Canadian liquor system debated at Hungry Club lunch
Ben H. Spence, a Canadian newspaper correspondent, spoke at the Fort Pitt Hotel Hungry Club lunch. He critiqued Canada’s liquor laws and warned that adopting U S prohibitory rules would worsen conditions. He argued enforcement hinges on court structure and contrasted Canadian appointive systems with American elected courts.
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United States
Ben H. Spence
Hungry Club
Fort Pitt
Canada
Spence
Viola Cannon’s Embarrassing Pig Moment Story
Viola Cannon recalls an embarrassing incident with her sister after school in Washington Iowa. The sister imitated a pig causing a crowd of boys and girls to laugh as they walked home past some young pigs. Viola writes this as a lighthearted childhood memory from Eureka school in sixth grade.
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Eureka
Viola Cannon
Washington, Iowa
G. W. Wells
KR. R
Canadian liquor laws and bootlegging debated by Spence
Spence argued against liquor access by facilities, citing Canada’s unified courts and government and private stores. He claimed false beliefs about government stores, on premise saloons, and bootlegging, noting bootlegging flourishes as traffickers buy legally and illegally.
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Spence
Canada
Sunday quote on dry policy and representative government
Billy Sunday predicts running for president in 1922 if both parties nominate wet candidates. He pledges to push for a dry America and argues a representative government requires decisive votes rather than equal splits.
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America
Daily Lesson On English Word Usage Ensue
Vocabulary note on misused words and pronunciation of Don Quixote. Defines ensue as to follow with example Silence ensued. Includes guidance on mispronunciations and common misspellings such as series versus serious.
Circulars and mail tricks amuse readers
A nostalgic column riffs on junk mail and oddities from 1898 to modern times. It recalls a Decatur man who kept a 32 year old return ticket for a horse and buggy crossing a Beardstown bridge, paying a penny more when tolls rose. It pokes fun at X ray teeth photos and a tv signoff joke about televictims.
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Decatur
Ilinois
Beardstown
Illinois
Price of Gasoline Shapes Youths 1898 World Start
A quotation contrasts gasoline costs with flour prices and notes that in 1898 youths could begin life better when not burdened by high monthly buggy costs of 48.90 dollars. The line implies economic pressures influence social mobility and opportunities.
Blissful Blenders Playful Golf Dream Exchange
A Washington doctor, fond of golf, chats with a patient about sleep talking of golf. The doctor quips that dreaming about golf is harmless, suggesting a lighthearted exchange on leisure and health.
Father Time bested by Dr O R Austin in annual race
Meridan Miss reports Dr O R Austin a veteran physician defeats his 22 year old son Harold in the 54 yard sprint. A cautionary note on a youth habit of skipping fences and wandering home through a garden prompts a wry exchange.
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O. R. Austin
Harold
Meridan
Exhibition by Home Economics Department at the High School
A brief note on the Home Economics Department display at the high school with playful remarks about Miss Helen McCleery and Miss Me Cleery. The column ends with a light plea for contributions to improve the page.
High School Notes and County Home Program
The Girl Reserves social service committee entertained residents at the county home with singing and readings led by Mary Mickey. Participants included Mary Louise Robertson and Ethel Wagner, with chaperones Mr. and Mrs. Harold Montgomery. Also noted: Matson and Bevins earned state music meet placing third and Vera Stutsman gained experience for next year. The college YMCA served tea to mothers and senior girls. Rose Carabugh was elected president of the Commercial Club. Students imagine what they would do with a million dollars, plus school humor and a note on Mrs. McKay’s mustache incident.
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G. R. Social Service Committee
Social Service E
Mary Mickey
Mary Louise Robertson
Ethel Wagner
Lilly
Vivian Bridges
Helen Green
Hazel Little
Evelyn Crandall
Ruth Stewart
Marguerite Caldwell
Evelyn ‘Turner
Vivian Bridg
Grace Thompson
Harold Montgomery
Rose Carabugh
Commercial Club
Kenneth Hout
Grade School Orchestra Performs At Assembly
The grade school orchestra directed by Miss Peterson presented a very good program at Tuesday morning assembly. A high school chemistry class toured the American Pearl Button factory Wednesday morning, praised for courtesy and educational value. The glee clubs cancel practices this week as Mrs. Freshwaters assists with the eighth grade operetta at the Junior high. Miss McCleerys home economic girls held an exhibit in the high school auditorium Thursday.
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Peterson
Scout Leaders Praise Boy Scout Work Across Town
Fred Downing and Robert Crutle extol the value of Boy Scout activities as character building and educational, planning expanded programs. Ted Brown calls scouting a superb use of leisure time. Mrs. John Birney visits Kalona with daughter Mrs. Leroy Krotz.
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Fred Downing
Post Office
Ted Brown
John Birney
Leroy Krotz
Kalona
Columbus Junction School Board Names New Teachers
Columbus Junction board of education selects Nellie Bianenard to teach first and second grades in the city building and Helen Cuchanan for third to fifth grades. Ruth Barth to teach English at Columbus High School next year. Elizabeth Ann Ardur completes nurses training at Burlington hospital.
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Columbus
Nellie Bianenard
Wapelto
Board of Education of Columbus
Columbus City
Helen Cuchanan
Ruth Barth
Cedar Rapids
Columbus High Schooes
Elizabeth Ann Ardur of
Cotter
Burlington Hospital
Wapello Sheriff and Constable Raid Fredonia Lunch Room
The sheriff and Col umbus Junction constable raided the Fredonia lunch room run by Mrs Theresa Wagner at 1 am Thursday. A gallon can half full of alleged alcohol was found wrapped in a burlap sack in an incinerator. Senior Columbus High held a breakfast at Columbus Chautauqua Park. William Link left for Housatonic Mass with a carload of horses shipped by fast express from Iowa City area. A daily Vacation Bible School will be held in Columbus City from May 25 to June 5. Mr and Mrs B H Weiger visited Davenport for Shrine meeting.
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Wapello
Clell Hawkins
Columbus Junction
Fredonia
Theresa Wagner
Columbus High School
Columbus Chautauqua Park
William Link
Columbus City
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