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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
4
A Des Moines letter column reflects local contention over a proposed public library site, auditorium and union depot projects, and a new courthouse amid lawsuits and public protests. It notes plans for a city fair and exposition, and cites various local anecdotes and advertisements found in the era.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a terrifying sickness with yellowing skin fevers backache and loss of appetite. After doctors gave him up a friend urged Electric Bitters. one bottle brought improvement and three weeks of use restored his health, a tale urging others to try them at 59 cents at Cole's.
A historic synopsis details a three member board with partisan balance, staggered six year terms, and gubernatorial nomination confirmed by senate. It grants authority to inspect state institutions including hospitals and schools, set accounting standards, appoint superintendents, approve monthly expenditures, and enforce ethics rules. The board may investigate university and college officials and compel records, with appointments subject to senate approval.
A miscellany of early state measures includes investigations into educational contracts, primary election rules, penitentiary guard assignments, pharmacy registration amendments, fraternal benefit statutes, peddler taxes, life insurance agency coverage, county institute funding, county high schools, special charter cities, New Orleans exposition funding, and school law sales. Also listed are salaries for state officials and a humorous closing exchange.
Cameron Yocum of Cameron, Pa says he suffered ten years trying pile remedies until DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve was recommended. After one box he reports a permanent cure and asserts the salve has no equal.
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