Standard Oil to Build East Washington Street Service Station
Work began today on a Standard Oil service station at East Washington Street near the square after the property sale to W. C. Harding was recorded. The project requires moving the Harding house and several days of site preparation with completion expected in about six weeks. Superintendent Harding and his family will remain in the residence for now.
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Standard Oil Company
East Washington Street
Court House
W. C. Harding
Oil Company
California
Harding
Second Avenue
Society Dinner Honor by Mary Tucker for Visiting Students
Mary Tucker hosts a dinner this evening in honor of Miss Bertha Davis and Miss Edith McHugh two students at the state university visiting during the Easter vacation.
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Mary Tucker
Bertha Davis
Edith McHugh
the State University
Very Heavy Earthquake Recorded Near Washington
An earthquake of magnitude described as very heavy was recorded early today on the Georgetown University seismograph. The tremor began at 6:02 AM and lasted until 8:25 AM with a peak between 7:03 and 7:05 AM. Director Francis Tondor of the observatory could not determine the disturbance direction from Washington.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Francis Tondor
Georgetown University Sempletion Observatory
Iowa Dirt Roads In Good Condition Report
The Des Moines Automobile Club said in its weekly road bulletin that all dirt roads in Iowa are in fair condition while all gravel highways are in good condition.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines Automobile Club
Easter floral displays brighten the town square
Spring blooms including tulips lilies jonquils and roses create an Easter atmosphere rivaled only by the Easter rabbit. Floral displays around the square delight visitors and lure lookers into Petersen's Flower Shop and Warren's Seed Store where Wolf Floral Company runs a sales room.
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Petersen's
Warren's
Wolf Floral Company
Man's Place in Nature in Seneca's Vision
A brief quote from Seneca emphasizes humans as part of one great body linked by nature and social harmony. It frames human life as oriented toward the good of the whole rather than individual gain.
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Seneca
Egg Rolling Custom at the White House Event
The report notes Easter Monday egg rolling on the White House grounds with children arriving after breakfast to roll eggs on the south lawn. Mrs Dicken and family plan an Egg Rolling at their Washington home if weather permits. The tradition’s origin remains unclear but widely enjoyed by children in Washington D C.
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White House
Washington
PD. C
Washington P D. C
Dicken
Von Hindenburg issues appeal to patriotic Germans
Berlin April 11 Field Marshal von Hindenburg presidential candidate of the United Parties of the Right appeals to all patriotic Germans to safeguard the honor of the German name and social peace. He says his life is an open book, he has done his duty, and that war or rebellion cannot liberate the nation. He regards the spirit animating the state as decisive, not the form of the state.
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Berlin
von Hindenburg
Governor Hammill to Speak at Cedar Rapids Club Meeting
Governor Hammill will address the Canopus Club at its noon meeting in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday April 21. He is a Des Moines Canopus Club member and will be accompanied by 25 Capital City Club members.
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Cedar Rapids
Hammill
Canopus Club
Des Moines
Capital City Club
Iowa Weather Forecast Says Fine Easter Day Ahead
Iowa will enjoy fair Easter weather with a gentle cooldown across the state. The U S Weather Bureau predicted generally sunny skies with a slight drop in temperatures for Sunday Easter.
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Pse
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Weather Bureau
London Bride Ties Knots on October 13 at 13 Mansfield Street
A London miss living in house number 13 welcomed three children to attend her wedding on October 13. The reception followed at 13 Mansfield Street, highlighting a date and venue linked to the couple.
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London
Mansfield Street
Religious Work Y Program at Washington Y M C A
The Washington Y M C A religious work committee outlines six Sunday afternoon meetings starting April 19 with adult leaders and boy assistants. Each hour long session features a music director and specific themes such as The Bible Applied to Everyday Life and Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God.
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Religious Work Committee
Washington Y. M. C. A
Frank R. Sage
H. B. Case
D. D. Sherman
Harry Kreider
Carl Hedges
Harold Elwell
Fort Sherman
H. H. McCleery
Walter Eastwood
Jesse J. Miller
Harry A. Phillips
Max Donaldson
Fred Martin
C. S. Lemmon
James Sexton
Preston Wolf
Daniel
R. 8
Cook
Clifford Baker
George Maxwell
W. J. Masson
Merrill Robb
Bf, Campbell
Final Supreme Court Order in Crawfordsville Bank Case
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of First Savings Bank of Crawfordsville against W. J. Edgar reversing the lower court. A petition for rehearing filed by Edgar’s attorneys has just been denied.
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Supreme Court
First Savings Bank of
Crawfordsville
W. J. Edgar
Edgar
Ness Coulter Dies After Illness at County Hospital
Ness Coulter, ill at the county hospital for two weeks and after two operations, worsened this afternoon after noon. He had been in serious condition all week with fluctuating outlooks, and last night enjoyed a brief sleep before the decline. Friends and the Coulter family mourn the loss and sorrow at this time.
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Ness Coulter
Mr. Coulter
Coulter
Dodge Financing Operation Finishes In Record Time
New York April 11 the 160 million financing for the Dodge Brothers automobile company was completed in record time as bankers placed a 75 million six percent debenture within an hour. Over subscription was reported and matched the earlier 85 million stock offering.
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Associated Press
New York
Dodge Brothers Automobile Company
Irish Whiteboys Movement of 1870 Recalled
A secret agrarian group in Ireland in 1870 called the Whiteboys earned its name from members wearing white shirts. The organization conducted agrarian outrages as part of its activities during that period.
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Ireland
Miscellaneous Court Actions Recorded In Brief Session
Judge Charles A. Dewey presided over a short district court session with various matters brought by local attorneys. Several orders were issued and court adjourned until two this afternoon. A further session is set for Friday April 7. Judge D W Hamilton of Grimell will attend on Tuesday May 19 to hear matters related to the Farmers and Merchants bank receivership.
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Charles A. Dewey
D. Ww. Hamilton
Grimell
Clarence cast announced for senior class play
The senior play Booth Tarkington’s Clarence reveals the cast: Mr Wheeler Clay Bramer Irene DeLong Clarence John Matthews Bobby Wheeler Jason Kleese Cora Wheeler Sevilla Boice Mrs Martin Alma Belle Minick Miss Pinney Edith Carris Della Lucy Benz Mr Dinwittee Harold Piwell Hubert Stem Wade Crone. Janitors took spring break to clean, returning Monday after vacation.
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Mr. Wheeler
Clay Bramer
Mrs. Wheeler
Irene DeLong
Clarence
John Matthews
Bobby Wheeler
Jason Kleese
Cora Wheeler
Sevilla Boice
Martin
Alma Belle Minick
Miss Pinney
Edith Carris
Della
Lucy Benz
Dinwittee
Harold Piwell
Hubert Stem
Wade Crone
Hi-Y Club Meeting Plans Ticket Sales After Dinner
Tuesday the Hi-Y boys held a regular monthly meeting at the Y. Rev McCrory spoke on idle lessons and Sec Kreider discussed the boys conference. After dinner and speeches a short business meeting planned ticket sales for last night's plays.
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McCrory
Sec. Kreider
Ag Club Meeting Chooses Entertainment Committee
A Wednesday business meeting of the Ag club appointed a committee to take charge of entertainment planning through September.
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Ag Club
G.R. Cabinet Plans May Littl Sister’s Banquet
At a business meeting the G R cabinet discussed a Littl Sister’s banquet to be held in the first week of May and plans for the installation of new officers on the first Sunday in May.
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G.R
Littl
Glee Clubs Prepare Music for Contest In Two Weeks
The Boys and Girls Glee Clubs each consist of twenty four members and are rehearsing music for an upcoming contest to be held here in two weeks.
Darling Improves. Cartoonist Jay Darling Sits Up
Des Moines reports say the condition of cartoonist Jay Darling improved today. He sat up in bed for a short time yesterday, and his hospital status was upgraded as he recovers from his illness.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Jay. Darling
New Electric Sign Lights East Side Square
Workmen place a new electric sign on the %8e store to illuminate the east side of the square. The sign is nearly 15 feet long and emits about 1200 candle power, boosting the area's attractiveness and window displays in Washington.
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Washington
Hi Y Club Show Delights Full Audiences At High School
A Hi Y Club program drew a good crowd last night in the high school auditorium. Three comedy one acts were presented with strong performances by Harold Johnson Lyle Sehulty James Sexton and David McCreedy in the pantomime When the Light Went Out. The casts included Walter Lastwood Harold Johnson John Matthews Lawrence McKune Clav Bramer Edward Bambrick Max McCall John Shields Merle Wilson and Lyle Snyder. Milburn McKay directed the high school orchestra between acts.
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Hteyy Club
Kenneth Carris
L. B. Lupton
Harold Johnson
Lyle Sehulty
James Sexton
David McCreedy
Merrill Robb
Walter Lastwood
John Matthews
Lawrence McKune
Clav Bramer
Edward Bambrick
Max McCall
John Shields
Merle Wilson
Lyle Snyder
Milburn McKay
Be Careful with Your Guns in Town Bird Protection Urged
A Washington resident warns readers to alert local boys and girls about gun safety with BB shotguns as birds, especially cardinals, return in large numbers. The piece urges everyone to protect returning birds and avoid harming them during the current season.
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Washington
Not for show but to praise Him from whom blessings flow
A reader reflects on actions that may look performative yet are rooted in genuine gratitude to God. The note emphasizes that blessings come from Him and questions appearances versus intent.
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W. ¢. Harding
Cedar Rapids Club
Services For
SIN Weeks
Ned
ING
Edgar Case
Ross Coulter
Dodge
Booth Tarkington
Ollows
Ag Meeting
G. R
Jay Darling
Chicago
Totease
H. W. Russell
Avent
ROCA
Luster
Ainsworth Hotel
Chas. Olds
Prop
Evening Journal
Whittaker
Inquire Journal Office
Wim
Darbyshire
Ray Perry
Washington County Hospital
Reid
Wilbur
D. G. Beenblossom
Plymouth Rock
Harry Bishop
Call V. Beliel
Thurs-Sat
R. BE. Brown
R. Gillespie
Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicle
Marion Avenue
Stanley Thompson
Dodge Garage
Wyandotte
Red River
Ohio
Elmer Burham
Lucile Forgey
J. C. Bauer
Lyon
Alves
Sue Hi, Lytle
Eall
Pel
Arnold
F. & M. Bank
Lynn Baking Company
Lester Macon
Elmer Cherry
CAR OF & White Northern Lawa Oats
Woods Feed Mill
J. J. P. Thomas
Washington St
Inquire
Washington Loan & Trust Co
Afta
Inquire Journal
George Young
Hebner
East 2Nd Street
East 3Rd Street
George L. Benson
Vic Masson
Keota
Matts McGraw
Journal Office
R. Terry
Washington, D. C
Baker's Remedies
Washington County
Schulty
Joe M. Wood
H. E. Dusenbery
B. Friese & Son
Enarco
Sina
Uncle Sam
W.S. Reister & Sons Eggs and Poultry
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