Schools and Politics in Selecting School Leaders
The piece argues that partisan politics should not influence school leadership yet notes elections in spring avoid partisan tests. It critiques county superintendent races tied to party ballots and conventions, warning that political beliefs can overshadow candidates’ educational qualifications and professional fitness.
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Proposed reforms to county superintendent selection process
The article argues that partisan outcomes in county superintendent races invalidate the office’s neutrality. It suggests aligning election timing with spring school elections or electing the superintendent by a county board to reduce political influence. A board selection could broaden candidate scope and improve school leadership efficiency and professionalism.
Primary Bill Dead in Iowa Senate Vote 23 to 21
The statewide primary bill failed in the Iowa senate by a 23 to 21 vote. Senator Crossley warned of a similar bill for 1907. Democrats largely opposed the measure, while many who favor the primary principle objected to its impracticability. A new bill would be drafted with improved provisions.
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Irresistible pressure drives Cummins run for governor
In Iowa City the Republican editor cites public pressure as the catalyst for Joverhor CwaMmins announcing his candidacy. A farmer-like tale in Cedar Rapids and Central Park parallels the urge to pasture a troublesome cow, highlighting the drive behind political decisions and a local endorsement of Bucklen's Aptic Salve as a remedy.
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Ruy
Céder Rapids
Central Park
Cummins
Ray's Tea Visit Sparks Family Quip Over Cake
A lively kitchen exchange shows Ray guests recounting Mrs Fresman's cake and a playful family line about saying thank you. Roy recalls five pieces while Mamma nudges proper manners and gratitude.
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Ray
Prisoner of War Hood Holds the Castle Siege
Greatorex stages a delicate bargain among captors and Hood within the dungeon fortress seeking terms to end the deadly stalemate. Hood’s silence and Sercombe’s wary posture raise stakes as a looming night interview tests rival plans for ransom or peace.
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Montgomery
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Hercombe
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Hal
Life Pill claim from Magnolia reader ad copy
A Magnolia Indiana reader testimonial touts Dr King's Life Pill as a guaranteed cure for periodic attacks and habitual constipation. The ad claims perfect satisfaction or money back with a price of 25 cents, attributed to Wangler Bros. & Todd's drug store.
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John Pleasant
Magnolia
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Wangler Bros. & Todd's
Students Vet These Movement Meeting
Nashville Tennessee hosts a meeting with Rock Island Railway offering ore fare of 2.00 round trip to Nashville from line points for the event. Tickets on sale February 26 and 27 with return through March 9. For full details contact Jno G Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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G. Farmer
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Thoughts on Lent by Episcopalian minister sermon
An Ash Wednesday sermon traces Lent to Jesus Christ’s fasting and the apostolic canons, arguing the forty day fast honors penitence, self denial, and renewal. It urges heartfelt observance, rejecting mere ceremony, and calls Christians to join the faithful in persistent sacrifice and prayer.
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Tad
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Notable Figures and Oddities From North Atlantic News
A Hungarian style boilerplate column notes Charles Pollen Adams and Bam Walter Poss reading in Boston while Emperor Williams eyes yacht plans for Crown Prince Frederick William. It also mentions a Ballybay chimney sweep winning a town council seat, and various brief vignettes on Russia, Consul Davidson, Mrs. Morgan’s zinc mine, and a Moscow theft recovered by czarist orders.
Electric Bitters touted by Bear Grove man for kidney relief
E H Wolfe of Bear Grove credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble and general debility after two years of suffering. The advertisement claims the remedy treats stomach, liver, kidney complaints, headaches, dizziness, and weakness. Also notes local sociable for library fund, and a want ad slogan urging results.
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Bear Grove
Tama
Wangler Bros. & Toads
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