Story County Hospital proposal urged for November vote
W. O. Payne, Nevada representative, argues for a county hospital in Story County. He cites interurban access, paved streets in Ames, private ambulances, pure water, top sewerage, and a tuberculous retreat to protect the well while aiding the sick. He estimates annual cost at a half mill and urges voters to support the plan on November 8.
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Iowa Central
Story City
Amca
Wawooden
Ameg
Hawaiian Islands
Story County
Pythians Sisters to Host Pie and Coffee Evening
Pumpkin pie and coffee will be served by the Pythians Sisters next Monday evening in the K P hall.
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Pythians
K. P. Hall
25 Percent Off On Trimmed Hats And Plumes At Cupps And Cupps
Retail notice offers 25 percent discount on trimmed hats and French plumes for tomorrow and Saturday. Includes promotional subscription deal for the Daily Register and Leader in Des Moines Iowa, with trial price of one dollar through February 16 1911 and a daily plus Sunday rate of 1 50.
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Iowa
Register and Leader
Daily Register and Leader
Des Moines
County Hospital Retreat Urged To Battle Tuberculosis
Dr A E Kepford urges Story County to establish a tuberculosis retreat within a county hospital. He cites four year county deaths total 99 and argues a local facility would isolate patients, reduce spread, and preserve family stability while detailing costs and funding options including a 1 to 2 mill tax and corporate contributions.
County Hospital Tax Cost in Story County Described
Des Moines, Oct. 8, 1910 John E Brindley Ames Iowa explains that a one half mill tax on Story counties 1910 taxable property value would raise about 4138 annually and pay for a proposed $60 000 county hospital in roughly fifteen years. Audited by State official John L Bleakly and ISU economist Brindley provide figures and a table illustrating tax impacts.
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Story County
Ames
Des Moines
John E. Brindley
Iowa
Story County Hospital
Iowa State College
Benefits to the Farmer
Wallace's Farmer argues Iowa's county hospital law, with a two mill tax for up to twenty years, benefits farmers by improving treatment for ordinary diseases and accidents. It predicts better doctors, stricter standards, and nationwide calls for physician education through county hospitals and professional collaboration.
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Wallace's Farmer
Henry Wallace
National Conservation Congress
Roosevelt Rural Home Commission
Lowa
United States
Story County Urges Tuberculosis Hospital Vote
In Story County last year twenty five deaths from tuberculosis show how the disease spreads within homes and public spaces. A county hospital department for tuberculosis under the family physician can save lives, prevent infections, and reduce home sickness by locating near rail, road, and telephone access. The cost is nominal. the county cannot afford not to vote for the hospital. Each life is worth two thousand dollars, and the project aims to supply modern facilities to rural areas as well as cities.
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Btory
Ames
Iowa
A. E. Kepford
Board of Control
State Board of Health
Kepford
Story County
United States
Supreme Court of
Irving Fisher
Yale University
General Assembly
Iowa City
Colorado
Arizona
Grim Reaper
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