Chautauqua Crowd Persists Amid Rainy Deluge and Pledges
The Chautauqua closed its first pledge canvass showing 466 subscriptions for next season with more reports due. Rain hindered attendance but the Kryl band drew the largest crowd of the assembly, and organizers hope for about 1,000 season tickets. Gate receipts lagged behind expectations, yet adult season tickets totaling around 1,300 help near break-even.
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Chautauqua
Marsh W. Bailey
W. C. Harding
Chautauqua Park
Bryan
Tricks for saving gas in the kitchen
The article offers tips to save gas when cooking. Boil water in a covered kettle or use a gas water heater for large quantities. Keep flame height at the vessel bottom, avoid curling around the pot, and use a small toaster instead of toasting bread in the oven. Reduce flame after boiling or transfer to simmer. Do not light until ready to place the vessel.
New Machinery Put In at Burk Cereal Mills
M. J. Burk proprietor of the Washington Cereal Mill on North Avenue B has completed installation of new machinery making the plant one of the best in the state. The oats and grain mill handles about 1457 bushels per hour and runs on two twenty horsepower motors with an extra fifteen horsepower motor on standby. Since buying the business last February he has modernized the plant with a complete upgrade for grinding feeds and corn meal at an expense near $2000.
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M. J. Burk
Washington
North Avenue B
Burke
Walnut Women’s Club Plans Thursday Meeting
Announcements note Walnut Women's Club will meet with Mrs Joe Wolfe Thursday afternoon and invite attendance with scissors requested. The Women’s Home Missionary Society meets with Mrs W H Schulty Friday at 2 30 at 510 North Avenue C.
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Walnut Women's Club
Joe Wolfe
Womens Home Missionary Society
W. H. Schulty
N. Avenue C
Sewer Outlet Causes Lawsuit Against City of Washington
Plaintiffs Perry Hayes George W Stewart G W Mast and J I D Mast sue the city of Washington for nuisance damages claiming a sewer outlet near their property pollutes land and water supplies and endangers health. They seek an injunction to stop the nuisance and abate the sewer discharge.
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J. D. Glasgow
District Court
Perry Hayes
George W. Stewart
G. W. Mast
Mast
City of Washington A
Senate
City of
Washington
Hayes
Mast and Stewart
Equity
Livingston & Eicher Ares Attorneys
Sunday activities at Camp Dodge described in detail
Special Correspondence reports Camp Dodge on Sunday with a rifle shoot from Troop D led by Sgt Howard G Hays and Cpls Ted Crone Mell Hoill eau and Don McClellan, a memorial service for the 168th dead, a large old regiment reunion, a grand chicken dinner, and a horse show starting with officer charger class won by Lt King. Troop D participated in multiple events with Private Victor Perry posting second in the equipment race and a mounted tug of war win by the first squadron. Governor Nate Kendall’s review shortened events later in the day. visitors included Nellie Reister Marjorie Schulty Dwight Shaye Paul Bill Reister.
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Camp Dodge
Howard G. Hays
Ted Crone
Mell Hoileau
Don McClellan
113Th Cavalry
168Th
133Rd
Camp
Dodge
King of Burlington
Findley
Victor Perry
E Troop
Sig
Ourney
U. 8. Cavalry
Wourmdodt
Nate Kendall
Regiment of Cavalry
Nellie Reister
Marjorie Schulty
Dwight (Shaye) Paul
Bill Reister
Rainfall Reaches Half Inch Overnight
Yesterday evening and last night the official rain total reached 0.48 inch. The precipitation fell steadily for several hours and at times the storm was quite violent.
Nebergall Plans Traveling Residence For Western Trip
Alva Nebergall, wife, baby, and Mrs. Nebergall's sister Miss Bessie Longer depart tomorrow in a newly built mobile house mounted on a Ford truck chassis costing under 100 dollars. The cabin weighs about 200 pounds more than the former wagon box and features a circular roof and several windows. He says it rides like a Pullman and intends to visit the state fair at Des Moines, then Yellowstone Park and other western points. itinerary to be finalized.
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Alva Nebergall
Nebergall
Des Moines
Yellowstone Park
Trades Assembly To Sponsor Ball Game
Washington and Riverside will clash on the Denison ball diamond Monday afternoon September 4. The match is arranged by the Trades Assembly with a 2 30 o clock start. Washington sends its best players and Riverside is expected to provide strong competition amid high interest and a Labor Day program planned by the Assembly.
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District Court
Hamilton
Washington County
N. F. Wood
Court House
Washington
Iowa
Said County
Chas. A. Dewy
Sixth Judicial District of
Washingon
Riverside
Denison
Trades Assembly
Prince Albert of Monaco leaves 5.9 million francs to French science bodies
The will of the late Prince Albert of Monaco provides 5,900,000 francs to French scientific organizations. The French Academy of Science, Academy of Medicine, Institute of Paleontal O Paris and the Oceanographical Institute each receive one million francs. One million francs also goes to the Oceanographical Museum at Monaco.
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le Acies
Prince Albert of
Monaco
French Academy of Science
Academy of Medicine
Institute of Paleontal O
Paris
Phical Instilite
Monaca
Fairfield Woman Found Dead In Iowa Mystery
Coroner announces inquest into Velma Bains death near Parsons campus Fairfield. The 35 year old single mother was found with a bullet wound and a 22 revolver beside her. Coworkers say she had been acting oddly and a man she knew was questioned by the sheriff.
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Fairfield
G. K. Dunkel
Velma Bain
Fairfield Glove and Mitten Factory
Uriah Battin
West Kirkwood Street
Pairfield Glove and Mittens Factory
Rabies Test Clears Iowa City Dog That Bit Girl
A report from Iowa City says the dog that bit Hagel Ayres on Sunday was not rabid. The animal was killed and its head sent for examination. Relatives feel relief as Hazel recovers and wounds heal.
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Iowa City
Hagel
Hazel
New Orleans Plans Automatic Phone System Upgrade
New Orleans will replace the long standing manual telephone system with an automatic dialing setup. The change aims to modernize city communications and improve efficiency across municipal services.
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New Orleans
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Mr. Ross
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Irvin Cobb
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Custer
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Babylon
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Iowa Gas and
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Burk Cereal Mills
West Chester Philathea
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
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West Chester
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Weailthy
A. Molichky
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Mutual Phone
Ames
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