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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
6
A local paper from Ratherville notes plans by Theodore Roosevelt to travel to Africa in March and discusses public opinion. It urges a new school board rule against pupil smoking and calls for fresh city election candidates, predicting an entirely new council as Mayor Galloway may not run.
Des Moines reports widespread citizen letters and petitions from across the state opposing the bills 8.F.62 and H.F.68. Supporters tout a county unit system, but early returns show about 96 percent of rural patrons voiced opposition to the measures before the legislature met.
The discussion questions the proposed bill to centralize school funding and administration. Critics argue it would shift power away from local voters, increase costs, reduce local control, and prove vulnerable to political influence, while supporters cite book handling convenience. Farmers oppose the changes, urging local governance of schools.
Citizens emphasize the need for open fall discussions and a clear expression of public opinion to guide legislative governors, arguing the measure is vital. Supporters insist lawmakers should heed the voice of the people in shaping policy.
Prices in steel fall short of igniting purchases and railways delay orders. Burlington plans 1 million in improvements this year versus 8 million in 1908 and 16 million in 1907 due to legal nagging. Provinces north and south see active investment while U.S. railways stall amid 800 laws and 272 pending. Canada and Mexico push ahead with multi‑million extensions and improvements.
Jas A Blythe of Burlington died suddenly from heart disease at a hunters camp near Wapello on Saturday. He was about 48, general counsel for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and a Republican leader in Iowa known for integrity. The piece notes his esteemed public and private record and political impact. It also references unrelated items about a two cent fare law in Missouri, Parsifal at the opera house, and local crowd disturbances at the performance.
Andrew Townend Hisey, former secular candidate for US president, toured Spirit Lake early this week soliciting five cent contributions toward an International Industrial Parliament of world nations. He projects a need of about 2.225 trillion dollars to build the giant system, aiming to locate one Parliament office in Spirit Lake. He usually travels with a wheelbarrow but snow prevented its use. he spoke in Sioux City before.
The trio of Willismesir Anderson dissolve by mutual consent. Williams, former member and manager, continues the business with the new firm taking all assets and assuming all liabilities. Creditors must settle old accounts at once. Dated March 4, A.Bloin, Williams, Druggist. Found good fur pitted. Owner can claim by paying for cost at local office.
Ads in the Vindicator and Republican promote commencement programs for the graduating class. People including Geo Still and Geo MecCutchoan plan to move to Alberta for land or government options. Des Moines river may flood with high spring water. trains limited on M and Rock Island lines. Florence E K Maybrick lecture at Presbyterian church recounts imprisonment in England after 1880 murder conviction. Rental listing for a 240 acre Huntington farm via John McDwralth. Kingman’s offers shoe repair services.
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