Funeral brings distant relatives to honor J S Stevenson
Among mourners at J S Stevenson’s funeral were his son Warren Stevenson of Minneapolis a Felton Minn brother N L Stevenson a Perry sister Mrs Dora Stromquist and their spouses along with many other relatives from Chapin Stewartville Des Moines Ottumwa Keota and Goodell The report also notes Dr S P Telford chiropractor and that Mrs A Anderson recovering from flu discharged her nurse Mae Hopengardner yesterday.
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J. S. Stevenson
Warren Stevenson
Minneapolis
Minn
N. L. Stevenson
Felton
Dora Stromquist
Perry
Lewis Thompson
Goodell
Albert Thompson
Clarion
G. A. Mayer
Glen Fromm
Chapin
George Hale
Stewartville
R. B. Kennell
Des Moines
Ethel Randolph
Jim Stevenson
Ottumwa
George Stevenson
Charlie Stevenson
Keota
S. P. Telford
Washington St
A. Anderson
Mae Hopengardner
Blumenstine Declares Democratic Candidacy for Supervisor
Wellman candidate Frank Blumenstine announces his run for supervisor on the Democratic ticket for the term beginning January 103%.
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Frank Blumenstine
Wellman
Slessers to Open Sale of Damaged Sewing Machines
The Slesser sewing machine shop will hold a Saturday sale of stock damaged by smoke from the Congress hotel fire last month. Fifty damaged machines are to be sold.
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Slesser
Congress Hotel
Smith Roosevelt clash shakes Democratic path to 1922 ballot
Washington dispatch reports Democratic leaders puzzled by Alfred E. Smith attack on Franklin D. Roosevelt and its potential impact on the convention. The Senate moves to create a new slush fund inquiry committee for 1922 campaigns as Roosevelt backers support investigation of campaign spending.
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Washington
INS
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Senate
Roosevelt
W. H.alfalfa
Hilly Murray
Oklahoma
Denver
Senate Elections and Privileges Committee
Smith to be New York delegate at large to Democratic convention
Albany April 15 Former Governor Alfred E. Smith will go to the Democratic national convention as delegate at large from New York despite Governor Roosevelt raising questions of political indelicacy. State leaders decided this before the state committee met to pick 16 at large delegates. John F. Curry of Tammany Hall reportedly pressed for Smith's name on the slate.
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Smith
Wyman Community club meets with games and flower exchange
Mrs W K Marsh hosted the Wyman Community club on Wednesday April 13 with games planned by the entertainment committee Mrs Everett Rees and Mrs Frank Courtney. Refreshments were served by several members and the May meeting will be at Mrs Fred North home with a roll call request for household hints.
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W. K. Marsh
Wyman
Everett Rees
Frank Courtney
Hal Huston
J. C. Cannon
John Simmons
Fred North
Unchanging Cloud Nature Note by Mmerson
A reflective line notes that the cloud remains mutable yet ever constant, musing on paradox in nature. The quote, attributed to Mmerson, frames clouds as both perpetual and shifting, inviting contemplation of change.
Preparation Work on South Marion Ave and Local Prices
Grading began on South Marion Ave in preparation for a task at hand. The ad notes a Cooking School offering a Vanilla Extract comparison and a liberal bottle price of 25 cents. Hog top price listed at 4.40 with weather described as mostly cloudy and warmer tonight. Open all day Sundays.
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South Marion Ave
Wagner and Mrs Wag ner in Washington en route to Sigourney
Judge H F Wag ner and wife of Des Moines were in Washington on their way from Iowa City to Sigourney. Also notes of local civic visits and a baby birth on April 2 named Dennis Alvah Swift.
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H. F. Wagner
Des Moines
Washington
Iowa City
Sigourney
Mary Harding
University Hospital
W. A. Cook
California
Bank Robberies Hit Illinois Rhode Island and Dallas
Five bandits robbed the Spring Valley Illinois city bank of 6000 dollars before noon then fled in a sedan with Illinois plate 75 621. In Cranston Rhode Island five armed men burst into Imperial Printing and Finishing and escaped with a 12000 payroll in a motor truck. In Dallas Texas John McCominas a 47 year old messenger for Mercantile National Bank was robbed of 38000 in bank funds by a lone bandit.
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Spring Valley, Ill
INS
Cranston
R. L
Imperial Printing and Finishing Company
Dallas
Tex
John McComimas
Mercantile National Bank
Mysterious off shore light puzzles Leland residents
A bright flashlight eight miles offshore in Lake Michigan shone for an hour one night, baffling Leland residents and coast guards. One theory suggests an amphibian in force down on the lake may have produced the glow.
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Leland
Mich
Lake Michigan
Boonе Residence Wrecked by Bomb Explosion
A dynamite bomb wrecked Tom Doggett’s home in Boone Iowa as it exploded beneath the rear of the house. He and his wife escaped death or serious injury. The blast damaged two rooms lifted roof sections and collapsed walls. Police had no clues on the apparent assassination attempt.
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Boone
Tom Doggett
Doggett
Two Die in Head On Crash Near Independence Iowa
A head on collision near Independence Iowa left two dead and a third injured, with victims identified as Mrs. Genevieve Zimmerman of Oelwein and her 13 year old nephew George Forney from Cedar Rapids. J P Cruze of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin was hospitalized with severe injuries.
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Independence
Iowa
INS
Genevieve Zimmerman
Oelwein
George Forney
Cedar Rapids
J. P. Cruze
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Auckland riots flare again amid fires and 30 arrests
Unrest in Auckland spikes with new rioting and 30 arrests after mobs damaged shops in the Epiphany church area. Police say 380 wounded were treated, and three hours of clashes with mounted police and naval detachments ended with dispersal amid heavy property damage. In Cadiz Ohio a 4000-strong mob dispersed before National Guard units arrived. Mr and Mrs Chet Kearns of Fairfield were in Washington today.
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Auckland
New Zealand
INS
Ohio
Cadiz
Ohio National Guardsmen
Chet Kearns
Fairfield
Washington
Washington county hospital births and local notes
Mr and Mrs Allen Patterson of near Washington welcomed a baby girl born at 9 20 last night at Washington county hospital. James N Phillips of northwest Washington recently discharged from the Washington county hospital after medical care. Miss Lillian Berry returns from St Joseph business college. Verna Palmer to visit Iowa Wesleyan college during guest week end. Mrs Agnes Ross of West Chester shops today. Frank B Miller and aunt Mrs George W Stewart returned from Minneapolis after business and visit with Mrs George Preston.
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Allen Patterson
Near
Washington
Washington County Hospital
James N. Phillips
Washington County
Globe Barber Shop
Tripioil Refining Co
Agnes Ross
West Chester
Frank B. Miller
George W. Stewart
Minneapolis
Miller
Stewart
George Preston
Merle and Martha Smith Welcome Baby Patricia Ann
Mr and Mrs Merle Smith of five miles east of Washington are the parents of a nine pound baby daughter born April 13 The mother was Martha Hendrickson of Gladwin before marriage The child has been named Patricia Ann
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Orr & Ross
Merle Smith
Washington
Patricia Ann
Martha Hendrickson
Gladwin
Macon
Iowa
Puone 'S Red
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Scotch Valley
Warner
Baxter
Long Legs
Marion Nixon
Rosco Ates
Tom and Jerry
KODAK
Phillips & Hebner Druggists
The
Kodak Store
Slessers
Oriez & Speer
Chicago
Alfred E. Smith
Frank
Ona Bank
Cacselry
Mmerson
GEO. L. McDaniel Druggist
Widmer
Paul Putnam
United States Marine Air Service
Managua
Nicaragua
Marine
Quantico
Virginia
A. B., Putnam
Edward Stout
Brighton
Mayor Johnson
Albert Swift
Lyndh, Minn
Dennis Alvah
Merle Edwards
Glen Robertson
Illinois
Rhode Island
AML
East Side
Niest
Ern
Love
Fredric March
Kay Francis
Stuart Erwin
Juliette Compton
Charlie Chase
Kartoon
Fox Sound News
Honolulu
T. H
Henry Peters
Pablo Gonzales
Portesene-Massie
W. Davis
Len Small
Leslie
Burrell
Len Jr
Ilinois
Somers
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Young Tender Beef
Swifts
Swift
Sinclair
Thompson’ Scrocetenia
Washington Cleaners
South Side
Wisie Long
C. H. Leu Co
Muscatine
Westphal
Iowa Motor Service Armory
Leroy Jugenheimer
Lou Jugenheimer
Mable Walker
Marshalltown
Jams
Biles Furniture
Evan
John Shields & Sons
C. L. Pine Loan Co
East Broadway
Winstop Duaalt
Washington Oil Co
Washington, Iowa
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