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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1904

Page

5

Senator Wilson Proposes Bills on Accident Reporting and Banking

The Sioux City Journal notes Senator Wilson of this district backing bills requiring employers to report employee accidents within forty eight hours to the Commissioner of Labor and mandating private banks to disclose certain operations. It also comments on political contrasts between a biennial election plan and a primary system. February is described as the shortest month yet rich with holidays from Groundhog Day to Washington’s Birthday and a noted intercalary day this leap year.

Wilson Oes Boan Commissioner of Labor Abraham Lincoln Cupid Washington

Pily Mariued at Clermont Wedding Notice Delayed

Wednesday morning wedding in Clermont connects Alfred Miller and Hulda Hotey with a full ceremony. The groom’s father C Miller hosted guests, with instrumental music and well wishes as the couple begins married life.

Hayek Hulda Hotey Alfred Miller Makera

Spelling Reform and Education Sparks Old Debate

A Tribune letter rails at spelling reform proposing a phonetic system. It mocks teaching children to read by sounds, warns against erasing alphabet basics, and favors traditional spelling and grammar. The writer urges simple lessons and stronger discipline in schools.

Algo America Britt Tribune

Rankin Bill Prompts Debate on State Marshals

In a critical letter the writer questions Rankin’s bid to create state marshal positions and appoint deputies. The piece argues such offices would be political rewards for party work, threaten law enforcement neutrality, and burden the state with salaries up to 3100. It warns the chosen men may owe debts to supporters and questions enforceability of current laws.

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