White Yard Wins Bridge Contract in Washington County
White Yard company of Washington lands the bid to build 32 bridges in Washington County, beating Des Moines and other bidders with a bid of 44,974. Nick Roth will oversee town work while L B Wilson handles bridge construction. The project includes culverts and the Augustine bridge in Dutch Creek township, with completion set for December.
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Washington
White Yard Company
Washington County
White Yard
East Washington Street
Nick Roth
L. BE. Wilson
Enginger
Town Bridge Company
Des Moines
Wallace Lumber Company
Sigourney
M. O. Burnett
Marengo Lawrence Wilson
Pilotsburg
Augustine
Dutch Creek
Eve Wellman
State Highway Commission
Walton League Plans Improvements at Rock Island Reservoir
The Walton League chapter led by President A. C. Dewey outlines plans to improve the Rock Island reservoir west of town. The pond will be stocked with bass and crappies, beautification work is planned, and a membership drive will continue until enrollment rises, ending with a banquet.
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Teank Walton League
Rock Island
A. C. Dewey
Fischer Located in Eastern State
Sheriff Denison left for New Brighton Pennsylvania to extradite Martin Fischer who escaped from a county jail work gang. Fischer was located by state police after landing in New Brighton where his mother lives and was taken into custody. He and Tony Waitekus of Chicago earlier robbed a private garage, started a fire, and were captured near Wayland. Fischer faces a state reformatory term for jail breaking.
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Charles M. Denison
New Brichton
Martin Fischer
Fischer
Ife
Pennsylvania State Constabulary
Newrighton
Loen County
Chicago
BE. D. Morrison
Anamona
New Time Card Adds Des Moines Connection on Rock Island
A new Rock Island schedule goes into effect tomorrow enabling better Des Moines connections. Washington travelers can depart on the Knoxville branch morning train and reach Des Moines by 3 30 p m after direct transfer at Oskaloosa, due to Keokuk Des Moines line time changes.
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Rock Island Railway
Washington
Des Moines
Knoxville
Oskaloosa
Keokuk
Two Hundred Korean Emigrants Die in Snowstorm
A severe snowstorm in the Primorsk region on Tuesday killed about two hundred Korean emigrants. The disaster impactos and casualty figures are reported from Seoul.
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Seoul
Primorsk
Washington High Wins District Music Contests
Washington high school captured multiple first places in the district music contest with top honors in Class B glee clubs for boys and girls and a close second in the orchestra. Williamsburg also swept Class C glee and orchestra titles. State contest awaits as Washington prepares to represent the area at Ames.
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Washington High School
Washington
Sigourney
Williamsburg
Lows
Crawfordsville
Udell
What Cheer
Keota
Morning Sun
Wiliamsburge
Kepta
Cleveland Dayton
112Th Cavalry Band
Ottumwa
George Wise
Parsons College
Frederick Doetzel
Cedar Rapids
Clara Thomas
Davenport
Marjorie Gillan
Esther Dell
Fairfield
Carolyn Hamilton
Groupes
Ames
Bertha Hay
Lyons Bread Coupons Recalled For Dish Set Rediscovery
A fragment notes saving coupons from Lyon's loaves that eventually reveal a set of dishes. The text implies a decorative or culinary link tied to the bread brand and its promotional coupons.
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Lyon
J BD Lemmon
Practice Track Meet Deferred After Rain
Yesterday's rain forced cancellation of the Washington versus West Chester high school practice track meet as water covered sections of the field. Coach McKinstry hopes to reschedule for next Monday or Tuesday after school.
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Washington
West Chester
McKinstry
State University of IoWa
Town City
McKnetry
Auditors Seek View of Clay Products Books in Receivership
Judge Charles A. Dewey approved an application to inspect the books of the Iowa Clay Products Company now under receivership. Billings Prouty Tompkins and Havner firm accountants may view records at the district clerk's office for five days while held under clerk custody. banks’ affairs deemed not connected.
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Charles A. Dewey
Jaws Clay Products Company
Flick
Havner
Flick & Powers
Des Moines
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Iowa Clay Products Company
Billings, Prouty @ Tompkins
Public
Clay Company
W. M. Keeley
Clay Products Company
Enit
Dewey
District Court
Woman Wins 3700 Verdict in Belle Plaine City Suit
After five days of trial, Mrs Martha Ann Greenlee of Belle Plaine wins 3700 damages against the city for a sidewalk fall in September. She claimed a low mood in the walk caused the accident and the case was hotly contested by attorneys.
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City Vinton
Martha Ann Greenlee
Belle Plaine
YMCA Volleyball Banquet Celebrates Season in Washington
About forty young businessmen gathered at the YMCA to honor the volleyball season. Toasts by Brookhart and others praised teamwork and fitness, with Jesse Miller highlighting disciplined play by the Beavers and a banner awarded to the victorious team.
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Washington
Beavers Win In Washington Volleyball Season Finish
The season ends with Beavers first, Panthers second, Bears third, Tigers fourth, followed by Owls and Coyotes tied. Captain Claud Tucker receives a ceremonial cup from Mr. Davis after a spirited volley event.
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Claud Tucker
Coyotes
Davis
Tucker
Beavers
Washington
Panthers
Bears
Tigers
Owls
Y M C A Man From India to Speak in Washington
Rev H A Popley of India will address the Y M C A Men’s club in Washington Tuesday evening around seven o clock. The event will include invitations for several guests to join the club to hear his talk on his notable work in the Y M C A field.
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H. A. Popley
India
Washington
Y's Men's Club
Sherwood Eddy
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Walton League
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Lyon Baking Company
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Wolf Floral Co
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Eastwood
Thomp Brookhart
Jesse Miller
Carl Jungbluth
Leslie Bieber
Dr. Bower
W. W. Bowers
BE. W. Eastwood
Meeker
Cordova
Pitt
Tooman
Evening Journal
KR. G. Vincent
American Pearl Hutton Co
RED
Earl Farley
Centerville
Iowa
Sgt
Elmer Mason
Darbyshire. Oste
Wood
Carl V. Beliel
K. F. Millhoten
Satf Eed
John Deere Corn Planter
Bobdgelrrothers
Gillespie
Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles
Ford Car
Inquire Journal
Henrietta Griffith
Y.M.C. A. Man From
Breese & Krouti
R. B. Stephens
Bath
North 6Th Avenue
Glenn G. Hayes
George Young
YALE
Journal
Inquire Journal Office
Chas. Vincent
Peters
Peters Certified Poultry Assn
Newton
BR. Frible & Son
ARCO
Y. W
Ted Brown
F. & M. Bank
Washington — ‘S Utter
Tracy
W.s.reister & Sons Eggs and Poultry
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