Lottery protests and rural education reform in Iowa
Blue Earth readers see an Algona Advance report on Attorney General directives against prize giveaways tied to sales and mail ads. The piece notes penalties for editors and postmasters and urges strict enforcement while urging rural schools to improve with more teachers and longer terms to lift county students into better high school preparation.
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Blue Earth. Post
Blue Earth
Algona
Advance
Ben J. Gibson
Des Moines
Humboldt
Humboldt Republican
State of
Iowa
Clem Garfield
Renwick
Bode
Livermore
Storm Lake
Thor
Garfield
Department of Justice
Thrilling Early Morning Car Fire Endangers Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cox faced a frightening moment when their Chevrolet heated and carpet caught fire during a trip to Estherville. A car behind could not signal in time, Mr. Cox stopped and rescued Mrs. Cox before her clothes could ignite. They used a bottle of water to extinguish the flames.
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Mrs
Harvey Cox
Estherville
Cox
Emmetsburg
Time to Raise Standard of Rural Schools
The Hardin county board of education plans to visit rural one room schools this fall and winter to assess conditions. Each member will visit a set number of schools, report back, and lead February discussions on improvements. Recommendations will go to township boards for effective welfare measures.
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County Board of Education
Hardin County Board of Education
Financial Statement From The Commerce Bank Month November
The document shows a financial statement for November totaling 366.78 with a balance of 33.83 on December 1. It includes a note about brood sows requiring limited daily gain and ration management advised by Iowa State College livestock experts. It lists freshman class officers: President Mildred Bergeson, Vice President Birdie Spracklin, Secretary Margaret Fielding, Treasurer Alan Kreiger.
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Iowa State College
Mildred Bergeson
Birdie Spracklin
Margaret Fielding
Alan Kreiger
War Savings Stamps Cash In Notice
All holders of the 1918 issue War Saving Stamps are urged to present them for payment as soon as possible. Postmaster F A Robinson signs the notice requesting prompt redemption.
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Hancock County
Han- Phy Fhe
Cock County
Hardin County Board
Grodland & Hepp
M. O. Grodland Graettinger
T. R. Hepp
Wallingford
Havana
Defiance Park
F. A. Robinson
Belmont Dairy
South 6Th St
Society
Pinkerton
Arrow
Vassar Union
C. and
C. Neckwear
NAU Brothers
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