Ackerman cites rise in four-year high schools figures
State Superintendent Ackerman states that in 1899 there were eight four-year high schools and few two and three-year schools, while by 1907-08 the state had 43 four-year, 16 three-year, 42 two-year and 37 one-year high schools. The census counted 160,042 school age children and 107,494 enrolled. average teacher salaries rose for men to 65.65 dollars and women to 50.16. Expenditures reached over 3 million dollars. The compulsory education law of 1907 is credited with improving attendance and reporting methods, aided by monthly reports from teachers.
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Ackerman Intila
Muab
Hog aging urged by Oregon experiment director
Dr James Withycombe, head of the Oregon experiment station, urges eastern Oregon farmers to focus on hogs as a rapid, profitable farm enterprise. He cites high returns from feeding hogs on wheat and peas, detailing feeding rates and potential profits, plus methods from pasture fattening to finishing on cropland.
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James Withycombe
Oregon Experiment Station
Oregon
Withycombe
Nebraska
Columbia River
Coffee ad challenges shoppers with money-back claim
An unusual grocery promotional note claims Schilling's Best coffee is superior and promises money back if customers disagree. The flyer suggests grocers will refund shoppers who are not satisfied, touting a customer-friendly policy.
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Schilling
Irrigation Gains Ground In Local Farming
The Arlington Record notes rising use of private irrigation systems by local farmers. Despite high initial costs, owners gain independence by controlling water from wells, leading to reliable crops of high quality and superior prices. Dry regions exist in Gil liam county and across the nation.
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Arlington
Gilliam County
East
Middle West
United States
Pineules for the Kidneys Trial Offer
Pineules advertised as a 30 days’ trial for $1 with guarantee. The medicine claims direct kidney action giving relief from backache weak back rheumatic pains and kidney and bladder trouble. It purifies the blood and invigorates the system. Sold by A C Koeppen Bros.
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A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Milch cows rise in Idaho with 1908 report
Milch cows in Idaho show a net increase of 3299 head from 1907 while total value drops from 711 075 to 636 751 across 24 counties. Equalization cut per head from 18 to 13 dollars, lowering state valuation to 429 420. This year cows are listed at about 15 dollars per head, up from last year.
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Boise
Missouri Militia to join Fort Riley encampment maneuvers
Missouri militia men from Kansas City will form a provisional brigade and take part in the Fort Riley encampment next week. They will drill and maneuver alongside the regular troops already in camp.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Fort Riley
Kan
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertises Quick Asthma Relief
Pendleton Drug Company promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as immediate relief for asthma and throat lung troubles. They claim it cures many cases resistant to other treatments and emphasizes its lack of harmful drugs for coughs colds and related issues.
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Nesbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
Pendleton Drug Company
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