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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
2
A Newark postaves interview quotes Representative Carter arguing the state should not add congressmen, warning Northwestern districts will grow and urging fair district division now. He doubts future census will reduce totals and hopes national representation remains stable.
The State Legislature met in Des Moines last Monday. Jack Fish of Granville was named assistant door keeper in the senate after receiving the most votes. Carter will name a committee clerk, likely to be from Sioux County. Olive Tamplin of Hull ran for engrassing clerk but lost, though she was elected temporary engrassing clerk at the preliminary house opening.
State legislatures unite in resolutions praising Admiral Dewey's findings in the Schley case. The public broadly supports Schley and his victory, viewing him as the supreme commander. Sampson is criticized for trying to undermine Schley and claim credit for the win.
Representative Carter was again given the chairmanship of the committee of Municipal Corporations, one of the most important in the house. It ranks fifth in importance and stands as a strong testament to his abilities as he opposed Speaker Eaton on the final vote.
The passage highlights Mr. Carter as a key figure in the opening work of the house and a likely strong member, noting his instrumental role in helping secure Ex-Speaker Bowen's victory in the last session.
Gilbertson tells lawmakers the $655,118 surplus is a timing difference and will be spent in three months on existing appropriations. he notes incoming funds will cover ordinary needs and suggests this may end talk of a large statewide show representation budget.
The Osteopathies of the state urge a bill to let the Board of Medical Examiners grant practice certificates to graduates with college diplomas. The speaker argues they deserve the same exam as all reputable physicians and warns against overloading the profession.
The article praises Eaton as a modest, resilient leader admired by power brokers. It notes his victory handling and calm in defeat, his brilliance as a speaker and logic, and asserts he will make a splendid record as speaker of the 29 General Assembly.
Sioux City lawyer John Rubus Carter petitions for the Code Editor job. He would code under the laws from the last three general assemblies and the current assembly session when a new code is issued. The old code suffices if amendments are checked in the assembly laws.
The Board of Supervisors propose placing the new courthouse on the old site, arguing there is no treason in the plan and that the majority of county residents favor it.
Advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, with endorsements from West & Fnuan and Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, claim reliability. Pills and cure details state internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. price 75 cents per bottle and testimonials free.
Neighbor asks about Bill Mandy and Mother aiding each other in a small scene. It mentions helping Bill with Mandy and aiding Mother who is taking Rocky Mountain Tea. M. Brink, M. D.
The paper announces new regular advertising rates for card of thanks resolutions of respect lists of wedding presents obituary poetry and related notices One half local rates apply to money making schemes of church and civic societies and civic directories
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