Iowa School Laws Under Fire From Old Patchwork System
A skeptical column critiques Iowa's school laws as a patchwork misfit for rural and city districts. It urges passage of the commission’s bill, warns of ongoing neglect, and cites leadership changes, county superintendents, and the need for responsible reform. It compares the debate to national policy and praises Lincoln's legacy in statesmanship.
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General Assembly
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Valpariso
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Board of Education
Legislature of
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United States
Philippines
Lincoln
Storms
North
South
New England
New York City
Rural mail carriers to hold county convention at Colo
The annual rural mail carriers meeting will be held in Colo on Monday a legal holiday with no mail to carry and no pennies to be collected. Discussion will include pensions for disabled carriers who lost fingers while picking up pennies left on boxes by farmers. County officers listed as Charles E. Flemming president W B Klump vice president E O Stillman second vice president O K Helvig secretary treas W S Hoon delegates to state convention.
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Colo
County Association
Charles E. Flemming
W. B. Klump
Nevada
E. O. Stillman
Ames
O. K. Helvi
Farmers Institute Opens With W P George Address
W P George of Ames, president, opens the Nevada Farmers Institute urging focus on individual career fit for farm boys. He warns against forcing farming and stresses education, home environment, and balanced city life awareness to keep boys productive. He cites population growth and food needs while highlighting risks of city life.
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W. P. George
Farmers Institute
Nevada
Ames
Mr. George
Governor Should Appoint State Officials
The piece argues the governor should appoint railroad commissioners and department heads, as in the U.S. federal system, to increase accountability. It claims voter time constraints justify this change and supports placing responsibility with the governor while keeping some restrictions.
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United States
Congress of the United States
General Assembly
Taxes Due Notice From Ames Savings Bank
A public notice directs residents to pay their taxes at the Ames Savings Bank. It emphasizes timely payment and outlines where to submit tax funds within the bank premises.
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THE
Ames Savings Bank
Professor Barrett Undergoes Des Moines Hospital Operation
Prof. A C Barrett was taken to Methodist hospital in Des Moines last Monday where an operation to relieve pain behind the left ear was performed. The procedure was severe and painful yet Barrett endured bravely and is reported in good spirits this morning.
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A. C. Barrett
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Barrett
Substantial recovery progress noted with Barrett Ruth
The report cites significant strides toward recovery as Mrs Barrett and Miss Ruth interact with him, indicating improving condition.
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Mrs. Barrett
Miss Ruth
Three Big Girls Debate With Ames For Southwestern Title
J H Beveridge letters Ames chief ruler King announcing a championship debate between three Tabor girls and the Ames team. Tabor won the earlier vote two to one over Council Bluffs. The final debate is set for February 26 at Tabor with Ames aiming to claim undisputed Southwestern Iowa honors.
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J. H. Beveridge
Council Bluffs
F. BE. King
Ames
Mr. King
Tabor
Iowa
Omaha
Ames High School
Missouri Valley
Red Oak
Piano Tuner Byron E Brown to Visit Ames
Sioux City expert piano tuner Byron E Brown will be in Ames a few days after March 1 Leave orders at King Printing Co office or call 327 Mutual 46 2t
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Byron E. Brown
Sioux City
Ames
Office
King Printing Co
Mutual
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