Rural and Small Town School Gains Recognized Leader
Agnes Samuelson of Page County to leave as county superintendent to become a rural education consultant. She built nine new schools and standardized curricula enabling rural students to enter high school without disruption. Samuelson also led county youth programs and serves as NAEs rural department secretary. She will work with Iowa State Teachers College extension service to improve districts statewide.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Agnes Samuelson
Page County
Irving H. Hart
Iowa Teachers’ College
Samuelson
Pere County Young Womens Christian Association
Farm Bureau
Red Cross
Chautauqua Park
National Educational Association
Schoe
State Teachers’ College
Iowa Fire Loss Top $10 Million in 1922
Des Moines reports that Iowa’s fire loss in 1922 exceeded 10 million dollars, the highest yearly total in state history. Fire Marshal J A Tracy says a governor issued proclamation will designate October 9 as Fire Prevention Day, with broader observances nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Treaty
Des Moines
Iowa
J. A. Tracy
Chicago
Coolidge
Tracy
Towa
Clube Mayors
Crawfordsville School Injury and Local News roundup
Jean Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor, broke his wrist sliding down the school shoot. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Gormly plan to return to Wenatchee Washington today after a month with relatives. Rev and Mrs. P H Hayley settle in Spirit Lake Idaho. A large delegation attended the Washington County Sunday School convention in Ainsworth led by Mrs N J Lease and many locals. Mrs Lisle Maxwell was elected secretary treasurer of the organization. Dr N J Lease and Mrs Lease visited farms near Milton Iowa and Salem Iowa on the way home. Mrs Eli White travels to Washington state to join her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Jean Taylor
Frank Taylor
Calvin Gormly
Wenatchee
Wash
Rev
P H. Hayley
Spirit Lake
Idaho
Emeline Hanna
Marian Davidson
Joe Rich
Chris Sommer
Peter Sommer
Margaret
Mary
Lizzie Sommer
Lisle Maxwell
N. J. Lease
Milton
Iowa
A. Paisley
Salem
Eli White
Washington State
Canada Exports Rise Toward Record, U S Primary Customer
Canada’s exports to the United States topped 494.25 million dollars in the year ending July 1, up nearly 100 million from the prior year. Imports from the United States rose 84.32 million dollars, a 17 percent gain, per a Department of Trade and Commerce report.
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Canada
Associated Press
Ottawa
Ont
United States
Community Visits and Social Minutes in Geay Grati
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Neiswaneer and Mr and Mrs J L Fifer with their son visited Walter Brown on Saturday. James Benda visited Roy Davison on Sunday. Dale Beenblossom improved from illness. Warren Mathleass Mrs Tom Schulty and W H Schulty spent Sunday with J B Hexworth. George Finch went to Chicago on business Saturday. HoH Club met with Mrs R D Mayer then social time and refreshments hosted by Mrs Don Applegate and Mrs George Finch. Harry Hesseltine family spent Sunday at Dr W Hesseltine home. Mrs J W Cox and son Billie visited with sister Mrs Taylor Stout. Mrs John Chadwick visited Earl Birney on Sunday.
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Chicago
Hoh. Club
R. D. Mayer
Don Applegate
George Finch
Harry Hesseltine
W. Hesseltine
J. W. Cox
Billie
Taylor Stout
John Chadwick
Earl Birney
I Saw Your Ad in the Journal Merchant Note
The speaker tells a merchant they saw the advertisement in the Journal. The message is concise and uses plain, direct language to acknowledge noticing the ad and initiate contact.
Iowa Farm Notes urges farmers on disaster year and fly date
Des Moines reports last month brought widespread crop damage with record rainfall days and hail across Hancock Wright Hardin Story Mahaska and Poweshiek counties. Damage from storms and tornadoes hit livestock and buildings while alfalfa and alsike clover supplies may rise as imports. Prices for Canadian crop and Hessian fly free dates shape next winter wheat yield. Newsmen and Farm Bureau leaders discuss agricultural news handling ahead of a large labor-saving display for dairymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Hancock
Wright
Hardin
Story
Mahaska
Poweshiek
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Foreign dairy equipment makers to exhibit at Syracuse expo
Three foreign manufacturers plan to install exhibits at the national dairy exposition in Syracuse next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Kirkwood Homestead May Return to Preservation Effort
Iowa City reports the Samuel J. Kirkwood home may be bought by a patriotic group for restoration after bids failed at auction. Mrs. Martha Pritchard ordered sale of the Kirkwood manse and about 20 acres, with the Women's Relief Corps hoped to acquire and restore the property to its 1860s condition.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Martha Pritchard
Kirkwood
Iowal City
Iowa
Electric room heater suspended from light socket invention
A new electric room heater design allows suspension from a standard light socket. The compact device provides space saving heating and could simplify installation in small rooms.
The Slow Poke comedy at Graham Theatre one night only
W. L. Patton stars in The Slow Poke a well directed substantial comedy with Barry Ware delivering quaint humor in a three act run. The final act promises a big climactic moment and the show offers a delightful evening for patrons. The Graham Theatre engagement is Tuesday Oct 2.
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W. L. Patton
Barry Ware
Patton
RB. Patton
Graham Theatre
Des Moines Eyed for G A R Encampment Return
Des Moines may again host the Grand Army of the Republic encampment after a positive reception in 1922. R L Chase, who helped plan that event, says veterans prefer a central, accessible location and expect Des Moines to be invited back for a 1926 gathering, with 1925 set for the West and Boston hosting next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Grand Army of the Republic
Iowa
R. L. Chase
Chase
Milwaukee
Grand Army
Boston
Far West
Hikers Told Free Baths Lodging Here Abandoned
Marshalltown Iowa records show the Marsbelliowm yA YMCA once offered free baths and lodging to cross country hikers. The practice was stopped after hikers grew numerous and officials at the Ames YMCA convention decided it encouraged drifting and roaming among youths.
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Associated Press
Marshalltown
Marsbelliowm
Ames
Adequate Library Income for Community Growth
Address read by the library trustees at a state conference argues the public library must match church and school funding to sustain growth. It urges community publicity, board reform, and a budget at least equal to similar libraries with an added amount to foster continuous development.
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Library Trustees
Bailey
Board of Library Trustees
Theodore Roosevelt
Free Public Library
America
Washington
Churches of Washington
Roosevelt
Washington Library
Iowa
Tractors Whinny At Dawn In Bucolic Scene
A Lafayette Journal Courier note describes a peaceful morning as a farmer views a young tractor greeting the old machine, creating a bucolic scene of rural life and agricultural work.
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Lafayette Journal-Courier
Red Cross Calls for U S Aid for Japan Earthquake Relief
The Red Cross urges Americans to donate to Japanese earthquake relief. Chairman John Barton Payne and Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover stress intensified help, noting initial $5,000,000 goal was not enough for the vast needs. Funds will directly aid relief, with no Red Cross overhead or staff deployment, administered by a volunteer business committee.
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Red Cross
Japan
Coolid
Unit States
T Red Cross
John Barton Payne
Commerce Hoover
America
Payne
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