Campaign leads and credits drive for Washington voters
Marjorie Schulty leads in the campaign with Mrs Helwick second and Mrs Rhea third as the race heats up. The piece urges readers to boost their favorites before December 12 and explains credits drop after the second period ends, affecting subscriptions and job printing card values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Schulty
Mrs. Helwick
Rhea
Democrat
Knave
Bis
Washington
Sarah E. Helwick
Seeewens
Bre
Lois
Crawfordsville
Juanita Ellis
Walter Johnson
Geo. W. Rudiger
Susie Edgington
Movers Convention Set For Wednesday
A convention titled Movers Convention will be held on Wednesday with participation expected from local moving industry representatives and related trades. Organizers say the event will cover industry standards, equipment safety, and service quality improvements.
Miss Marjorie Schulty Leads Democratic Campaign Surge
In four days Miss Schulty rises from fourth to first, leading in the Democrats campaign. Supporters glimpse real work as she sells subscriptions and job printing during the drive. She enjoys snow storms as well as bright days, with strong crowd confidence in her rising pace. Her middle name is Pep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Schulty
Miss Schulty
Pep
Former decision affirmed in court in Farm Bank case
Judge Charles H. Kelly of the sixth district in Charles City affirmed Judge Hamilton’s settlement approval for Farmers and Merchants Bank. The ruling allows the receiver to sue officers directors or stockholders if warranted and permits creditors or depositors to object within fifty days at their own cost. The court noted the trial drew a crowded room and praised the attorneys for their clear advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Kelly
Sixth Judicial District
Charles City
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Hamilton
Grinnell
Kelly
Judge Kelly
Washington
Havner
Byers
Marengo
Des Moines
Morrison
Livingston
Farm Bureau to Hold All-Day Meeting with Senator Bowman Speaking
County Agent W C Molison announced that Senator M L Bowman of Blackhawk County will headline the farm bureau gathering next Tuesday December 15 at the Y M C A community room. The event features a morning business session and an afternoon address at two o'clock on The Accomplishments of the Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Molison
M. L. Bowman
Blackhawk County
Farm Bureau
Bowman
United States
Christmas Seals Drive Opens in Washington County
Mrs. Belle C. Rice leads the Washington County Christmas seal campaign as 1925 seals arrive. The design features two lit candles amid holly and mistletoe with the slogan Merry Christmas and Good Health and the red cross motif signaling the TB prevention movement. The effort highlights global and national tuberculosis work and its impact on mortality over 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Wide Movement For the Prevention of
International Union Against Tuberculosis
National Tuberculosis Association
United States
I Am a Little Christmas Seal Poem for Health Cause
Mal Rose dictated a Christmas Seal poem for the Mahaska County Public Health Association urging support to fund public health efforts against tuberculosis. The piece promotes buying seals to aid health work and prevent TB while highlighting the Iowa Tuberculosis Association drive. The article also notes Mrs. Benson’s talk on aiding wounded soldiers and TB patients in hospitals.
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Iowa
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Omaha
Chicago
Mal Rose
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Public Health Association
Rose
T-B
Benson
J. F. Benson
Mother Benson
American Legion Auxiliary
M. E. Church
Post Office Sets Holiday Mailing Deadlines by Region
The Washington post office posted a regional schedule for Christmas mail to assure delivery before Christmas. It lists specific dates for different states and warns that parcels mailed after certain early hours December 24 may not arrive in time. Local officials urge mailers to follow the timetable and have all mail in by the stated dates.
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United States
Washington Post Office
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Iowa
Illinois
New Blue Lodge Officers Elected For Coming Year
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M elects W C Bell as worshipful master and names E E Stutsman senior warden D L Carbaugh junior warden Geo L McDaniel treasurer and Arthur Goodin secretary They will be installed January first Temple building committee members Ed Hammer J E Ream and Lee Holland also named Three nobles may serve on committee Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M will elect officers Friday and Eastern Star selects new officers tomorrow evening
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W. C. Bell
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Blue Lodge
E. E. Stutsman
D. L. Carbaugh
Geo. L. McDaniel
Arthur Goodin
Temple Building Committee
Ed Hammer
J. E. Ream
Lee Holland
D. W. Dayton
Des Moines
Cyrus Chapter
Eastern Star
Democrat's Southeastern Selection Matches State All Stars
The Democrat's all southeastern team, chosen against the Washington eleven, aligns with Burlington Hawkeye picks except for two players. Fort Madison and Keosauqua players missed, but McConnell and Hill of Washington receive all state honors on Des Moines Register selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Washington
Burlington
Miss Anna Coulter Dies After Lifelong Service
Funeral services were held for Miss Anna M. Coulter who died Sabbath morning December 6 1925 at age 64. Born July 16 1861 near town she became blind early then graduated from the Iowa College for the Blind in 1886. Survived by three sisters and one brother, she lived a life of quiet Christian service at the Associate Presbyterian church.
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Jones and McElhinkey Chapel
Anna M. Coulter
A. M. Malcolm
R. K. Atchison
Rimersburg
Miss Coulter
Vinton
Mansfield
Ohio
Samuel B. Coulter
Catherine Robinson Coulter
Iowa College For the Blind
Associate Presbyterian Church
Ella L. Finney
Mansfield, O
Belle Orr
Dodge Center
Minn
J. R. Coulter
St. Louis
Etta Atchison
R. L. Coulter
Mrs Elmira Boone 93 Dies at Kalona Friday
Mrs Elmira Boone Kalona's oldest resident dies at home Friday night aged 93 born Huntington Pennsylvania November 23 1832 came to Iowa at age eleven married to Abner Boone September 13 1853 and moved to Kalona in 1779 survivors include four sons William Alfred Alonzo and Benoni all of Kalona and two daughters Mrs Thede Frederick of Kalona and Mrs Alissa DeFrance of Iowa City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira Boone
Kalona
Huntington
Iowa
Abner Boone
William Boone
Iowa City
Alfred Boone
Fabens
Texas
Alonzo Boone
Benoni Boone
Thede Frederick
Alissa DeFrance
Second to Mrs Helwick In Contest With Narrow Margin
Mrs Sara E Helwick finishes second in today’s contest by the narrowest margin and remains a leading figure. With ten days left she pledges steady progress and predicts headlines by December 19. Loyal friends express enthusiasm for her campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara E. Helwick
Helwick
Reverend Atchison Called By Death In Rimersburg
Rev. R. K. Atchison of Rimersburg Pennsylvania was here called by the death of his sister in law Miss Anna Coulter. Mrs. John S. Wilson leaves this evening for Kalamazoo Michigan to visit daughters Mrs. Garrett Kuilena and Mrs. Jack Marcussi. She will be gone about four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Atchison
Rimersburg, Pa
Anna Coulter
John S. Wilson
Kalamazoo, Mich
Garrett Kuilena
Jack Marcussi
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