands that plaintiff be decreed sole owner of the land and that all defendants be barred from any claim, with publication ordered in the Algona Courier for four weeks.
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George W. Nicholas
Clark
United States
Kossuth County
Iowa
Plahiti
Uourt
Argent
Sullivan & McMahon
Plain
District Court of the State
James Callanan
Range Twenty-seven
P. M
Ptaincil
District Court of
State of Iowa
St. 7. M
Plaintif
Alfred Patterson
David G. Swartz
Swartz
Praciot
Algona
Gro
D. Peters
Tur
Peopless Savings Bank Directors E J Murtagh Rahn Rabo
Three directors listed for Peoples Savings Bank include E J Murtagh Martin Rahn and Joseph Rabo with additional initials Weeman M J Arn Hors noted in the roster.
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E. J. Murtagh
Martin Rahn
Joseph Rabo
Weeman
M. J
Arn Hors
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Normal Institute
A. Hutchison
Algaun Courier
Algany
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Capital
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