Irwin elected by Woodruff district board by surprise
Jim Irwin wins the Woodruff Independent district teaching post after a mixed ballot shows James B. Irwin and James H. Irwin, with the board's secretary and President Bronson contending over the result amid Jennie Woodruff’s influence. The Simms family near the creek and Calista’s attire hint at poverty and unfamiliarity with the outside world.
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Jim Irwin
Blamneyinj
Bonner
James E. Irwin
James B. Irwin
Woodruff Independent District
James H. Irwin
Bronson
Peterson
Jim
Jennie Woodruff
Mr. Bronson
Billy
Haakon
Woodruff
Brown Mouse Aspires to Change a Country School
Jim Irwin, newly hired as teacher at Woodruff school, defies odds with nightly roaming and sturdy work. Colonel Woodruff sees Jim as a potential Brown Mouse who, against his humble beginnings, could rise through heredity and resolve, with Jennie’s support and a letter urging perseverance.
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Jim Irwin
Woodruff School
Colonel Woodruff
Jim
Simms
Mr. Simms
Newt
Jennie
Edinburgh
Fle
Jennie Woodruff
Jim Irwin Teased as School Teacher Hope Before Unexpected Rise
Jennie Woodruff rejects Jim Irwin over money and prospects as many mock his ideas on teaching and farming. An off ox in the eyes of the town he pursues books and philosophy, yet latent powers stir as a joke nomination for school teacher becomes a turning point.
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Jennie Woodruff
Jim Irwin
Jim
First Day of School Beats Illusions for a Rural Man
Jim Irwin clings to old literature and grand dreams while starting a low paid rural teaching job. He sees little opportunity in the new post and ponders Jennie’s sneer that steered him from his former plans toward a modest life among neighbors.
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Simmies
French Broad
Holston
Towa
Iowa
Jim Irwin
Simms
Mr. Simms
Calista
Raymond
Virginia
Jinnie
McGeehee
Buddy
Jim
Simmses
Emerson
Carlyle
Matthews
Jennie
Jim Bonner Recalled By Child Narratives
A fragment quotes Bonner describing how half the kids call him Jim as part of a larger reminiscence about community identity and local childhoods.
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Ualf
Jim
Bonner
Rich Fabrics Are Favored in Paris
A Paris fashion observer notes Paris remains the world fashion center despite war hardships. She cites straight-line silhouettes, long coats, velvet and brocade busts, and varied colors from brown to virgin blue. Egyptian influence appears in drapery and colors, while American visitors shape trends.
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Paris
Worth
Doucet
Couturiers
Midinette
New York Times
Egypt
California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Gentle Laxative
An old advertisement urges mothers to give their sick children genuine California Fig Syrup for constipation. it claims the product sweetens the stomach and starts the liver and bowels without griping and contains no narcotics. It warns against counterfeits and directs to ask druggists for the real syrup with directions.
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California
Man Learns From Cold Feet That Hinder Early Endeavors
A concise reflection notes that many rising figures falter soon after beginning due to hesitation. It emphasizes the dangers of fear delaying progress and success.
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Tennessee Mountains
Newt Bronson
Raymond Simms
Chapter
Sons of Worth
Lanvin
Jenny
Callot
Molyneux
Boue Soeurs
Fort Waynelth
The
Poultry Farmer
New Jersey St
Indianapolis
Ind
Bellans Hot Water
Sure Relief
Sellans
W.n.u
Fort Wayne
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