Burlington Welcomes New Agent J C McKay In Washington
J C McKay has been checked in as agent of the Burlington railway in Washington and seeks a home soon for his family. His son studies at Parselia college with June as the year end. McKay began with E G Fox on a narrow gauge line and returns after 27 years with the Burlington. He left Washington 25 years ago and is brother to Frank McKay of Washington and Warry McKay of Davenport. O P Trautwein shifts from Tyrburg to Red Oak as station agent. S L Holland remains as assistant agent.
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J. C. McKay
Burlington Railway
Washington
Parselia College
McKey Hd
Everal
Wood
Burlington
E. G. Fox
Mr. McKay
Railroad
Frank McKay
Warry McKay
Davenport
Rock Island
O. P. Trautwein
I Ys
Thurlington
Mareh
Red Oak
S. L. Holland
McKay
Anticipated supply of tractors and plows from Brant Co
John M. Brant Company of Bushnell Illinois states requirements were anticipated to ensure prompt delivery of pull tractors and plows. The notice emphasizes readiness to meet shipping schedules and customer demand.
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John M. Brant Company
Bushnell, Til
Mrs. Earl Hout Sells County War Book in Washington
Mrs Earl Hout will oversee the sale of Washington County in the World War in Washington city She plans to reach all residents and promises prompt service Orders are already coming in as no organized sales had existed yet The first edition is nearly exhausted and a new shipment will be ordered soon
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Earl Hout
Washington County
Washington
Eureka Telephone Co Annual Meeting and Officer Election
The Eureka Telephone Co will hold its annual meeting and officer election at Shitoh School House on Saturday evening April 17 at 8 o'clock. Walter Boyer serves as secretary.
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Eureka Telephone Co
Shitoh
Walter Boyer
Debate at the High School Schedules Ottumwa Clash
Washington faces Ottumwa in a Thursday night debate at 8 o clock as local readers are urged to support the high school debaters. The article notes the growing respect for U S S work and a one year guarantee on their products.
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Washington Vs. Ottumwa
DeBord Specials on 160 and 78 acre farms near town
160 acre farm within a mile of town features 120 acres level corn land 40 acres blue grass pasture a good house two barns double corn cribs machine shed deep well mill and tanks price 350 per acre. 78 acre farm one mile from town all level tiled corn land finely improved on a main road and offered at 425 per acre for a short time.
Banks to Free Indian Villagers From Debt Through Village Banks
O. O. Stanchfield of the YMCA spoke at the Baptist church on last night’s program. He described debt among Indian villagers and the YMCA plan to establish village banks offering 7.5 percent interest, with 160 banks already set up and two more started weekly. He noted farming improvements with an iron plow costing $3 and said training a native worker costs 25 a year.
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India
O. O. Stanchfield
Baptist Church
Stanchfield
Community club announcements and church notices
A list of local meetings and events including Fortnightly club civics meeting at Mrs. Gibson home, Delta Alpha U S church class, Havre Social club, PB O Chapter 1, Ladies Social at Presbyterian church, Afternoon Bridge club at Dr. and Mrs. Foley, and 1d Century club at Mrs Dewey's. Mope Mission sewing open day and Bethlehem Commandery April 16 meeting with Red Cross work.
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Delta Alpha U. S
Methodist Church
PB. O
Jessie Dewey
The
Presbyterian Church
Bridge Club
Mrs
I. A. Foley
Main St
Century Club
A. Dewey
Bethlehem Commandery
At & O'Clock
Order of Red Cross
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
Local buys and notices from Mason’s and Smith Jewelry ads
Mason’s price offers include a Samson truck on an incline and $700.00 price for a Mason’s item. Washington Ottumwa debate set for Thursday at the high school. Smith Jewelry Co. advertises 20 year bracelet watches and Hamilton watch clisins. Keck travels from Florida with Mrs Keck to visit family in Chicago. Mason’s promotes a Samson Hart Parr Tractor delivery. Crab’s rug sale and Rheuma advertised for rheumatic relief. Collins Safety Razors advertise a wind up razor.
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Collins Safety
Smith Jewelry Co
West Side Square
Woman in Ford Sees Man struck after sudden stop
A woman driving a Ford sedan stopped abruptly after running over a man. She claimed decades of careful driving and asked the man to walk on, while he asserted he had been walking for fifty years, sparking a tense exchange.
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Rye
Officers elected for Fortnightly Club first department
Mrs Clara Darbyshire was chosen leader with Mrs St Clair Lewis as assistant and Mrs Ed Sullivan as secretary treasurer. The program committee includes Mrs J D McLaughlin chairman, Mrs A W McCall and Mrs G S Kerr. Papers covered general financial topics and insurance.
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A. B. Schmoelier
Clara Darbyshire
St. Clair Lewis
Ed Sullivan
J. D. McLaughlin
A. W. McCall
G.S. Kerr
Sullivan
C. W. Stewart
C. R. Wilson
A. B. Schmoeller
Broadgate
G. 8. Kerr
Mrs Shearer family returns home from J S Shearer visit
Mrs. W. T. Shearer and son return to Moline after visiting the J. S. Shearer home Hazel McFarland daughter of Mr and Mrs L B McFarland improving in health after a severe attack of pneumonia The ad promoting diamonds pearls and graduation gifts from Smith Jewelry Co West Side Square.
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Smith Jewelry Co
West Side Square
W. T. Shearer
Nule
Moline
J.S. Shearer
Hazel McFarland
Railroad crossing fatalities reach 1500 in 191 percent surge
The report cites a dramatic rise in railroad crossing fatalities totaling 1,500, indicating a 191 percent increase. Authorities express concern over safety. The data highlights vulnerable populations and emphasizes enforcement and engineering fixes.
Brakeman Drinkle Injured in Yard Collision at Winfield
Brakeman Will Drinkle of the Burlington freight train was hurt yesterday at Winfield while switching in the yards. Riding the ladder of a car, he was struck by a corner of another car and suffered torn muscles. He received medical care in Washington before being sent home to Burlington.
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Will Drinkle
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