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Two Ideas for Common Schools in Iowa Fight
The Cedar Rapids race for state head of common schools gains J J McConnell against A M Deyoe with factions aligned to elevate the university or bolster the one room school. A pension row adds heat as letters flood in amid political maneuvering and public school control disputes. Decisive support swings on alignment with Devoe Riggs Barrett and the state board of education. Funding transfers note waterloo real estate moves and minor parcels under Black Hawk Abstract Co. control.
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Deg Moines
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J. J. McConnell
Cedar Rapids
Fisher State Sunt
A. M. Deyoe
Department of Education
McConnell
Deyne
State University
Iowa
Department of Public Instruction
Devoe, Riggs and Barrett
Barrett
State Board of Education
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Deyoe
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