Consolidation drives Minnesota school merger trend in early 20th century
The article surveys rapid consolidation across states led by Minnesota in 1911 12 with hundreds of schools merging to form larger districts. It notes rising pupil attendance and ongoing growth, citing Louisiana Florida New Jersey and North Carolina as contexts. It also reports a Minneapolis based business college owner seeking utilization of property amid consolidation.
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Big Score Meeting on Consolidation at Hawkeye Tomorrow
A large Hawkeye gathering tomorrow evening will discuss school consolidation. Prof. F. S. Wright of Buffalo Center will speak on consolidated schooling, with emphasis on its success and benefits for Graettinger and nearby areas. The notice blends farm advice and local civic focus, urging attendance.
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Warning to Druggists: Corn Plaster Heist in Pennsylvania
A man limped into a Pennsylvania drug store, asked for a corn plaster, and was allowed to go to the prescription area to apply it. While the pharmacist attended another customer, the man and an accomplice stole $30 worth of heroin. A similar ruse in another city used ink on hands to steal heroin.
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Pennsylvania
Emmetsburg Population by Ward and Census Gain
Emmetsburg’s total population is 2640 with wards totaling 688 in the first ward 795 in the second 695 in the third and 567 in the fourth. The 1910 census recorded 2325 residents, showing a gain of 316 in the last five years.
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Emmetsburg
Freak Bills Run Wild in 1915 State Legislatures
A caustic roundup notes across several states in spring 1915 of bizarre bills aimed at prohibitions or odd restrictions. Minnesota bans frog catching while Kansas targets face powder and ear jewelry. Other measures require bulls on roads at night to be lit, weed control on roadsides, and a $5 per head animal tax on bachelors.
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Kansas
Sorority of
Minnesota
Colorado
Absent Voter Bill Passes Senate and Prepares for Governor
The absent voter measure, already approved by the house, moves to the governor for signature. It allows traveling salesmen and others away on election day to vote by mail with an absentee ballot process. Applicants must file an affidavit and vote in the presence of a notary, who cannot see the ballot being marked. About 20,000 traveling men stand to benefit from the new law.
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House
Brakeman Injured Between Railroad Cars
Fred Miller a brakeman on the M and St L residing at Fort Dodge was badly hurt yesterday when caught between the drawbars of two cars He was between the cars for a reason and did not escape as one car backed onto the other He sustained severe injuries to his right arm and was taken to Harcourt hospital where he rests Doctors fear possible amputation though not yet decided by the physicians
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Fort Dodge
Harcourt Hospital
Estherville Democrat
PTA Meeting On School Consolidation Next Tuesday
A meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association will be held at the schoolhouse next Tuesday evening to discuss consolidation. The session starts at 7:80 and all are invited whether or not they are members.
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Parent-Teacher’s Association
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