Biennial Message of Gov; Ralph P. Lowe: Delivered to the Eighth General Assembly of the State of Iowa (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780656611553: Biennial Message of Gov; Ralph P. Lowe: Delivered to the Eighth General Assembly of the State of Iowa (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656611553 ISBN 13: 9780656611553

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A 1860 Iowa governance document that blends finance, agriculture, and public works into a national snapshot.

It lays out state conditions, challenges, and plans straight from the governor to the General Assembly.

The Biennial Message of Governor Ralph P. Lowe delivers a practical view of Iowa’s economy and society during a time of droughts, floods, and shifting fortunes. It covers the state’s indebtedness, revenue, and expenditures, and explains how the state intends to balance books while funding essential public projects.

The address also highlights demographic and agricultural data, including census results and crop statistics, and discusses steps to promote settlement, industry, and education. A major portion is devoted to public institutions, notably the proposed Blind Asylum at Vinton and the development of state college and farm facilities, with emphasis on cost, locations, and timeline.

Financial overview: liabilities, revenue, and the balance of assets versus debts.
Census and crop data: population estimates and agricultural output with implications for policy.
Public works plan: the Vinton Blind Asylum project, site selection, building progress, and funding needs.
Educational and agricultural development: state college buildings, farm improvements, and expected benefits for citizens.

Ideal for readers of American political history, 19th‑century state governance, and Iowa’s developmental era.

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