Iowa Eyes Board of Control Debated by Legislature
A legislative committee reports on unified control of Iowa’s three state educational institutions. It proposes a 15 member governor appointed board with a three member executive panel, both groups subject to per diem pay and political balance limits, and funds handled by the state treasurer. A veteran educator urges preserving current boards or reducing to five members per board.
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Kansas
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Register and Leader
Boone News Produces Sixteen Page Saturday Edition
The Boone News released a sixteen page issue last Saturday. Editor Steve Goldthwaite is turning the daily news into a solid paper with strong local coverage.
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Boone News
Steve Goldthwaite
Daily News
Publisher praises Marshalltown paper as Iowa’s top news
The Times Herald of Mason City lauds the Marshalltown Times-Republican, claiming it stands at the head of Iowa newspapers for the amount of Iowa news it handles.
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Mason City
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Iowa
Iowa News
Sweeping order blocks leave of absence at Rosebud agency
The general land office issues a broad ruling denying leave of absence for settlers at Rosebud South Dakota as winter approaches. Many have already left their homes and must return to sod shanties or risk losing their claims unless they have proven up. The policy affects those lacking proof of completion. Meanwhile the president backs water on the Chicago post office and signals retention of postmasters with solid records, though Illinois senators oppose Coyne who loses backing from Chicago business leaders.
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South Dakota
General Land Office
Chicago
Coyne
United States
Illinois
Washington
NONE TO DO HIM HONOR
An obituary tribute recalls a respected, modest man who passed away several years past. His legacy includes a central campus building as a memorial to his vision and dedication to the school, with reflections on his quiet vigil, character, and impact on students and community.
Where does Santa Claus keep his washing soap
A five year old asks where Santa would store washing soap, reflecting playful holiday speculation. The remark captures childlike humor about Santa and Christmas.
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Santa Claus
Fire at Rothwell Block Causes Major Des Moines Loss
A Sunday morning blaze at the Rothwell block at 6th and Walnut Des Moines caused about 170000 dollars in damage. Insurance held by tenants totals about 90000 dollars. The Fleming Brothers owners will rebuild after suffering a 55000 dollar loss with 40000 dollars insured.
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Des Moines
Fleming Brothers
Long Brothers publish twenty page home press edition
The Long Brothers celebrate twenty five years as editors of the Manson Journal by releasing a twenty page all home print issue. A Kansas correspondent weighs in on love, noting its mystery and impact on a man’s life, contrasting duty with romance and suggesting both debt and affection shape happiness.
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Santa Claus
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The Last Opportunity for Newspaper Offers
The Daily News advertises a deadline for a special one year subscription deal including Sun day and the New Southwest plus a five page Wall Atlas for 1.50. The offer expires January 1 and readers are urged to remit payment to Des Moines to avoid missing out.
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Daily News
New Southwest
Des Moines
Very Low Rates to New Orleans Excur sion Tickets
Reduced fare excursion to New Orleans offered by the Chicago and North Western Line for December 26 to 28 with return by January 6. Tickets available through North Western Railway agents.
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North-Western
American Association For the Advancement of Science
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