State oil inspector office to be abolished plan
The state senate voted to abolish the office of state oil inspector and transfer duties to the secretary of the state board of health but the house did not concur. Turkey declares war with Greece on the frontier as Great Powers urge peace while Greece is overrun. Mr. Vernon Hawkeye shows marked improvement in form and editorial position. Tama Herald editor C. J. Wonser named postmaster at Tama City, a Harrison era appointee. Iowa post office appoints list reveals many removals and possible grounds for removal in fourth class offices. Incumbents to serve out terms unless removals are warranted.
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State Senate
State Board of Health
House
Turkey
Council of Ministers
Greece
C. J. Wonser
Tama Herald
Tama City
Wonser
Harrison
Iowa
Balane
Baal-poor
Balam Ald
Balaam
Balak
Ladda
Baluk
Balun
Arun
Ariel
Jacob
Tarael
Balam
Balacimn
Adam
McKinley
Jeechange
Des Moines Postmaster Cached in Capitol Lobby Money Fallout
In the Vinton Eagle, the sole man linked to exposure of lobby money during the legislative upheavals at the capital city is the Democratic postmaster at Des Moines. The piece urges Democrats to remember this fact while celebrating the uncovering of statehouse extravagances.
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Vinton Eagle
Des Moines
State House
Anamosa Penitentiary Per Capita Cut To $9.50
The state senate voted 26 to 17 to reduce the per capita allowance at Anamosa penitentiary from $10 to $9.50. Senator Bowen led the effort with the warden and staff opposing. The reduction aims to curb rising prisoner numbers, while critics say it remains insufficient given the growing inmate population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Anamosa Penitentiary
Bowen
Mon ticello School Board Resolutions Draw Harsh Editorial Critique
The editorial page criticizes the Mon ticello school board resolutions and the three reforms they propose, noting only one favorable editorial response and condemning the tone and spirit of the actions. The paper distances itself from personal attacks, defending individual board members while condemning official actions seen as degrading local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Democratic party positions set by Manchester Democrat editor
Editor Carr of the Manchester Democrat asserts the party’s three core positions free silver free trade and populism and vows no concessions to changing alignments. The piece hints at a split with gold democrats who hoped for less talk of free silver this fall.
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Carr
Manchester Democrat
State Democratic Central Committee
Bryan
Democratic Party
The
Democrat
Mr. Carr
Retrenchment in Public Schools Debated in Toledo Chronicle
Bro Coxsee in Tut Monticello Express opposes cutting high school standards. He argues retrenchment in public expense by lowering school standards is false economy and harmful to the community's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Chronicle
Coxsee
Tut Monticello Express
Monticello School Board Abolishes Superintendent Office
The Monticello school board in Wyoming votes to abolish the superintendent position. They argue a $1200 man with no duties beyond supervising twelve teachers is ornamental rather than useful. Reallocating half that funds to teachers would improve instruction, with weekly meetings overseen by a principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Journal
Monticello
Tipton School Board Curtails City Education
The Monticello school board abolishes the superintendent’s office, shrinks the school year from nine to eight months, and drops advanced high school studies to save money. The Express argued against it, saying the move harms the town’s reputation and education, urging better curtailment of other expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton Advertiser
Monticello
the Express
Did Not Touch the Point in Monticello School Debate
Major Farwell replies to Editor Coxsee attacking the Monticello school board. He avoids the core issue, while the Express figures and uplifting policy are not unsettled. The board affair is broader, affecting the city’s schools and its voters will decide for strong education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovford Mirror
Major Farwell
Coxsee
Monticello
THE
Express
Monticello Faces Sharp School Budget Cuts
The Nashua Post notes Monticello’s school changes amid economy push causing eight month year and reduced courses. Abolishing the superintendent may be controversial though some see it as prudent. Critics warn the drastic cuts threaten thorough education and call it economy on the brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Monticello
Monticello School Board Cuts Staff and Year
The Monticello school board votes to remove the city superintendent and one high school teacher, shorten the school year to eight months, and drop nonessential courses. Local tax burden is 174 mills with 12 assistants and a $1,200 superintendent. Manchester compares 17.8 mills, 17 assistants, $39 average monthly pay, same superintendent salary.
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Manchester
Monticello
Tur Monicro Express
Pound
Davenport Treasurer Reich Defaulter for about Five Thousand
Louis H. Reich long serving Davenport city treasurer admits misappropriating roughly $5,000. The newly elected Republican council discovered the shortage and Reich has confessed. Reich's bondsmen, liable for the deficit, have attached his property.
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Louis H. Reich
Davenport
Republican Council
Reich
Unseasonably Cold Weather Hits Spring Progress
Residents complain about ongoing cold spell as spring arrives, noting slower growth and delayed outdoor activities. Weather officials caution that temperatures remain below average, affecting crops and daily plans across the region.
Valley Forge sites drawn from an Oxford journalist
Dr. George R. Moore recounts a Valley Forge visit with details of fortifications at Ft Huntington and Ft Washington, the old Washington headquarters, and the surrounding terrain. He notes the Grand Army’s purchases, historic trees, a grave marker, and memories of the 1778 winter while reflecting on heroic sacrifice.
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George R. Moore
Oxford Junction
Pennsylvania
Valley Forge
the Mirror
Washington
United States
Grand Army
Col. Potts
Harvard
Lafayette
Wayne
Kniphausen
Schuylkill River
Valley Creek
Chester
Schuylkill
Ft. Huntington
Ft. Washington
Wapsie Hills
Plains of
Hellas
Bryan and Cousins to Speak at Spirit Lake Chautauqua
Hon W J Bryan and Hon Robert G Cousins will hold a joint discussion at Spirit Lake Chautauqua in summer. A date will be fixed later. The event promises an eloquent debate worth a long trip for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Robert G. Cousins
Spirit Lake Chautaqua
Easter Record Impresses With Typographic Craft
Editor Sherman of the Cedar Rapids Record presents an Easter Record praised for its typographic beauty. The half tone engravings are well executed and printed, with last Saturday’s edition described as surpassing the paper’s own high standards.
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Sherman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa House Backs Senate Amendments on Liquor Bill
The Iowa House of Representatives concurred with Senate amendments to the manufacturing bill. The measure would allow liquor production where the mulci law applies and permit sales under the new framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa House of Representatives
Senate
Death of Rev Geo N Brindell Lyons Pastor
Rev Geo N Brindell of Lyons M E church died at home last week. He once preached the M E pulpit at Anamosa years ago and had many friends across Jones county.
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Geo. N. Brindell
M. E
Lyons
Easter bonnet order by Onslow man visits city milliners
Dave Russell of Onslow stopped in town last Saturday with Mr Underwood and left an Easter bonnet order with Grassmeyer and Maurice, the popular local milliners.
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Dave Russell
Onslow
Underwood
Dave
Grassmeyer & Maurice
Cascade Courier
County Education Meeting At Onslow Involving Teachers
The Onslow county educational meeting last Saturday was led by Prof. G. W. Curtis Jr. with Miss Mabell McKean as secretary. Speakers included Miss Bates Kathryn Chrystal and F. D. Cartwright on individual versus class instruction and corporal punishment, followed by lectures on Alexander Hamilton by J. A. James and a lively question session with many teachers and local participants.
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Onslow
G. W. Curtis Jr
Mabell McKean
Miss Bates
Kathryn Chrystal
Monticello
F. D. Cartwright
Center Junction
D. R. Perkins
Oxford Junction
Warren B. Gregg
Anamosa
C. B. Scroggie
Hopkinton
J. A. James
Cornell College
FF. F. Hansen
Monmouth
Carrie Paul
Messrs
Cartwright
Buchanan
Scroggie
Gregg
Joseph
Mt. Vernon
Alexander Hamilton
Arthur Noyes
Palmer
Messrs Cowan
Messrs. Williams
Cowan
Curtis
Agnes Graham
Perkins
Williams
Curtwright
Chegg
James
Maple
Hubbard
Edith Spooner
McSwatt
Jones County
H Istory. Ard
Large nursery stock delivery reported at station
A large quantity of nursery stock was delivered at this station last Saturday.
Prayer and burden lifting in wartime faith
The excerpt reflects on mothers, prayer, and moral burdens during wartime. It contrasts past dangers from war with present threats like whiskey, asserting prayer guides and steadies boys at risk and offers a call to communal faith.
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Vernon Hawkeye
I. R. Perkins
Comittee
Harnigr Cunningseam
Alice Dawson
Katheryn Chrystal
Edith Curtis
Nettie Hazard
Jessie Fawcett
J. H. Abel
F.D. Matson
J. C. Smith
May Scales
Onblow
Edna Orr
Mary Dennison
Mary Keating
Anna Dennison
Sadie French
Marguerite Hall
Grace Maple
Mary Bates
Minnie D. Paul
Carrie F. Paul
Mayme Hanna
Josie Rubin
Beth Neelan
Fred Williams
Joseph Wilcox
Anamora
T. J. Cowan
Harriet Cunningham
Frances Smith
Katheryn Doran
Stella Beam
Nellie Gavin
Margret Doherty
Frank Joseph
Louie Mitchell
Sue Bevans
Adella Bevans
Edith Harrison
Eva Byerly
Wyoming
Agnes Dennison
M. M. Garrison
Harriet Brainard
Gertude Greene
Lincoln Buchanan
Jennie Holmes
Mattie Herrick
Mary McNamara
Annette Anderson
M. Amelia Bates
J. M. Young
H. G. Davis
Lucy A. Andrews
Ida Mae Moncrief
Howard Dawson
Sadie Alexander
Lulu Alexander
Elizabeth Shipley
Monmoutil
Lizzie Hanson
Annie Mitchell
Marcia Gibson
I. R. Stoddard
F. I. Henson
Miscellaneous
Rosa Panuska
Oxford Mills
N. M. Bennett
J. M. Sokol
Canton
Katie English
Maggie English
Clay Mills
Clara Herrington
Chas
Amber
Lillian Farragher
Coggan
Sadie Kinley
Clay Ford
Rose Supple
Scotch Grove
Robi
M. Heasty
Moses
Byney
KB Q
Waite
Pitts
Bulan
Ano
Balram
Balmain
Sar
Lot
Zippor
Blea
Tarmel
Egypt
Rooval Baking Lowprr Co
New York
StarGlothing House
Walways
S. J. Errickson & Co
MR. Moody
Jesus
Nadice
Gross
Bonnel
Phillip Verrill Mighels
M. W. Herrick
Cornigy
Mon- Augalla
Jonny Galow
Duebugne
Delawire
Flin
Jones
Olloo
J. W. Doxsee
Liaw
Monticeto Tanks
J. N. Hughes
Arporntry AT Law
Gudar Rapids
Lowa
Spock
Federal
G.w.&c.l. Lovell, Lankers
Tidwell
Opera House
Monticallo
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Reivers
Surghon
Lawn
Geo. Ingils
M. D. Peeieas
Montigello
Culla Pammitly
C. IL
Behtomuan'a Tato
Flint Bereet
T. B
Kent
Burgeon
Main Street
Postoifica
Law
J. E
E. L. Gilmore
M. D. Physicians and Sturgeons
Kyramore Street
First Street
One Free
Town
Co. B. Rundle
Voustollice
Wm. J. Coughlan
D. D. Ss
Ofice
Hicks & Ellers
W.B. Pearson
D. D.S
Anumogu
J. H. Lathrop
Ducmoneer
Towa
Wilery Sale
J. B. Smith
O. R. Ricker
Rea
John Gibson
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