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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1906
Page
14
A legislative commission reports to the Iowa General Assembly in favor of indeterminate sentences for criminals. It argues the old system punished by fixed terms and revenge, while indeterminate terms allow release when reform is shown, or continued confinement if not.
A bill in the Iowa legislature would make hazing in schools and colleges a crime. It proposes punishment up to thirty days in jail and fines up to one hundred dollars for violators. The measure notes hazing has become widespread and outrages campus discipline, justifying state action.
A discussion argues hazing is a distinct crime with its own harms and should be legislated against. The piece notes hazing exists in some states, is spreading from colleges to high schools, and could bring harsher punishment for those involved while protecting victims who resist participation.
A brief note urges caution with colds noting many fatalities arise from untreated colds. It touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt and effective, describes its natural action to loosen cough, relieve lungs, and assist healing, and states it is sold by all druggists.
Office at Smith and Cilek's Hardware Store in Iowa City announces sale dates set four to six weeks ahead. Includes farm and city property listings and a residence phone number 206Y. Office phones Johnson Co. 25 and Bell 325.
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