Editorial Miss Agnes Samuelson for a second Iowa term
Editorial lauds Agnes Samuelson state superintendent of public instruction as deserving renomination and election. Highlights unanimous endorsements from educational bodies, cooperation with state agencies and parent associations, and achievements including school district service, efficiency gains, and national recognition. Mentioned is her lifelong dedication and response to educational needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Samuelson
Ballance
Ben
Samuel
Towa State Teachers Association
Des Moines
Agnes Ramuelson
Path
Towa
Miss Samuelson
Educational Council
Iowa State Teachers Association
Samuelson
Uate
Ehila
Hoover
Mob violence in Sherman Texas sparks martial law worry
Mrs Katewaser reports her Texas son John in Sherman during a mob attack that killed a colored man and burned the court house. He cites martial law, seeks ringleaders, and warns Sherman may lack a courthouse for years while Texans debate justice and fair trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katewaser
John
Texas
Sherman
Court House
That Body of Yours and other old notes
Fragmented clippings discuss digestion of foods with emphasis on dessert timing and fat foods. It cites studies on stomach emptying, notes desserts slow digestion, and gives casual jests from The Humorist and newspaper quips about theater, a shaving record, and other lightweight items. The tone resembles a late 19th century column of miscellany.
No Miracle in German Plumber’s Feat Cited
A Kansas village story contrasts a passing high priced car with a community that works through its problems. The piece, from Emporia Weekly Gazette, notes plans for graveling streets waterworks and a theater program while praising shared progress and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Witty notes and candid county campaign jottings
A collage of humorous squibs and local political fun from Lumberton Robeson county. Frank Wishart announces for sheriff with a plainspoken platform opposing raids on whiskey stills and proposing surplus whiskey to the aged and infirm, while other snippets hint at social foibles and small town chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumberton
Frank Wishart
Robeson County
Sujet
Tam
Wiskey
Theriff
Pat’s Chicken House Journey Ends With a Bite of Humor
An account of Pat moving a chicken coop with friends. Mid-journey they nearly set the coop down for a break, only to hear Pat inside saying he is eating the perch. The exchange reveals a light, rural scene with dialect humor and local character names Anna Belle and Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Fragmented reminiscence from a bygone era
A fragmented nostalgic passage recalls a past of painter’s bills and curious social quirks. It contrasts a neighbor’s fruit jar with a girl’s shifting ambitions, notes a London inventor of a self-writing dummy, and ends with a wry, clipped closing line. Percy signs the brief reminiscence.
Cardinals Top National League With 13th Win in 14
Cardinals rose to the league lead by beating the Reds 4 to 2 for their 13th win in 14 starts, edging the Dodgers by a half game. Seibold pitched for Brooklyn, while Johnson and Hatley dominated in later openers. Ruth and Gebriz helped the Yankees sweep, and Klein homered in the 12th to lift Philadelphia. Cubs clobbered Pirates 12 to 5 as St. Louis topped Cleveland 8 to 2 and Detroit beat Chicago 6 to 1 before a 19th Century club meeting Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Boyd Berao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Low
Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn
Seibold
Brookyn Robins
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
Oston
Hatley
Milton Gaton
Bob Burke
Red Sox
Hy Mates
Babe Ruth
Lou Gebriz
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athet
Chuck Klein
Enew
Philadelphia Phillies
York
Pirates
Cubs
St. Louis Browns
Rip Colnan
Clint Brown
Cleveland Indians
Shiloh Community Notes Preview Summer Plans
SHILOH Mrs. Fred Burger reports a community gathering in which many guests attended The Wit Darbyshire event and people look forward to meeting the Darbyshires Weather asks about a summer season plan similar to winter and spring A list of residents and visiting friends includes Charlie Caldwell Mack DeLong John Candle Pauline and Maxine D Glen Thompson Cathryne Leone CsAwell and others Teaching duties wrapped up Riverside and Cedar Pals trips are planned Farm relief worries New farm produce prices unsettle residents Teo Wagner will visit a nearby school Wednesday with Robert Petratz Vera Darbyshire, 1930 high school graduate, and Patuline Ram eighth grade May 31, heading to fall high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darbyshires
Mary
Charlie Caldwell
Ty Mack DeLong
John Candle
Pauline
Maxine D
Glen Thompson
I Cathryne
Leone CsAwell
Riverside
Cedar Pals
Elend
Wagner
Davenport
Teo Wagner
Bien
Walnut 4-H Home Furnishings Lab Meeting Announcement
The Walnut 4-H Home Furnishings lab will hold an all day meeting at the home of Mary Mickey May 24. Bring sandwiches and a dish pass. The Wesleyan Home Missionary Society of the M E church will meet Monday evening at 7 30 with Mr Roger Jones. They will have mite vox opening at this me Sat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mickey
Wesleyan Home Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Roger Jones
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East Main Street
Washington
Iowa
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Editorial
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Chicago Evening Post
San Diego
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Journal
Juanita Sheveck
Jas. W. Barton
Joseph Jefferson
Humorist
Supreme Court
New York Times
Boston Herald
Chicago Tribune
Savannah
Serence
Indianapolis Star
Johnny
Katie
Washing Motor Co
Smythe
Dane
W.th
Clarence
Anna Belle
Percy
London
Boyd Berao
Abe Martin
Morrow
Cale Fluhart
London Parley
Shiloh
Fred Burger
Chevrolet
Tucker & Eicher
Chevrolet Sales & Service
Herman's
West Side Square
PAA
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