Lenox rally speakers urge vocational training in public schools
Prof Foster of Monti cello schools spoke at Lenox College rally praising small colleges and urging vocational training emphasis. Prof Holden of Ames praised Lenox agriculture, pledging to support teaching and send staff. discussion touched on tariffs and industry protections, plus Missouri road funding as Iowa trails in road work.
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John E. Foster
Monticello
Lenox College
Hopkinton
G. P. Holden
Ames
Lenox
Reed
Missouri
Iowa
State universities urge more funding from legislatures
The piece notes widespread complaints from state university officials about insufficient state support. It suggests raising tuition to match endowed colleges and reducing reliance on cheap tuition to boost revenue. It cites frequent court debates over unfair business practices and mentions a New York author who wrote a law book on ethics in business.
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New York
District Court Proceedings and Probate Matters Report
District court notes probate estates and guardianships including Christian Ross and Elizabeth Kerli. Wills admitted include Beatty Schwab Walston. numerous estate settlements and decrees, guardianships, and sales approved. Court cases list Bizek and other defaulters with judgments and titles quieted. Police court and county actions span marriages, alimony, and civil actions.
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Christian Ross
Wm. d. Faragher
Frances L. Connery
Qguardian
Elizabeth Kerli
R.C. Stirton
Richardson
J. W. Coxsee
Alexander Livingston
R. C. Stirton
Howard Putnam
Eagle Dirks
Alexander Campbell
Harry L. Emerson
B. H. Miller
John B. Hoss
Joseph Srp
Mary Sip
Herman Sandhouse
Benedict Mettler
David H. Orr
George Gordon Bronson
David Beatty
Martin Schwab
William N. Walston
New School Laws Put In Effect July Fourth
The last legislature did not revise the laws as proposed by the commission but passed several measures. Compulsory attendance rises from four to six months, religious exemptions apply, city marshals act as probation officers in small towns, and bonds up to twenty years may be exempt from tax if over 450000. Additional provisions include renewal of teaching certificates, outward opening doors for schools, prohibition of high school secret societies, and districts may incur debt up to 2 4 per cent. The educational board of examiners may decide library catalog issuance. All laws take effect July 4.
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Educational Board of Examiners
Open Season Ushers Fishing as Fish Multiply Lure Potential
Anglers prepare for the open season as fish are eager to chase hidden lures and bite early. Local reports note increased activity on shores and river mouths with favorable weather fueling anticipated catches.
Ground Hog Bounty Proposed by County Supervisors
The Wyoming Journal reports that Jones county lawmakers passed a bounty law to take effect July 4. The board of supervisors will set the bounty at up to 25 cents per ground hog, with each county deciding the offering locally to aid in extermination efforts.
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Wyoming Journal
Jones County
Board of Supervisors
Automobiles crowd the countryside as seasons change
The piece notes growing car numbers and varied driving, from cautious to reckless. It recalls pioneer Tony Iailers and drivers Frank Page Foster and Will Corbin, and laments impacts on farmers horses, road etiquette, and the odor of passing machines. It reflects on home ties and memory as patriotism, and quotes a lawyer about commercialization of the profession.
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Monticello
Ony Iailers
Jane
Frank Page
Herbert Foster
Will Corbin
Eddie Burrichter
Tony
Des Moines Capital critiques modern school methods
The Des Moines Capital and Mr. David R. Forgan of the Chicago school board condemn current teaching trends. They argue that focus on facts and specialties neglects basics, leading to graduates who fear spelling and cannot write a proper business letter.
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David R. Forgan
Chicago School Board
Forgan
Des Moines
Who is the Merchant and the mixed morals tale?
A fragment from the Olin Recorder recounts a Stanwood merchant who kisses children’s faces to win mothers’ favor and Morley mothers kissing first with candy for secrecy. A Kentucky lawyer lacks exact fare for a rail ticket, pawns a $2 bill for £1.50, sells the pawned ticket for $1.50, netting $3. Who loses the dollar?
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Stanwood
Morley
Kentucky
May term district court jury assignments listed
The May term opened with Judge Treichler. Equity cases few. many jury cases set for the second week. Preliminary assignments show trial dates Tuesday May 25 through Thursday May 27 with cases including Remley v. C and N W Ry Co. Rushford et al v. Watters. Gavin v City of Anamosa. Mull Co v Bulfham Lumber Co. Balinsone et al v Schmalfeldt. Myers et al v Misson. Kool trustee v Bodenhofer. Snyder v Welch Co.
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District Court
Treichler
Equity
Remley, Admi
Rushford Et al
Watters
Gavin
City of Anamosa
Mull Co
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