Iowa People and Events Chronicle 1922 Notes
A compilation from Des Moines reports covers Miss Lena Kraft’s denied labor compensation after a 1917 injury at West Hotel Sioux City, J Belland’s 116440 miles on foot tour, Iowa college histories, cattle feeding stats, and Pella’s 75th anniversary preparations. Includes mentions of Grinnell, Coe College, and Central University.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Lena Kraft
West Hotel
Sioux City
Miss Kraft
A. B. Funk
Woodbury
Thv
State Supreme Court
Fairfield
J. Belland
Mr. Helland
United States
Belland
Africa
Russia
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Amenia
Germany
Europe
New York City
Central University of Iowa
Pella
Mississippi River
W. G. Ray
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Iowa College Association
Davenport
Iowa College
Cadar Rapid
Willston Jones
Presbyterian Church At
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
America
Central University At
Congress
8. F. Prouty
Cyrenus Cole
Burton
Ohio
Kenyon
A. H. Groth
Iowa Beer Producer's Association
Iowa Club
Groth
Marshall County
Woodbury County
Cerro Gordo
Muscatine County
Child Labor Rules and Local Ballpark Incident
The notice outlines summer child labor laws prohibiting under 14 from working outside parental ownership, requires work permits for 14 and 15 year olds in manufacturing or related work, and restricts hours. It also mentions a Cedar Rapids umpire incident where G L Magerkurk was fined $50 and suspended after a confrontation with Sullivan the catcher, and reports wage agreements for teachers in Cherokee County schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Cedar Rapids
G. L. Magerkurk
Frank Boyle
Sullivan
Magerkurk
Mike Sexton
League
Chautauqua Camp Plans and Iowa Teaching Pay Trends
Clarinda announces the Twelfth Annual camp of the Golden Maids and thirteenth farm camp August 8 to 17 with a full program and campwide events. Iowa teacher salaries rise slightly as statewide figures from 714 towns show increases for superintendents principals and high school teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Chautay
Towa State University
Sioux City
Iowa
Circulation of Local Visitors and Travels
Woden notes Alvin Kramer and Joe Cline of Buffalo Center spent Sunday here visiting friends. Bert Carver Charles Marr Lloyd Rudisill and Fred Kammier attended the Garner circus Monday. Maude Ray returned Thursday after visiting Estherville. Rev and Mrs Kruse left Monday for Town City for a short visit. H O Swingen ang and daughters called on Forest City and Garner Friday. Clifford Eisenmann returned Wednesday after Cedar Falls visits. Dr Ray Berniece Cunningham and Mr Rawling were Buffalo Center visitors Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Kramer
Joe Cline
Buffalo Center
Bert Carver
Charles Marr
Lloyd Rudisill
Fred Kammier
Garner
Maude Ray
Estherville
Kruse
Town City
H. O. Swingen Ang
Forest City
Clifford Eisenmann
W. A. Dean
Clear Lake
Jon Rudisill
State Savings Bank
Jelio Tjaden
Dumont
Co. A. Lawler
Britt
Frank Koppen
Rockwell
George Breen
Peter Koppen
Lakota
Vern Thompson
Geraldine
Lincoln
Nebraska
J. H. Bode
Henry
Gertrude
John Bung
Ralph Smith
Titania
Alberta Andersen
Eagle Grove
Windstorm Causes Damage Across Local Area
A Sunday windstorm caused extensive damage including a barn blown over and other wreckage. Residents report visitors at various farms and towns, with several people traveling to and from Clear Lake, Britt, Dumont, Lakota, and Quystal Lake.
Ten Reasons Why The Home Paper Deserves Your Support
A nostalgic list extols local papers as birth and life milestones, wedding notices, sickness reports, career boosts, moving notices, defense against defamation, town promotion, and community stores. It argues a paper follows you through life and dignifies memory after death.
The Mastery of Words
Words shape life with power unseen and vast. A small utterance can alter destinies, turning choices into lasting impact. The piece reflects on language as a potent force and cautions against careless speech.
Story of Utah Statehood and Mormon Rise Summary
A historical overview tracing Utah from early Spanish exploration to Mormon settlement, the formation of Deseret, creation of the Utah Territory in 1850, Brigham Young as first governor, the anti polygamy conflicts, and Utah achieving statehood in 1896 as the forty fifth state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Jefferson County
City
Iowa
Territory of
Burlington
Iowa City
Parsons College
Utah
Illinois
Missouri
Bormons
Great West
Ing Pan
Salt Lake City
Mexico
United States
Mormon Church
Deseret
Union
Brigham Young
Joseph Smith
State of the Union
McCluse
Mastery and danger of words in shaping nations
A quotation from Youths' Companion warns that words wield power to persuade and mislead, shaping mass action across nations. It discusses how eloquent masters of language can distort truth, lure authors into vapid rhetoric, and influence history while themselves failing to grasp reality.
Paper Day at the Village Post Office
William G. Brogan recalls paper day in the village post office with the postmaster handing out copies to local box lessees. The scene shows residents eagerly awaiting their papers as glass-faced boxes are opened and emptied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Brogan
Remembering the old town paper and rural advertising draw
The piece honors the nostalgia for small town papers eight page editions and rural free delivery fortunes. It urges city advertisers to invest in country papers to tap half the nation’s buying power, stressing local impact, reader loyalty, and the value of newspaper advertising in smaller markets.
Clothing prices hover as Chicago wage cuts spark hope
The Chicago wage adjustment is seen as a basis for wider industry change. It may save about $2 per suit, potentially $5 with broader impact, lifting confidence among men’s wear sellers who have faced lean times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Maplecroft Colantha
Hanson and Sauerby
Oelwein
Hargrove & Arnold
Norwalk
Mar‘fon County
Skunk
Istrict
Eivil
J. W. Coxsee
Monticello
F. X. Miller
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pipestone
Minn
University At
Muscatine
Charles Kern
Cherokee County
Funkhouser
Woden News
Jonathan Brace
UTA
Coronado
Colorado River
Pacific
Santa Fe
Utah Lake
Great Salt Lake
Dames Bridges
Johnny
Big City
City Journal
Adg
Jdek
Hmit
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