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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
7
The Malvern Leader discusses subscription terms, costs, and standard advances for Mills County readers. It covers U S bond prices, imperial policy remarks, a poll of Democratic faction names, and a St Louis appeal court ruling on a Woodmen of the World policy payment after death.
Hon W. Black forwards this week Dunham's compulsory education bill for all children from ages eight to fourteen. It makes guardians responsible and imposes fines for violations. The note argues for longer schooling, cites urban and rural need, and urges reader letters to Des Moines. also mentions last year's Musketeers performance by James O Neil and W H Sothern in New York.
Mrs Black reports at Des Moines on lawmakers and staff gathering at the Capitol, noting junketing tempers, active road funding debate, and a push toward township control of road work. Smallpox concerns prompt quarantine measures, vaccination certificates, and church closures as authorities seek containment. Legislative wives host a social reception in the Governor's rooms amid reform talk.
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Co issues a six sheet calendar with Len color pictures by Leon Moran. Calendars cost 25 cents each, limited edition, copyrighted by the railway. Mailing available on receipt of order from M. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Article touts Perry Davis Painkiller as a beneficial liniment that eases rheumatism stiffness in joints like knees and elbows. It claims sufferers gain freedom of motion after rubbing in the remedy, praising its unique effectiveness.
Handkerchiefs offered at multiple price points from 15c to 50c with several sale lines. Readable items include different quantities and prices such as 15c, 25c, 50c, and 19c, indicating a broad discount sale on hankies.
A newspaper notice promotes a linen and blanket sale starting Saturday morning and running through month end. It offers all wool blankets at 5.50 and 4.50, Woolworth blankets at 4.00, Table Damask linen at 1.00, 1.25, and damaged remnant items from Reece.
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