Grand Jury to Review Profiteering Evidence in Iowa
County Attorney George F. Morrison returns from Des Moines where state conference on high cost of living was held. Grand jury will hear any evidence of profiteering and report to federal or state authorities as needed. Committee urges citizens to provide information to aid prosecutions.
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George F. Morrison
Washington County
Des Moines
Harding
Mr. Morrison
Davenport
Morrison
Seunis Grand Jury
Havner
State Food and Dairy Department
Barney
Cosson
Iowa
Department of Justice
State of
Bar of Justice
West End Grocery Invites Chautauqua Orders
The West End Grocery requests arrangements for Chautauqua period supplies, inviting patrons to set up deliveries and pickups. It emphasizes prompt service and accessible location for the event season.
You’ll Find It There In The Want Column
A brief want column item notes a listing with contact details and an accompanying hint to check the classifieds for more information. The notice emphasizes availability and directs readers to respond by the stated method.
Chautauqua Opens With Strong Attendance and Speeches
The 1919 Chautauqua grounds at Townsley Park prepare for tomorrow's opening with tents set up and high demand for camping space. Col. Matt Tinley of Council Bluffs will speak at the county homecoming on September 11, as organizers report excellent prospects, diverse lectures, music, and growing season ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsley Park
Frank Stewart
Matt Tinley
Council Bluffs
168Th
France
Co. J. Wilson
Tinley
Washington
Iowa
County Defense Council
Local Civil War veterans recalled in Monday anniversary
Fifty seven years ago today four men Jacob Helwick Edmund B Helwick William J Lewis and John Wesley Morte left Jackson township to enlist in Washington with D J Palmer. They joined Capt T H Stanton and then the Nineteenth Iowa where they served three years minus ten days. All but Mr Morton have died. Jacob Helmick was the first to go a few years after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Helwick
Edmund B. Helwick
Wiliam J. Lewis
John Wesley Morte
Washington
Jackson Township
D. J. Palmer
Samuel Russell
T. H. Stanton
Iowa
Mr. Morton
Jacob Helmick
Sheriff Recovers More Loot From Ainsworth Burglary
Sheriff McCarty returned from Kansas City and Creston with part of the Silk from the Crawford store and some jewelry from the Sands store seized. Burglars Hull and Dawson confessed to shipping goods to women friends and two Creston girls held portions of the stolen items. The sheriff reclaimed the silk after one woman tried to make garments from it.
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Sheriff McCarty
Kansas City
Creston
Sands
Crawford
Hull
Dawson
Washington County to Honor World War Soldiers September 11
Washington County prepares a countywide World War I celebration on Thursday September 11 with a home coming program funded by local contributions. Seven thousand five hundred buttons costing one dollar each will be sold across the county to finance the event. The buttons feature a large portrait of George Washington and the inscription Welcome Washington County Defenders September 11 1919. Proceeds will cover event expenses expected between five and seven thousand dollars.
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Washington County
George Washington
Washington County Defenders
Washington
Public building memorial urged for veterans in community
David P. Livingston argues for a multipurpose soldiers memorial building to honor veterans. He prefers a community facility over a standalone monument, noting YMCA huts and social use during service abroad. The proposal aims to serve municipal needs and foster cooperation within the town.
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United States
France
England
David P. Livingston
Washington People Attend Terry Funeral
Washington residents traveled in several automobile loads to Brighton yesterday for the funeral of Dr. M. C. Terry at his late home. Most local physicians attended along with the Masonite fraternity. many visitors came from Fairfield, Richland, and nearby towns. Burial was postponed to today due to Dr. Claude Terry of Camp Lewis missing a train connection.
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Washington
Brighton
M. C. Terry
Fairfield
Richland
Claude Terry
Camp Lewis
Wash
St. Paul
Shirley Mason Headlines at Graham Theatre Tonight
Shirley Mason, formerly with Ernest Truex in Paramount films, stars in The Winning Girl with Niles Welch at the Graham theatre tonight. Mason, lauded for beauty and talent, has a strong stage record including The Squaw Man and The Poor Little Rich Girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Mason
Paramount Pictures
Ernest Truex
Paramount
Niles Welch
Graham Theatre
Miss Mason
Cedar Community club hosts families at Mart Scranton home
Announcements note Cedar Community club will entertain members and families Tuesday evening at Mart Scranton home. The Jane A. Chilcote library closes for chautauqua from Wednesday, except Saturday when open both morning and evening. Methodist Choir rehearsal moves to this evening due to chautauqua.
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The
Cedar Community Club
Mart Scranton
Jane A. Chilcote
Labor Day Celebration Planned by Washington Unions
Washington labor unions announce a big Labor Day program with parade and band concert in the forenoon, a Central Park speaking program, a ball game at the ball park, tug of war and races on the square, and an evening concert by the Washington band. Organizers expect several hundred members and aim to present a stronger event than past years.
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Central Park
Ball Park
Riverside
Washington Band
Washington
Climatic Changes In South Africa Linked To Human Activity
J. M. Sim traces South Africa rainfall records showing a century long decline and a shift from soft soaking rains to torrential storms. He attributes major changes to forest destruction and veld burning caused by human activity.
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South Africa
J. M. Sim
Arctic Night Shines as Optical Wonder in Darkness
Explorers in high latitudes note the Arctic night appears dark yet offers striking optical phenomena. Stars flash, moonlight cycles, snow reflects light, and the aurora borealis provides a bright illuminant. They agree winter nights are endured with adequate amusement for crews.
Drunk With Love and Amorous Dove Referenced
Fragmentary line cites New York Times quote about a play or poem titled Oh Amorous Dove and a remark on Wes, noted as one of the best sets of things. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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New York Times
World’s Highest Peaks and Peak Heights Across Regions
The article lists Mt McKinley in Alaska as North America’s highest at about 20 500 feet and Mt Aconcagua on the Chile Argentina border in the Andes at roughly 23 080 feet as South America’s top peak. It names Mt Everest in Asia at 29 002 feet and notes many Himalaya peaks over 20 000 feet, reaching up to about 28 278 feet.
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North America
Mt. McKinley
Alaska
South America
Mt. Acon- Cfrua
Andes
Chile
Argentina
Mt. Nverest
Matmalayas
Asia
Himalayas
Gathering Life's Gold in Daily Duties and Friendships
A reflective piece urging readers that true wealth lies in daily duties pleasures opportunities and friendships gathered bit by bit along the common path of life. The message emphasizes patient effort over grand acts for lasting treasure.
Country's Largest Coal Market in New York City
New York City stands as the United States' largest coal market with extensive trade in coal shipments and distribution. The city serves as a major hub for buyers and sellers, logistics, and pricing dynamics in the coal industry.
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New York City
United States
River lengths and widths of Amazon and St Lawrence
The text states the Amazon river is about 3,400 miles long and varies in width from a few hundred feet to over 100 miles at its mouth. The St Lawrence runs about 2,200 miles, with widths from one to several miles in places and up to ninety miles at its mouth.
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Amazon
St Lawrence
St. Lawrence
Farm land listings with varied acres and terms
A sequence of farm listings describes properties ranging from 40 to 196 acres. Each shows condition notes, proximity to markets or towns such as Washington Crawfordsville and Ainsworth, and asking prices per acre with payment terms including lump sums and installment plans.
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Washington
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Untearable Linen Dream Prompts Inventor’s Fortune
The article discusses the pursuit of a truly indestructible cloth, noting many experiments by al- Tirigh and others. It states a fortune awaits the inventor who finally solves the mystery of untearable linen.
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al- Tirigh
Nerves of Smell Note in Toledo Blade
A brief clipped remark on technological progress versus sensory experience. The author quips that despite vast mechanical advances, a clock cannot match the aroma of frying horn and eggs, illustrating a humorous, everyday contrast.
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Toledo Blade
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Creamo
West End Grocery
Colonel Tinley
J. A. Glendinning
J. M. Wishart
H. F. Ball
Schumanns
C. L. Ficklin
Bankers
Warren
East Side Square
Inquire At Journal
Journal Office
Boyd Berdo
Journal
C. L. Milek
C. F. Warnitz
Muscatine- Grandview Road
J. J. Fishburn
Muscatine
J. F. Casper
Harry Kracaw
Thordbred
Walter Leet
West Chester
Second Street
N. Good
Terry
Methodist Choir
Trades Assembly Hall
Singer
B. KE
Dennison
Phe
Iowa Ave
J. A. McCoy
W. F. Salterberg
Rte
Eli Jackson
Dodge Brothers
Lon Darnell
Wallace Darnell
Mutual Phone
Jones Auto Co
Monclair
Royd Berdo
East Washington Street
2Nd Ave
East
Jefferson Street
W. A. Harper
B. Wash, St
Washington, Lowa
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