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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
9
Readers submit letters from Montpelier Muscatine and Stockton Iowa as part of the junior page. An honor roll awards prizes on July 14 and weekly prizes. readers answer a puzzle list and share stories on assigned topics.
A Stockton reader describes learning to sail a kite, losing the string but retrieving it, and writes a closing riddle about a fat hog at ten dollars and a poor hog. The letter is signed by 11 year old Harry Ehrecke and dated May 223 1906.
A Muscatine Iowa sixth grader Dolores Cramer writes to Miss Raymond to join the new honor roll. She attends McKinley school with teacher Miss Franklin and enjoys reading the junior page requesting inclusion. She signs from 988 Lucas street.
Theresa Voss writes from Stockton Iowa sharing family notes and school details. She mentions two brothers Willie and Johnny two sisters Katie and Mollie a quarter mile to school and a teacher Mollie Flater. She also notes two new scholars Eddie Plett and Witton Shreck.
A May 22 1906 note from Montpelier Iowa introduces a junior page author from Nichol son school. The writer lists subjects studied and farm activities including raising potatoes corn pigs and chickens and mentions daily yields of eggs and duck eggs.
Lovina Schwartz from Muscatine Iowa writes of her intended story Harry's Trip to the Seashore and her aim to win the prize on July 14. She signs with her Muscatine address and a salutation to the editor.
Two brief notes from Muscatine Iowa dated May 1906 express friendly greetings to the editor. Mark Conway and Mamie Plett, aged eight, sign their letters with hometowns and dates, noting school attendance and daily routines.
Freddie confesses to misdeeds after rain barrel and crooked watch scare. Mamma Brown questions him about the wet hair and swimming while Freddie braces for punishment. A queer old man then appears, with long dark hair and pale green eyes, heightening the tension.
Miss White leads a school program and picnic for the last day of school. Children invite parents and siblings, share ice cream and food, enjoy games in the woods, speak their pieces on a platform, and return by five o'clock to collect books.
Helen attends school daily since September 1st and excels in arithmetic reading spelling writing. Her liked teacher praises her, though arithmetic remains a challenge. On the last day she contemplates staying home but volunteers to go when the bell rings and she dreams of singing vacation days.
In Keota Iowa a group of youths from the city rides with Betsey at the wheel, finds Helen, visits Helen’s house, plays, then goes downtown for dinner, attends a circus, and returns by dusk reporting a good day and a wish to go again. The group names Emma Wilson Lovina Schwartz Alta Harding Lara Johnson Mary Ehrecke Pearl Tohm Eva Maurath Eva Lucille Martin Mamie Plett Mollie Voss Harry Boldt Myrtle Plett Theresa Vols Dolores Cramer Herbert Fultz Maud Rehmel.
A nine year old boy named Harry learns a piece at the term start and, despite reluctance, recites well on the final day. The next term brings a prize for the best speaker, and Harry earns it. Otto Schroeder, age 10, R. R. 1 Montpelier Iowa.
Ten year old Harry travels from Blackburg to California to visit his aunt Mary for a month at the seashore. He flies solo to meet family, enjoys boats and shells, and returns eager for another trip with his parents. Emma Wilson Sigourney Iowa.
Willie a 14 year old boy in a large city moves to a country farm with his family after arranging to buy a gun. He earns money delivering papers then gets a gun as a birthday gift. He hunts birds, encounters a bear and a dog, and escapes unharmed, returning home to relieved parents. Verle Connelly.
Betsey excitedly tells twin sister Bussy that mamma may take them to a circus about four miles away. Saturday is bright as they ride in a pony and bear money for dinner and admission to the show, approaching the distant sight of the event.
Gertrude Springborn recalls finding a rag doll named Beauty in an old chest at grandma's house. The scene unfolds with Frisk the dog and the frightened doll, followed by grandma’s quiet emotion as she lovingly kisses the doll, revealing a touching family memory.
May Hohenadel writes from Wapello Iowa aged 9 describing her pets Rover Spotty and Tiger and her sister Orpha aged 7. She attends Mt Hope School District No 9 with teacher Nettie Kent and notes 18 scholars with 15 present. She signs off as a junior student saying goodbye to study her lesson.
Harry and Ralph fish by a rock seeking a diamond in the catch. They give away every fish to friends and family, learning later that kindness is the true treasure. The tale ends with a circus visit by Lovina Schwartz and Maud Rehmel of Muscatine Iowa.
In Muscatine two young sisters Mabel and Mildred delay a promised circus outing. Their father calls them to hurry as they fumble with their hair and dress, threatening to leave if they do not hurry. The scene captures a small family moment before the planned June trip.
Eva Lucille Martin aged 9 recalls a seaside trip with her mother Helen and siblings. They traveled by tourist coach from Sema Laivara to Lompoc lasting months, visiting Santa Barbara and Long Beach. They saw bears, whales, seals, kelp, and enjoyed beaches, picnics, and an ocean-view ranch.
Two boys James and John, twins, differ in interests with James helpful and outgoing while John indoors reading. Their parents plan a circus trip but impose chores. John agrees to help James with errands and wood box tasks so both go to the circus together. Yours truly, tto Schroeder, Montpelier, Iowa.
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