editors shaping Iowa public life through journalism
The piece surveys Iowa editors from the 19th century through the early 20th, highlighting leaders like James G. Edwards, James Clarke, Alfred Sanders, John Mahin, the Clarkson brothers, Samuel M. Clark, George D. Perkins, and others. It notes their influence, innovations, and public roles, and lists modern honorees and tasks for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
James G. Edwards
Burlington
Hawk-Eye
James Clarke
Burlington “Gazette
Alfred Sanders
Davenport “Gazette
Sanders
Davenport
Mahin
Clarksons
Coker F. Clarkson
James S
Richard P
Grundy County
Des Moines
Iowa State Register
Register
James S. Clarkson
Ret
Clarkson
Clark Brilliant
Samuel M. Clark
Keokuk
Gate City
Sam Clark
George D. Perkins
Sioux City
Journal
Perkins
How to Play Contract Bridge Ends in Costly Mistake
In a 1936 bridge hand North dealer East-West vulnerable 40 part score, the declarer misplayed a re doubled contract striving for extra tricks. West's clever defense exploited misdirected play, turning a safe contract into a costly swing and showing the dangers of greed over solid defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose
North
Ner
West
Helarer
Dummy
Declarer
10 20 30 Years Ago in the Gazette Highlights
The item list recalls Mrs. James Quirck fracturing her foot after a slip on Maple Drive. Miss Leora Schwarzentruber visits for holidays and trains at Chicago Normal Training School. Clyde Jones’ rodeo bucking buffalo shot by E. E. Stanley per owner’s wishes. Governor Cummins attends a banquet with other leaders. University Club elects J. S. Broeksmit president with R. S. Sinclair vice president, Fred Lazell secretary, A. H. Sargent treasurer. Jacob W. Hartman and Miss Emma Sodoma wed in a lions den at the People's Theatre, officiated by A. E. Nugent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Quirck
Maple Drive
Sixteenth
Seventeenth
Leora Schwarzentruber
D. P. Schwarzentruber
Chicago Normal Training School of
Dakota
Clyde Jones
E. E. Stanley
H. Knisken
el Reno
Okla
Cummins
J. S. Broeksmit
University Club
R. S. Sinclair
Fred J. Lazell
A. H. Sargent
Jacob W. Hartman
Emma Sodoma
People’s Theater
A. E. Nugent
Local residents depart for new assignments and winters
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph R. Deets left for Dallas Texas to live there. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Sterling departed for St. Petersburg Florida for the winter. Mrs. Clara A. Mead left for Los Angeles California. R. N. McCarron of the Iowa Telephone company will be transferred to the Waterloo office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R. Deets
Dallas
Tex
J. N. Sterling
St. Petersburg
Fla
Clara A. Mead
Los Angeles
Calif
R. N. McCarron
Iowa Telephone Company
Waterloo
Understanding Is Needed If Dan Is To Make Progress
A reader laments parental undervaluing of Dan against an older brother, urging understanding to spare Dan’s potential. The second question asks Miss Manners how to handle a kiss misread as a marriage proposal and seeks guidance on boundaries and communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pioneer Times
Iowa Official Register
Buzz
Dan
Dear Miss Manners on moving past a lost love
A reader asks if falling for a new girl after the death of a former sweetheart is disloyal. The advice says the past should be left behind and there is nothing wrong with seeking happiness, implying the former beloved would want him to find joy again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
Darrell
Car tied to gas line derails on Cedar River bridge
About 10 pm Saturday a car loaded with gasoline on a westbound Milwaukee railroad freight train jumped the Cedar River bridge three miles east of Conesville, tearing up the road-bed for about a quarter mile. No injuries reported. section men opened tracks for slow travel around midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
Milwaukee Railroad
Cedar River Bridge
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John Mahin
Muscatine
the “Jour
God
Nebraska
Congress
Burdette
Robert J. Burdette
David Brant
Albert W. Swalm
Iowa Press Association
Joseph W. Grawe
Waverly
Harvey Ingham
Elmer E. Taylor
Traer
Farm Journals
Madge
Sioux City “Journal
Uth
East Oar Aay
West iv
THE
Roselle Knott
Duchess of Devonshire
Greene's Opera House
Justice Lodge
A. F
A. M
New York City
Cedar Rapids
Mystic Lodge
Chicago
Crescent Lodge
Vicks
Vicks VA
Mary Manners
Armstrong
Duke of Kent
Oshkosh
Rockfords
Ecru
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