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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
4
Americans back a pavilion to boost the county plan
The writer argues the sales pavilion will benefit every resident once built and in operation. They note political gossip popular in newspapers and urge optimism, saying rain delays hurt farmers but Iowa has always produced a crop with sun and warmth returning.
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Iowa
Clipped Comments on Touch Between Hard Times
The Des Moines Capital theorizes that a period of hardship will trigger a collective realization, implying a necessary struggle before societal or civic sense returns. The remark hints at a moral or political moment perceived as overdue.
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Des Moines
Americanization urged for native-born men in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Times urges focus on Americanize at home highlighting native born men needing Americanization more than some foreign born subjects.
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Cedar Rapids
Quiet canvass in governorship race draws attention
The Marshalltown Times Republican questions the silent canvassing in the gubernatorial contest. The piece urges candidates to engage actively and raise public awareness about the race.
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Marshalltown Times Republican
Democrats Court Flivver Vote In Des Moines Nomination
The Story City Herald notes the Democrats nominated Herring, a leading Ford salesman from Des Moines, for governor. The piece warns that November elections often backfire on Democratic candidates in the state.
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Herring
Des Moines
Story City Herald
Auto dealer killed in Dixon crossing collision
M A Rounds of Maquoketa Iowa, an automobile dealer, died instantly when a car he drove from Detroit to his home was struck by a Northwestern passenger train at a grade crossing east of Dixon Illinois on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Illinois
M. A. Rounds
Maquoketa
Iowa
Detroit
Northwestern
This Day Is My Own I Will Work And Help Others
An autobiographical musing expresses resolve to live fully today. The speaker vows energetic effort, performing stunts, aiding the weak, and brightening lives while acknowledging uncertainty about tomorrow. He embraces purpose, labor, and compassion in the present moment.
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Sam
Roads and residents endure muddy Maple Grove travel
Maples Grove residents lament poor roads as mud slows travel and plagues drivers. J. A. Yoder and Lee Boice hauled five coats from Homestead farm. Clara Faulkner walked miles to school. drivers faced rain and accidents on the Lincoln highway toward Wellman. Tony Triska suffers dropsy and weak health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Anton Kupka
J. A. Yoder
Lee Boice
Homestead
Carl Triskas
Ford
Clara Faulkner
Harley Myer
Raymond Hasty
Rex Stump
J. Wherle
Chicago
Wellman
Mt. Vernon
Lincoln Highway
Iowa City
Tony Triska
Joseph
Evening Journal
Riverside
Harry Gardner
Keota Prairie
Homestead Farm
Eda Stump
Washington
Pilotsburg
Jimmy Chaulapa
Lee Sehnoblen
Sound
Frank Yanskey
Missouri
Ladies Enjoy Meeting and Social Time at Church Group
Mrs. O. H. Dunlap, member of the Christian church society, was guest of honor before traveling to Barnes City. A lively program, tasty refreshments, and a fine social time delighted the ladies. Miss Alma Gugenrich and her brother Will left for Bertram Minnesota to visit their brother Carl and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len
O. H. Dunlap
Christian Church Society
Barnes City
Alma Gugenrich
Will
Bertram, Minn
Carl
Pleasant farewell for Mrs Dunlap from WRC ladies
Friday afternoon the WRC ladies surprised Mrs O H Dunlap before her move. They played games and served refreshments as everyone enjoyed the afternoon and regretted her departure. The Alpha Reading club also gave a surprise Monday evening. J R Woods bought Mr Troyer’s elevator and sold a west town property to Chas Carpenter.
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O. H. Dunlap
Alhoa Reading Club
J. R. Woods
Troyer
Chas
Local Visitors and Departures Spur Small-Town News
Ainsworth reports Mr and Mrs deed Trotter and child Eugene traveling by car from Tipton to visit Mr Trotter's parents Mr and Mrs W T Trotter. David Griffith will leave the Co-Operative Store for a Farmers Union Store in Wellman. They sold their home to Jay Evans. Miss Margaret Laird returns to Des Moines. The Trotters and Steve Ross visited Letts to see the W H Ross fire ruins.
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Ainsworth
Deed, Trotter
Little Som
Eugene c
Tipe T
Mr. Trotter
W. T. Trotter
David Griffith
Co-Operative
Farmers Union
Wellman
Mr. Griffith
Jay Evans
Margaret Laird
Des Moines
J. A. Trotter
Steve Ross
Letts
W. H. Ross
Local residents visit relatives and hear missionary lecture
Mr and Mrs Levi Randall traveled to Lacy Iowa to visit son Cecil and wife. Mrs Wm Plank visited Iowa City with her daughter. John A Yoder of Iowa City was a business caller. Rev L C Yoder lectured on The Land of the Southern Cross at the M E church after returning from South America where he promoted Mennonite Mission interests. The M B Missionary Society ladies hosted Christian church ladies at Mrs BF Al's home.
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Kalona Kalona
Levi Randall
Cecil
Lacy
Iowa
Wm. Plank
Iowa City
John A. Yoder
Rev
L. C. Yoder
M. E. Church
Land of the Southern Cross
Yoder
South America
Mennonite Church
M. B. Missionary Society
Richards and Nichols Visit Columbus Junction Region
Stanley Richards and Edward Nichols accompanied ten visitors from Minnesota. Richards left for his home in Montana Sunday after a visit that included Wilcox and family in Columbus Junction and a Monday return.
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Stanley) Richards
Edward Nichols
Minnesota
Montana
Wilcox
Columbus Junction
Local visitors and family visits noted in Center Point and Mt Pleasant
M. C. Delong of Washington visited yesterday. Mr. and Mrs Vanvilfe Love departed last night for a new home in Center Point. Dr. Mr. and Mrs L M Bloffman and baby and Mr. and Mrs J J Anwyl visited friends and relatives in Mt Pleasant Sunday. W A Harper and family spent Sabbath here with relatives.
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M. C. Delong
Washington
Vanvilfe Love
Center Point
L. IM. Bloffman
J. J. Anwyl
Mt. Pleasant
W. A. Harper
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Times Square
Wrigley
Crawfordsville
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Sherman Bros
WANT
A Maxwell
Maxwell
T. C. Kyle
East Second Street
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