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Consolidated Schools Gain Traction in Iowa Milestone
A speech advocates consolidating one room rural schools into larger units. The piece cites Marathon and Milford as examples, detailing advantages such as central high schools, better social life, and expanded facilities. It notes costs, bus transport, and a modern Milford building with gym, science, and ventilation, urging a five to seven acre experimental farm as a core part of the curriculum.
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