Iowa school reform plan defeated by House committee
The Iowa house school committee refused to endorse a compromise reform proposed by a governor appointed commission and backed by the Iowa State Teachers Association. The measure was referred to the people for consideration at the next session, signaling a victory for public control over school matters and a rebuke of perceived educator domination. The News credits the people of the county for overwhelming opposition and notes its own role in highlighting the issue.
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Iowa
Cummins
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
House
General Assembly
the News
Expense bill for August 1906 paid to Mr Goss by the state
The News plans to publish monthly expense accounts paid by the state to Mr. Goss of this city, starting with August 1906. It notes Goss’s anger at the coverage and his secondary boycott of the newspaper while asserting the paper will print only what is on record from him.
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Goss
Goss Charged State for 619 Days Service At Five Dollars
Afraid or ashamed to have the search light on his accounts Mr Goss will not deny that he charged the state for 619 days service at five dollars per day in two years. Mr Goss and not the News made that record.
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Goss
Mr Goss
Des Moines Press Debates Liquor Question And School Reform
The Des Moines Capital argues current liquor law enforcement may solve the issue without new measures while opposing Meredith's constitutional amendment. It recalls the 1882 prohibition fight and notes lasting political bitterness. The News advocates no liquor sales or manufacture, yet cautions against repeating past divisions. It also covers Fritz Saemisch’s protectionism stance and skepticism toward school system changes.
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Des Moines
Meredith
Mr Meredith Predicts Legislature Will Go Down In History
The quote notes that Mr Meredith believes the current legislature will be remembered as historic. It reflects a strong evaluation of the body's impact and a belief in lasting significance.
King's Little Liver Pills Advertisement
Sickness headache constipation and biliousness relieved by King's Little Liver Pills. They cleanse the system without gripe. Price 26 cents. Sold by W T Palmer & Co Drug Store.
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W T. Palmer & Co
Movement for Better Oats Campaign In Iowa
The Iowa Small Grain Dealers Association led by secretary H G Bell of Ames launches a state wide effort to secure better oat seed, spread oats knowledge, and encourage variety testing. A Pioneer Oats exposition in Cedar Rapids next year offers prizes for best oats, threshed oats, and related displays as local yields lag at about 24 bushels per acre. Members pay one dollar annually.
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Iowa’ Small Grain Dealers’ Association
H G. Bell
Ames
Bell
Cedar Rapids
M L. Bowman
Judge Rules Two Cent Fare Confiscatory in Missouri Case
In Kansas City on March 8 Judge Smith McPherson in federal court struck down Missouri’s two cent railway fare as confiscatory. Eighteen railroads were involved in the case.
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Kansas City
Smith McPherson
Missouri
County Recorder Sees Record Weekly Fees
The county recorder’s office reports its best week ever for filing fees, collecting 223 dollars on documents, far surpassing the prior high of 2168 dollars. The office, self sustaining, averaged about 387 dollars per day, raising hopes it could cover salaries and still have funds left.
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County Recorder
Recorder
Prompt Attention Given All Orders No. 14-16
A brief public notice from Atlantic Iowa indicates attention to orders numbered 14 through 16 at the Sixth Street address. The document references official action without detailing specific parties or outcomes.
Don't Wear Everybody's Clothes at Emery Burgner Tailor
A vintage ad urges individuality in dress and warns against ready-made styles. It promotes custom tailoring with spring styles now in, at Emery Burgner, 10% off, Fourth Street, lows.
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Emery Burgner
Wood's Liver Medicine Promises Quick Liver Relief
Wood's Liver Medicine claims to regulate the liver and relieve sick headaches constipation biliousness and various liver disorder symptoms. It is particularly recommended for jaundice chills fever and malaria. The $1.00 bottle contains twice as much as the 50 cent size. Sold by W T Palmer & Co Drug Store.
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W T. Palmer & Co
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Congress
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Official
the County
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Griswold
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Solar Plexus
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