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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1907
Page
9
Dear juniors, you must be more careful about the honor roll or you may miss the final prize as the contest nears its end. This week I will award one prize for the best story on subjects including The Last Day of School and Ethel's Birthday Party. Yours truly.
A mosaic of letters from young writers in Muscatine Wilton Atalissa Nichols Willard and West Chester Iowa and Willard New Mexico dated May 1907. They discuss school life friendships letters to Miss Loyd and Miss Raymond, grades and teachers, travel to Oklahoma and New Mexico, family moves and a riddle or two.
A collection of short letters from young students in Muscatine West Liberty Conesville and Conesville Iowa dated May 1907. They describe school life families pets gardens and small daily events while noting teacher names and upcoming school closings. One junior even offers a riddle about a chimney.
May Fry writes from Letts Iowa on May 15 1907 to Miss Raymond for the Junior page. She mentions she has three brothers and four sisters and signs as Your junior May Fry R F D No. 1.
A letter from Wilton Jet Ia dated May 19 describes a splendid local school and an exhibit held on May 3 showcasing work from the first room to the high parcel. The note promises a further letter with more school details.
In Muscatine Iowa on May 13 1907 a student writes to Miss Raymond explaining she missed the roll of honor. She notes the roll was small last week and says she will write to Gertrude Loyd from 1209 Dale Street Muscatine.
In West Chester Ila dated May 13 1907 Verna Auten age 12 writes to Miss Raymond about finishing one week of school and praises the Junior page for the children signing off with loving regards from the writer.
A collection of brief missives from young writers in West Liberty Atalissa and Muscatine Iowa. Ralph Wolf Wilma Croxen Eva Maurath Lovina Schwartz share school visits, a parade, a new bicycle, a riddle about colors and a cherry answer, all addressed to Miss Raymond for the junior page.
Dorothy Birkett writes from Wee Liberty Iowa on May 9 1907 describing a school day of hanging five May baskets. The note mentions a big basket filled with popcorn and candy and that all the students except two joined in the activity.
An 11 year old Montpelier Iowa student writes to the Junior page seeking to have her name added to the roll of honor. She attends the fourth grade under teacher Miss Du Bois and mentions her brother.
Two short school notes from 1907 feature Harry Lewis of West Branch and Effie Concannon of Montezuma. Harry describes being a new junior near Springdale with cousin Ruby Fitzsimmons and friend Revert Gray, while Effie writes with measles at home and mentions a late May school picnic as the term ends.
In Monotezuma Ja dated May 15 1907 Blanche Concannon writes of twelve local measles cases three blocks away and a boy affected to the brain. She notes illness prevents sitting up and hopes juniors will reply.
A Fairport May 14 1907 letter to Miss Raymond mentions writing about farming and a note to Eva Maurath. It includes a closing riddle with the answer brass kettle and a brief postal greeting.
A Fairport May 15 1907 letter asks to stay on the roll of honor and to hear from peers through the Junior page. A West Liberty May 10 1907 note from Edwin Anderson explains he is short on time and mentions planning a May basket for Warne Nichols.
A personal May 14 1907 note from Goldin Showers of Fairport Louisiana to Eva Maurath expresses well wishes and asks about her age and birthday. He mentions being 12 on February 6 and notes he has never won a prize, closing with a request for a prompt reply.
Maurice Maher of Cranston Iowa writes to the Junior page on May 14 1907 sharing his age eight and birthday February fourth and noting he has no sisters or brothers.
May 19 1907 fairport Iowa scene yields a curt remark as residents discuss local matters with a terse comment by an unnamed speaker. The brief note hints at crowd reaction and unresolved questions lingering after the discussion.
The Roll of Honor names Blanche Birkett Ruth Utt Wayne Nichols Helen Simpson Wilma Croxen Mabel Hendrickson Emma Henderson Edwin Anderson Elsie Geertz Ruth Noble Hazel Barnes Goldia Showers Gertrude Gertenbach Karl Kruse Effie Concannon Hazel Wroe Marietta Marsh Gertrude Loyd William D. Lee Jr Mabel Fultz Goldie McNall Sadie Loyd George Mockmore Edith Volger Johnnie Ostendorp Blanch Concannon Earl Hubert Elizabeth Hoffman Maurice Meeker May Fry Harry Concannon Harry Lewis Lillian Mockmore Zelpha McAninch Vinnie Westerman Hazel McNall.
A collection of short letters from young writers across Iowa dated 1907 1997 An array of notes to Miss Raymond and editors showing letters about staying on the honor roll writing stories and puzzles Names include Gertrude J Gertenbach Ruth Att Hazel Barnes Lovina Schwartz Sadie Loyd and others Addresses and dates hint at local school life and community pages.
A short老 tale follows Freddie a ten year old boy with a sore tooth. Uncle Jim offers ten cents to pull it. Freddie resists, fearing pain, while May proposes tricks including threading and a door knob pull, leading them to seek a safer plan.
In a rural tale Freddie ties a string to a tooth and apple for a prank. Old Bess the cow chews nearby, a stringed tooth ends up dangling, and Freddie wakes to discover the tooth missing. The uncle jokes no pulling, Freddie laughs, and James reports the cow’s “dentist work.”
A country-leaning narrator recalls springtime joys and farm life. Lucy Raymond, visiting relatives, finds a wounded bird and helps nurse it back to health before releasing it, inspiring a tale of rural delight.
In Newport a poor fisherman Mr Anderson and his wife and four children find several fine pearls while clam digging. The pearls are sold to fund a new home, improve health and secure schooling, turning a struggling family into respected, educated members of the community. A concluding note from junior reader Mabel Hendrickson says I prefer a book.
Eight year old Mabel in Chicago hopes for Easter church visits and a new dress. Her mother falls ill, a doctor advises rest, and a mysterious doorstep delivery brings a beautiful Easter lily a dress and a Bible for Mabel and a dress for her mother, brightening their day.
Hazel Wroe describes spring as the nicest season with snow melting, warm weather, budding trees and green grass. She notes gardens planted, birds singing, and picking flowers like blue bells and violets, ending with a friendly closing.
A short autumn note from West Liberty Iowa describes frosty mornings, harvest tasks like picking apples and husking corn, birds migrating south, leaves brown and blown, grass browning, flowers wilting, and preparations for winter. Taney wires trees to deter rabbits while trees become bare and leaves cover the ground. The writer calls autumn a good name for the season and hopes for a prize, preferring a set of tablets.
Dora Williams and her younger sister explored the woods gathering flowers when they waded into shallow water then Dora stepped into a deep hole and nearly drowned. A nearby field worker heard the cries, rescued Dora, and officials note a narrow escape.
The account recalls George Washington's birth in Westmoreland County Virginia on February 22 1732. He grew up on a 5000 acre estate studied at a backwoods school run by Hobby learning reading writing and arithmetic. He wrote maxims such as Undertake not what you cannot perform and Speak not evil of the absent.
A ten year old named Harry attends school daily and on time. He helps his father after work, rides two miles to school, and maintains perfect punctuality. His consistent effort earns him a prize for being the most perfect and never tardy, signed by Mabel Hendrickson from Columbus Junction Iowa.
Nine year old Harry Dale lives with his parents in Sioux Falls. A lecturer named Mr Briggs promises a prize for any child who does a good act. Harry, attentive while others drift, plans to observe the next day’s weather to decide a good deed. The next morning the sun shines warmly.
Wayne Nichols writes about soil care and crop rotation from corn stalk ground to oats and barley. He outlines disk harrow plow sequence, fall husking, and livestock use for manure, advocating clover and timothy after several crops. He also notes a prize preference for a set of tablets.
A bright day begins with Harry helping an old, very poor man carry a heavy satchel. The man sends Harry to Mr. Briggs with a note. Briggs confirms attendance at a lecture, and Harry earns two dollars as the prize. The note is signed by Mr. Miggins, with Miss Marietta Marie, 19, Ainsworth, Lock box 27. P. S. If I win, prefer the book.
In a fourth grade class Miss Haws offers a prize pony for the best poem recitation. Harry Wagoner, slow at first, forms a daily practice club and learns one line each day. He recites last and wins the Shetland pony, earning cheers from classmates who no longer mock him.
A seven year old girl Dora gathered flowers a quarter mile from home and startled by a cow and calf then ran to a fence. She later returned to picking flowers without fear as her family reassured her. Blanch Lt Birkel notes a prize preference for jets.
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