School Notes From Webster and Lincoln Schools
Miss Holis Byram, teacher of the seventh grade in Webster, is ill with diphtheria. Miss Glenn Grundman acts as supply. Measles and mumps losses progress, but cases are light. A Junior Four Minute Speaking Contest in Lincoln awards Logan Hendricks first and Marion Frush second. The spring pageant raises 77.80 for the Junior Red Cross. Lincoln will host a Memorial Day patriotic pageant to benefit the Junior Red Cross. Next year’s staff includes Webster principal Dora Bootsma and teachers Byram and Grant. Lincoln lists Verheul and Verheul among others. High School principals Hinton and Frush with staff. The high school closes May 24, with Baccalaureate May 19 and commencement May 24. senior play May 17. Prof. B. Shimek will give the class address on Citizenship and the Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holis Byram
Webster
Glenn Grundman
Miss Byram
Martha Verheul
Lincoln
Harry Mitten
Logan Hendricks
Harry Hesselink
Ira van Haaften
Sybil Terpstra
Mary Crew
Leonora Ballenge
Wilma van Doorninck
Marion Frush
Logan
Webster School
Red Cross
Lincoln School
Central College
First Reformed Church
Hoffman
B. Shimek
State University
Into the Bin slogan drives Iowa coal orders May June
The Greater Iowa Association pushes a patriotic drive to boost coal production from seven to nine million tons by May and June. Iowans are urged to order next winter's coal now to keep mines running, prevent shortages, and ensure rail traffic for fall harvest. Each Iowan is asked to act as a personal agent for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Iowa
Towan
Greater Iowa Association
Towa
United States
Association
Notice to knitters and local moves in Pella area
The Pella Chapter of the Red Cross requires sweaters ready for shipment by June 30 and asks workers who have taken yarn to complete all work by that date. Dr. J. V. Lankelma is reported as recently suffering from mumps. H. H. Fennema changes his address this week from Pella R-1 to Otley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
The
Red Cross
J. V. Lankelma
H. H. Fennema
R-1
Otley
Weather Crop Bulletin for Des Moines Iowa Report
Heavy rains soaked the northeast while central and southwestern areas faced serious rainfall deficiency. Temperatures in the nineties gave way to frost and ice by the 18th with snow in the central district. Tornadoes on the 9th caused deaths and injuries across Bremer, Chickasaw, Winneshiek, Hamilton, and Scott counties, with nearly 1 million dollars in property loss. Corn planting is largely complete in the south, while northeast and north-central counties just begin. Small grains and pastures mostly good except central and southwest where rain is needed. alfalfa and hay crops will be reduced, and much winter wheat is being plowed in Taylor county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer
Chickasaw
Winneshiek
Hamilton
Scott
Hall
Taylor
College Notes Preview Special Events At Chapel And Concerts
Rev Scholten spoke at chapel Friday morning. Mrs Hoffman led the glee clubs after the concert Friday evening. Commencement concert at First Reformed church Monday May 20 with 8 15 program. Admission free. Pupils of the Conservatory will perform piano and voice. Senior Chapel Tuesday morning featured a tree planting. Fern Smith's mother and sisters arrived from Grand Junction Colorado. Mr Sadler starts summer teaching Monday May 27. Summer enrolment open anytime. Music rent free with special rates to children. Commencement dinner Wednesday evening tickets 75 cents. Ladies Auxiliary listing several Silver Tea pledges before August 1. Hear the Senior Academy farce The One Thing Needed Monday at 3 00 in the high school auditorium Admission free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colo
Sadler
J. S. Rhynsburger
John Vander Ploeg
Sam van Viiet
J. van Heemert
H. J. Bruinekool
E. Graham
Fireproofing of Old Capitol Postponed Indefinitely
J M Fisk, university grounds chief, says fireproofing of the Old Capitol at the State University is postponed until after the war. War material shortages and patriotism delay nonessential work, though safety measures will continue and fireproofing will begin as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
America
J. M. Fisk
University
Iowa
Prices on binder twine from Vander Meulen Co
Binding Twine price list with Deer ing Standard Twine at 26 cents per pound payable Sept 1 1918. If unpaid after Sept 1 interest 6% accrues. Cash on delivery price listed as 25 and 5/10 cents per pound. Vander Meulen Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deering
Vander Meulen & Co
RIVALS IN MISCHIEF IN WAR PROPAGANDA LEGAL DISPUTE
Roosevelt accuses Hearst of wartime editorial duplicity while Hearst presses attacks on Britain and Japan. The piece argues both men exploit patriotism for political gain, with Roosevelt praising Wilson unlike Hearst who targets allied nations. It notes Hearst and Roosevelt use insinuation over explicit claims to sway U.S. public opinion.
Rivalry of Hearst and Roosevelt in Misrepresentation
The New York World notes a moot question of whether an American can do more harm to allies or to his own government through policy. It portrays Mr Hearst and Mr Roosevelt as bitter rivals in mischief and mendacity, suggesting both have sincere elements and jealousy in mutual criticism of each other’s handiwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Hearst
America
England
Japan
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
William R. Hearst
Mr. Hearst
Great Britain
United States
President Wilson
Wilson
New York World
Also Mentioned on This Page
Webster Building
Dora Bootsma
Marie Lautenbach
Alice Fennema
Hollis Byram
Anna Grant
Bessie Brooks
Dorothy Wormhoudt
Marie Lefeber
Kate Verheul
Lily Viersen
Mary Renaud
Charlotte Davidson
E. M. Hinton
Henrietta Verheul
Ethyl Guthrie
Pauline Garrison
F. M. Frush
Des Moines, Iowa
Vander Linden’s Drug Store
College
Mr. Hoapat
Oxfords
Wagner's Quality Store
J. E. Cornelius & CO
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