Iowa General Assembly Acts to Aid Education
The Thirty eighth session enacted county board of education text book selection and boundary review, raised consolidated school aid to 150000, and funded part time schools for minors 14 to 16 with work permits. It sets teacher wages, requires English instruction in secular subjects, and adds civics and patriotism courses.
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Des Moines
Thirty-eighth General Assembly
County Board of Education
Newberry
Clayton County
Smith
Holloway
Fremont County
Stoddard
Woodbury County
Representative Weaver
Polk County
Iowa
Fellows
Allamakee
Dean
Osceola County
Representative Powers
Crawford County
Klaus
Delaware County
Durbin
Miss County
Bradley
Poweshick County
Gunderson
Pocahontas County
LeValley
Franklin County
Locking
Morrow
van Buren County
Brookhart
Washington County
State Board of Vocational Education
State Department of Public Instruction
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State raises normal training fund to aid rural schools
The Le Valley bill increases the annual state appropriation for normal training high schools from 125000 to 150000 dollars. The state superintendent says the boost will allow designation of additional high schools offering the normal training course for preparing teachers for rural schools.
Foley Kidney Pills Advertisement Wording in Hudson Notice
A testimonial from D. McMillen of Hudson New York praises Foley Kidney Pills as effective for rheumatic pains backache sore muscles and kidney and bladder trouble. The ad notes Lemmon's Pharmacy as the outlet.
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D. McMillen
Hudson
N. Y
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Masons Meet in France At St Nazaire Lodge Reception
Captain Woodbridge in St Nazaire writes of a Masonic lodge reception for overseas troops. About 2,000 Masons from 36 states and territories plus Australia New Zealand India and China attended. A French member praised American Masons in France. A St Nazaire Masonic club formed with 2,000 members.
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St. Nazaire
Algona
Woodbridge
Cylinder
France
Masonic Lodge
United States
Alaska
Porto Rico
Australia
New Zealand
India
China
Colorado Agricultural College Ends 24 Hour Student Strike
A 24 hour student strike at Colorado Agricultural College ended after the faculty asked the student council to present grievances at chapel and assured no one would be disciplined for yesterday's walkout. The protest centered on drill regulations that required thirty returned soldiers to participate in regular military drill, which they found tedious after wartime service.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Colorado Agricultural College
Chapel
Newton Soldier Describes What U.S. Troops Miss Most
Sergt Vern Jones returns home to Newton after eighteen months in France and service at Camp Dodge. He recalls the thing Americans miss most from home is the American girls as he prepared to head over from Kelly Field.
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Newton
Vern Jones
France
Uncle Sam
Sergeant Jones
Camp Dodge
Kelly Field
States
Jones
I W W Menach Is Over Sioux City Wobblies Adjourn
Sioux City I W W members adjourn on the sidewalk after electing officers in a brief session outside the convention hall. They deny authorities and mock the officials. Mayor Short’s case remains to be disposed of.
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Sioux City
Short
Tile Want Column Yields Surprising Home Decor Finds
The Tile Want column highlights affordable and stylish options for home renovation. Readers share tips on sourcing unique tiles, patterns, and finishes from local shops and marketplaces.
Iowa Michigan dispute over lead in Victory Liberty loan
Washington April 25 Differences grow between Iowa and Michigan loan campaign managers over which state should receive first honors as quotas are met. Iowa reports its quota reached Wednesday at 3 20 pm while Michigan says it passed its quota but provides no time. National totals show nearly 150 million more in subscriptions, bringing pledged funds to about 400 million across twelve districts with varied regional allocations.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Michigan
Treasury
C. M. MecNider
KR. F. Fenton
Michigan Commission
Victory Liberty Loan
National Loan Headquarters
New - York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Richmond
Atlasta
Ncvaeta
Saget, Nee
Minneapolis
Kansas City
San Francisco
Military reorganizes units in New Jersey and Oregon
The government authorized New Jersey to form one infantry regiment and Oregon to form one infantry battalion and four coast artillery companies. The move expands national defense and structures military units across these states.
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New Jersey
Oregon
Coast Artillery
Let the Children Grow Suffering from Colds and Coughs Ad
A simple health advisory notes that persistent coughs and colds hinder a child's growth. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and croup and mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy as the ad sponsor.
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Foley's
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Advt
Fort Dodge Considers Voters Choosing High School Site
In Fort Dodge the school board may let residents vote on where the $650000 high school should be built. A petition for a popular vote circulates in the south and southeast, with supporters backing an east of Thirteenth Street near Fourth Avenue South option. A parallel petition favors Reynolds Park as the site.
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Fort Dodge
Thirteenth Street
Fourth Avenue South
Neynolds Park
Reconstruction of National Guard Units Authorized
The War Department through the Bureau of Military Affairs authorized the creation of seven infantry regiments and one extra battalion, one cavalry squadron, and eighteen coast artillery companies. New York may raise four infantry regiments, one cavalry squadron, and twelve coast artillery companies.
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Washington, D. C
National Guard
War Department
Bureau of Military Affairs
State of New York
Vian Escapes Death After Miraculous Cure Claim
A man credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with saving his life by avoiding surgery for liver and gall bladder issues. He says the remedy cleared mucous and inflammation, claiming it relieved conditions including appendicitis. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the product with a money back guarantee.
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Mayr
Lemmon's
Advt
City Signatures Surpass Hurdles in Dam Site Debate
The city reports steady signature collection despite growing complexity each day as concerns over a dam site mount, surpassing earlier controversies the city faced. Supporters press for timely action while opponents call for thorough review and safeguards.
Three Men Held for Baxter Robberies in Jasper County
Newton reporters say three men from Newton stole six Baxter businesses on Monday night. Suspects George Johnson 22 laborer John Disbennett 26 laborer and Albin Bloom 22 machinist are jailed awaiting charges. Victims include Baxter Mercantile Company H E Gould and Company H and Downs Noah McCullough Ideal garage and C Dunn garage.
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Jasper County
Baxter
Newton
George Johnson
John Disbennett
Albin Bloom
Baxter Mercantile Company
H. E. Gould and Company
H. &. Downs
Noah McCullough
Ideal Garage
C. Dunn
Winterset Methodists Raise 40000 for Church Building
The Winterset Methodist community reports a successful fund drive raising forty thousand dollars to finance a new church building. The campaign, announced April 25, reflects strong local support and outlines the planned construction timeline and church facilities.
Town Odists Fund $40,000 Church Plan Approved
The odists will construct a new church costing forty thousand dollars after gathering the full fund at Sunday services. They have acquired extra land and now own a half block housing the church and parsonage. The old church will be torn down after completion.
Two Denominations Press Union Under The Peoples Church
In Corning two large churches move toward a physical union and a shared future as The Peoples Church. They plan to recruit a top national leader to head the combined body, with money viewed as a tool to attract the right administrator.
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Peoples’ Church
Corning
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