College Day Celebrated Iowa Institutions Unite in Education
A historical reflection argues against merging Iowa’s three major state schools into a single Board of Control. It urges preserving the separate universities and colleges in agriculture, mechanical arts, and normal studies to maintain unity of purpose and avoid political strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Board of Control
Iowa
Aegger
Senate
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
State Normal School
Scott's Emulsion Promises Cold and Throat Relief
The ad extols Scott's Emulsion as soothing for sore throat and cough while curing the cold by reducing irritation and inflammation. It claims nourishment strengthens tissues and invites a free sample offer. Also mentions Dade's Little Liver Pills and a playful quip about chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Iowa considers amendment to allow drainage across lands
House joint resolution proposes adding to Iowa Constitution section 18 to permit landowners to build drains ditches and levees for agricultural sanitary or mining uses and to organize drainage districts with power to condemn land for construction and maintenance. Resolution referred to next general assembly and publication required for three months prior to election. Approved April 10 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Iowa
State of
General Assembly
Lawn
Science education must broaden to meet industrial demand
The text argues that growing demand for skilled science workers requires a steady supply from industrial class youths, who will continue to attend science-focused schools to support industrial needs.
Progressive era roots of Iowa education and a 1832 school contract
A survey contrasts old and new Main illustrating 19th century progress in architecture and industry. It notes Iowa State College’s role in training practical, employable citizens and recounts a Jackson County Ohio contract from 1832 for John Blake to teach a three month school with subscribers paying in cash or corn and detailing pupil conduct and school terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Huxley
Minnesota
Union
Ater
Ames
College
White
Story County Bank
H. F. Blake
Wyanet
Ilinois
Ohio
Mr. Blake
John Blake
County of
Jackson
Sor Blake
Lewis Adkins
James Reed
William Rose
Samuel Radabaugh
Sarah Waugh
Richard Lindsey
Relief Report on White Wine of Tar for Pulmonary Consumption
Mrs. Fry of Brookline Missouri was diagnosed with terminal pulmonary consumption but reports immediate relief after starting White Wine of Tar. She has completed four bottles and her health has improved markedly, prompting a testimonial from Rev. J. N. Fry and Susan Fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Fry
Susan
Fry
Brookline
Sta., Mo
Recognition of own mistakes in pursuit of clarity
A brief note reflects on the value of acknowledging personal errors to improve understanding and communication. It emphasizes humility and learning from missteps to better engage with others.
Pine Salve Sold by D A Gamble At Summer Resort
A brief ad notes pine salve cleanses wounds and keeps hands antiseptic for cuts. It is sold by D A Gamble amid a teaser about fishing at a summer resort where diamond rings stand out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Gamble
A. Gamble
O. A. Gamble
Newspaper Subscriptions Offer Ends January 1908
The Weekly IOWA STATE REGISTER and FARMER and the AMES INTELLIGENCER promote a one year subscription offer for two papers priced at 1.25 dollars total. The deal runs now through January 1, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Register and Farmer
Ames Intelligencer
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Kooser & Co
Groceries and Queensware
New York
J. B. Kooser & CO
Science
Iits
Boards of Control
Pe. Ee. Millinden. Armes, Lowe
T Caniel Bros. & Herman's
Caniel Bros
Acerman
Scott & Bowne
Dade
W. H. Gallup
Boon Standard
New Main
Old Main
Fire Trap Palace
Teaching Deestrict School
Iowa State College
United States
Husker
Smith & Davis
The
Register and Farmer
News of the World
the Nation
Story County Abstract Books
Nevada
Chicago
Bower & McCartney
Mune
Scientific FA American
New
Fai Unn & Ct
Washington
W. T. Barr
Chester
Canad States
McCall’s Magaster
Queen of Fashion
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