State Board Criticized Over Roundly Poor Methods
Des Moines April 26 critics say state board of agriculture and state fair mismanage records and finances. Engineers urge board reduction to five to seven members and a formal payroll system. They demand fixed concession rates and a double entry accounting overhaul with competent accountant a must and more precise property records.
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Des Moines
State Board of Agriculture
Secretary of State
Yourh
Horse, Cattle and Swine Department
Rome
Scientific accounting could lift uncollected revenue disability
The article argues that financial shortfalls and unpaid obligations are largely due to archaic methods of accounting. It contends that adopting a more scientific approach would overcome these disabilities, improving clarity, efficiency, and public trust in fiscal management.
Revival in Demonstration Promises Studebaker Six Feature
E. 8 Benson, Studebaker sales manager, predicts a revival of in person demonstrations to showcase the Studebaker Six. He argues that buyers must experience ease and flexbility, noting early auto sales relied on rides and lengthy shows. Benson urges dealers to highlight the Six’s smoothness, low vibration, and adjustable power to win buyers from higher powered rivals.
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Benson
Studewaker
Light
Studebaker Corporation
Studebaker
Remarkable business woman visits Waterloo
Mrs. J, Frank Tali and Miss Howard of Poughkeepsie New York stay with Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Rohde over Sunday. They traveled from Denver and hear much of Waterloo. Mrs. Hall, leader of the world’s largest trousers factory Dutchess, rose after her husband’s death to lead. Rohde guides visitors through Waterloo’s famed features, noted as a city large for its size.
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Frank Tali
Howard
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
C. R. Rohde
Denver
Waterloo
Rohde
The Pankhursts Must Go Leader Form New Suffrage Move
London April 26 The Pankhursts must go rallying cry appears with a new suffrage group formed by former militant advocates now in opposition. The split within the Women’s Social and Political Union widens as Kristabel Pankhurst strengthens control while dissenters report dwindling active workers and capricious dismissals, though finances remain strong.
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London
Pankhurat
R: Aa
Lawrences
Pankhurst l
Kristabel
Pankhurst
Two Scottish Spinster Teters Fund Militant Forces
Two Scottish women, described as spinster sisters, built fortunes in an Atlantic steamship business and now provide heavy and steadfast subscriptions to the funds of militant fighting forces.
Meredith Connolly Race Getting Warm in Iowa
Washington April 25 News from the Iowa delegation shows letters describing a heated contest for the senatorship between Meredith and Connolly. Connolly plans to form an organization while Meredith’s apparatus is reported as surprisingly perfect, signaling a vigorous internal battle within the state’s Democratic setup.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Meredith
Connolly
Wade
House
District workers mobilize against old Democratic machine
Report notes uprisings in the district against Judge Wade’s organization as merchants and officials voice opinions. Advertisements reference Merc a5 East Ltd St Seddooreset and Chas H. Berrman, Chicago liquor dealer, with a tease to see page 2 for more.
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Democratic
Wade
Geeios
Merc A5 East Ltd
Seddooreset P. Oxdith
Chas. H. Berrman
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