Red Brick School Dominates County Spelling Contest
The Red Brick school in Washington township swept all three prizes at the county spelling contest held at the high school. Kath leen Bruty and Lucy Bruty led the team with first and third prizes, while Elsie Wagner took second. The event ran from 1 30 to after 4 pm with 28 contestants from across the county.
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Washington Township
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Lucy Bruty
Elsie Wagner
Ruth Wilson
Lucy
Agnes Samuelson
State Teachers College At
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Mabel E Morton
Katheryn Latta
Mera
Livineston
Rock Island No. 12 Changes to Through Train Status
The Rock Island timetable updates take effect yesterday with No. 12 the eastbound through train to Chicago now departing at 1 15 instead of 4 15 and becoming identical to the 2 18 arrival. No change to No. 11. The Golden State Limited shifts to 2 30 departure. No. 29 leaves at 9 26, No. 49 arrival adjusted. Knoxville branch evening train arrives earlier at six o clock by 20 minutes.
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Chicago
Golden State Limited
Knoxville
Fined for Blocking Fire Company Truck
Mayor Alberson punished H. S. Yoder for blocking a fire truck en route to a blaze on South Second Avenue. City officials warn that similar fines will follow for drivers who congest streets during emergencies, urging motorists to pull to the curb and let fire units pass.
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Tom Little
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Trade channels reopen between Germany and U S
New York April 26 funds of 5 6 million dollars from the international acceptance bank of New York will back the German gold re discount bank led by Dr Hjalmar Schacht. Unlimited credit facilities for German business men will follow, marking the first real American capital participation in Germany's economic rehabilitation with twenty leading U S financial institutions involved.
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United States
Germany
International Acceptance Bank of
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Chicago
Boston
Democrats Name a County Ticket in Washington County
Washington county Democrats endorse a full ticket for the June primary excluding county attorney and coroner posts. Leigh S. Foster is endorsed for state representative, with Stanley Miller for clerk of the district court, Harry M. Crone for auditor, Frank Gobble for treasurer, Charles W. Jackson for recorder, Fadorie Donahey for supervisor 1925 term, and Sam T. Donahey for 1926 term. Nomination papers filed with County Auditor A. J. Griffith, with filing deadline next Saturday.
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Washington County
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Leigh
Beining
Sam T. Donahey
Honduras Rebels Capture Capital After Night Battle
The Honduran revolutionists seized Terucicalpa at 4 am after heavy overnight fighting in the capital. The water supply was cut off and street clashes continued at 8 am. All Americans were reported safe in a telegram to the state department from Minister Morales.
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Associated Press
Washington
Terucicalpa
State Department
Morales
Ingathering Day at United Presbyterian Ainsworth
Ingathering day at the United Presbyterian church in Ainsworth marked the first communion in the new building with large attendance. Eight baptisms, five babies and three adults. Twenty one new members united, totaling 205, a record for Rev. D. M. Davis era. Preparatory services were led by Rev. Dr. F. Sharpe of Winfield.
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Winfield
Spectacular Hyacinth Tulip Display At Mrs Mounts Garden
A vivid description highlights massed hyacinths along the north hedge and thousands of tulips grape hyacinths on the south side of Mrs. W. R. Mount's home. The magnificent bloom festival fills the street with fragrance and pride, inviting a special trip down South Iowa Avenue.
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New Washington School Staff Adds Local and Regional Teachers
The Washington school system announces a diverse group of new teachers for the coming year. Local residents include Milburn McKay of Washington and several graduates from Des Moines University Stevens College and Grinnell College join positions across high and elementary schools. Rumors suggest some veteran staff declined reelection to pursue marriage plans.
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Grinnell College
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Harriett Kiddle
Mediapolis
Chicago
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la Lorte City
Corrinne Powell
Keota
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Cedar Falls
Harold Duke
Milburn McKay
Parsons College
Fairfield
Packwood
Bernardine Neville
Richland
Mrs Edwards Dies After Long Illness at Home
Mrs Sarah Edwards wife of Robert A Edwards died last night at 11 45 at the home of her daughter Mrs C E Griffin 1206 East Fourth street after four months of cancer illness Funeral services will be held at Jones McElhinney chapel Tuesday at 2 20 in the Christian church Rev W B Shelly will officiate and interment will be in Elm Grove cemetery Norton Edwards born July 19 1848 in New York was nearly 75 Survived by husband six children two are living David Horton Rosa Riley and Lillie Griffin three others died In fancy three brothers Charlies John Tom Norton and two sisters survive plus two sisters Amy Norton Edwards and Polly Norton Taylor deceased Interment with nursing home remarks retained as in source
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New York
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Wind
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Oria
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Chariton
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Il Saw Your Ad in the Journal Merchant Prompt
The instruction urges merchants to reply that they saw an advertisement in the Journal. It emphasizes repeating the phrase as a common business courtesy and promotional reminder.
Industrious man sought to operate cream buying station
Good steady commission-based employment with furnished equipment. Must solicit farmer business and goodwill. Provide references and experience if any. Apply to BR. S. Pearsall Buiter Co, Elgin, Illinois.
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Grant Birthday Day of Dedication in Central Park
Despite rain a large crowd gathered in Central Park for a Grant birthday tree dedication by the Woman's Relief Corps honoring Civil War veterans and G A R. Mrs C A Speer chaired. Washington concert band played. Mayor Alberson accepted the tree and praised the park as a public treasure.
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Bowers
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W. W. Bowers
G. A. KR
Washington
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Freight Car Counts Across U.S. Railroads
The nation's railroads own 2,348,000 freight cars along with 65,600 locomotives and 53,000 passenger cars in the latest rolling stock figures.
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United States
Do Not Cross Nature urged in personal conduct
The text advocates living in harmony with nature and urges individuals to study their own character and assess their merits and deserts as a guide to conduct and self governance.
Early riser sings of choosing the right path
A reflective note praises those who rise early by choice rather than obligation, framing self discipline as a virtue. The piece emphasizes personal motivation, integrity, and the value of purposeful morning routines.
The Best Fruit Slanders Face Hidden Injury
The worthiest people suffer most from slander as birds peck at the best fruit, revealing how reputation can be harmed by idle gossip and unfair judgment rather than fact.
Senate Conferees Postpone Bonus Measure Action
Washington April 28 Senate and house conferees on the soldier bonus bill postponed action until tomorrow due to the absence of Chairman Green. An early agreement was forecast as both sides iron out differences while keeping main provisions intact. The bill preserves cash payments to veterans and twenty year endowment insurance for others.
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Green
Mensure
Coolidge
Chambers
War explosive to power state and federal road work
Eighteen million pounds of aedatol surplus explosive, a mix of TNT and sodium nitrate, will be used in state and federal road construction projects.
No Laundries in China Claim Sparks Confusion
A remark contends that laundries do not exist in China and that Chinese in America largely engage in Juunmdry work, highlighting a surprising cultural assertion about immigrant labor.
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China
America
Best Man Ever Believed By Widow's Husband
A man who married a widow explains his reasons for believing the best man who ever lived was his wife's first husband.
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