County fair booster drive surges past $30 thousand pledged
Enthusiastic Washington county meeting reports subscriptions near 21 3 900 in Washington city with many townships pledging funds toward a county fair. Alex Miller urges unity, notes countywide benefits, and organizers plan weekly meetings to organize stock subscriptions and select a site. The push aims to reach at least 50 000 in stock, with a large booster turnout expected next Monday.
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Commercial Club
Washington County
Jay McNamara
J. R. Maxwell
Maxwell
Joe Limerman
City of Washington
Washington Township
Frank Beatty
Beatty
al Augustine
Franklin Township
Roy Wells
Dutch Creek
McNamara
Alex Miller
Long Township
Riverside
Fair Association
New Owner Takes Over Ford Plant in Washington
W. F. Falk, formerly of Des Moines, takes possession of the Ford Station from J. F. Duffy. Invoicing to be completed by Thursday. Falk retains current staff, adds about $3500 in machinery for the service department, and plans a large demonstration day with 25 or 30 tractors and visiting manufacturers. Five or six airplanes are to entertain, including an aviator flying in from Chicago. Falk will relocate his family to Washington mid month.
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W. G. Robertson
Crawfordsville
California
Iowa
Wayne County
Ohio
Washington County
Fedderson
W. H. Butterfield
Floyd Letts
Fred Cannon
Duffy
Falk
Washington
Des Moines
Government Air Service
Air Service
Chicago
Keep on walking and talking for progress in butter ads
A compact ad-style verse references Washington Butter 58e and urges ongoing effort. It notes handling eggs, poultry and cream and year-round buying to keep some ahead, implying steady commerce and continuous promotion rather than a single action.
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Washington
Electric service curtailed today in local plant
Yesterday morning a turbine bearing failed at the local plant feeding Washington and nearby towns causing several interruptions. Repairs extended into the night with a second burn out, a third this morning, and crews working to restore full service. A new bearing is en route from Milwaukee and a second turbine unit will soon be ready to prevent future outages.
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Washington
Iowa Gas & Electric Company
Milwaukee
County fair plans outline booster meetings and speakers
Four sites are likely for the event with countywide booster meetings planned featuring music and talks. The Washington band is expected to participate with Alex Miller agreeing to speak. R L Stephens will lead canvassing in Oregon township and Joseph Pieper will chair English River township with strong support anticipated.
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Washington Band
Alex Miller
R. L. Stephens
Oregon Township
Stephens
Joseph Pieper
Richmond
English River
Chautauqua Tenters Urged to Order Tents Now
Chautauqua tenters are urged to order tents immediately if the association is to furnish them. Orders must be sent in within two days and tents secured in advance. No extra tents will be ordered beyond patron demand. Notify Frank Stewart, 4412 Grounds Committee.
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Frank Stewart
Concrete filled British battleships sunk at Ragligh ports
Concrete is poured into numerous old British battleships and they are sunk in Ragligh ports as part of a planned legacy harbor defense. The effort repurposes decommissioned ships to create barriers, with authorities asserting strategic value and local observers noting the unusual disposal method.
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Ragligh
Washington Ladies in Automobile Accident
Misses Libbie and Catherine Hoskins traveling east had an accident in Cleveland damaging their car, with repair costs about six hundred dollars. Telegram to W. P. Littlefield ordered urgent wire reply. They had insurance with Lemley Root & Littlefield. escorted by Miss Mabel Morton to Chicago, on to Buffalo and New York.
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Libbie
Catherine Hoskins
Cleveland
W. P. Littlefield
Reo
Lemley, Root & Littlefield Company
Washington
Montezuma Street Paving Contract Awarded
The city council awards paving for about ten blocks to Capital City Construction Co. The firm already handles over forty blocks under a spring contract. The price is 3.95 dollars per yard, two cents higher than the Geoldeon Wagt quote.
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Montezuma
Capital City Construction Co
Capital City Company
Geold Eon Wagt
Thursday Concert Cancelled to Aid County Fair Campaign
The regular Thursday evening band concert is cancelled this week so the band can assist county fair boosters. They will perform tomorrow night in Kalona and the next evening in Wellman. A Friday home date remains for a benefit performance at the Graham Opera House.
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Kalona
Wellman
Graham Opera House
Card of thanks for Private Ira Schantz burial
The Schantz family thanks all county boys and the American Legion of Washington for their presence courtesy and service at the burial of their son and brother Private Ira Schantz. Mr and Mrs Peter R Schantz and children express gratitude.
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American Legion of Washington
Ira Schantz
Peter R. Schantz
Motor Trades Meet Postponed In Washington County
The Washington County Motor Trades bureau postpones its first meeting to Tuesday, August 17, due to an incomplete canvass for memberships. No session this evening. organizers cite ongoing recruitment efforts.
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Motor Trades
Washington County Motor Trades Bureau
Twilight League clash Bar Bers versus Firemen
Tonight in the twilight league the Bar Bers face the Firemen at six o'clock with both sides optimistic about a win. A large crowd is expected.
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Barbers
Firemen
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