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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
7
A review of session laws detailing the new board of control structure appointing three members from one party, terms and vacancies, salary and bonds, and supervision of state institutions. It covers consolidation of insurance associations, inheritance tax revisions, tax collection rules, court uniformity, state boundaries, and various administrative reforms.
The rural independent districts increase board size from three to five with three seats filled on the second Monday in March 1898 for terms of one, two, and three years. Short hand trial notes become admissible evidence or impeachment material in retrials where competent. Grouse pheasant wild turkey and quail hunting season shifts to prohibit killing from January 1 to November 1.
If a homestead is not platted when a real property levy is made the executing officer must notify the owner and spouse to plat and record within ten days after service. otherwise the homestead will be platted at the officer's expense and added to costs. State aid for agricultural societies will be paid on a new basis. affidavits and certificates trigger a 40 percent premium payment up to 200 dollars. A one year extension of the tenth mill tax for the state university is approved to fund a rebuilt library. School treasurers in districts with cities of incorporated towns will serve two years.
The notice states that boards of supervisors and township trustees shall not buy from sell to or participate in any contract to furnish supplies material or labor to the county or township where they serve, prohibiting conflicts of interest by these officials.
The board may adjust school township and independent city boundaries but not divide a forty acre government tract. Non resident thistles require a written notice to owner or agent, with ten days to destroy before the board may remove them. The state agricultural society occupies capitol rooms 11 and 12. County bonds can be redeemed early only if terms allow. Candy adulteration carries a $50 to $100 fine. The governor and state superintendent join the Agricultural college board of trustees. The state auditor charges $2.00 to renew insurance certificates under the new code. All teachers must pass didactics exams.
Farmers must cut weeds along roadsides abutting their land before August 15. If unfinished the road supervisor may perform the work and charge $2.00 per day to the land owner. Boards of supervisors may tax pedestrians from $1 to $50 per year.
The text outlines bond requirements for intervenors and litigants, a secretary at 75 dollars monthly with expenses, other staff at 3 dollars a day, a 1500 dollars total cap payable from board fees, and executive council power to issue state warrants. It also notes penitentiary deputy warden housing at 15 dollars monthly, dentists with six years practice exempt from exam, and Feeble Minded Institution funds cut from 22 000 to 12 per pupil with removal of extra 22 000 per year.
The attachment bond on execution of mortgage personal property must equal twice the levied property value, not twice the debt. With seven member grand juries, five may return indictments. The board of pharmacy may revoke a druggist certificate after a first permit violation. Killing or trapping deer elk or goat carries a $25 fine or up to one month in jail. Transcribing appeal testimony costs to be taxed to the losing party in supreme court cases.
A redemption law revision allows sale under mortgage but was vetoed by Governor Shaw making it inoperative. Municipal duties require abutting property owners to cut weeds along streets and cities may regulate house movers and sidewalk work while funding pavement repairs from gas works. School bonds may be refunded at the board of directors option.
The St James Gazette notes a humorous museum ruse from the French Revolution era. Dagobert’s tomb figures were mixed with his queen Nantilde, later corrected, while casts and forgeries circulated in Paris Munich and Berlin as examples of Gothic art. Also, President McKinley informs Congress of the Maine disaster actions and findings.
The report states the Maine arrived January 25 in Havana harbor and was secured properly. It concludes the ship was destroyed by a submarine mine, with the forward magazines partially exploding, and finds no fault by any crew member or officer.
Nearly all canvasback ducks feeding in the United States originate from Alaska. They begin a southward migration at the end of summer.
Washington March 29 an outburst of applause greeted the president's message before the house. The death of Representative Simpkins was announced and the house adjourned at 12 28 p m. The message was referred without debate to the foreign affairs committee with no debate in either chamber on Cuban relations.
The Atlantic transport liner Michigan arrived from London with 200 cases of smokeless powder. Destination not confirmed, but believed to be for the navy department.
Notices from the executive mansion announce a special cabinet meeting in Washington at 10 30 oclock this morning.
Dear Sirs A user reports rapid relief from rheumatism after taking Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co. "5 Drops" and credits it with more benefit than two years of medical care. A sample bottle offer of 25 cents valid for 30 days cites 100000 samples to distribute from 167 Dearborn Street Chicago Illinois.
A metaphor compares love to a convex mirror, suggesting it expands and alters what one observes about the self and others. The idea presents love as widening perspective rather than narrowing it.
An advertisement offers No-To-Bac as a cure for tobacco addiction promising easy quit with guaranteed results. It claims to build vigor and strength for men and directs readers to Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York for a booklet and sample.
Scientists forecast five comets for 1898 with positions and appearances noted by observers. The list includes early predictions from unnamed astronomers of celestial events to rise during the year. The outlook suggests notable celestial displays across several months.
An old advertisement promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement maintenance for health. It mentions gentle action on the liver and kidneys and relief from a sick headache with prices listed as 25 and 50e.
Advertisement asserts Great Nerve Restorer by Dr. Kline cures fits and nervousness with no relapse after use. It offers a free trial bottle valued at $2 and lists Dr. R. H. King in Philadelphia as the contact for ordering.
Ad snippets claim Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup eases teething pain and wind colic, selling at 2 cents a bottle. Star Tobacco bills itself as the world’s best brand. No clear news event. collection of product pitches and slogans.
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