Washington city schools set to open September 5
Washington schools plan a September 5 opening with senior registration August 29 and underclassmen August 31 to September 1. Junior high and grade schools register September 5 with classes starting September 6. Freshman attendance expected to reach 150 at the high school, total enrollment above 425. Superintendent Harding releases a teachers and courses booklet. Overhauls include new roofs at Heights and Centennial, Wallace interior repainting, and a new recitation room at the junior high.
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Tantine Ref Tanking Saya Notes On Comfort
A fragmented line suggests a debate on personal responsibility for troubles with mention of comfort or explanation. It reflects a viewpoint that some attribute misfortune to the individual rather than external factors. The text mixes phrases about blame and solace in a puzzling, incomplete way.
Keota Boy Jailed Here for Forgery
Blwood Snider, 24, of Keota, cashed four worthless checks in Washington, netting $80. After the checks were found genuine, Sheriff Denison relayed him to Rock Island, where he confessed. He was bound over to the grand jury on $1,000 bond, then, with parental intercession, the charge was reduced to a local sentence: thirty days in the county jail and a $100 fine plus costs.
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Fairfield Aviation Meet Is Continued
The Fairfield aviation show will be extended by one day due to crowds and favorable weather. Tomorrow features a ten thousand foot parachute drop by Messer and multiple flights of the large passenger ship, with yesterday’s attendance exceeding five thousand including many from Washington. The event aims to demonstrate practical air travel and promote further development of flying.
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Eddie Claffey’s Body Returned for Burial in Minneapolis
The family of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. P. McNamara announce the return of their nephew Eddie Claffey from France for burial beside his father and mother. He was killed in action near Chaveau Thierry, serving with the 168th Infantry. Two comrades Floyd Wallace and Orville Means died in the same engagement and are also to be buried here.
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Orville Means
Plans and costs drawn for community swimming pool
County engineer WwW P. Rawn and Frank Beatty outline tentative pool plans with a 100 by 176 foot design at Sunset park southwest corner. Estimated base cost around 6600 with substantial donations and donated labor expected to reduce price. Committee to review plans and seek funding with city officials and Washington Improvement League backing.
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Noted Speakers to Visit August 16 and 17
Noted men will be here August 16 and 17 as Charles H. Mackintosh president of the Advertising clubs of the world speaks August 16 and Frank L. Mulholland, former Rotary president, lectures August 17 at the chautauqua. Rotary club meetings shift to August 17 with Mulholland speaking at noon.
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Albion College
Europe
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Toledo
Ohio
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France
Crashed Driver Tries Tree Climb After Road Incident
A bandaged speaker recounts a strange crash when attempting to climb a tree in a motor car to oblige a lady driver who insisted on using the road. The exchange hints at a comic or absurd road incident.
Nebraska to Iowa Vacation With Family Ties
A narrator recalls living in Nebraska and Illinois before arriving in Iowa for a family vacation. They travel with sister, her husband, and five young nephews, and enjoy Washington butter and homemade buns at a welcoming home.
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Iowa
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More Than Grammars in Literature Study
A brief note highlights that literature extends beyond grammar and dictionaries. It emphasizes the role of writers and critics in shaping language, style, and meaning through inventive use of form and context.
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Higginson
Bright on loses to Washington in ninth inning 9 8
Washington wins a 9 to 8 comeback at Denison’s park in a nine inning baseball battle. Beauchamp started for Brighton before Washington edged ahead in the final frame, receiving timely hits from Arnold Findley Noonan and Downs while Hill and Pfizer produced early offense for Brighton.
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Funeral for Comrade Floyd B Wallace
Military and American Legion members are asked to meet at the Legion Hall at 2 p m to attend the funeral of Comrade Floyd B Wallace. Members should provide cars for burial at Ainsworth cemetery, parking east of the Q tracks on East Washington Street. All are urged to attend. POST COMMANDER
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Social danger warned by Mason City welfare chief
Mason City Aug 6 Miss Anna Merrincourt city welfare worker and policewoman warns that prohibition era sociable drinking and autos endanger girls. She says two drinks of white mule or other strong liquor intoxicate and absolve responsibility, and that men in large cars lure girls away for a ride and drinks. She urges wholesome recreation and a home for working girls to improve surroundings and guidance.
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Iowa Racial Make Up Reported In Census Figures
Washington August 6 The census bureau released 1920 population figures showing Iowa's native white population at 9.8 percent native white and 4 percent foreign born white. The total count lists 1 572 555 native white or native parents and 376 710 native born white.
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Iowa
Pigeon Used to Deliver Drugs in New York Case
New York drug vendors used carrier pigeons to reach imprisoned customers. Detective Quigley reported Anthony Adams was arrested with $4,000 worth of drugs and a pigeon. At least two cases exist of pigeons delivering drugs to addicts held at Blackwell's Island.
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Blackwell's Island
Arctic travel note mentions Eskimo deli delicacy
A Providence Journal brief surveys Arctic travel notes referencing a peculiar Eskimo delicacy described as eggs mixed with angellon and crokeberries and packed in a sediskin bag filled with whale oil, ending with a skeptical tone about travel enthusiasm.
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Perilous sport calls attention to volcano descent
A fragment noting mountain climbing as dangerous declares descending into an active volcano the world's most perilous sport. It describes Vesuvian activity drawing attention, requires heatproof gear and gas masks, and warns the air holds stifling forces with risk of eruption as floors liquefy and solidify beneath.
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Women Leader in Bottling Industry Breaks Barriers
Miss Gene Gulledge of Columbia South Carolina rose from bookkeeper in 1995 to secretary treasurer and manager of a major soft drink bottling company. She is the first woman to hold office in a Bottlers' association and served on the National Bottler finance committee in 1919 as a delegate from South Carolina.
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Bottlers’ Association
National Bottler ® Association
Woman named bank director makes South Carolina history
A commission merchants association member was elected to a Columbia bank board and soon became second vice president making her the first woman in the state to hold such an official position. Her salary rose from the initial amount to a higher annual figure.
Government aid urged as motorists face rising costs
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat snippet quotes Mr. eeina noting daily travel is worsening and some motorists may stop driving unless government aid is provided as it was for railroads. The outdated wording reflects transportation policy debate.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Doctrines of Reincarnation Across Ancient Sects
The article discusses how some old sects, especially in the Far East, hold that the soul experiences many reincarnations and carries memories between lives. Noted writers have explored this belief as evidence that mentality existed prior to current bodily life.
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Finny Tribe in Gaia Weather Report
The text notes that some species survive winter without food by feeding in holes or under rocks and roots while others do not hibernate. Most fish swim in cold water and continue feeding as in summer, though none require as much food when water is cold.
Too Many Before Him
Edward returns from the post office empty handed saying all letters were gone and that future mail must arrive earlier. The remark captures a sense of ongoing delays and frustration with postal service efficiency.
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