Editor's Letter from the Junior Page
The editor invites juniors to contribute letters and notes about summer, welcomes Naomi Evans back, and explains delays in the roll of honor. May Smith is promised restoration on the honor roll, and readers are encouraged to send more letters about topics such as The June Flood and What Mary Saw in the Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Evans
Little May Smith
Mary
Alaska
United States
America
Texas
Juneau
Klondike
Yukon River
Canada
Seattle
Mount
Chas
McKinley
Lulu F. Walter
Letters From Junior Page Readers Across Iowa and Washington
A long collage of letters from junior readers in Boulder Muscatine West Liberty and other towns recounting daily life. They share school closings greetings from Miss Raymond and notes on local landmarks like Red Rock and Boulder Creek.
Lazy Bill Story From Nichols Transforms Moral Tale
A 1909 letter from Nichols Iowa narrates Lazy Bill a dull scholar who skips lessons and misbehaves. He steals a watch from Mr. Thomas Page and is imprisoned, illustrating consequences for truancy and disobedience. The piece references Miss Raymond and Thomas Wildman as addressees or figures in the tale.
May Day Picnic at West Liberty School
Hazel Smith, 14, writes from West Liberty Iowa about a school picnic on Friday May 7 1909. She mentions hanging May baskets Arbor Day and May Day with scholars, and notes receiving a new ring and plans for other girls to write to her through the Junior page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Iowa
Miss Raymond
Hazel Smith
Letter from Moscow girl to Miss Raymond in May 1909
A personal letter from Moscow Iowa dated May 3 1909 describes a pleasant day with bright sun and recent social visits. The writer mentions starting a page but not finishing, and notes having company yesterday afternoon and last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Local Note From Pearl Mittmann Missive May 1909
Muscatine Iowa May 13 1909 Dear Juniors I am not going to write a story this week because I have no time I never saw my letter or story which I sent two weeks ago If some juniors exchange postals I would send them one back May flowering Mon day We have a new neighbor Mr W Knight This letter closes with So good bye Pearl Mittmann
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Ave
Boulder
Colo
Raymond
Chicago
West Liberty
Iowa
University of Colorado
Front Range
Boulder Creek
Red Rock
Muscatine
Mr. W. Knight
Letts
Tommy
Teddy
Dear Winnie Doty from Dorothy Smith April 28 1909
A personal letter from Dorothy Smith of Town City Iowa to Winnie Doty dated April 28 1909. Dorothy inquires about welfare and letters, asks about Wilma Raymond and Mabel updates, and mentions Forrest Della and Harold. The note provides Dorothy’s Iowa City address 6248S Lucas St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
Winnie Doty
Wilma
Raymond
Della
Forrest
Mabel
Harold
Dorothy Smith
Lucas St
Iowa City
Declamation Contest Highlights From Ainsworth High School
Dear Miss Raymond, Marietta Marsh reports a recent Ainsworth declamation contest held on the 23rd. Five speakers delivered fine pieces after four dropped from an expected nine. Marsh promises to write again to stay on the honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Raymond
Dear Friend Erma Finley Letter from Moscow Iowa 1909
Miss Helen Ringle receives a brief note from Erma Finley of Moscow Iowa dated May 11 1909. The letter thanks for a card and mentions being well and short of time to write a longer message. Erma asks for a reply soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Helen Ringle
The Little Girl Who Was Good Story
A brief tale from West Liberty Iowa dated April 20 1909 describes a little girl with dark blue eyes and black curly hair being described as very good. The readable fragment suggests a moral tone centered on the child’s virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Miss Raymond
Little Anna and the Flower Hunt Adventure
A Junior page shares short stories from readers including a tale about Anna who insists on flower hunting despite rain. A boy named John helps her cross a flooded creek. Anna vows to mind her mother in the future. The column also offers a brief Alaska primer describing geography, resources, glaciers, and native peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
John
Mildred Walter
Roll of Honor Names List From the Community
A long list of names appears in the Roll of Honor segment, including Marie Overholdt Paul Wagner Amanda Rummell Mamie Morris Gertrude Beatty Ruth Biggs Harriet Farmer Lulu Walter Frances Parmlee Anna Marolf Lena Marolf Irma Finley Maude Jacobs Thomas Wildman Mabel Kemp Zella Kemp Grace Kemp Herschel Davis Bhatti Andersen Grace Workman Bertha Davis Winnie Reddick Clayton Reddick Pearl Rhymer Blanch Waters Flora Marks Jeanette Dean Clara Marshall Hazel Hinkley Hazel Thompson Leona Richards Helen Morehead Abertha Lange Irene Kindler Viola Skeels Hazel Sopher Hazel Skeels Anna Bell Nellore Lef Anna Howell Anna Rehmel Helen Wibber Helen Pingle Helen Bates Frances Davis Marif Criswell Ruth Marple Albert Sylvester Leona Richards Fana Young Mildred Jones Florence Mittman Ralph Townsley Maude Stender Eula Downer Ida Mittman Agnes Spieth Ernest Sylvester Elywver Funck Tracy Brisb ine Bessie Moots Jennie Hurlbut Eunice Kiefner Anna Belie Anna Lorenzen Abelanche Custer Dudley Gray Epna Gerdts Esther Browning Blanche Custer Verna Hunter Nellie Preston Freddie Schwartz Forest Rhone Vernif Smith Rosa Pasdach Naot Evans Hazel Smith Alice Hendrix Mabel Sciver Regina Tipere Hilda Wilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Marsh
Marie Overholdt
Paul Wagner
Amanda Rummell
Pearl Mittmann
Mamie Morris
Gertrude Beatty
Ruth Biggs
Harriet Farmer
Lulu Walter
Frances Parmelee
Anna Marolf
Lena Marolf
Irma Finley
Maude Jacobs
Thomas Wildman
Mabel Kemp
Zella Kemp
Grace Kemp
Ethel Bevard
Herschel Davis
Bhatty Andersen
Grace Workman
Bertha Davis
Winnie Reddick
Clayton Reddick
Pearl Rhymer
Blanch Waters
Flora Marks
Mildred Jones
Florence Mittman
Ralph Townsley
Maude Stender
Eula Downer
Ida Mittman
Agnes Spieth
Ernest Sylvester
Elywver Funck
Sadie Loyd
Tracy Brisbine
Bessie Moots
Jennie Hurlbut
Marie Rhyner
Eunice Kiefner
Anna Belie
Anna Lorenzen
Abelanche Custer
Dudley Gray
Epna Gerdts
Esther Browning
Blanche Custer
Verna Hunter
Nellie Preston
Freddie Schwartz
Forest Rhone
Vernif Smith
Rosa Pasdach
Naot
Hazel Smith
Alice Hendrix
Mabel Sctiver
Regina Tipere
Mildred Walter
Ruth Martin
Hilda Wilt
Junior Page Letter Seeks Roll of Honor Inclusion
Regina Liebbe writes from Muscatine Iowa April 26 1909 asking Miss Raymond to check if her name appears on the roll of honor. She mentions one sister Ella May and brothers Arthur Harry and Theodore and signs off as your new junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Miss Raymond
Maem
Emma
Rehtse
Lilei
Lebam
Narve
Zehra
Lethe
Theid
Sagea
Betty Andersen
6Th St
Iowa
la Center
Wash
Helen Raymond
Jook
Ethel Bevard
Ella May
Arthur
Harry
Theodore
Regina Liebbe
Letter from Alice Hendrix Corrects Name in Perry Note
A 7 year old resident of two miles north of Perry Iowa writes from Lincoln school to Miss Raymond. She clarifies her name as Alice Hendrix correcting a printed misspelling Alice Kendrick and shares basics about her schooling and interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Miss Raymond
Alice Hendrix
Alice Kendrick
Lincoln School
Miss Moody
Jetters
Garden Letter From a Young Gardener in Muscatine
A May 1909 Muscatine note from ten year old Mabel Schmer describes her garden work in simple steps from digging ground to sowing seeds. She also asks why her name was not on the roll of honor and mentions her studies in reading writing spelling and arithmetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Raymond
Mabel Schmer
Letter from a junior in Muscatine April 1909
A brief 1909 note from a junior in Muscatine Iowa dated April 27 1909. The writer instructs to place a letter in its envelope and mentions planning to write to Hazel Skeyes next week. The closing sentiment expresses well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine, In
Miss Raymond
Hazel Skeyes
Nichols School Closure Noted in May Weather Line
A short hometown note dated May 18 1909 from Thomas Wildman in Nichols Town states the school will close May 28. He mentions plans to garden and play, and complains the garden looks poor due to cold and windy weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Town
Raymond
Thomas
Wildman
Letter From Mabel Schmer To Miss Raymond
A brief personal note from Mabel Schmer of 510 W Sth St writing to Miss Raymond, says she is well and hopes the recipient is well, and signs off with a goodbye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Raymond
Mabel Schmer
Wapnello In May 19 1909 Dear Editor
A brief reader letter notes an absence due to illness and an upcoming return to school after a three week layoff starting soon. The writer mentions Valentine’s Day as a past event and signals a personal update to the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapnello
School Letters From Letts And Illinois City
Two pupil letters describe schools closing for the term. A Junior from Letts notes programs and personal achievements including dialogues and a recitation. Gracie M Workman from Illinois City says their school has seventeen pupils and will end on June 4th.
Local School Letters and Notes From Iowa Juniors
A collection of brief handwritten notes from Iowa students and families in May 1909. Entries mention returning to studies, keeping honor roll, gardening trips for bluebells and wildflowers, short letters to the editor, travel by horse and wagon, and light classroom puzzles. Names include Pearl Rhymer, Lena Marolf, Paul R Wagner, and Lena Rhone.
Tommy and Teddy A Boy and His Loyal Pet Dog Tale
A young boy named Tommy eight years old receives a dog named Teddy for his birthday on February 16. Each day Teddy accompanies Tommy to school and helps with tasks like carrying the dinner bucket. Teddy even rescues a white kitten from a pond, bringing joy to Tommy and showcasing a loving bond between boy and dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Teddy
Tommy and Teddy spoil Tommy’s new flower garden
A child gardener Tommy finds Teddy scratched up his flowers after being left to watch them. Tommy tells his mother and is given more seeds to replant. He notes Teddy’s tricks and their careful routines with feeding zones. Written by junior Zella Kemp, age 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Teddy
Zella Kemp
City of Snow White Domes El Oued Algeria
El Oued in extreme south Constantine province Algeria with about 8000 people is noted for its numerous snow white domes or cupolas. The white plaster houses give the city a striking look akin to a town of coke ovens and have earned it the nickname city of a thousand cupolas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
El-Oued
Constantine
Algeria
We’ll have to give up pictures in the parlor
In a tale from Pearson’s Weekly a couple discuss the high cost of art with John Turnipseed noting a town dealer quotes £700 for an old master and deciding to hang mottoes instead. The wife questions the idea as the talk turns to house decor and frugal art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
John Turnipseed
Pearson’s Weekly
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John Lew
Aday
Erma E. Finley
P. S
Naomi R. Evans
Columbus Junction
Pansy Hill
Anna Bell
Rose
Marie Overholt
Vernie Smith
May Smith
East Hill
Forest Khone
Yma
Ttariema
Uull
Tieram
Blaep
Endtrerg
Lulu
Walter
Lone Tree
Miss Morse
Gruthie
Xieonho
Estansa
Tanlata
Toesmhleer
Rbsirahgur
Soibe
Utinsa
Tardrosh
Tonsob
Tonemreplie
Kepota
Leams
Srimakh
Lanpust
Cillonn
Glarhie
Trey Oxius
Wardoh
Cganstua
Videoprenc
Crentomasa
Hazel Pearl Hinkley
Strocen
Florence
Pearl
Wilton
Lazy Bill
Bill
Thomas Page
Erma Finley
Prince
Czar
Letts, In
Maymond
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Junior Stories
Roll OF Honor
Illinois City
Tll
Gracie M. Workman
Grandview
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