Parable in Advance on Voting Machine Adoption in Iowa
A logician for the Iowa City Republican argues Iowa City and Johnson County should be first in Iowa to adopt voting machines. He cites the city’s status as state capital and learning center, noting long use of voting machines elsewhere and urging progress over pallet voting.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Johnson County
Éma County
State University
Town
Jews City
Republican
Johnson Coubly
The Servant Problem in Iowa City Homes
An Iowa City employment notice highlights a serious shortage of competent household help as wages rise. Readers note that many wives require two workers, yet supply remains tight due to demand for skilled, thoughtful applicants who can manage homes with diligence.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Women urged to return to homes as domestic service grows
An Iowa City appeal urges girls to reconsider domestic work, noting the public’s respect for competent help. It argues there is dignity in neat housekeeping and that wages attract workers, urging young women to improve to fill household roles and support local needs.
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Iowa City
Slaves of the Mine at Coldren Theatre
Coming attraction Slaves of the Mine a Pennsylvanian idyll by Daniel Hall and C E Callahan is billed as a bright domestic comedy with a strong plot and dramatic acting. The show features a coal mine disaster scene and two love stories with three charming couples. Seats are on sale.
Library seeks new cataloguer after resignation
The S U L library reports a cataloguer has sought excusal after accepting another post. University librarian M G Wrcr says the library urgently needs a cataloguer and hopes to fill the position soon after the start of next year.
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M. G.wrer
Philomathean forensic society elects winter officers
EB W Wharton succeeds P Ernie as president and Frank Rowe is vice president elect. Clark named secretary Conway treasurer, Kruse and Rogers sergeants at arms. Bis and F LaFevre with Mr and Mrs J Bt Rice depart for Los Angeles for winter. Mrs FL Fleet and Mrs George Jorgensen leave Garwin Iowa after visit here.
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Philomathean Forensic Society
EB. W. Wharton
Ernie
Frank Rowe
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Conway
Kruse
Rogers
Bis
F. LaFevre
FL. Fleet
George Jorgensen
Garwin
Iowa
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Isaac
Lee
Murphy
Reba
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Peilos
Philomathean Society
Harry Smith
Washington's
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Millers Miller
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McGovern & Bischoff
Washington Street
Maresh Bros
Washington St
Rock Island
H. D. Breene
Towa
O. H. Fink
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Smith & Cilek's
S. Dubuque St
Johnson Co
Bell
Barney and
Berry
Will S. Thomas
Lichty & Thomas
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