Will Work Less and Have More Says Dr. Stuart
Dr. Herman Stuart, Central college faculty member, spoke to the Parent-Teacher Association at the high school about a coming social order. He traced history from hunter gatherer to factory systems, warned about the wage and education shifts, and called for problem based learning and liberal education to prepare specialized workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Parent-Teacher Association
Herman Stuart
Central College
Seth Parker
Pella
Seth Parker Club
Dr. Stuart
Abuses by Farm Agents Draw Fire at Board Meet
Chicago officials report Peter B. Carey voices concern over county agents using political roles to attack farmers markets. He cites Illinois districts and asserts agents funded by federal and state governments engaged in political action, urging a purge of political and socialistic practices tied to farm board and farm bureau activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter B. Carey
Board of Trade
Illinois
Carey
Department of Agriculture
Miners Leave Red Rock Mine at Melcher Abandoned
In Melcher Iowa the Red Rock mine shaft was last used by Miners of the Red Rock mine to remove tools after a $35,000 fire destroyed the tipple two weeks earlier. Some 135 men lost work and the mine will be abandoned per superintendent C Anderson as equipment is moved out. The Red Cross and Melcher Welfare association mobilize aid for unemployed miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Express
Red Rock
Melcher
Central Iowa Fuel Company
C. Anderson
Red Cross
Melcher Welfare Association
Runaway Crash Kills Horse Wounds Two In Ames Area
J W Merrill of Ames caused a wreck one mile west of Sigourney on primary road two when bright headlights blinded him and his car collided with an unlit hay rack. A horse died, Harold Dennis suffered a deep forehead cut, Bud Reese minor injuries, and Merrill escaped harm. Dennis was treated at the local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Merrill
Ames
Fred Miller
Sigourney
Harold Dennis
Bud Reese
Miller
Merrill
Keokuk
Will Miller
Merril
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Dennis
Mine Operators Arrested in Des Moines Case
Lovilia Press reports John Ross and W A Morgan of Des Moines were arrested in Des Moines Friday on charges tied to a trade name without verification. They allegedly operated the Vance coal mine near Albia under Cedar Valley Coal Co, unpaid miners, with trial set before Justice E J Turner at Albia. bonds posted in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovilia Press
John ¥. Ross
W. A. Morgan
Des Moines
C. N. Edwards
Lovilia
Towa
Ross and Morgan
Vance
Cedar Valley Coal Company
Justice of the Peace
E. J. Turner
Albia
Dismisses the Grand Jury to Cut County Costs
Jasper County saves about 400 by Judge Bechly granting County Attorney Seigers emergency order dispensing with the grand jury for the January term of district court. Seigers said no real need for a grand jury exists now. some cases were disposed of otherwise and if needed, the grand jury can be called. The move saves county mileage juror fees and possible witness fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Frank Bechly
P. J. Seigers
Seigers
Ely
Leighton Rock Island Station Review Before Iowa Commission
The Leighton Iowa Rock Island station renewal faces the Iowa Railroad Commission on February 9. The railroad planned to close in March 1932 but opposition from Leighton and Oskaloosa led the board on August 13, 1932 to extend operation for one year. The railroad seeks modification of that ruling and the commission will hear the reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Rock Island
Leighton
Iowa
Iowa Railroad Commission
Leighton and
Force Chariton Man's Auto Into Ditch Robbery
Chariton Leader reports Erwin Martin, traveling salesman, was forced off Primary Road No. 14 near Chariton by two young men in leather boots and suede jackets who robbed him of $15, then forced him into their car. They later set his auto on fire and fled. Martin reached Chariton after walking about four miles, with officers unable to locate clues as his car burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Martin
Betw Williamson
Columbia
Clton
Martin
James
Chariton
Jones
Moberly
Bussey
Don Boatman
Boatman
Mrs. Jones
Fred Stiers
Jarvis Gregory
Russell Andrews
McCoy
Hubert Broadess
Wes Pruett
John Nylander
Marshall Moore
Mra. Jones
Three Injured in Highway 60 Auto Crash
Marion County reports three people injured on Highway 60 near Coal Creek hill last Thursday. Mrs. Oscar Earhart of Knoxville sustained serious injuries. Ray and Arlie Lyon, northwest of town, suffered minor cuts and bruises as their wagon was upset and the team ran away after a coal truck blocked passing. The collision occurred when Earhart attempted to pass a wagon amid oncoming traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Earheart
Knoxville
Ray
Arlie Lyon
Coal Creek Hill
Jasper County Farmer Helps Quail Population Reach Saturation
W. W. Berry a farmer near Grinnell Iowa has practiced game management for years and increased his quail stock on forty acres by placing food patches and corn hides. He reports sixty quail at his door and notes seven squirrel nests seen from his home while protecting many predatory birds.
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W. W. Berry
Grinnell
Berry
Vicious attack on Bussey farmer by pugilist
Knoxville, Iowa February reports a Bussey farmer William S. Way in serious condition after a vicious assault by Jack McCoy of Saginaw Michigan. McCoy faces assault with intent to commit great bodily injury charges. Also in custody are Mrs. C C Jones of Bussey and her husband C C Jones who escaped from the county jail. Jones was captured in Moberly Missouri. The incident drew a mob and armed patrols as details unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
William S. Way
Bussey
Jack McCoy
Saginaw
Mich
Mr. Way
C. C. Jones
C. C
Jack) Jones
Jones
Moberly
Paul Grundman
Broadess
McCoy
Way
Baltzley
Grandman
Sherif A. Lubberden
Des Moines
B. E. Clark
Ant Trails Across a Windblown Path Poem Snippet
A nature vignette describes a lone ant carrying a tiny load, hurrying along a sunlit path. It twists and circles along a worn trail that winds to a windblown branch blocking the way, hinting at the late hour and the small creature’s determined journey.
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Welfare League
Ralph Grundman
Chicagoan
Farmers Union
Jay
Red Rock Mine
Keokuk County
R. R. Commission
Chariton Man
Marion County News
The
Bec
Helen Twelvetrees
Stork
Frank Luther
Carson Robison
Will& Plington
Indianapolis
American Automobile Club
Aid
Jack Smith
Humming Birds
CBS
United Paint and
Body Co
B. J. Brom
S. C
Minorcas
B. J. Brom Hatchery
West Second Street
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