Spring weather spurs building surge across Iowa
Des Moines reports spring weather boosts outdoor work and construction across cities. February building permits rise by 873 799 dollars, Cedar Rapids predicted to lead with a 10 35 million expansion. Quaker Oats plans 5 million plant expansion. new hotel, bank, coliseum, and other projects set costs. Manufacturing in larger cities expands to meet growing demand as milk freezing points vary by composition.
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State Labor Department
Jeg Moines
Cedar Rapids
Quaker Outy Company
Mna
Newton
Bog Fires Burst Through Minnesota Snow
Minneapolis firemen describe fighting bog fires burning for years as they chopped through ice and snow with picks and shovels to reach ground seepage. Dozens watched as flames persisted beneath taft and Broadway area. officials estimate thousands spent with more to come. Fires resurface despite effort, with holes four to five feet deep and hours of soaking, yet flames reappear after days. Also brief note: revival meetings in Vinton, March 24, led by Dr Georges A. Bimer at the Methodist church.
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Mare
Taft and
Broadway
Talmage Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Mennepin Avenue
Hillside Cemetery
Marshall Street
Thirfieth
Thirty-sixth Avenue
Henry C. Cota
William Welch
Welch
Vinton
Methodist Church
Georges A. Bimer
Birney
Methodist
Cedar Parls
Upper Town
Manchester Board Rejects Re-Election of Married Teachers
At the Manchester Independent school district board meeting on March 24, contracts for next year were offered in many positions though several posts remain unfilled. The board’s action affects married women teachers who were not re elected, reflecting a policy decision at the regular session.
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Manchester
Board of Education For
Unclear dispute over teacher contracts and marriage policy
A fragment discusses teachers not offered new contracts and re-elected instructors failing to answer a query about sending notices to unmarried teachers. The text suggests a policy aim to satisfy the board that married teachers would not retain positions during the year, amid a contentious procedure.
Vernon Quits as Vinton Schools Chief. Palmer Named
Vinton learns superintendent C. B. Vernon has tendered his resignation. Palmer is chosen to succeed him, ending Vernon’s tenure and initiating a new era in Vinton schools.
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Vernon
Vinton
Palmer
C. B. Vernon
Heard of
School Superintendent Change In Vernon District Reform
Vernon appoints Eber Palmer to succeed M M Vernon as superintendent after three years of reform measures. Palmer, son of the college professor, formerly led Ratellifa high and brings experience from two years as a district chief. The change takes effect at the close of the town year amid parent and patron reactions.
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Rhober Yer
Real & Greet
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Hla
Béneft
Eber Palmer
Pr.of. Palmer
Ie College Fur’ Une Blind
MM Vernon
Palmer
Ratellifa
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