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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
3
Des Moines February reports on Iowa legislative moves show a heavy focus on taxation reform to curb tax ferret methods and overhaul property assessment. Proposals include mortgage taxation changes, soldier exemptions, and expanding representation beyond 100 members to 108 or more.
Mrs. Noonan born August 1, 1794 in Woodford County Galway Ireland is believed to be Iowa's oldest person and perhaps in the northwest. She sews without glasses, sews first prize at the 1901 Howard county fair, and lives two miles southeast of Chester. She has 34 living grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She walks with a cane, eats plain food and remains active, with memories spanning 50 to 75 years ago.
Legislators may debate a state wide smallpox measure as doctors warn vaccination is the only preventive. Thousands of cases exist and the State Board of Health resists compulsory vaccination while some lawmakers push for a mandate. City doctors vaccinate free of charge as outbreaks continue.
Gov. Cummins and about 400 lawmakers rode a Chicago Great Western special to Cedar Falls for the dedication of the new normal school building. The 2 PM exercises featured President Seer ley, followed by Cummins and legislators. A grand banquet and gala town decor marked the visit.
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.
Mrs Belva A Lockwood former presidential candidate praises Peruna as a remedy for cold catarrh and nerves. Congressman Amos J Cummings of New York states it relieves catarrh and keeps a bottle on hand. Major General Joseph Wheeler and other officials endorse Peruna as an effective tonic and cure for catarrh, claiming wide reach and systemic action. The ad urges readers to request a free book from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
Mr John Mathieson president of the Minnesota Dairy Association writes of northern Wisconsin as a prime dairy region with an abundance of water grasses and productive loam soil. He cites low prices and rail access via the Soo Line as key advantages and invites inquiries to D W Casseday for descriptive maps. Grit turns defeat into victory Ram's orn.
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