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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
4
A state of political chatter in Washington accompanies pension plots as a bill seeks 12000 dollars per year for living ex presidents, with Minnesota backing. Local papers dissect Taft Roosevelt and Lincoln addresses while a wave of civic crime discussions in Ottumwa surface alongside editor changes and justice debates.
Des Moines Tribune notes Dr. James B Angell resigns from the University of Michigan presidency after about forty years of service. He will receive a $4000 yearly salary, keep the presidential mansion for life, and hold the honorary title of chancellor. His tenure is praised for executive skill and broad influence.
A bill by Representative Hackler of Ft. Dodge, favorably acted by the committee, would let any town with 2000 or more population adopt the Des Moines plan of government. The measure, now in the house, faces opposition from those who deem a salaried commission too costly for towns 2000 to 10000. Fort Dodge resident Hackler promotes the commission plan, and the bill would apply to all second class cities or those with special charters.
A compilation of property transfers shows numerous parcels exchanged among residents and firms. Notable entries include Wm Lowder to B M Rinehart for 30 ft of It 7 block 6 New Providence at 1000 dollars and Crescent Lumber Co acquiring 4-5-6-7 block 3 Eldora for 8000 dollars, with many other transfers ranging from 100 to 910 dollars and totals reaching 5500 dollars for a larger sale in Buckeye and adjacent towns.
A series of property conveyances listed with grantees and grantors including Daniel C. Johnson to John O. Fosées for a 26-86-22 parcel at $8000, Frederick Winter et al to Carl and Wilhelmine Roemer for 4 nw 4 and wi w 4 ne 14-87-21 at $9600, and multiple other deed transactions. Names include George Tordoff, Hannah Tordoff, Mabel J. Peters, Frank Sweet, B. W. Jones, Chas. O. Ryan, Calvin D. Andrews, John Wasson, Annie G. Bailey, Wm. H. and Elvira A. Little, and James W. and Ida C. McCulloch, with various sections and prices noted.
Grenville Dodge directs county teachers to solicit donations on March 2 marked as Allison Day to fund a monument in the State Capitol honoring Senator William B. Allison. The appeal cites his long support for education and public schools, urging rural schools to send contributions via the County Superintendent to the State Treasurer.
A tour of Pere Lachaise Cemetery reveals famous graves from Abelard and Heloise to Balzac and Musset, plus legends of burglars, bronze thefts, and pearl wreath swindles. Keepers describe lovers meeting, widows visiting, and peculiar rituals like letter boxes and a village cafe among the tombstones.
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