Women and Education News From Across the Nation
A collection of notes reports a Chinese teacher arriving to study at Simpson College in Indianola and related academic appointments. It notes a new schoolhouse vote in Weehawken, a Wellesley Biblical history hire, Emperor of China’s interest in Christian literature, a large Rochester freshman class, and commentary on voting rights and female suffrage with references to Clara Barton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. Clark
China
Pakin
University of Rochester, N. Y
Farming Faith and Frontier Wit From Putnam County Grange
A Putnam County Grange column discusses farm life and management. It urges saving seeds and labeling varieties, emphasizes education suited to each person, and notes farming’s link to national needs during war. It ends with a brief remark on canned meats and domestic production.
Women in Suffrage Movements Across States
Article notes nominations for Colorado school superintendent seats and a fusion ticket. mentions Mrs Hearts's prior service and her civic prominence. It then discusses Idaho and Wyoming suffrage experiences, citing judges and state lawmakers praising enfranchisement and its impact on governance and crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toné T. Hanuna
Denver
Stirs
Colorado
Helen L. Grenfell
Ivangeline Hearts
Colorado House of Representatives
Arsipahoe County
Mrs Hearts
General Assembly
Idaho
State Supreme Court
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Ren Endey
Wyoming
Wyoming House of Representatives
Marshall County Farmers Institute Prepares For Nov 30 and Dec 1
The Marshall County Farmer's Institute committee met in County Superintendent M. M. Mallary's office to plan the court house event in Lacon on November 30 and December 1. They promise top speakers, strong local talent, and generous premiums for the best corn varieties, butter, apples, and other crops, urging farmers to improve seed for bigger yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Farmer’s Institute
M. M. Mallary
Court House
Lacon
Land Rent Rising Reflects Strong Demand in Illinois
Land rents climb as demand rises and prices stay high across a wide Illinois region. The article notes farmers seek leases early, with many applications and about 5000 farms available for rent this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinoia
Beason
Farm rents rise as crops flourish in Illinois counties
The La Salle Tribune notes rents average 450 dollars with some farms rented for 5 dollars. Good crops and prices drive more people to seek land while owners move to town and rely on lease income. Critics say renting drains soil and owners neglect repairs and fertilization. The region reportedly enjoys unusually long sequences of good crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Illinois
la Salle Tribune
Publishers' Column from The Republican office ad
The Henry Republican office advertises school tablets two for a nickel and envelopes, stationery, and ruled tablets at low prices. It offers artistic printing, invitations, engraving orders, and a range of handbills, sale bills, business cards, and shipping tags with prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Gale
Henry Republicanffice
Henry Republican
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