Change of ownership at Studebaker Garage
C A Escher buys the Studebaker Garage from Tink Schenefelt and Tucker in Washington. Escher, now owner and based in Washington County, has taken possession after the deal closed August 1. He previously ran a Mission Texas garage and returns home with plans to run the Washington operation attentively.
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Studebaker
C. A. Escher
Tink’ Schenefelt
Escher
Severa
Shenefelt
Tucker
Beme
Washington County
Mission
Texas
Washington
Acher
Thompsons Home From Western Trip
Mr and Mrs Ralph Thompson and their two children Dorothea and Robert return from a six week automobile trip covering over 4200 miles. They traveled from Minneapolis and St Paul through the National Parks trail to Yellowstone and back via Salt Lake City visiting their Idaho home. They report only one puncture on the journey.
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Ralph Thompson
Dorothea
Obert
Yellowstone Park
Mr. Thompson
Idaho
Chats With Your Gas Man
The 1920 gas use more than doubles 1910 and over triple 1900 figures. Current gas range counts include 6.7 million vis ranges, 1.4 million water heaters, and 10 million incandescent gas burners excluding lamps. Gas firms list 9 million customers and about 45 million people rely on gas for cooking light and heat.
Brighton to have barbecue September 8 in Iowa
Brighton Iowa announces a large fall festival on September 8 with a free barbecue, daylong sports, concerts by the Washington band, contests, and a headline speaker. A major football game between Sigourney semi pro and Omaha W O W is planned, with thousands of Woodmen expected to attend. Troop D from Camp Dodge returned home civilian duties after thirteen days of maneuvers. Clifford Thorne departed for St Joseph to speak today.
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Brighton
Iowa
Washington Band
Chicago
Sigourney
Omaha W. O. W
Camp Dodge
Oskaloosa
Teachers and Students Leaving for New Posts
Listings note Washington area teachers and students departing for new assignments plus other openings. Beth Klein Ethel Booth Marie Schmidt Caroline Colthurst Dorothy Latehem Velma Gallagher Elsie Wallace Adeima Leesman Lucy Casey Henrietta Whittaker Grace Shilling John Putnam seeks forestry work in Ann Arbor Michigan. Des Moines Register seeks a salesman to sell subscriptions with permanent or part time positions in Iowa.
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Beth Klein
St. Paul
Minn
Ethel Booth
Wahington
Davenport
Marie Schmidt
Waterloo
Caroline Colthurst
Dorothy Latehem
Estherville
Iowa
Velma Gallagher
Sabula
Elsie Wallace
Grundy Center
Adeima Leesman
Fruitland
Lucy Casey
St. Joseph's Academy
Ottumwa
Henrietta Whittaker
Grace Shilling
John Putnam
Ann Arbor
Mich
Forrestry
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Register and Tribune
Des Moines
Take a Walk Around Yourself Poem Reflection
A reflective verse urges readers to judge themselves before criticizing others. It notes human failures across all, urging balance and self examination rather than blaming others. The poem emphasizes inner assessment and restraint.
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Pelf
County Rural Schools To Open Soon
With opening day near six rural schools remain undecided on teachers. Most schools start next Monday though some began this week. Miss Wallace county superintendent says the outlook is good and after Saturday’s meeting at the courthouse the teacher list should be filled. There are 107 rural schools with last year’s attendance of 1707 and an average salary of 55.00 dollars.
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Wallace
Revival Services At New Haven
Revival meetings that began last Sunday night continue to grow in interest. Rev. Unthank preaches a plain gospel under the Holy Spirit power, stressing salvation and God’s willingness to receive all who come. His use of humor and pathos keeps the messages engaging and Bible centered. Last night Mrs. A B Aldrich sang a solo to good reception, and organizers hope for larger audiences each night.
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A. B. Aldrich
Annual surge to Iowa soon outlines university plans
Aug 40 Chicago dispatch details University of Iowa preparations for the new academic year. growth in enrollment strains housing and space with registrars and offices moved to new buildings while campuses use churches and downtown rooms. emphasize freshmen to seniors across nine colleges. Separately Foster outlines Trades Union Educational League aims to amalgamate unions and supplant the IWW, attracting delegates from multiple states.
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OWA
University
Iowa
First Statehouse of Iowa
John M. Fisk
Closehall
Law
Liberal Arts
Haskins Church Picnic Announced for Saturday
The Presbyterian church of Haskins will hold its annual Sunday school picnic in the J. M. Stonegrove grounds on Saturday the second of September. Everyone in the community is invited to attend and bring well filled baskets.
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Presbyterian Church of
Haskins
J. M. Stonegrove
Sunday School Picnic Moves To Church Lawn
Members of the A. M. E. church Sunday School and parents planned a prox Springs outing but decided in the morning to host the picnic on the church lawn. They enjoyed games and every minute of a splendid day. Mr and Mrs Henry Rhodes provided a chicken dinner in the church basement featuring fried chicken and trimmings with large dishes of ice cream for dessert.
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A. M. E. Church
Prox Springs
Henry Rhodes
W. C. T. A. Picnic Shifts to September 7 at Sunset Park
The W. Co. T. A. all day picnic with Mrs. Gretta Gray of Humeston Iowa state organizer as honored guest will be held at Sunset Park on September 7 instead of September 1.
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Sunset Park
Gretta Gray
Humeston
Iowa
Notice of Will Proof in Washington County Court
In District Court in Vacation 1922 T. F. Gray deceased last will is filed opened and read for proof hearing. Hearing fixed for Monday September 11 1922. Dated August 16 1922 J D Glasgow Clerk District Court A16-23-30
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Washington County
T. F. Gray
J. D. Glasgow
Everman Remedy Ad for Hogs Disease Cure
An advertisement touts a hog remedy promising to save 95 percent of sick hogs and prevent coughing while claiming superior worm treatment. It offers a guarantee and free information, listing Everman Remedy on Route 5 in Gallatin Ma with a coded contact.
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Everman Remedy
Gallatin
Strike cases up in September at Ft Madison
In Ft Madison on August 30 George W. Potts attorney for nine Ft Madison men charged with violating the railroad injunction told that Ed Haas and Louis Rhode had their cases continued and none of the Ft Madison defendants may be tried until September. A Des Moines federal court hearing for Rhode and Haas was expected that day. J M C G Hamilton, attorney for the Santa Fe Railroad, is in Des Moines handling the cases.
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FT. Madison
George W. Potts
Wade
Ed Haas
Louis Rhode
Rhode and Haas
Des Moines
J. M. CG. Hamilton
Santa Fesr Railroad
Enduring Structures in Bavaria Stand From 1080
In Nuremberg Bavaria several houses remain standing that were built in 1080 showcasing medieval architecture still visible today. Local historians note the age and preservation of these structures amid modern city development.
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Nuremburg
Bayvriia
Monmouth College Prepares for Fall Term Opening
Monmouth College announces its teaching staff for the 1919 fall term with new instructors Prof A. A. Hopkins in public speaking and English, Prof D. C. Fleming in economics, and Prof Frank W. Phillips as dean, along with Glenn Smith as coach. Hopkins brings credentials from Brown and Chicago, Fleming from Illinois, with prior teaching stints and wartime service shaping the lineup.
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Monmouth
T. H. McMichael
Monmouth College
A. A. Hopkins
D. C. Fleming
Frank W. Phillips
Glenn Smith
Hopkins
Stown University of Providence, R. I
Brown
University of Chicago
Haldeman
Friends University
Wichita
Kan
France
Olahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
Okla
Fleming
University of Illinois
Ilinois
Freeport
Illinois debate leader joins Walla Walla high school staff
A former Colfax and University of Illinois debate leader arrives at Walla Walla High School in Washington. He is highly recommended by Prof. Russell Story, with ties to Prof. Fleming, as Dean Phillips starts new duties and Coach Smith plans football calls at opening day.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Colfax
University of Illinois
Russell Story
Illinois
Fleming
Dean Phillips
Smith
Fines Levied on 43 Violators of Livestock Laws
The Bureau of Animal Industry reports 43 cases fined for violations of livestock and meat laws in its July Service and Regulatory Announcements. Railways, meat dealers, and livestock owners appear, with most fines from 25 to 200 dollars for quarantine and meat inspection breaches.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
Moike Declines Bucket of Beer Offer
A caller quotes a nautical dialogue where Pat-Oim asks Moike-Faith for half the beer in a bucket. Moike-Faith responds there is no chance of filling the bucket and refuses the split.
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Moike
Birth rate down with education sparks Iowa debate
Des Moines reports professor Herriott of Drake University links higher education to a falling birth rate. He notes 40 percent fewer births per 1000 women since 1840 to 1915, cites illiteracy and tenancy areas as more fecund, and urges attitude change among the wealthy to promote smaller families.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Frank J. Herriott
Drake University Economics Department
Kott
University of Iowa
Drake
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