So Big and So Small in a Prairie College Tale
Dirk DeJong at Midwest University in 1909 pursues a life that blends farm duty with ambition. He forms a bond with Mattie Schwengauer, a strong, self made farm woman who later faces social pressure from fraternal peers. Selina DeJong weighs course and character as the farm girl unfolds the true meaning of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Dirk
Selina
Madison
D&k
Roelf
Roelf Doues
Midwest University
Schwengauer
Mattie Schwengauer
Lowa
Emma
Chicago
Meena Bras
DeJong
H—1
Mattie
Mattle
Dirk DeJong
Twelfth Street
New Haven Social News and Local Notices
A busy Monday sale by Acel Robertson drew a large crowd in New Haven. The Ladies Social union netted nearly $60 from a lunch event. Washington visits include Mr. and Mrs. Marion Smith and P. M. Orvis Ferguson. Walter Sheets traveled after his aunt Mrs. John Goodman’s death. Lucile Robertson and Alice Hotle missed school due to illness and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Acel Robertsons
Ladies Social Union
Marion Smith
Washington
Orvis Ferguson
Geo. Duke
Lucile Robertson
Ireta Fern
Walter Sheets
Walter
John Goodman
George Baker
Merle Statler
Alice Hotle
Curtis Snyder
Harve
Crawfordsville Teams Sweep Doubleheader in Close and Lopsided wins
In Crawfordsville on January 16 the girls beat Mt Union 10 to 5 while the boys won 29 to 2. H Lowe led the boys with 22 points, and E Lowe added six free throws. Mt Union coach pulled the team with two minutes left. The Crawfordsville girls improved to 3 1 while the boys ran their record to seven straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mt. Union
H. Lowe
E. Lowe
Cherryholmes
Patterson
Hanna
Cain
Holmes
Orris
Fletcher
Twinam
H. Williams
Davidson
Anwyl
Howsare
Milburn McKay
Washington
New Coal Firm Leases Keota Farmers Union Yards
The Quality Coal Company leases the Farmers Union Coal yards in Keota and begins operations with L. W. Palmer and R. D. Callister as proprietors Alfie Meyers will manage. Keota mourns Mrs. Bert Northup formerly of Keota who died in Des Moines after nine days of pneumonia at age 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
the Quality Coal Company
Farmers Union
L. W. Palmer
R. D. Callister
Alfie Meyers
Bert Northup
Les Moines
Ralph
Des Moines
Myrtle L. Vroom
Sioux City
Coralle FE. Collins
Mabelle Martin
Jennié Hennon
West Chester
R. J. Eckerman
Keota Reports Election Officers and Visiting Members
Keota reports a successful year with officers elected including W. C. Sheets president and C. R. Stateon secretary treasurer Nicolas Redlinger Leo Conrad John Kiefer John Gretter and Ed U Helscher as directors J. F. Lambert to succeed himself Roy Coffman of Calgary Alberta visiting, Bert Wilson and Miss Alice Wilson travel to San Diego. Mrs Lola K Gilberg hosted the Home and Foreign Missionary Societies meeting with remarks on the late sister Fannie Stephen memorial plans and reports from three visiting guests including Miss Besse McCoy Mrs I B Schrenckengaast and Miss Smith of Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Keota
W. C. Sheets
C. R. Stateon
Nicolas Redlinger
Leo Conrad
John Kiefer
John Gretter
Ed U Helscher
Roy Coffman
Calgary
Canada
B. F. Coffman
Bert Wilson
Alice Wilson
San Diego
California
Lola K. Gilberg
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Fannie Stephen
Besse McCoy
Delta
I. B. Schrenckengaast
University Place
Lincoln Neb
Miss Smith
Davenport
John Kelley
F. O. Pershing
Gilbert
Ames Enacts Quarantine On Corn and Related Plants
Iowa imposes a quarantine effective today on corn and other plants from eastern states grown in areas affected by the corn borer. The measure aims to curb spread and protect local agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Cook County Judges Back Capper Federal Divorce Bill
Five Cook County judges urge passage of the Capper federal divorce bill to unify laws nationwide. They call for stricter proof in cruelty and insanity claims and support a two week notice before marriage licenses, citing European practice and 1924 US totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Capper
Warryn Lewis
Senate
Joseph Sabath
Europe
College of the Air to Open Third Semester at Iowa
The College of the Air at the University of Iowa will start its third semester on February 8 with courses on Iowa history by Prof. Bruce Mahan, Iowa birds by Prof. Dayton Stoner, and Problems of the Community Weekly by Prof. Frederick J. Lazell editor of the Iowa Journalist. The course may be taken for credit or without credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of the Air
University of Iowa
Iowa History
Bruce Mahan
Iowa Birds
Dayton Stoner
Problems of the Community Weekly
Frederick J. Lazell
Iowa Journalist
Rickey Barber Shop Ad Promotes Local Services
An OCR fragment advertises Rickey Barber Shop with contact cues for Farmers and Merchants Bank Building, Blue Mutual and phone numbers 254 and 102, indicating a small town business listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Blue Mutual
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Edna Ferrer
E, Doubleday, Page & Co
WNU
Illinois Prairie
Banks
Addison Baker
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Standard Oil Company General Samenate Oil
Michigan Avenue
Chica
John L. Sullivan
Thomas J. Lynch
John R
Physicians and Surgeons
I. BE. Stutsman
F. & M. Banksla
A. John Droz
West Main St
C. W. McLaughlin
West Main Street
Mutual
W. L. Alcorn
Iowa Ave
Wilson Heating Co
Blaine J. Holmes Willard
A. J. Franzen
Neigwanger Bldg
South
Nesbitt Motor CO
Gasoline Alley
Campbell’s Granite
North Marion Ave
S. H. Bateman
M. D
L. B. Lupton Monuments
Lowa Ave
Preston L.etter
T. G. Arthur
S. Marion Ave
Black
North
Hugh Dougal
Dick’s
East Side Square
C. V. Brown
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
Water Works
George W. Stewart Hardware & Implements
South Side Square
R. R. Breese
West Washington Street
Blue
East Main Street
Tooman Leather Shop
Laura Harvey
Iona Ave
Lemley & Yard
National Bank
Wood Workshop
W. D. Loftiss
Green
Postoffice
J.A. Work Insurance
Fairmont Creamery
Johnson's Grocery
Agency
F. & M. Bank
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Phone 440
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side Sq
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
C. J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal Office
Washington, Town
Livingston & Eicher
Abstract Department
INO. W. Applegate
Brookhart
East
Washington Street
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Washington County
Frank Boller
City
Washington St
T. J. Pease
W. J. Masson
Frank Wilson
KY. L
Milady
Clara Doane
Square
Jefferson Street
Klith Beauty Shop
Red Ladies
McAvoy
Rickey Barber Shop
Klein Klo. Ko
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