Jim Irwin Leads Odd School Start In Rural District
Jim Irwin conducts an improvised classroom in a rural Woodruff district enrolling many pupils on opening day. He uses corn ear analysis as exercises while residents critique the disorderly atmosphere and question his methods and influence on students.
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Colonel Woodruff
Jim Irwin
Jim
Woodcoty
Jennie Woodruff
Don Bonner
Woodruff Daughter Nominated For County Superintendent
Jennie Woodruff faces a political clash as backers push her nomination for county superintendent of schools. Jim Irwin debates reform versus tradition, while Col. Adbert Woodruff weighs in with influence and old loyalties in the village.
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Tom
Adbert Woodruff
Cummins
Dolliver
Woodruff
Weaver
Larrabee
Woodrul
Jennie in Politics Turns on Class and Destiny
Jennie Woodruff refuses to wed Jim Irwin a farm hand due to his finances and views. Jim is mocked for dreaming of teaching and farming, yet his hidden talents emerge when he is jokingly nominated as school teacher and actually elected.
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Jim Irwin
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Jennie Woodruff
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Jim
Jin
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Rural School Reform Sparks Debate Over Prospects
A rural community discusses a new school model amid uncertainty about funding and prospects. Residents and officials voice hopes for improved access and long term stability while outlining potential challenges.
Comprehensive Appeal by Streetcar Conductor
A street car conductor calls to passengers to move up and make space for those who are not in front or behind. The speech aims to reorder seating to free room for waiting riders and those needing spots.
House and Its Owner Motivated by Noble Residence
A concise reflection on civic virtue and home stewardship urging that owners elevate their houses through responsible care. The quote emphasizes that the house should reflect the owner's character, not dominate it, guiding builders and owners alike.
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Ciceto
Devil Dog Retiring From Marine Corps to Enter Business
Brig. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, famed as the fighting Quaker and the only Marine with two Congressional Medals of Honor, will retire soon to pursue business ventures.
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Smedley D. Butler
Marine Corps
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