Spelling Contest Draws 256 to 30 Rural Schools
Miss Kathryn Montgomery reports 256 to 30 rural Washington county schools will be represented at the county spelling contest Saturday afternoon. Each school may enter two contestants, with admission for spectators. The event targets grades six to eight and reflects strong rural interest. A health crusade in schools promotes daily tooth brushing, open windows for sleep, hand washing, and other health rules.
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Teach‘ers
Washington ‘County
Chersa
Miss Montgomery
Honeymoon Confession Sparks Quiet Rebond in Marriage
A husband smiles inwardly as his wife confesses she married him to reform him during their honeymoon. The moment reveals strain and possible shift in relationship dynamics as they navigate expectations.
Heavy Snow Strands Colorado Trains For Days
Rev J Sharp of Hammond arrives in Washington from Denver and reports Colorado’s snow storm as the worst in years. He says trains between Denver and Colorado Springs were stalled for days by drifts up to fifteen feet, with he first train able to run after tracks were cleared.
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Convention of the Christian Church
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Whitmer Receives Large Salary Increase as Superintendent
Corning reports RR G Whitmer, former Washington high principal, re elected superintendent of Corning schools with a raise of 1500 over prior pay. He will earn 3.20 dollars per day next year. Whitmer and Mrs Whitmer express satisfaction with their surroundings and work.
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G. Whitmer
Washington High School
Whitmer
County Spelling Contest and Rural School Exhibit Set
The county spelling contest and rural school exhibit will be held at the old Methodist church on Saturday April 24 at 2 30 p m. Please note change in place. Kathryn Montgomery county superintendent of schools.
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Old Methodist Church
Kathryn Montgomery
DeBord Specials 80 Acre Farm Near Town
Fine 80 acre farm five miles from town with modern house large barn outbuildings well fenced and improved. Priced at 475 per acre with 20000 down, 5 year terms at 5 percent. A solid land deal near Washington offering strong value.
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Washington
Fine farms for sale near town with high school access
Two adjoining farm listings describe 169 acres of fine corn land and balance of pasture on a 205 acre tract with modern improvements including a house, barns, outbuildings, windmill and tenant house. Prices range from 350 to 360 per acre with terms and the option to finance 30 000 for nine years. Exclusive listing promising good service and a square deal.
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Washington
Washington County
Plans for Washing sale pavilion meeting at Farm Bar
A meeting to consider plans for the new sale pavilion in Washing will be held at the Farm Bar office Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. All pledged stock holders or interested in the pavilion are urged to attend. Ernest Carlson president 5413 Cedar Community club will meet Thursday Apr 22 at Mrs. Steve Crawford's home. Everyone urged to attend.
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Washington Butter Recall News Note
A fragmentary verse mentions George Washington and December ending, with a quirky line about Washington Butter prompting memory of the year’s final days. The text reflects a literary snippet rather than a full news item.
Temperance Message Warns Against Alcohol and Drugs
W G T U notes warn that home brewed liquor tempts youth and endangers health. The column argues stimulants and narcotics harm mental and physical efficiency and urges temperance education.
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