Newton Normal College Class of 97 Commencement
The Newton Normal College held its fourth annual commencement at Lister's Opera House last Friday. Twenty-seven graduates, including twenty-seven women and thirteen men, received diplomas as class motto Peg Away rang over the decorated stage. Speakers covered topics from American citizenship to time, patience, and opportunity, with valedictory remarks. Clara Bowyer and Geo Charlesworth earned shorthand and typing diplomas. Cornwell averaged. The event highlighted the college's growing stature in Central Iowa. The bulletin notes corn conditions at 80 percent stand and H. s. Lewis returning to Cedar Rapids after a visit home.
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Newton Normal College
Lister
Opera House
Iowa
Geo. W. Wormley
C. H. Kapple
Abraham Lincoln
Abe
Maurice R. Rodgers
America
Ameria
Simon S. Gates
Sadie Beynon
Gibson H. Byers
John H. Goodell
Franklin
Florence Holtz
Geo. M. Lunt
Wm. M. Davis
Jennie Whittaker
George W. Langmaid
John P. Young
Bessie Bair
Phillip W. Mobberly
Bolin R. Young
Edith Gates
G. Allen Taylor
Taylor
Clara Bowyer
Geo. F. Charlesworth
J. M. Woodrow
One Hundred Twenty-First Independence Anniversary in Newton
The Eagle reports in Newton on Monday July 5 1897 that the One Hundred Twenty-First Anniversary of American Independence will be celebrated in grand style starting at sunrise and continuing through day and evening with events planned.
Special Invitation for Jasper County Newton Celebration
Speaking music and sports themes highlight a grand Newton event. Newton launches a countywide celebration inviting every resident of Jasper County with vows of no expense spared to ensure the biggest and best festivities yet. The notice underlines community-wide participation and a festive program across venues.
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Newton
Jasper County
Jasper County Fair Day Schedule of Free Amusements and Events
A crowded program announces artillery firing, a large fire whistle, a 40-piece band, free courthouse yard amusements, a strongman exhibition, a 10 a.m. parade led by Si Plunkett, a 10:30 riot drill, a noon dinner, free ice water, a five mile bicycle handicap with cash prizes, a 2 p.m. Des Moines Y M C A vs Brooklyn baseball game, 4:30 toasts, and an 8:30 p.m. Newton Fire Department fireworks show. Admission to all daytime events is free. evening entertainment supports the Newton Fire Department.
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Knights Templar
Court House Yard
Barney
Si Plunkett
Maj
de Forrest
D. M. Kelly
Colfax
Jasper County
Fair Ground
Wm. Snooks
Newton
Des Moines Y. M.C. A
Brooklyn
Barsey
Newton Fire Department
Opera House
M. A. McCorp
Benjamin
In Honor of Good Teacher at Malaka District No 8 Picnic
Pupils and patrons of Malaka township district No 8 honored Miss Myrtle Drew, No 8’s teacher for her third term, at a Kennedy home picnic. She plans to study at Cedar Falls State Normal College in September, declining a renewal offer. The article notes a large turnout and a fine dinner. A second notice invites all to Wheeler's Hall in Reasner on July 10 for a musical program and ice cream to raise funds for sidewalks, with John Wheeler leading and community support urged.
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State Normal College of
Cedar Falls
Wheeler's
Reasner
John Wheeler
Wheeler
Reasnor
The Random Rambler explores the coquette’s lure and pain
In a measured voice the Random Rambler discusses women’s beauty and its double edge, warning that allure can wound hearts. An inserted poem reveals longing and betrayal, contrasting idealized grace with cold-hearted deceit, ending with a call for true virtue. Also notes Newton community events including a Christian Endeavor trip and a local shooting club formation.
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Nature
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Newton N.C. Commencement
Iowa Weather and Crop Bulletin
s.Lewis
Cedar Rapids
The
Eagle
Public Square
Malaka Township
Tor the Benet of Ressner
the Random Rambler
Jesseer
Jane
Heaven
Dia
Raxoom Ramon
Newton Folke
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Seattle
Tacoma
Yellowstone Park
Mary
Harrah
Grace Beard
Bertha Fehleisen
Kate Moran
Nannie L. Jack
Myrtle Guthile
Clemmy Donahey
Geo. W. Taylor
Vesta Beard
Ed. Beard
W. O. Foster
Alex Brown
Salt Lake
Brown
Viola Brown
Butte City
Dalles
Oregon
Frank
Charlie
No. 4
Omaha
Fair Grounds
A. B. Palmer
E. W. Kerr
Treas
Fred Bergman
Gus. Bergman
W.C
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