Christmas Operetta Delights Junior High Crowd
The Junior High School pupils offered an engaging Christmas operetta in the high school auditorium. Charles Long led as King Cole with Donald Benz and Janet McClure as John and Jane, delivering strong performances alongside a capable cast. The orchestra, soloists, and whistling interludes received warm appreciation from a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Cole
Santa Claus
Charles Long
Donald Beng
Janet McClure
John
Jane
Carolyn McCleery
Edith Boileau
Bertha Hay
Willa Gibson
Patriotic Meet Planned by I G Whitepost Leaders
Members of I G Whitepost G R arrange a patriotic meeting in the court room at the courthouse next Tuesday afternoon December 18 at two oclock. Soldiers of the Spanish American and world wars and the W R C are invited. After a brief business session, program includes Welcoming address by Co D J Palmer, music by a daughter of a G A R member, addresses by veterans of Spanish American and World War, reads by Mrs Frank Gobble, vocal solo The Flag of Our Union Forever by Miss Carolyn Hamilton, readings by Mrs Eckles and Mrs H H McCleery, heads of civil war soldier and civil war daughter, and more music led by Miss Hamilton.
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G. R
Court House
D. J. Palmer
Frank Gobble
Carolyn Hamilton
Eckles
C. A. Boiece
H. H. MccCleery
Hamilton
Medical Society Meeting in Dr Stewart’s Office
The Medical Society of County is convening at Dr C W Stewart’s office Monday evening December 17 at 7 oclock. Topics include The Shick Reaction Toxin Antitoxin and Endocrines with speakers Dr S W Huston Crawfordsville Dr J L Fry Kalona and Dr C W Baker Stanwood. Dues of 5 50 to be collected and officers elected. Dr C A Bolce Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the County Medical Society
C. W. Stewart
S. W. Huston
Crawfordsville
J.L. Fry
Kalona
C. W. Baker
Stanwood
C. A. Bolce
City bids open for new water plant and tower project
Bids are opened at city hall this afternoon by the council for the erection and equipment of the new water plant and water tower. A large number of contractors are in town for the bidding.
Washington to Host Crawfordsville Teams In Openers
Washington hosts Crawfordsville in the high school gym tonight with girls at 7 30 followed by the boys. Referee Opperman of Letts. Girls may start Lola Davis and Lucile Young. Edna Caldwell center. Marthe Davidson side center. Helen Beal and Hazel Starr guards. Boys to start DuBois and Duke or Beal forwards. Williams center. Marshall and McGugin or McConnell guards. Football season ends with a $315.21 balance and a $389.10 Thanksgiving game net for each school.
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High School
Washington
Crawfordsville High School
Opperman
Letts
Willa Gibson
Washington Girls
Lola Davis
Lucile Young
Edna Caldwell
Marthe Davidson
Helen Beal
Hazel Starr
Myrtle Macon
Pansy Starr
Dorothy Ellis
Helen Livingston
Dorothy Clark
Carrie Haney
Crawfordsville
McKinstry
DuBois
Duke
Beal
Williams
Marshall
McGugin
McConnell
Hill
Elwell
McConnaughy
Washington High School
The
Athletic Association
Davenport
Offi cers Elected by the Eastern Star
At the annual election of the Washington chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star yesterday evening the following officers were selected Harry Dickerson patron Mrs Pearle Dickerson matron Mrs Katharine Westphal associate matron Miss Alice Round secretary Miss Edna McKimmey treasurer Miss Alice Meek conductress Mrs Elva Carson associate conductress Other officers are appointive The organization voted to purchase a five dollar health bond
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Washington
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Harry Dickerson
Pearle Dickerson
Katherine Westphal
Alice Round
Edna McKimmey
Alice Meek
Elva Carson
Study Center Set at Brighton for Teachers
Miss Anna Cordis of Cedar Falls and Mrs. C. E. Germane of Des Moines, sent by State Teachers College, will lead a study center tomorrow at Brighton directed by Miss Clara Wallace county superintendent. Teachers from the area expected. instruction will cover language and silent reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Cordis
Cedar Falls
C. E. Germane
Des Moines
State Teachers College
Brighton
Clara Wallace
Uhe
High School Football Expenditures Reported After Regional Games
A 1923 school report documents receipts from multiple games including Brighton Morning Sun Davenport and Sigourney alongside losses to expenses at Wellman Burlington and Thanksgiving games. Items list payments to McKinstry Badger and various vendors with a balance of 315.21 on December 12 1923.
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McKinstry
Badger
Elizabeth Irwin
W. C. Harding
Leelee Odrmdnen
Brighton
Morning Sun
Davenport
Mr. McKinstry
Burlington
Lordwadcas
Sigourney
West Chester
Wellman
Lowe & Campbell
Iene Beer Armstrong
Stahl & Dean
J. F. T. Sawem
Johnson Grocery
Little Sto Wes
Badgar
Lemmon Pharmacy
Clow
Servicmps
Boice
McLaughlin
Shermans
G. W. Bryant
Pauls Lamberee
Columbus Jet
Making of Ice Sees Coal as Major Cost Driver
The article notes artificial ice making centers their largest expense is coal used to heat and power the compression cycle. It emphasizes water and machinery cost little by comparison and highlights coal as the primary energy input for expanding steam and driving the compressor.
Woodstone material advertised as nonflammable wood substitute
An advertisement describes Woodstone a sawdust and magnesium cement product pressed into planks. It resembles wood but has no grain and can be cut and planed. The ad nudges Christmas orders for fruit cake from Ideal Bakery and provides the phone number 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Bakery
For Sale Three Good Calves
Calves available for sale by S. T. Brewer. Contact 259ts for details.
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S. T. Brewer
Saxon Wedding Ring Survives Fashion Shifts
The plain gold Saxon wedding ring endures as a relic of past fashions. During Queen Mary I and Philip of Spain’s marriage, English statesmen urged gem setting, but Mary insisted on a simple hoop of gold to match other brides.
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Mary
England
Philip
Spain
Birthday Present Sparks Quarrel in The Continent
A brief exchange shows tears and humor as a woman admits an extravagant line, claiming a bargain today. John questions value and money, while she reveals the gift was a birthday present.
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John
Continent
Tango Squares Highlight Ideal Bakery Specialty
The Ideal Bakery features tango squares as a standout offering showcasing a distinctive bar cookie texture and flavor. Bakers emphasize the recipe as a city favorite and a signature item for local customers seeking a sweet, chewy treat.
Collecting Hotel Baggage Labels Interest Grows
A trend emerges as many people collect hotel baggage labels from famous hotels. Enthusiasts view albums of these labels as a delight beyond snobbery and a window into fashionable stays.
Snake Bite and Motor Cars
Celebues in British India report higher snake bite deaths as 20 000 fatalities in the last year surpassing 19 306 in the prior year while motor transportation casualties rise beneath.
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British India
Toledo Blade
Ideal Bakery Parker House rolls praised as splendid
If you have not tried our Parker House rolls you have missed a real treat from Ideal Bakery.
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Parker House
Ideal Bakery
Distinctions and Joy in a Nearsighted Press Class
A fragment mocks talk that causes misunderstanding and wounded pride. It questions Witt and Joy, defining knowledge as a back seat in a press class and understanding as continuing chatter while observing a loved one with another.
No clear headline from fragment at Wards plea
The line hints at urging interested parties to provide a name for a needy girl at Wards soon, indicating a local charity or assistance appeal with a filing or submission request.
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Simon
Harold Schneider
Jack-the- Nimble
Henry Little
Bluebeard
Victor Westphal
John and
Donald Benz
Janet McCife
Jack the Giant Killer
Clifford Reinert
Mother Goose
Irene Mason
Mother Hubbard
Wilma Walker
Gander
Homer Richardson
Bog
Hubert Lohrer
Sleeping Beauty
Barbara Cuddy
Humpty- Dumpty
Clyle Mason
Ali Baba
Robert Lytle
Aladdin
John Weastphan
Peter Pan
Medical Society of County
Iowa Gas
Eastern Star
Woodstone
Leghorn
American Pearl Button Co
Epple
2Nd St
Lennox Oil & Paint Company
Dept. Sales
Cleveland
Ohio
Floyd Ellis
White Yard
Henry Berdo
J. F. O'Loughlin
Iowa
Havana
Cuba
Bargain. Inquire Journal
Poland
China
Frank Pringle
Geo. W. Stewart
West 3Rd St
Jewett Six
Ford Car Exchange
Win Smouse
Inquire Journal Office
Carl J. W. Warner
Barclay Cash Grocery
W. A. Wilson
L. D. Robinson
Dougherty Bros
Stanley Miller
Mutual Life Ins. Co
N. Y. Tel
Warner Finance Corporation
F. & M. Bank
Mutual
Washington Ereal Mill
Washington Rendering Works
Jersey
Boyd Berdo
Nela Keating
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Whitman
Lemmon
Lemmon's Pharmacy
REED
McNamara
McElhinney’s
McElhinney
Wolf Floral Co
Tooman Leather Bop
Warren's
Warren'’s
Dankwardt Market
Craft
Das
Washington Battery Station
the Valley Church
Crall’s
Crail
Crail’s
Phil
Bill
Liz
Sal
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