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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
1
Rock Center school held a large social Friday evening with songs dialogues and recitations led by Miss Mabel Whittem. The Rock Center Bugle was produced by students and edited by pupils. After the program the dots raised about $26 for library and equipment to improve the rural school.
Several movers take over ten farms as newcomers relocate to the area. Names include W. L., Page, B. Smith, W. C. Willmott, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Willmott, Richard Walred, James Denver, Will F. Newton, George Jarvin, Beamett, Charles Haking, Cartten Keriricksee, Joie HL, and Joe Cure te ite ti Comech Sam, with moves from nearby counties and towns.
Thirty five women own valuable farms within seven miles of Correctionville. The News used The Correctionville News map of Woodbury county to compile 35 names with 30 to 308 acres each, noting women own a notable share of farm wealth in the state. The piece cites F W Beckman and asks readers for more data to inform Iowa's education plans for women.
Real estate transfers recorded in the past week show numerous entries. Notable moves include Barack Bennett to Thos. Mumford on March 1 and Elsentraut transfers February 38 and March 1. Several parcels change hands between relatives and local buyers, with prices cited for some. A public sale and near-town moves involve Henry Roth, Albert F. Logel, and others. A farm once tied to Carsten Hendrickeen changes hands as residents relocate, while local families shift properties and farms around Bear Cushing and route 1.
W M Wright returns home Monday from a six weeks trip to the Pacific coast. He and his wife and daughter spent much time in San Diego where they are wintering. Wright long explored western routes noting grand canyons and railroad feats along the northern Rockies. San Diego plans a 1913 Panama Canal expo with a 1400 acre site as a key Pacific entry.
In London a play conert aims to tease every pinay before opening night. The critic gives approval or disapproval based on previews. The story notes no great deviation from the original tale and mentions a cement for a play embracing domestic themes in "St. Rice" as presented at the opening with a company of actors.
A Japanese social at the Congregational church featured Miss Lucile eamonds and Pearl Stevens in Nipponese songs, Mina Fetrehid on piano, and Dorothy Morris with Iva Mumford reciting rhymes. Attendees enjoyed candy, faux fortunes from tea leaves, and rice served by volunteers. audience numbers were modest but the evening was praised for charm and entertainment.
Mrs C C Yickey and Mrs GC Barris hosted a luncheon for Stella Chapter at the M G Feltes home in honor of Mrs Sprecher. Attending were Past Matrons and members from Deabity Garfield and Stella Chapters, with decor featuring Pace cans and emblematic tokens. The article notes earlier misreporting on 1913 officer installation and lists Worthy Warden Henry Seadeas and others.
A Sunday night fire at W. M. Wright’s home, likely incendiary, damaged the coal chute and surrounding woodwork. Buried matches, an unburned match, and kerosene odor indicate foul play. Elmer Mill, staying at the house, reported the blaze and investigators noted small footprints and draft-impeding trap door factors. No suspect named. intoxication speculation and mystery around the arson persist.
Sioux City Iowa announces a six week summer session starting Monday June 16 1913 for primary teachers. Special courses and coaching for instructors directed by Brown and LOGSTY with aims to train and uplift local education at Morningside.
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