Nonpartisan judiciary in Iowa urged to persist
A Pella Iowa editorial condemns mixing national politics with local elections. It critiques post office power for censorship, defends nonpartisan governance and warns against reviving partisan Judiciary and state officers. The piece argues for expanding nonpartisan administration in state county and local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Fitzgerald
New York
Post Office
Aurora
Fitzgerald
Pella
Marion County
Iowa
Real Estate Valuation Debate at Marion County Meeting
Township assessors and the Marion county board of supervisors agreed to assess county real estate at the same value as two years ago. Officials note state board increases and predict higher valuations this year, while criticising current chaotic assessment practices across counties and calling for accurate, bonded appraisers to set full values and lower levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Board ‘of Supervisors
Non-Partisan Judiciary Reform Debate Across Courts
Discussion favors keeping non partisan elections for district and supreme court judges while addressing voting anomalies. Proposal suggests weighting ballots so voting for fewer candidates reduces impact, aiming to curb last election tactics and preserve judiciary integrity without partisan influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Scrutiny of State Colleges Sparks Funding Debate
The governor urges trimming state educational budgets, arguing the three institutions plus Ames are seeking over a million dollars annually. The editorial decries a state school clique, calls for Cedar Falls as a teacher’s training college, Ames as agricultural training, and Iowa State University to focus on research over undergraduate expansion. It asserts half savings should bolster common and high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
University
Normal School
Teachers’ College
Ames
Iowa
Board of Education
State University
Cedar Falls
State funds for youth education and research oppor tunities
A discussion advocates liberal education for youth in state funded programs. It stresses using public school funds for training, industrial and pedagogical education, and rewarding real ability with opportunities for research in endowed schools.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Newton Iowa
A local testimonial claims Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache headaches and kidney discomfort after an attack of lumbago. Mrs H Stone of 426 North Race Street Newton Iowa reports significant improvement and better overall well being. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
H. ‘Stone
Race St
Newton
Iowa
Doan
Good Advertising Pays and The Seed of Practice
The Philadelphia Ledger notes the power of advertising to drive business. A major Philadelphia metropolitan firm spends about 1,000,000 annually on ads, fueling factory expansion as orders exceed capacity. The piece emphasizes continual sowing of advertising before harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia
Olisary
Philadelphia Ledger
Teachers Examination Held in Knoxville Jan 27 28 29
Regular teachers examination will be conducted in the office of the County Superintendent in Knoxville on January 27, 28, and 29, starting at 8:00 oclock. Mae Goldizen is the County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Mae Goldizen
Auction Notice for A Kool and Son Hog Raisers
The next sale of A Kool and Son, the ICordova hog raisers, will be held in Pella on February 15. Watch for further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kool & Son
Icordova
Pella
The Gospel Tithe and the Offering System
A historical sermon outlines two biblical finance systems the tithe and offering. It distinguishes God’s tenth as divine consecration and the nine tenths as human free-will giving, urging proper law and love in church stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
The Gospel Tithe and Stewardship in Christian Finance
A sermon-like discussion argues that Christians must honor God with tithes and offerings. It asserts a fixed, gospel-based stewardship, citing scriptural passages from Malachi to Hebrews to defend a continuing tithe system. The piece warns against free will offerings as unscriptural and urges believers to support church work through defined tithes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Christ
Church of Christ
Paul
Christ Jesus
Jesus
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BH. Sadler
A. Young
Sadler Bros. & CO
Castoria
Dr. Pierce
Geneva St
Chicago Daily Farmers and Drovers Journal
Farmers and Drovers Journal
Chronicle
Wisconsin
Bill DeCook
Ullman & Hirsch
Milwaukee, Wis
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