Iowa Legislature Debates Tax Reform and Redistricting Plans
Des Moines February reports show Iowa lawmakers intensively debating tax reform measures, including curbing tax ferrets and new assessment rules. Proposals seek to redefine mortgage taxation, boost soldier exemptions, and expand household credits while considering statewide redistricting and primary election methods. Also discussed are state depository banks, mine safety reforms, hospital funding, school text book policies, and land title registration.
Directors Meet in Des Moines Elects Assistant Secretary
At a Des Moines meeting of state agriculture directors C A Rilyea of Storm Lake was elected assistant secretary. Plans for a $1200 addition to horticultural hall were submitted, cattle premiums raised by $80, and an extra class added to horse events. Speed department funds rose from 7500 to 8000, and August 26 was set as soldiers free day at the fair. Plans for a streetcar line to the fair grounds were approved, and talks on a $75,000 to $100,000 two-structure improvement were considered. A coal under the fair grounds was studied but deemed unprofitable to mine, and no steps will be taken to lease coal rights. Legislative asks may seek $30,000 to $35,000 for a permanent stock pavilion. Public notices included a proposed Sunday baseball football ban by Rep Nagle of Van Buren county.
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Iowa's oldest woman Mrs Noonan described living near Chester
Mrs Noonan born August 1 1794 in Woodford Ireland is believed to be Iowa’s oldest person at 108. She sews without glasses and keeps active with breakfast bed making and cane use. Her 34 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren reflect a long family lineage.
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Chester
Smallpox Situation Pushes Vaccination Debate
The legislature is likely to address smallpox vaccination as thousands of cases exist in the state. Physicians say vaccination and quarantine curb spread, urging compulsion though the state board of health opposes mandatory laws. City doctors statewide are vaccinating free of charge.
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Dedication of Cedar Falls Normal School Draws State Leaders
Gov Cummins and 400 state legislators arrived by special CGW train for the dedication of the new normal school in Cedar Falls. Exercises began at two, President Seer ley spoke, followed by Cummins and lawmakers. A grand banquet and festive town display in purple and gold honored the visitors.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Normal School
Seerley
Whipped the Teacher Leads to $100 Fine for Roy Impson
Roy Impson of Pierson whipped Prof Curtis, Pierson schools principal, after his sister's child was punished. Impson fled to Des Moines but was captured and returned. Fines and costs totaled 100 dollars.
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Des Moines
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Peruna Endorsed by Notables in Catarrh Cure Claims
Notable endorsements for Peruna claim it cures catarrh and related ailments. Mrs Belva A Lockwood praises its effect and safety while living in Washington. Amos J Cummings cites relief from catarrh on a Cuban trip and keeps a bottle. General Joseph Wheeler, author of The Santiago Campaign, supports Peruna as a tonic and catarrh remedy. The text casts catarrh as a national issue and promotes Peruna as a systemic cure with a free book offer from The Peruna Medicine Co.
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Amos J. Cummings
New York
Cuba
Joseph Wheeler
Santiago
Peruna
Sullivan, Roach
McEnery
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus, C
Coquette Unlocks Hearts Then Seeks Change
Town Topics notes social musings on romantic pursuit and personal change. The item mocks lovers who rush to alter affection and hints at curbing sorrow through self insight. The column references a medical ad and a caution about quick love giving way to regret.
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Advertisement style fragment quotes a line about Piso's Cure for Consumption and a political slogan from Trinity Springs Indiana with a dated February note, attributed to H. W. er. The text appears as an editorial or ad copy rather than a full news item.
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Boyer
Trinity Springs, Ind
Putnam Faceless Dyes Not Staining Hands or Kettle
A terse citation notes that Putnam faceless dyes do not stain hands or kettles except green and purple. The quote adds luck can be distinguished from ability by its duration, attributed to Puck. It reads as a wry aside on dyes and fortune.
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Putnam
Cough Remedies Advertised Alongside Notable Quotes
A vintage ad column features Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar and Pike's Toothache Drops claiming rapid cough relief. It also markets Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets at 5c and notes famous quotes about work and discouragement for periodical reader interest.
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Pike
Dairy lands lure dairymen to Northern Wisconsin
Mr John Mathieson president of the Minnesota Dairy Association urges dairymen to consider Northern Wisconsin where the Soo Line provides rail access to New York and Boston. He notes abundant pure water, grasses, productive loam soils and low prices as advantageous for dairy development. Interested readers are directed to D W Casseday Soo Line agent in Minneapolis for maps and descriptions.
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New York
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Soo Line
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