The Commission Form of Municipal Government in America
The commission form is already adopted in 222 cities and considered by states for optional use. It centralizes power in a small board, shifts to at large council elections, merges legislative and executive functions, and assigns departments to commissioners. Proponents tout accountability and efficiency. critics fear undemocratic centralization and insufficient minority representation.
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Massachusetts
California
Birmingham
Alabama
Oakland
Lowell
Galveston
England
Germany
America
High Point
N. C
Des Moines
Iowa
Oay
Munro
Harvard
Puddinhead Wilson
Pope
Doctors Failed to Help Her in Detroit and Philadelphia
In Detroit Mrs James G LeClear reports two years of suffering from female ailments and insomnia. After trying doctors with no relief, Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound reportedly improved her health and led to recovery. In Philadelphia Mrs Cras Bog of Chadwick Street notes relief from backaches and side pains before periods after using the same remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. LeClear
Detroit
Mich
James G. Leclear
Hunt St
Detroit, Mich
Philadelphia
Mra
Cras
Bog
Chadwick St
Phila.,Pa
Direct primaries and city government reform theme
The piece argues that reducing elective officers aids efficiency but direct primaries alone fail to improve politics without informed voters. It endorses a commission form of government to focus voter attention on a few accountable leaders and improve municipal management.
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Directnoad
Taxpayers' League Seeks Inquiry Into Bridge Graft
Maquoketa Iowa March 15. The Jackson County Taxpayers association asks the state highway commission to aid in an investigation against the former board of supervisors over bridges. A bridge expert may be sent to measure the spans as the six year political fight continues.
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Maquoketa
Jackson County Taxpayers’ Association
State Highway Commission
Board of Supervisors
Jackson County
L. A. Wilkinson
Des Moines
Joseph Sokal
Fred Glade
A. J. Hysell
William Gibson
Roush
John Curran
Taxpayers’ League
League
Wilkinson
Curran
Hysell
Gibson
Swift's Sure Specific advertised for rheumatic lung pains
An old advertisement touts Swift's Sure Specific as a blood purifying remedy for rheumatic lung symptoms. It claims internal cleansing, increased red blood cells, improved appetite, weight gain, and relief from chest pains and coughing, urging readers to buy a bottle for one dollar. The notice invites readers to contact The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for medical advice.
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Swift
Stern
Atlanta
Saloon Owners Face Heavy Expenses After Closings
The four month period after saloons closed due to the vote has driven high costs for owners. Renters paid about 10 400 as many tenants faced monthly rents ranging from 60 to 200 dollars. Owners seek early hearing on consent and potential for continued operation. Real estate transfers and other notices follow in the record.
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Ie Board of Supervisors
District Court
Omer
Nore
Gas Garet Advertisement Claims Quick Headache Relief
Ad claims Cascarets cleanse the stomach remove sour undigested food and foul gases, relieve liver overload, and purge waste. It says a 10 cent box will make your head clear and bowels regular by morning and keep you well for months.
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Karl F. Geiser
Oberlin College
Jackson Board
Highway Commission
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Ceva
Hiv Flock Hawk Co
John Dhavhg
Cedar Valley
Partington
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Blunk
Cedar Falls
Koolthper
Musward
Cowla
Waterlon
Clarenes A. Comminga
Earl J. C Mindwings
Frank J. Kighwey
Carl Hanger
Dlowars
Margaret Viallfett
J. N. Hoffer
G. Blook
Millisan
Waterloo
Herrice M. Sweitver
Fo Grant
Miller
Tho
Joseph
Joe Raymond
Newton Washing Machine Company
Newton, Fows
Dexter Phelps
Mulrall
Hutzell
West Malin St
Fort Wayne, Ind
Post Office
Hileman & Gindt
Assin
AMIBE
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Timms Nealers
East Fourth Street
Aavant RS RT
Guernsey
Great Western Creamery CO
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Iowa State Bank
West Fourth Street
Jefferson Street
Stearns
Stearns’ Electric Pasta Co., Ceteage
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