Who Likes Wis Joh
A survey of notable figures suggests that success does not require loving one’s work. Joseph Gonrad disliked writing, a New York producer despised theatre, a jurist avoided flowers, Irving S Cobb hated writing yet stayed productive. The common thread is persistence despite aversion, plus the drive to avoid laziness and perform well.
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Joseph Gonrad
Aca Storien
Melmyre
New York
Irving S. Cobb
America
Nothing In the Paper Greeting Gratitude for No News
A columnist notes the phrase nothing in the paper means no misfortune or tragedy occurred in the week. The reflection urges readers to be grateful when their local paper lacks dire events and distressing reports rather than complain about absence of news.
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Mullen
Nebraska) ‘Tribune
Ham and Eggs for Health in National Egg Week
Enrica Carl N Kennedy urges Iowa to spotlight home grown eggs during National Egg Week May 7. She touts vitamins D and A, digestible protein, fats, and minerals in eggs. The rest of the passage contains assorted quips on humor in bars, skirts, politics, and electrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrica Carl N. Kennedy
Iowa
Small City Papers Backbone of American Journalism
The piece argues newspapers reflect their audiences shaping editorial tone. It notes urban papers face different pressures than smaller city and country papers which remain free of sensationalism. Smaller papers are steady, well edited, and serve home and family needs, forming journalism's backbone.
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Whitelaw” Reid
New York Tribune
Lésa
What Would You Do Without Trees
Iowa official urges Forest Week focus on planting, conserving, and sourcing wood locally. Secretary M G Thornburg stresses three aims including more tree planting and preserving woods to reduce high build costs from long freight, linking forestry to home beauty and recreation. The page also notes curio opinions on Mussolini poetry and British naval poses.
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Iowa
M. G. Thornburg
M. Forest
Mr. Thornburg
United States
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Neil Hanson
A.T. Nervig
E. J. Hanson
Miller Wergeland
Alfred Ersland
B. W. Anliker
Henry Erickson
Directors
Eclipse
Patrhanka-Morag Steel Eclines
Asthenian
Heliiat
Perrica
Fairbanks-Morse
Fairbanks
Chas. A. Walker
Red
Alsyke
Timothy
the Farmers Co-op
Renwick
Lawa
Minneapolis
Mussolini
Ibis
Renwick Savings Bank
Renwick, Iowa
Aldiar
Clarion
Clarion, Iowa
Briolet
Sisko
Lanslad
Landau
Renwick Auto
Imp’t Co
Alezamerican
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