Mills Seed Co Plant Sold to Sigourney Investor
The Mills Seed Company plant in Washington is sold by R L Lytle to Armin Richard Bruns of Sigourney proprietor of Bruns Seed Company. Bruns plans to move May first and run the plant permanently here expanding seed operations including field and garden seeds and growing seeds locally. He will be helped by his brother Alfred L Brune and brings army service experience to establish a Washington seed growing center while contracting with local growers for added production.
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Mills Seed Company
R. L. Lytie
Armin Richard Bruns
Sigourney
Bruns Seed Company
Brune
Bruns
Washington
Lytle
Mr. Bruns
Muscatine
Dr. Cadman
Redpath-Vawter
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
United States
Mississippi
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Tova
Influenza Fear Vanquished by Foley's Honey and Tar
A. A. McNeese of High Point Ga describes a severe spring cold that almost proved influenza and credits Foley's Honey and Tar with saving him. The ad notes the product contains no opiates and is suitable for children. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the remedy.
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A. A. McNeese
High Point
Foley
Washington county high school track meet opens Saturday at 1 30
The annual Washington county high school track meet starts at 1 30 Saturday at the old fairground track. Rain has left the course damp in places but the track crew works to ensure a passable surface. Referee and starter Dr A W Crow is known for speed, and ticket sales indicate a large crowd is expected from Kalona Wellman Crawfordsville and other towns. Washington hopes to win with strong support on the sidelines.
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Suh
Washington County High School
Farground
A. W. Crow
Kalona
Wellman
Crawfordsville
Washington
I O O F Observes 100th Birthday Across District No 2
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows District No 2 marked its hundredth anniversary in Washington I O O F hall with Grand Master J M Hazlett and Grand Secretary W Smith present. Two grand lodge sessions admitted 37 candidates and a later 8 pm session conferred the first degree on eleven. Rebekahs and members from Riverside Kalona Weis man Crawfordsville Brighton and Washington joined the day with an address by Hazlett and a chicken supper to close.
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Order In
America
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Washington
I. O. O. F. Hall
J. M. Hazlett
Mason City
W. Smith
Des Moines
Grand Lodge
R. H. Mapie
Hazlett
Smith
Rebekahs
Riverside
Kalona
Weisman
Crawfordsville
Brighton
Odd Fellows
Postponed Box Supper at Gray School to Friday April 25
Announced by teacher Cecile Belville pupils will present a program. Ladies bring boxes and everyone is invited. Also notes a May 1 social planned by the W. RR. C. ladies with details to follow. Methodist church group meets Mrs. Ed Page Monday at 7:30. Fortnightly club literature group moves to 3:00 Monday at Mrs. C. W. McLaughlin for an updated war exhibit view.
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Gray School
Cecile Belville
Young Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ed Page
East Madison Street
C. W. McLaughlin
Foley Kidney Pills End Pain For Ocean Park Woman
Mrs. L Wayne of 2726 3rd Street Ocean Park California says Foley Kidney Pills rid her of all pain and recommends them for backache sore muscles stiff joints and rheumatic pains linked to kidney trouble. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the remedy as safe and reliable.
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Offer Trial Package
An old advertisement urges readers to cut out the slip and mail it to Foley & Co in Chicago. It promises a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, via Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Belle of New York at Fox Theatre features Marion Davies
Select Pictures screens The Belle of New York at the Fox on Monday. Marion Davies stars with a renowned group of Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic beauties in cabaret scenes. The world famous production is hailed as charming and beautiful on the screen.
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New York
Select Pictures
Marion Davies
Oshkosh
Paris
Fox
Magazine subscriptions offered through clubs and single
An authorized agent Nita Belle McKoon invites readers to subscribe to magazines via club or single subscriptions. Call after 5 30 p m at 59 Red or write in care of the Journal. A list of club prices can be sent on request.
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Nita Belle MecKoon
New York Paper Sued Over Obituary Closing Phrase
Circulation of an obituary ending with May he roast in peace provokes a lawsuit against a New York state paper. Canadian press notes are shared by the Truth That Hurts column.
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New York State
4 Camp
Noted Brooklyn clergyman wowed Muscatine by telephoned turnout
Dr. Cadman spoke at the Muscatine Methodist church after an unannounced arrival and a last minute phone campaign that filled the auditorium. The crowd’s rapid mobilization impressed Cadman and locals praised the lyceum series as a civic success.
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Muscatine
Park Cadman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lyceum Bureau
Methodist Church
Lyceum
Bureau
Lyceum Coureces
Engagement Doubted as Suitor Bets Six Months Salary
A young man swiftly proposed to a charming girl. After the excitement faded she asked how long the engagement would last. He replied with a grin that his money would cover six months.
Noisy striped shirt stuns five year old at visit
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note recounts a friend’s loud shirt with orange and purple stripes. A five year old girl, visiting with friends, touched the fabric and asked what flag the garment represented.
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Longe
Eer
Cleveland Plain
Compromise Temptations in Difficult Decisions
The passage warns that seeking to blend advantages from opposing options can yield disadvantages and questions when a compromise is wise or cowardly. It suggests judgment remains an ongoing personal decision about when to compromise and when to persist.
Goethe Memorial at Weimar Altar Depicts Garden Spirit
The piece notes Goethe and Schiller shaping Weimar’s civic beauty and recalls Goethe’s open garden park. A stone altar roadhd bears a serpent and votive bread relic with an inscription to the genius.
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Goethe
Schiller
Weimar
Osaka Barbers Propose Razor Knights Training School
Four thousand five hundred Osaka barbers ask local authorities to establish a training school for the knights of the razor. Critics say many lack basic surgical knowledge and want entrants to pass exams at the new school.
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Osaka
Japan
Knights of the Razor
Want Column Clues Hidden Goods for Sale
A brief note directs readers to the want column for listings of items for sale. The column invites inquiries from buyers and mentions items ranging from household goods to miscellaneous gear.
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Armin FR. Bruns
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Are Hader
Serd Department OF
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THE
Copper Store
W. RR. C
AT the Fox
Ori Im
AYO BS
Glenn G . Hayes
Timothy Hay
James Knotek
Overland Washington Co
West Chester
Frank Dunshee
C. A. Ruebsam
Ainsworth
Earl Smith
Mutual
POR Sale
A. B. Forgey
L. Barthelow
Fairfield
W. H. George
Ald Duncan
Columbus Junction
Singer Sewing Machine
Herrick Refrigerator
F. N. Gass
West Main Street
R. B. Brown
Ella M. Wilson
North 4Th Ave
Chris Horning
Journal
Milt Dennison
Blue
Ralph Hesseltine
Black
WANT
Relins
Midery
Holowye Auction
Verginta Pearson
POX Theatre
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