Town Gas and Electric Plant Nears November Finish
Manager H F Darbyshire said the Town Gas and Electric plant should be completed by November 1 after delays. A 1000 horsepower boiler sits in place with brickwork to follow and a new steel brick structure to be built over it. An automatic motor driven stoker and ash ejector will operate, and the 175 foot stack will emit nearly invisible smoke, providing unmatched equipment for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Darbyshire
Washington
Public Auction Sells Household Goods This Saturday
The state plans a public auction Saturday afternoon August 27 at the southeast corner of the square listing heating stoves an enameled kitchen cabinet oak dining set beds and dressers among items. Harry S Beatty is named in the notice.
The Woodrow Washer Ad Claim
In many lines a leader exists and the Woodrow Washer is presented as the best on the market. It promises spotless cleaning with minimal labor, durable year after year, and return on cost within the first year. A $5 down payment offer is available until September. Phone 25 for more details.
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Woodrow
Death Claims George T. Downs at 11 A.M.
George Thomas Downs known as Tom Downs died at eleven o'clock this morning at the county home after a long illness from cancer. He had lived in Brighton before moving to Washington twelve years ago and worked in bus service until recently. Burial will be in Brighton Cemetery with a grave service Friday at 2 p.m. He was born August 17, 1853 in Brighton, married to Paulina Myers who died about twenty years ago, and is survived by a daughter Mrs Roy Nowel of Regina, Canada, and three sons Roy Ed and Will Downs. One brother James Downs lives northwest of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomas Downs
Tom Downs
Brighton
William L
Elizabeth (Carter) Downs
Paulina Myers
Mr. Downs
Washington
Frank Rogers
Mre
Roy Nowel
Regina
Canada
Roy
Will Downs
James Downs
Funeral for Miss Helen Adair Held at Elm Grove Cemetery
The funeral party accompanying Miss Helen Adair who died in Chicago reached Washington this morning and brief services were held at Elm Grove cemetery. Her cousin Bishop Bennett of Duluth Minn led the services with Dr J M Wishart assisting. Friends of the Adair family attended the interment and pallbearers included Dr B R Jenking A J Dawson R M Smith Robert Patterson Carl Roberts and Charles Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Adair
Chicago
Washington
Elm Grove Cemetery
Ishop Bennett
Duluth
Minn
J. M. Wishart
Adair
A. J. Dawson
R. M. Smith
Robert Patterston
Carl Roberts
Charles Blair
Get your new line at the South Farm Garage sale
An odd classified item advertises line upgrades at the South Farm Garage offering repair or sales at advertised price. The note includes a stray price and a stray address style reference 6216 Marens Kuhn, with a line about electric tailights.
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South Farm
Church Invitations And Community Notices From Washington
Invitations invite Standard Bearers and church friends to meet at Mrs. State man’s home and a farewell social honors Dr. and Mrs. Owen before their Egypt mission. Dinner honors Mr. Megaffey’s birthday with the Haney family present. Marriage notice says Miss Peck and Mr Peterson wed in Missouri. Peck family longtime Washington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
C. A. Owen
Egypt
Conrad Family Reunion Delayed Report
A Conrad family reunion held at the Chris Sommer home near Crawfordsville was delayed in the mails and had not reached the office. The Journal expects to publish tomorrow. The gathering was reportedly large. Alex Miller intended to attend but was called to Unionville and could not join.
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Conrad
Chris Sommer
Crawfordsville
Journal
Alex Miller
Unionville
Washington Team Plays Brighton in Return Game
A Washington baseball squad travels to Brighton for a return clash this afternoon. The team blends players from two local summer squads and faced challenges fielding a full lineup. Washington previously won by one run after a late rally in the ninth.
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Washington
Brighton
Troop D Home After Successful Camp Experience
The special train bearing Troop D reached Washington yesterday evening. Troopers rested at the armory after detaining equipment and a food well earned. Officers and men praised the camp though some clashed with differing wartime views, and Troop D led squads in camp for their size and efficiency. Dr Mae Alexander left for Topeka Kansas after a stay with the Cook home.
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Washington
National Guard
Mae Alexander
Cook
Topeka
Kansas
Reister’s Butter and Poultry Trade Celebrated in Verse
Poem lauds Reister’s butter makers and poultry buyers. It praises earnest effort, calls out Reister and Sons as reliable suppliers, and invites customers to call 116 to place orders. Mrs. H. Dusenbery signs the verse praising the Reister trade spirit.
Church Choirs Announce Friday Rehearsals and Special Services
Announcements list several church activities including choir rehearsals at various churches Friday evenings with times such as 7 30 and 8 00. The Baptist Sunday school holds an annual picnic at Sunset Park on Friday August 26. A farewell for Dr and Mrs C A Owen is planned Friday evening as they depart for Egypt. Standard Bearers will be entertained at 8 00 Friday at Mrs E F Stutsman’s home.
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Methodist Church
BE. F. Stateman
Christian Church
the Baptist Sunday School of
Weet Chester
Sunset Park
M. EB. Church
E. FE. Stutsman
Baby Lois Rollins born with three living great grandmothers
Grinnell August 25 Lois Maxine Rollins seven weeks old, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Rollins, holds the unusual distinction of three living great grandmothers Mrs James S Rollins Mrs L S Kingdon and Mrs Jennie R Mason. Also a great great aunt and a great grandfather James S Rollins. The note praises Rollins as Civil War veteran and citizen despite his age and views on a state highway land issue.
Holiday trip plans teased in playful banter
A Rochester Ky Herald columnist style quip has a wife asking where they will holiday and the husband replying they might go to the Amazon for the view from the summit. The line hints at travel optimism amid casual domestic chatter.
J H Young Dies in California Prominent Local Citizen
Col D J Palmer received a telegram reporting the death of James H Young brother of Mrs Palmer. A long time resident and prominent figure, he died in Long Beach California and will be buried beside his wife. Young lived in Washington County many years before moving to California. He served in Co C 19th Infantry and later ran a wood and grain business and helped found the Washington County Savings Bank as cashier and president. He and Lizzie N Lawhead married in 1867. He was elder of Second United Presbyterian Church. Funeral plans not yet made.
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D. J. Palmer
James H. Young
Co. C
Washington County Savings Bank
Lizzie N. Lawhead
Young
Second United Presbyterian Church
California
Washington
Steam Propelled Airship Workable
Capt. W. P. Durtnall, ex RAF staff captain, claims a steam driven airship is feasible. Superheated steam powers reversible motors from a central station and can be housed within the airship frame, reducing drag and boosting altitude capabilities. Heavy oil fuels the system, promising a new era of air travel.
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London
Royal Air Force
W. P. Durtnall
Chief Mechanical and Electrical Engineers’ Department
Air Ministry
Prejent
Tribune shifts focus to amateur sports benefits
The Chicago Tribune announces a curtailment of professional baseball reports in favor of amateur sports and general athletic coverage. It argues amateur games foster citizenry and health, noting Americans lack the discipline of some European nations and that newspapers should promote wide access to recreation.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
Learning to Swim with You in Pearson's Magazine
A poetic reminiscence about teaching a child to swim, mixing playful and solemn tones. The speaker, C. V., notes the sunlit ocean as lively as the child’s progress while blessing the slow learning journey.
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Kate
Iowa Corn to Be Fed to Livestock in 1921
Des Moines reports a large share of Iowa 1921 corn crop, about 405,229,000 bushels, will likely be fed on farms due to high marketing costs. Corn remains a primary livestock ration. with a wider price gap between corn and pork, farmers foresee profits by feeding rather than exporting. Iowa farms host about 16,678,000 livestock, requiring roughly 25 bushels per head for the year.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Middle West
Child killed under wagon near Kelley Iowa
Blanche Lee, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Delong of the Kelley area, was crushed under wagon wheels when she fell while climbing onto the wagon as the horses started. The accident occurred with her stepfather driving the team. she died shortly after.
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Kelley
Iowa
Boone
Blanche Lee
James Delong
Blanche
A Great Scheme Boosts Vacation at Punktown
A letter from the proprietor of Punktown guarantees a bite every second by crossing mosquitoes with fish, despite prior reports of fierce mosquitoes and poor fishing during last summer, as noted by the Boston Transcript.
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Punktown
Boston Transcript
Germany pays indemnity and arms costs contrast with Allied budgets
The piece notes Germany pays indemnity to the Allies and funds its army and navy, while Allied nations face large wartime costs. It cites France possessing 800,000 troops, Poland’s 690,000, and US and Pacific trade impacts from Germany’s currency and exchange rates, arguing Germany profits from postwar conditions as it claims victory in peace.
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Waterloo
Germany
France
Poland
Russia
California
Pacific Coast
South America
Far East
Water-snake Flattens Body To Cross Water Surface
The water snake can spread its torso to glide across the surface without fully submerging its back, enabling it to traverse the water with minimal submersion.
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Harry S. Beatty
America
GAS and Electric
Hoover Cleaners
George T. Downs
Peneral
Miss Adair
Marens Kuhn
Kodak
Kodak Store
Mobile Oil Co
YALE
Mannhardt
David McGaffey
Oscar Haney
Assiut
Margaret Elizabeth Peck
Wallace E. Peterson
Mobridge
South Dakota
Miss Peck
George Peck
Washington Guardsmen
Ben
DODGE
Reister’s
Reister
Reis
Ter
H. £. Dusenbery
W. BR. C
G. A. R. Hall
Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Presbyterian
M. &. Church
Grinnell
Rochelle i( Ky.) Herald
J. H. Young
Palmer
Tribune
C. V
Pearson's Magazine
Evening Journal
Len Spencer
Ainsworth
Luther Gormly
Fordson Tractor
L. R. Marr
Ford Sale
Homer Hirney
Aleo Clover
Shropshire
West Jefferson
N. J. Barham
Winton
J. M. Wolfe
Timothy
Charles Jackson
Jacob George
T. C
George
Brook- Hart
Marion
Columbus Institute
Columbus
Messer
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