Rural School Governance and Consolidation Debate
A speaker critiques board elections and rural schooling policy in Iowa. He urges majority rule for board seats, notes fall visits by county superintendents hinder rural schools, and calls for improved compulsory education enforcement and school consolidation considerations. He argues better schoolhouses, teachers, supervision, and county superintendent leadership are key to rural education.
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Iowa
Middle West
United States
Canada
Mexico
State Normal School
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
State University
Boards of Education
Rural Education and Governance Insights from Prof Witter
Prof Witter outlines Iowa rural and public school structure, board powers, and teacher funding. He notes vast natural wealth, calls for focus on education, and discusses law changes governing school vacancies and governance. He emphasizes inclusive invitation to educators across North America.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY WITH LASATIVE BROMO QUININE
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Lasative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a money back refund if the remedy fails and bears a signature from KE Groves.
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KE. W. Groves
Salt Lake City
Utah
Cuarantfed Cure for Piles Offered by Druggist
Advertisement claims cure for piles with itching bleeding and protrusion in 6 to 14 days. Promises refund if appointment fails to cure. Price listed as 50c.
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H. Schmidt & Son Co
Muscatine City
Byrne
Hirt & Foster Co
Muscatine Business College
Sandholm
John A. Sandholm
A. L. Boulding
Des Moines
John F. Voltz
A. Linton
Hughes Paint & Glass Co
Kansas City
Ki. C. Thiesen
Muscatine, Iowa
Sterting Comedy Company
Chicago
New York
J. H. Grush
West Chester
Alex. Grossheim
Berlin
Cedar Street
M. W. Stirlen
John A. Rowan Co
South Muscatine
N. Rosenberger
Gentleman
Wilson’s Shoe Store
West Front Street
Susie Battey
T. D. Smith
West Third Street
R. Millar
Lake and
Cedar Townships
J. W. Kerr
Fletcher Avenue
Roscoe Avenue
Fighth Street
Samuel McNutt
Oak Street
Bath
S. G. Stein
Chas
Zelner
Corner Fifth
H. C. Thiesen
Muscatine
Hershey Avenue
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
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