Washington visitors win world horseshoe title in Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville hosts a world horseshoe championship with 23 games played. Washington entrants led by John Briley and Bill Libe compete as locals dominate, Crawfordsville capturing the pennant with 17 wins to Washington's 6 despite a large spectator turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Washington
Bill Libe
Claude McCall
W. M. Dusenbery
Henry Miller
Jim Latta
Bill Ruebsam
John Briley
L. A Bunce
Sheriff McCarty
Billi Libe
Rev
Hayley
Joe Moorhead
Bill Ruedsam
Briley
Moorhead
L. A. Bunce
Horseshoe Park
Horseshoe Club
Enos Davis
Dave Johns
John Paschal
Dave Griffith
Bob McCall
Marshal Keiper
Sister Dies in Buffalo
Mrs Magdalena Srnssheimer aged 81 sister of John Altermus of Wellman Iowa died in Buffalo late Thursday from apoplexy at her home. this news from Buffalo New York reports the death of a well known local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Magdalena Srnssheimer
John Altermus
Wellman
Iowa
Season ticket offers savings for chautauqua attendees
An opinion piece argues that a season ticket for the chautauqua costs $2 for eight days plus extra sessions, equating to eight cents per program. It contrasts with higher single-session prices elsewhere and urges purchase before a directors meeting, promoting attendance for informed community engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Fairfield
Oskaloosa
Committees Named for County Soldiers Homecoming in Washington
Various committees have been named to organize the county soldiers homecoming celebration in Washington on September 11. Under the county defense council, each precinct will support tasks from entertainment to decorations, concessions, athletics, music, and a soldiers supper.
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Washington
County Defense Council
Jay McNamara
R. BE. Shanonn
J. R. Maxwell
J. B. Crail
E. B. Hammer
George Pauls
J. Jungbluth
W. P. Littlefield
H. F. Perry
Phi Mercer
R. S. Cook
Robert Noonan
I. Rothschild
Tracy Phillips
Owen Hayes
R. E. Dougherty
C. C. Wilson
R. L. Livingston
M. D. Work
C. E. Plumley
Discharged Soldier Dies After Circle Hall Shooting
Joseph A. Reich a discharged 603d Engineers soldier died at Mercy hospital of a lung wound from a gunshot after an incident at Circle dance hall. Police say George Welsh and Earl Felton attempted entry. Welsh says the shooting was accidental and used the gun as a club. Reich’s home is Chicago and he left service in August 1918 after five months overseas.
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Des Moines
Joseph A. Reich
Mercy Hospital
George
Welsh
Earl Felton
Camp Dodge
Circle Dance Hall
Chicago
603D Engineers
Widmer resigns from C M F Clothing Co in Wayland
P G Widmer resigns as clerk at Washington based C M F Clothing Co. He and Mrs Widmer plan a visit with friends and then go to Colorado to visit awhile. They expect to spend the winter in California. Lon Darnell sold Front street property to Ike Neff with possession March first. The Darnells may stay or leave Wayland while Neff awaits moving plans.
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P. G. Widmer
C. M. & F. Clothing Co
Washington
Wayland
Mrs. Neff
Memorial ideas from Col Tinley on community halls
Col Matt Tinley of Council Bluffs urges building a general utility memorial hall in each community to honor local service members. He argues the hall should serve veterans of Civil War and later conflicts, with a granite shaft and bronze tablet to commemorate those who served, both in uniform and civilians. The plan emphasizes meeting space for veterans and a lasting memorial for the whole community.
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L. F. Henderson
Commercial Club
Clear Lake
Matt Tinley
Council Bluffs
1/8th Infantry
Henderson
J. B. Crail
Washington
Crail
Colonel Tinley
Grand Army
Odd Fellows
Library Association
Iso
American Legion
Resolutions Adopted by Iowa Rural Carriers Meeting
The Iowa Rural Letter Carriers convention adopted wage and service resolutions after a long session that ran into 3:20 PM. They call for a $1,500 salary for standard 24 mile routes, mileage pay, pension provisions, civil service appeals, and a 24 mile cap on some routes, plus a federation of postal workers and dues reductions. A special note honors W. S. Hoon and cites thanks to Washington officials and local clubs.
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Graham
Washington
Congress
W. D. Brown
National Rural Carriers
Association
Oskaloosa
Albert Hellings
George E. Sherman
George Bartlow
Elmer E. Aukeney
Civil Service Court of Appeal
Iowa
Court of Appeal
A. R. Miller
City of
Jay McNamara
Federation of Labor
W. H. James
Iowa Rural Carriers
Joint Commission
W. 8. Hoon
Iowa Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Ames
Brother Hoon
Fragmentary Quote on Domestic Main Resistance
A fragment notes that those who raise heads to attack home methods may as well strike at combat units, implying a hostile stance toward internal and military forces. The line suggests unrest and the targeting of authority, without full context or clear actors.
Resolution Urges Reinspection and Reinstatement of Brother Hoon
The department orders a reinspection of Brother Hoon's case and the group urges full, careful consideration. They commend his long faithful service and request reinstatement without prejudice. A copy goes to the fourth assistant postmaster general the Iowa congressional delegation Brother Hoon and the R. F. D. News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Hoon
Iowa
Congress
R. F. D. News
Funeral for Dr. M. C. Terry Held Sunday in Brighton
The funeral of Dr. M. C. Terry a prominent Brighton physician who died suddenly Wednesday will be held Sunday at four o'clock at the late home. Rev. Mr. Anderson of the Christian church will conduct burial follows at Brighton Cemetery. Dr. Terry was a Mason and member of Cyrus chapter and Bethlehem commandery of Washington with many fraternity members attending.
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M. C. Terry
Brighton
Anderson
The
Christian Church
Terry
Cyrus Chapter
Bethlehem Commandery
Washington
Kansas City Youth Is Picked Up Here
Two boys in a Ford sedan entered town needing a new tire and lacking money. Deputy Wallace found the pair suspicious. The driver, John Gicante, claimed the car belonged to his father at 2636 Indiana Ave Kansas City. The Cedar Rapids youth was released. The father telegraphed to hold the boy and car as Mr Gieante headed to Washington.
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Wallace
John Gicante
Indiana Avenue
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids
Gieante
Washington
Daily Thought on Innocence and Candor in Power
A noted quotation reflects on innocence in genius and candor before power as noble traits, attributed to Madame de Stael. The remark emphasizes virtue amid authority and suggests value in honest, open thinking.
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Madame de Stael
The Turn in the Road Cast Shine in Mutual Release
SEEN ON THE SCREEN there is no star featured in The Turn in the Road an Exhibitors Mutual release yet each of the half dozen in the cast shines Helen Jerome Eddy is a leading young actress Pauline Curley is another blonde screen beauty Ben Alexander returns in a key role Lloyd Hayes proves adaptable George Nichols delivers solid work Winter Hall takes an important part An all star ensemble performance in this release
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Althe
Helen Jerome Eddy
Ben Alexander
Bob
Pauline Curley
Metro
Lloyd Hayes
George Nichols
Hamilton Perry
Winter Hall
Uses for Broken Glass Across Industries
Broken glass finds multiple uses beyond disposal. Ground into fine powder it can serve as an abrasive or pigment for various crafts and industrial processes. Recycled glass is melted and remade into new glass products, reducing waste and conserving raw materials.
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Ywashnaron
T. L. Brookhart
Palmer Wilson
Frank Rice
Carl Hedges
H. I. Ward
J. J. Foley
H. F. Darbyshire
S. S. Smith
Lawrence ‘Loon
J. ©. Kunath
Wayland News
Evening Journal
Washington County
Imexico
G. F. Weeks
Mexico
Mexican Review
la Cuauhtemoc Mining & Smelting Company
F. & M. Bank Building
Washington, Iowa
Inquire At Journal
Boyd Berdo
Journal
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
Black
Journal Office
CC. A. Reighard
C. F. Warnitz
Muscatine- Grandview Road
J. J. Fishburn
Muscatine
J. F. Casper
Harry Kracaw
E. Lemley Realty Co
Poland
China
B. E. Dennison
West Chester
Singer
Studebaker
W. M. Covert
Town
Frank Stewart
L. A. Wood
Marion Ave
2Nd Ave
East
Jefferson Street
Dr. Terry
Wil
First United Presbyterian Church
Benson Miss Bertha Hay
Lynes
Louise Livingston
Ainsworth Bamtin
Cain
C BE
Readington
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