The Coal Strike Crisis and Public Welfare Lesson
The article discusses changes in corn yields, education funding, and a detailed critique of the coal miners strike leadership. It notes rising wages for miners outpacing living costs, long workweeks, and the eventual call-off of the strike by John L. Lewis as public sentiment shifts. It calls for laws to deter defiance of public welfare by leaders across labor and business.
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United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Lewis
A Thought for the Other Fellow
A letter from Francis L. Bush of Washington Iowa argues for breaking up large farms into smaller productive units no bigger than 120 acres to rent to small farmers. He contends this would reduce rural hardship, keep people on farms, and lessen urban migration driven by consolidation.
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the Evening Journal
The
Journal
U. S
Francis L. Bush
Washington
Iowa
W Fields Apt Reply on Women’s Clubs and Mormon Monu ment
A quip from W. Fields answers a Vermont Mormon elder’s question about plural marriage. An early 20th century anecdote shows the elder courting local interest and the reply implying moral boundary lines.
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Mormon Church
Vermont
Joseph Smith
Utah
What Are Others Here For A Mother Teaches Help
A mother lectures her young son on helping others, and he asks with gravity what purpose others serve, prompting a thoughtful moment on altruism and duty.
Boy Declines Stuffing Then Questions Chicken Diet
A mother offers stuffing with roast chicken and Sam declines. He adds that he does not see why the chicken eats stuffing either, prompting humorous commentary on food and animal digestion.
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Little Sam
Sam
Hillbilly Visit Describes Big City Depot Buzz
An old hillbilly recounts visiting New York saying there was so much activity around the depot he never reached the village. The tale captures rural humor and city bustle through a simple observation.
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New York
Fragmented archaic exchange hints at family rebuke
A troubled dialogue reveals a father scolding a son for repeated misbehavior while the mother urges patience. The excerpt references a Cinat blockhead John and notes years of inadequate sleep for those involved, indicating strained family dynamics and miscommunication.
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Cinat Blockhead
John
Iowa lawmakers consider higher school aid totals
Des Moines reports Iowa legislators broadly favor more state funding for schools after 51st General Assembly approved 3.5 million for state schools and 1 million supplemental aid. Debate centers on how much increases should run, with proposals from 2.5 million to 15 million and beyond.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United Press
General Assembly
Legislatire
Qothers
Supreme Court
Council Bluffs
West Chester School News Highlights Six Weeks Tests Subscriptions
West Chester reports six weeks tests ahead with students reflecting on easier exams. Juniors celebrate a successful party while the football team earns an undefeated season and juniors attend the annual banquet. Magazine sales reached 74 dollars led by Willard Peterson.
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West Chester
Willard Peterson
Jenita Mottet
Jen
Joye Wright
Brete Harte
Poe
Timrod
Lengfellow
Yellowstone National Park
Egypt
Esther Bauer
John Dawson
Shirley Wilhelme
John
Eldon Bauer
Middle Atlantic States
New York City
South America
United States
Farm Buildings Burn In US and Canada Daily
A historical note states nearly 100 farm buildings burn every day across the United States and Canada, totaling about 35,000 incidents per year. The remark reflects concern over repeated losses and wasted effort in preventing fires.
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United States
Canada
Harold Felton Rites Set in Indianola
Final rites for Harold Felton 56 speaker of the Iowa house will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church Indianola. Felton died of a heart attack in Des Moines while attending a Republican legislators pro session caucus. Robert Blue will be honorary pallbearer along with Lt. Gov. Kenneth Evans and others. Dr. Edwin E. Voight Simpson College president will preside assisted by E W Froharat Indianola pastor.
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Indianola
Iowa
Harold Felton
Iowa House of Representatives
Felton
Des Moines
Robert Blue
Kenneth Evans
Emerson
Robert B. Adams
Qdebolt
Carrol Lane
Carroll
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Marion Avenue
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Ness
John L. Lewis
Towa
United Mine Workers
John T
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Charlie Fish
W. ©. Fields
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Diddle
West Chester School News
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Florence Greiner
Marjorie Greiner
Kenneth Young
Nile
Sam Statler
Cherry
Plummer
Edgar Stewart
Sharon Kay Sheets
Ronald Patterson
Santa
S. Iowa
P. L. Etter
Freedom
W.L
Little Plane
Harry
Finance
Bidg
Washington Dairy
Crocket
Nix
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Phillips
Phillips 66
Joe Palooka
Earth Oil
Clemmy
Ham Fisher
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