Voters Day in the United States
The piece reflects on Voters Day as citizens exercise a rare right while contrasting past political figures with the voter’s power. It notes low turnout, discusses the Mid-East war’s impact on the election, and observes shifts in Stevenson’s chances as the draft and H-bomb issues waver. The piece also suggests Americans favor Eisenhower if war looms, praising him as a military leader.
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United States
Mid - East
Adlai Stevenson
Eisenhower
Adlai
Radcliffe Students Hold Mock Election For Civic Insight
Radcliffe high school pupils voted across offices in a mock presidential election led by Principal Edwin Dethlefs. Students will compare results with national totals, gaining knowledge of candidates, election procedures, and voting machine use. The project, praised for civic value, may expand county-wide with groups like the American Legion or Kiwanis.
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Radcliffe High School
Radcliffe
Edwin Dethlefs
Dethlefs
America
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Eldora News Roundup of Local Happenings
Yesterday's events include Frank T. Clampitt injuring his ankle and resting at home. A new stone arch bridge connects the city and the industrial school. Eldora cigar factory produced 12,400 cigars in October with strong demand. Steamboat Rock hosted a large political meeting with H. L. Huff speaking for hours. S. F. Lathrop partners with Hunt in Steamboat Rock mills. McKinley and Hobart elected. Hardin county favored Republican ticket except one Democrat supervisor. Peary reportedly reached new northern latitude. Eldora sees new home under construction by W. P. Hartley. Beaman has the contract. Father Dowling seeks treatment in Marshalltown. G. L. Marks buys bay mare in Keota. O. W. Dillon takes over Chapin hotel. Burk couple to move into former Hotel Thompson. Evangelistic meetings by Dr. Mahood attract crowds. Howd, Rockey, and MacMorran assist. Eldora Temple Pythian Sisters host district convention with about 200 attendees. City grants Newcomer permit to extend store between telegraph and express offices. Rev. W. E. Stanley accepts Baptist pastorate in Manchester. Gifford garage leased to McLeod and Wilson. Albert Steinberg to Ames to partner with Judge Lee. Nyquist elected president of Eldora Community Club. Wolcott VP, Haase secretary-treasurer. County sheriffs race leads ticket. Van Patter anniversary celebrated. Lewis-Shebe block added to Eldora’s business district, replacing fire-damaged building. 1946 note lists hospital board and Halloween parade prizewinners. Iowa Education Association names Schmidt president.
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Telegraph and Express Office
Express Office
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Albert Steinberg
Ames
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D. M. Nyquist
Eldora
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C. W. Haase
J. E. Davidson
Hardin County
E. A. van Patter
Hubbard
Lewis-Shebe
Resentment and Humor News From a Night School Column
Mrs Utharine Piper reflects on resentment as a barrier to constructive thinking and cites Homer Runkel on starting from today by pursuing an interest. The piece notes Myrtle Doughty studying at night and church programs, and discusses humor as a broad, subjective topic in a recent press column.
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Myrtle Doughty
Humor and health in everyday life prove people differ
A column discusses humor, imagination, and social joy, noting some blame awkwardness on others while praising humor as a value. It cites 1964 mortality data showing men suffer more accidental deaths across seven categories, including motor vehicle and falls, with women often fewer in each. Forest City Summit.
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Forest City Summit
What’s Best About Iowa
A letter extols Iowa’s value over other states, praising its clean air, safe communities, diverse, integrated upbringing for children, and strong Iowa schools and colleges. The author contrasts Iowa with other regions and laments regional pollution and social strife. The piece ends with the question What’s best about Iowa and answers Everything.
Shorts for Men and Bermuda Shorts Explored
A column discusses the long history of men’s shorts types from short to long, noting variations like toreador and pedal pusher styles. The piece reflects on how fit and leg exposure have evolved and introduces Bermuda shorts as the latest trend.
Shorts Replace Long Drawers In Tourist Talk
A travel note from the tropics contrasts long pants with Bermuda shorts now popular for men and women. The writer jokes about knobby knees and hairy legs while praising lighter summer attire seen during a Okoboji trip.
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Tropics
Okoboji
Yesteryear
Winterset
Madisonian
It’s Men Who Are Illogical by Hawarden Independent
A humorous piece contrasts boys’ field glory with summer chores. The son sports scraped knees and a swollen jaw after football with pride, while rake mishaps leave him bandaged and nursing sympathy. The author notes a likely future groan over feet on Saturday night and golf on Sunday.
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Joe Reinders
Hawarden Independent
Don’t Laugh At Your Wife Says Safety Council Report
The National Safety Council notes feminine prudence and skill help limit women’s accidental death toll to about half that of men. In its new year book Accident Facts, just released, the council highlights these findings and other safety statistics.
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National Safety Council
Council
Grammar and spelling blamed in student writing decline
University of Illinois English department warned last year of weak freshman rhetoric and no remedial course credit. In fall 1960 no improvement is seen with 28 percent failing the exam and needing remedial work, up three points from last year. Teachers and parents share the blame as high schools vary in English requirements.
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University of Illinois
Susie
Johnny
No Aspirations to Become Writers Mentioned
A Chicago Drovers Journal reflection notes people need not aspire to be writers but must master letters for job prospects and polite thanks. It stresses punctuation grammar and spelling as key signs of personality in writing and suggests practical, brief correspondence may suffice.
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Chicago Drovers Journal
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