Local paper notes varied topics from politics to corn prospects
The column mocks figures and debates on drinking, bonds, and water taxes in Knoxville while praising Iowa farming. It laments California land law biases and cites biblical guidance. It also discusses Marion County education, urging better high school facilities and laboratory equipment for state aid eligibility.
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Knoxville Express
Pella
Casey
Knoxville
Carey
Pélla
Marion County
Towa
Iowa
California
Stout
Paul
Achealing
Pulia
High School Bond Election Delayed Amid Apathy
The annual school election discussion noted bonds for a new high school could not be submitted due to late notice, with no special election held after nearly three months. Patrons complain teachers must seek college training elsewhere, as Pella High School struggles to prepare students for college and engineering at Central College academy nearby.
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Pella High School
Central College Academy
Anto
The Mother of Iniquity and Tariff Reform Views
A critical column denounces tariff protection as graft enriching big corporations at the public expense. It argues for abolition of all tariffs and funding government from land rent, while criticizing state biased protections and urging nationwide economic reform. It then lists extensive farm real estate offerings near Prairie City and surrounding towns.
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New Orleans
Sugar Trust
United States
Bargains in Fine Iowa Farms Advertised Near Prairie City
A land firm markets numerous farms near Monroe Prairie City Fairmount Mitchellville Altoona and Des Moines plus Eddyville country. It notes over a million dollars in real estate sold or traded last year and promises steady profits from purchases. The list highlights 240 acres seven miles from Prairie City and Mitchellville 160 acres five miles from Prairie City 120 acres 34 miles from Prairie City 128 acres two miles from Prairie City and 80 acres thirteen miles from Fairmount with substantial improvements and facilities.
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Prairie ‘City
Prairie City
Great White Way
John E. Brown
White Pole Road
Prairity
Fairmount
Nobleton
Mitchellville
Prune City
Mauchenvile
W .Overurpan
Sondurant
Aiduus
Aituuns
Otley
Court House
Albia
Eddyville
Pella
Jasper County
Newton
Jasper Co
Colfax
R. R. Town
Monroe
Praique City
Altoona
Des Moines
Jerama and Hollebrands Land Co
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Gena Bene
Wilson Chemical Cod
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Bourson
France
E. L. Humbert
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Geo. Eggert
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