New Municipal Civil Service Law Broad in City Exemptions
The new state law places municipal employees in cities of 15 000 or more under civil service. It lists broad exemptions to the cover, creates a civil service commission role, sets examinations, promotions, and probation, and restricts political activity by workers. Local councils await a copy to act and comment.
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Des Moines
B. B Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
House
Senate
Boas
Commission
Commuiss Sons
Bnowb
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
City Council
Leo Peiffer
Bloomfield
Council Bluffs
The Tartarian Lamb Plant Resembles Sheep Fleece in Appearance
A Tartarian lamb is identified as a plant while a Chinese fern displays a fleece-like growth that mimics sheep wool. The comparison highlights decorative foliage traits rather than animal features.
Canine Dreaming Across the Dreaming Dogs
A 1937 note explores how dogs dream in hunting, fighting, and friendly visions. The author cites observations of collies showing rhythmic leg twitching, barking, and tail wagging, asking readers for similar experiences and reflections on canine dreams.
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Dreamland
Sunnybank Collies
Tennyson
Liszt Loved Generosity Toward Fellow Artists
Franz Liszt stood out among composers for his generosity toward peers. He aided many artists financially and morally, contributed substantial gifts to charity, and once subscribed ten thousand dollars to a Beethoven monument fund.
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Franz Liszt
Mother Invests In Son Despite Critics
A mother explains her choice to scrimp and save for her son's education, noting he has repaid her generosity through money, achievements, and gratitude over years.
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Ome
Dear Miss Manners reader seeks stance on sports and gender
A new reader writes that despite enjoying all sports, including swimming and basketball, her parents say she is too rough for a girl and she seeks guidance on manners and behavior fitting her gender.
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Miss Manners
I &O
Home Buyers Urged to Act Before June 1
Advertisers urge readers to purchase a home now to save on taxes, directing attention to classification 55 in the Want Ad section. The message emphasizes urgency and tax advantages of early purchase.
Notice of Will Proved in Linn County District Court
In State of Yowa Linn County a notice states that on the fifteenth day of May A D a hearing will be held in the District Court Cedar Rapids Iowa for the proof and admission of the last will and testament of the deceased McClelland Ross to probate Carl Hendrickson attorney represents the case Edwin W Yindqu is involved.
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State of
Yowa
Linn County
District Court
McClelland Ross
Jate
Eid County
Ccma
Ipeet Cedar Rapids
Towa
May
Edwin W. Yindqu Strr
Carl Hendrickson
Notice of Administration of Christian Ammeter Estate
State of Iowa Linn County notice stating A W Bass attorney represents Fred Ammmet er as Administrator of the estate of Christian Ammeter deceased. Debtors must pay promptly and creditors must file authenticated claims with the Linn County District Court clerk.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Christian Ammeter
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