Washington county road work delayed awaiting state federal approval
Spring plans for Washington county primary roads and bridges are stalled due to lack of authority from the state highway commission and government road board. Engineer W P Rawn prepared the plans and forwarded them to Washington D C for federal funding clearance. County supervisors inspected bridges this week to identify necessary repairs while awaiting highway commission instructions, including widening the White Way under the railway tracks.
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Washington County
State Highway Commission
Government Road Board
W. P. Rawn
Washington, D. C
U. K
Highway Commission
White Way
Legion Post Plans For Decoration Day
The American Legion post held a meeting to map a year of activities including a Memorial day program. With strong input from the ladies auxiliary the plans foresee an elaborate program and growing social activity for the future.
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American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The Death Cup Mushrooms Lethal Poison Found Nationwide
The death cup is a highly poisonous mushroom with wide distribution in the United States. It varies in color from white to olive or yellow and is named for its prominent volva. It contains phallin and is almost invariably fatal when eaten.
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United States
Boston Transcript Contemplates Corn On The Cob Delight
A playful note from the Gotham poet observer recalls the simple joy of eating corn on the cob and hints at the lack of a rhyme for lob asters, capturing a quaint, domestic amusement in a Boston Transcript column.
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Tic
Gotham
Dull Wight
Boston Transcript
TWO DIVORCES OF MARRIAGE SETTLED IN ADJOURNED TERM
Judge Charles A. Dewey granted two decrees of divorce in an adjourned March term session. Marie Glider was divorced from Pearl Glider with alimony and custody awarded. Ada W. Dunbar divorced from Charles O. Dunbar with alimony and custody awarded.
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Charles A. Dewey
Marie Glider
Pearl Glider
Ada W. Dunbar
Charles O. Dunbar
Dewey
Riverside Savings Bank
H. B. Noe E
Lester FE. Myers
Joseph F Moore
W. M. Keeley
Winifred Dunbar
Charles ©. Dunbar
Community notices promote pledges, events and gatherings
Announcements list church pledge drive makeups, a Fortnightly club music recital at the Methodist church, a bake sale at McFarlane store, Sunshine Mission services, a declamatory contest at West Chester High School, Civics guest day, Christian Endeavor social, Legion Auxiliary postponement, White Shrine of Jerusalem meeting in Chicago, Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid, Alma Hearne Holland Auxiliary dinner.
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U. P. Church of
West Chester
McFarlane
West Chester High School
Supreme Shrine Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem
Chicago
LaSalle Hotel
Medinah Temple
Alma Hearne Holland
Methodist Church
Brewer Elected Governor of Rotary District
Luther Brewer of Cedar Rapids publisher of the Cedar Rapids Republican and Times was elected governor of Rotary International District 16 at yesterday's Dubuque conference. The district includes Iowa Minnesota South Dakota and Nebraska with over one thousand delegates attending. Major J D Glasgow led local Rotary as delegate with Frank L. Wilson and Orville Elder. Retiring governor Billy Coppock will attend the Glasgow Scotland convention in June.
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Luther Brewer
Cedar Rapids
Billy Coppock
Council Bluffs
Glasgow
Scotland
Cultivating Personality in Domestic Life
The text argues many strive to cultivate individuality but notes value in ordinary domestic roles. It suggests a woman may find fortune in embracing normalcy, prioritizing home, husband, and children over being a standout personality. The piece frames domestic life as a valid original path today.
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Tyne
Human Nature in Business: Plain men win against distractions
Fred Kelly argues in Nation's Business that thoughtful plain men can win a woman from a handsome but thoughtless rival. A steady, quick-witted salesman on the job may outdo a brilliant competitor who misses the ball.
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Fred Kelly
Arctic sheep farming in extreme northern Canada
An American agricultural expert in Popular Medicines Magazine says the Arctic jains of northern Canada offer unusual opportunities for growing sheep cattle Siberian alfalfa and fruit. He recommends crossbreeding Canadian and Siberian sheep to gain hardy qualities for extreme cold.
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Canada
Poplar Mediciines
Tuesday Duaster Day Calamity Claims Rise
Statistics show Tuesday hosts more calamities than other days with rail disasters, fees, and street accidents noted in the record. The article highlights a dated pattern and cites Tuesday as the peak for such incidents.
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Tnesav
Quincidence Leads to Better Uml Printing Tips
A Boston Transcript note discusses avoiding awkward words starting with co and suggests spelling quirks like quincidence as a smoother approach. The piece hints at printers adapting language for readability and flow.
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Coop
Boston Transcript
April Blizzard Wreaks Damage Across Iowa Lands
A mid April blizzard in Iowa brings snow of three to four inches, freezing temperatures and widespread disruption. Fruit orchards face potential damage as blossoms suffer, while raspberries and tree fruits may be battered. Oats likely escape harm. Washington Telephone lines suffer outages, with repairs underway and most local service restored by evening. Telephony and electric lines report scattered fires, crossed wires, and telegraph delays as trains run behind schedule.
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Iowa
Washington Telephone Company
Moore
Columbus Junction
Washington
Brighton
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Muscatine
Tong Gas and Electric Company
West Chester
Keota
Palm Beach
John Hardcastie
Constance Talmadge
Graham Theatre
John Emerson
Anita Loos
Poem Warns of Cold Day Delays and Monday Talk
A gloomy day prompts reflections on an unordered delivery. The speaker notes no coal man ordered it and describes calling the coal yard to avoid freezing. With no business today, they plan to wait until Monday for further words.
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Deliv
F. M. Smith Dies of Apoplexy at 73
F M Smith, a longtime Havre area resident living nine miles southeast of Washington, died at 12 30 today after an apoplectic episode this morning. He was 73. Survived by wife and children including Mrs Clyde Maxwell and A R Smith, funeral arrangements not yet set.
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M. Smith
Washington
Havre
Smith
Clyde Maxwell
Henry Wittrigg
A. R. Smith
Donald Smith
Heavy rainfall and late snow noted in local weather report
Rainfall measured at 1.58 inches with last night's precipitation. Snow began early today and remained unmeasured at report time. Temperatures ranged from 26 to 27 degrees, with weather records noting past Aprils had varied snowfall.
Card of Thanks for Loss of Fred B. Jackson
We express gratitude for sympathy and floral offerings shown during our bereavement. The family thanks friends for kindnesses extended in the loss of husband and father Fred B. Jackson.
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Fred B. Jackson
Fred B, Jackson
Half Read Psychic Advice Sheet Predicts Favors and Warnings
A long column of cryptic initials and brief fortunes suggests outcomes for love, travel, finance, and health. Promises of recoveries, marriages, or losses appear with dates like July and May 1922, alongside cautions against investments and matches.
Vulcanite Derived from Rubber Used in Everyday Goods
A description explains turning rubber with sulphur into vulcanite by heating. The process yields vulcanite used for fountain pens knives buttons combs and knife handles and offers a cheap substitute for barn ivory and jet. The text notes vulcanite’s potential in many items as a useful material.
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Legion Post
Firestone and Miller
Baptist
Sunshine Mission
Israel
Civics Department
Frank L. Wilson
Nevada Speidel
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Pleasant Hill Ladies’ Aid
W. F. Meyers
Brewer Heads Rotary
Mill Owners Mutual Fire
Des Moines, Iowa
Service
Lemley, Root & Littlefield, Agents
Washington, Iowa
Humphrey
Rock Island
Dickens
Reister & Sons
F. M. Smith
MAVRE
Emerson Loos
Geta the Croix
Humphrey Radiant
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Homes For Keeps
Hoover Club
Evening Journal
the Evening Journal
W. M. Montgomery
Caré Journal
Frank Godfrey
Black
Taes
Loftiss
N. K
Oakland
Studebaker
Mannhardt Bros
A. B. Carr
Jas. Miller
W. Madison
Wentworth
FORD
SC. RL. R
Oscar George
John Mathers
Cleveland
Bevins Motor Car Co
T.G. Deal
Roy Satwart
Bevins Motor Co
Lewis Coon
Ainsworth
Phone Haskins
H. M. Guest
W. Montee St. Gots
Surrey
Geo. W. Stewart's
J. W. Lemley
Ior Sale
Chas. Atelowsky
Phosle
Boyd Berto
South Avenue
John Nickerson
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BE. O
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K. W
Wm. W
Fr. Q
Helen
J. L
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California
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K. R
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