Verse and notes on education and war in a 1944 column
A nostalgic column blends scripture and social critique. It laments reliance on schooling frills over foundational discipline, questions military training reading ability, and notes parental and civic roles while weaving in wartime reflections and jokes about war widows and marriage. It references President Camacho and profiles various editorials from small towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Paul Mallon
Charac
Decade of Drollery and Dash in City Pages
A collage of vintage witticisms and short anecdotes features a decimal bound skyscraper gag, a tour through upper and lower berths, a puppy for sale at high price, a deathbed confession mix up, and a bus stop oops moment.
Oddball Clip Roll: Subway Slips and Fire Drill Nonsense
A string of comic vignettes unfolds from a subway slip to a coast artillery drill and a gangster father sending his son to school. A painter on a ceiling is teased about tightening the ladder while a Chicago gangster jokes about his son’s schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wey
Petition for Absolute Divorce and Custody in Iowa Court
John A Therion files for absolute divorce from Merillyn Therion in Washington County Iowa court. Custody of Betty Anne sought with costs and equitable relief. Defendant warned to appear by May 18 1944 or default judgment will be entered. Coconut palms grow chiefly in coastal areas.
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District Court of
Lowain
Washington County
John A. Therion
Betty Anne
State of
Iowa
Washington
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Washington County Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
Marion Avenue
United Press
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Iowa Daily Press Association
Des Moines
Mairzy Doats
Sosee
Ter
Virgil M. Hancher
University of Iowa
Camacho
Mexico
Hitler
Richmond News-Leader
Oskaloosa
Oelwein Register
Victory Gardens
Knoxville Express
Marshalltown Times - Republican
Webster
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R U.D
R.hd
Cutie
FOX
Coast Artillery
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Laush
East Side
Society
Mr Muggs
Leo Gorcey
Huntz Hall
Joan Marsh
United States
Grand Canyon
Arizona
National Park
Peet
Joe Palooka
Miss Kallus- 1
Snooksy
Merillyn Therion
John A. Therson
East Second Street
Iowa Wesleyan College
MT. Pleasant, Lowa
Montgomery Ward
Dixie Dugan
Waal Son
By Mevoy
Striebel
Stimothy
Dixie
Mickey
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