Primary Bill in Iowa Des Moines Letter by Shirley Gillilland
Shirley Gillilland argues for and against a statewide plurality primary in Iowa politics. He worries that a few populous centers and rail interests could dominate nominations, undermining local representation and the delegate system. He notes risks from saloon and railroad influence and emphasizes informed voters and county units. He closes with a cautious stance on the proposed reform.
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Des Moines
Montgomery
Polk County
Polk
Woodbury
Jin
Linn
Scott
Pottawautainie
Dubuque
Tawig
Crossley
Pottawattamie
Clinen
Iowa
Shirley Gillilland
Mrs Hinman At Presbyterian Church Delivers Turkish Insight
Mrs. Hinman, daughter of Cyrus Hamlin founder of Roberts College in Constantinople, will speak at the Presbyterian church on February 27. Born in Constantinople and educated at Wellesley and Mt. Holyoke, she will discuss her father’s work and conditions in Turkey. Her husband is Professor Hinman of the Nebraska State University. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinman
Presbyterian Church
Turkey
Cyrus Hamlin
Continents
Roberts College
Constantinople
A White Season Promises White Tailored Fashions Ahead
A fashion note predicts the coming season will favor white in most outfits. High grade white broadcloth serge and flannel will dominate walking costumes and wraps while inexpensive textiles soil easily. Piques, Danish cutwork, and wreathed tulle trims will define morning frocks and white gowns with extensive felt wear into spring.
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Neves
Helen’ Berkeley Tayd
Maron
Mills County Teachers Hold Successful Annual Meeting
The Mills County Teachers Association met in Glenwood Friday and Saturday with about 100 attendees despite bad weather. Sessions featured Supt. Clifford on making work a profession, Prof. Allen on educational ideals, and multiple conferences on curriculum, language, and teaching methods. The banquet at the Masonic Hall and a strong reception followed, with resolutions praising the host community and a focus on modernizing texts and teaching materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Teachers’ Association
Glenwood
Mills County
M. I. Church
George Masters
Iestitution Orchestra
Carroll White
Supt. Clifford
Council Bluffs
Allen
Tabor
Robinson
Aiken
Clifford
Carrie Durke
Alta Bale
Mr. Gregg
Prof. Allen
Supt. Moore
Willis Summers
County Board of Education
McMaster
Baird
Maus
Commercial Club
Glenwood Commercial Club
Beild
P. Hall
the Methodist Church
GC. J. Dean
Petition for Free Text Books Presented to School Board
A petition signed by about fifty patrons and taxpayers of the Independent School District of Malvern asked the board to submit the issue of free text books at the next election. The law requires petitions be filed at least thirty days before the annual meeting and bear the names of at least one third of district voters, so the board could not act.
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Independent
Malvern
City Election Set For March 26 In Local Race
The city votes Monday March 26 to elect a mayor, recorder, and two councilmen. Retiring council members are F. Mulholland and Frank Churchill. Tickets will likely be nominated soon with candidates for these offices.
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Messrs. F
Mulholland
Frank Churchill
Auction crowd packs horse sale by Nelsons at Leader event
A large crowd greeted Talbott at a Saturday horse sale by Harry Nelson advertised in the Leader. Twenty two head sold for an average of 146 per head. Top price 227.50 paid by Hopson of Missouri for a brown mare. Multiple buyers secured teams and individual horses, with notable totals including 345 for a black team and 330 for another, while the sale proved extra good horses bring higher returns than ordinary ones.
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Talbott
Harry Nelson
Hopson
Missouri
Wallace Donner
al Marshal
Gee Strohe
N.C. Kayton
John Nelson
Dick Fisher
E. I. Grosse
Woman's Club hosts last Japan talk and Shakespeare plan
The Woman's Club held its regular meeting with Mrs Laird on Monday afternoon. Mrs Beattie spoke on the history of Japan, a talk welcomed though it was the last of the delightful sessions. Mrs Christy led a parliamentary drill while Mrs Laird provided refreshments. The next gathering will study Shakespeare with Macbeth as the first play, to be led by Mrs Wortman on March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Laird
Beattie
Japan
Christy
Advertised Mail Letters at Malvern Post Office
Letters remaining in the post offices at Malvern Iowa for the week ending February 19 include Robt McDaniel, Mr Herold Schaeppel, Miss May Tork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Iowa
Rob’t McDaniel
Herold Schaeppel
Miss May Tork
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Gillilland
Red Oak Express
Mills County Teachers
Tor Men
Vor
Nelson’s Horse Sale
the Woman's Club
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