Education financing in Iowa figures in state study
A new MacMillan publication authorized by the Educational Finance Inquiry Commission outlines Iowa education costs from rural schools to universities. It notes 1909 costs at 14.26 million dollars rising to 57.09 million by 1922, with 26,000 common school teachers and 615,000 total enrollment. The report cites radio wave limits, TB testing in 45 Iowa counties, Drake University building plans, rat extermination week, and farm wage discussions as part of a broad state overview.
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MacMillan Company of
New York
Educational Finance Inquiry Commission
Amercan Council of Education
Washington, D. C
Lowa
William F. Russell
College of Education
University of Iowa
Thomas C. Holy
The
Universty of Iowa
Raleigh W. Stone
University
Iowa
Coolidge
United States
Paul 8. Helmick
Drake University
Helmick
Des Moines
Arts and Science
Music Conservatory
Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
Town
Graduation Cap and Gown Vote Passes at Corning Adams High
After a narrow 27 to 26 vote the Corning Adams county high school class chose to wear caps and gowns at graduation. The robes will be rented for about $2 per pupil. An observer calculated that a display of costly finery could push total costs to around $40 on average.
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Corning, Adams, County
Fox in trap differs from expected catch and a railroad deed
A trap incident ends with a fox from Mr. Anderson's kennel being shot after escaping. The fox was worth $1000 for brewing. Mr. Anderson owns 20 pairs of foxes valued in the thousands. Separately, the GC R J P railway acquisition of the Keokuk and Des Moines line required deeds across multiple counties. The Saint Paul and Kansas City Short Line RR Co. held property in Lee, Van Buren, Davis, Wapello, Mahaska, Marion, Jasper and Polk with rolling stock. Consideration totaled $1,250,000 and revenue stamps valued at $1,393 were affixed.
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Mr. Anderson
GC. R. J. & P. Railway Company
Keokuk
Des Moines
Saint Paul
Kansas City
Short Lite R. R. Co
Lee
van Buren
Davis
Wapello
Mahaska
Marion
Jasper
Polk
Will Rogers Ad Writer and the Bull Durham Ad
Will Rogers plans his epitaph as an original one man show of publicity. He will write a testimonial ad for Bull Durham praising cross word puzzles while joking on education and word use. The paper notes Bull Durham ads running and promises laughs even for chronic dyspepsia.
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Will Rogers
Bull Durham
Rogers
America
Bull's Eye
Birth Reports In Estherville Grover Dolliver Area
Feb 28 to Jan 11 births listed for Estherville Grover Dolliver and nearby areas. Recipients include William Hansen and ha C Fisher Estherville. Margaret Behren Estherville. Ralph Origer Grover. William Wycoff Estherville. Clyde Brown Estherville. John Debus Estherville. Robert Johanson Estherville. Georgette Lee Dolliver. Names include parents and hometowns.
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William Hansen
William
Ha C. Fisher
Hansen
Estherville
Margaret Lois Behren
Preston Eugene
Evelyn Flanding Behren
Ralph Eugene Origer
Henry I
Gertrude Hansen Origer
Grover
William Arnold Wycoff
John P
Cordelia Johnson Wycoff
Clyde Junior Brown
Clyde Simeon
Elsie Jand Brown
John Henry Debus
Henry
Anna” Margaret Weisgerber Debus
Dean
Robert’ Johanson
Clara Piper Johanson
Georgette Marsalla Lee
George O
Martha B. Tweet Lee
Dolliver
WAY EAT CEREALS
Mood authorities and medijeal men have studied diet and agree cereals sustain life and health in three ways. They supply carbohydrates, provide protein, and furnish minerals plus fat and cellulose. They support growth, protect against anaemia and rickets, especially when eaten with butter milk or fruit. A note adds: to clean silver, use boiling water with salt and soda.
Washington News Letter on Inauguration and Congress Actions
Governor Hammill and delegation attend President Coolidge inauguration ceremonies in Washington. House selects Speaker Longworth and Floor Leader Tilson. Iowa members retain major committee posts. Dickinson substitute co op bill advances in House. Senate fate unclear. branch banking may fail. postal pay bill sent to President for approval.
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John Hammill
House of Representatives
Longworth
Ohio
Tilson
Connecticut
Iowa
Robinson
Third District
Burton E. Sweet
Green
Haugen
Agriculture
Dowell
Cole
Mrr. Dickinson
Dickinson
Washington
E. H. Coleman
Congress
Dickinson Co-Operative
House
Agricultural Committee
Senate
Swearing on the Bible’s Ancient Jewish Origin
The custom of swearing on the Bible traces to Jewish practice where oaths were taken with hands placed on cases holding Old Testament manuscripts.
Simple Mixture for Gas on Stomach
A simple remedy list cites buckthorn bark magnesium sulphate glycerine and related components mixed as a digestive aid to relieve gas and stomach discomfort. The note presents a basic compound formula without detailed dosages or preparation steps.
Adlerika Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Case Gases
A brief ad claims Adlerika relieves stomach gas unless caused by deep seated issues. The product is described as pleasant, fast acting and an excellent intestinal evacuant. It is touted to relieve constipation often in one hour and without griping, per Jay Johnston & Co., druggists.
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Jay Johnston & Co
Professional Cards for Chiropractor W Hanson D C
Palmer graduate with office hours 9 to 12 am and 5 to 5 pm evenings Monday Wednesday and Saturday at corner 5th and Lincoln St. Phone 8. Coleman Hospital 826 North 8th Street Tel 115. R C Coleman MD Tel Office 17 Res 17 M R Sathe MD Tel Office 17 Res 904 Special attention given to surgery X ray and radiur treatments.
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B. Birney
M. Pv
Birney Hospital
Lincoln Street
W. Hanson
Palmer
Lincoln St
Coleman Hospital
North 8Th Street
Tel
R. C. Coleman
M. D
M. R. Sathe
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State Department of Agriculture
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
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Mahaska County
Kossuth
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Carlisle
Warren County
Harry Marsh
Keeney
Edward Bride
Board of Supervisors
Plymouth County
Towa
J. B. Allbrook
Upper Town
Passadena
Cal
Pasadena
Veteran Methodist Ministers’ Association
Pasadena-Iowa
Cornell College Club
Grand Army
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Rock Island Railway
California
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Dong
Winneshiek Bottoms
Winneshiek
Mississippi
Lansing
North Iowa
Walton League
Middle West
Allamakee County
Mississippi River
Rock Island
Illinois
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Felix Langenhorst
Joseph List
Granville
Sioux, County
Audubon County
Farm Bureau
Town Society of Daughters of American Revolution
Anthony Wayne Cook
the Daughters of American Revolution
Alice
Louise McDuffee
Michigan
O. T. Myers
Afton
Union County
R. B. Anderson
Peterson
Clay County
Metalglas Mfg. CO
Marengo
Washington News
Carey
President
Agricultural Commission
E. D. Letis
Lloyd Thurston
M. E. Wilson
Kilgore & Klocow
Haw
DR. J. M. Paloreica Red Deni
Sconbere
Kilgore
Mariposa Beauty Shop
Mra
Lucile Cramb -de Guile Graduate Certified
Savings Bank
Estherville, Lows
Donovan
Allen
W. E. Allen
H. A. Reimer
Western Electric Telephone System
Northrup, King & Co
Burt & Jones
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