Brown Mouse Jim Irwin and Rural School Reform
Jim Irwin, a farm hand with advanced teaching ideas, faces opposition from Colonel Woodruff and the school board. Jennie Woodruff, the county superintendent, weighs supporting his progressive methods as he gains student backing and invites attention from Professor Withers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Woodruff
Jim Irwin
Jim
Theye
Newton Bronson
Buddy” Simma
Colonel Woodruff
Jennie
Smapter
Nese
Woodruff
Withers
The
State University
Farmers’ Institute Cmarich
Sald
Mrs. Bonner
Mrs. Bronson
Bonner
Peterson
Newton
Newtle
Simms
Mre. Bronson
Mra. Bonner
Professor Withers
Ames
Iowans Attend Grand Army Encampment in Milwaukee
About 300 to 400 Iowa G A R and twice as many auxiliary members journeyed to Milwaukee for the national encampment. Led by J C Willett and Marie L Basham, delegates include Civil War veterans and members of the Women’s Relief Corps and Daughters of Veterans. They plan to push for bringing the national encampment back to Des Moines in 1925 or 1926 with broad state and national support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Grand Army of the Republic
Iowa
Milwaukee
Grand Army
J. C. Willett
Tama
Marie L. Basham
Des Moingy
Daughters of Veterans
Women's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Association of Army Nurses
Notice of motor carrier certificate hearing Iowa City
Virgil Bozarth of Iowa City has filed for a Certificate of Authorization to operate as a passenger motor carrier between Iowa City and Washington via Riverside and Kalona. The Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners sets September 12, 1923 at 10:00 AM at the Johnson County Courthouse for hearing. Secretary Geo L McCaughan issues notice dated August 30, 1923 with publication September 4-11.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Johnson County Court House
Iowa City
Iowa
Board OF Railroad Commissioners OF
State OF
Geo. L. McCaughan
Des Moines
Mistakes of Learned Men Provoke Widespread Reckoning
A proverb warns that the errors of a single learned man spread harm like a shipwreck, reflecting on how one misstep can influence many. The line echoes a cautionary theme about prudence and consequences.
Presbyterians Urged to Aid With Labor Reform Efforts
New York September 3 1930. Dr John McDowell secretary of the Presbyterian Board of National Missions issues a Labor Day message urging workers labor groups capital management and the public to join in right relation to the common good The church should lead industry and insist on Christian principles in work relations including fair wages worker dignity and protections from exploitation.
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New York
United States
John McDowell
Presbyterian Board of National Missions
Presbytery of America
McDowell
Dr. Mc Powell
Christ
Christian Church
Church
Masons Seek Court Takeover of Quaker School Near Salem
Southeastern Iowa masons plan to ask Lee county district court to allow the Blue Lodge to operate White's Manual Labor Institute near Salem under court orders. Petitions circulate in Fort Madison Burlington Fairfield Mt. Pleasant and Keokuk urging Imperial Potentate of Kaaba Shrine Davenport to intervene in ongoing litigation over the 50 year old will and land holdings. The school serves destitute children of any race and trains trades on a 1400 acre estate with land sale restricted by the donor's will.
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Associated Press
Keokuk
Iowa
District Court
Lee County
Quaker Farm School
Salem
Fort Madison
Burlington
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Imperial Potentate
Kaaba Shrine
Davenport
Blue Lodge
Masons
Josiah White
Society of Friends
Uncle Eben Rethinks Safety With No. 1 Motto
Uncle Eben quips that safety first should improve on the old adage of looking out for number one. The remark suggests a cautious yet self-centered approach to safety, reflecting humorous regional speech and social tone.
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Eben
Statesmen Gather To Review League of Nations Work
In Geneva the fourth general assembly of the League of Nations opens with Viscount Ishii presiding. Delegates from 52 nations attend, including Smuts Nansen Branting and Benes. Open sessions aim to prevent secrecy while decisions require unanimous votes or abstentions.
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Geneva
General Assembly
League of Nations
Viscount Ishii
Washington
France
League
Geneva Organization
Ireland
Turkey
General Smuts
Robert Deet
F Nansen
Branting
Benes
Czechoslovakia
Outline New Laws To Curtail Deaths From Automobiles
Chicago hosts a conference planned by the National Safety Council to draft uniform driving laws and an intelligence test regime. Illinois officials say unlicensed or inexperienced drivers cause most accidents, prompting proposals to require evaluation before operating cars. Representatives from 13 midwestern states will discuss licensing standards prior to a national meeting in Asheville, North Carolina.
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National Safety Council
Fred M. Rossel
Whic Feot
National Saftey Council
Walter W. Miller
Automobile Division
Illinois Department of States
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Kentucky
Kansas
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Asheville
N. C
Everbody
Columbus High School football schedule announced for 1923
Columbus Junction Iowa September 3 The Columbus High school football schedule for 1923 is set with games at Letts Sigourney Mediapolis Morning Sun Wapello Keota West Liberty Winfield and Washington and home games against Sigourney Mediapolis Morning Sun and Winfield.
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Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Letts
Sigourney
Mediapolis
Morning Sun
Wapello
Keota
West Liberty
Winfield
Hunting accident claims Waterloo boy
Waterloo Iowa September 3 Charles Stewart age 14 died yesterday afternoon when a shotgun exploded in his hands the charge striking him in the head.
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Associated Press
Waterloo
Charles Stewart
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