Acknowledging Alex Miller's Retirement from The Democrat
The Democrat notes the retirement of Alex Miller after about thirty years as a regular contributor and postmaster of the town. It honors his deep, influential role in the paper and community, while asserting his ongoing public life through speaking engagements and future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Alex Miller
Miller
Iowa
The
Horace Greeley
Mather
Collectiviam
Order of the Hour
Washington County
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Regret and Aging
A humorous meditation on aging and health as the speaker laments loss of strength and wit. He recalls heedless youth, warns against excess, and predicts future regrets when the young reap consequences of their late nights and risky living.
Local Publisher Appleby Builds Strong Paper in Washington
The Democrat praises the new publisher Mr Appleby and his wife as they rapidly identify with local interests. The paper is described as very good, second only to the Journal in Washington Iowa, with wishes for long life and prosperity, good sleep, and hearty meals.
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Democrat
Appleby
Washington
Iowa
Red Cross plans soldiers Christmas celebrations nationwide
Washington D C December 22 The American Red Cross outlines Christmas programs for fighting forces including wounded soldiers and sailors in hospitals Nurses and corpsmen will receive care and hospital festivities The Junior Red Cross will decorate hospitals provide candy nuts and gifts They also aid suffering children in Vienna and Budapest shipping shoes stockings toys and 75000 bags for Dalmatia and Austrian Hungarian capitals Rag dolls from Pittsburgh schools have been sent to children in need
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Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
Junior Red Cross
Viena
Budapest
Dalmatia
America
Pittsburgh
Obituary of Mrs Jane H Gilbert of Washington
Mrs Jane H Gilbert died at her home near Washington on December 22 1920 after a brief illness of brain trouble She was born February 23 1836 in Christian county Kentucky and married Edwin A Gilbert in 1854 Five sons and five daughters survived along with siblings and grandchildren The obituary notes her Christian faith and Baptist membership and quotes Henry Van Dyke on immortality and living bravely and faithfully
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Jane H. Gilbert
Christian County
Kentucky
George
Margaret Lofftus
Flikson
Warren County
Illinois
Oquawka
Henderson County
Edwin A. Gilbert
Ella G
Irene Hoornbeek
Youngstown
Mamie B. Auchard
Clay Center
Kansas
Harry V
Veblen
South Dakota
Rose C
Sharon Springs
George E
H. Greeley
Fannie E
Jennie Allaman
Fred
William Loffius
Monmouth
Gilbert
Michigan
Washington
The Iron Rider at Fox Theatre Friday
William Russell stars in The Iron Rider a Willam Fox production praised for suspense and dramatic entanglements. Frank L Packard authored the tale with rapid acclaim from critics. Johnny Hines appears in another Torchy comedy.
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William Russell
Frank Packard
the Fox Friday
Ian
Fox
Pearl White
George Walsh
Frank L Packard
Packard
Willam Fox
Fox Theatre
Johnny Hines
Quieting Title Notice in Washington County Iowa Case
The petition seeks to quiet title in fee simple for the plaintiff and bar all unknown claimants and named defendants from any adverse interest in the described real estate. If not appeared by January 3, 1921, at noon, a default and judgment will be entered. Livingston & Ficher, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Dec 29-16-23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
City of
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
District Court Notice of Estate Claims in Washington County I A
The document lists numerous plaintiffs and claimants including James Fisher James Strain and others in Washington County Iowa. It concerns real estate described as the south half of the north west quarter and other portions of section ten in township seventy five north range six west. The action names heirs executors and unknown claimants against several named individuals and entities.
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James Fisher
James Strain
Mark Gillheath Camp
Joseph Davis
William W. Rich
A. Carpenter
M. B. Carson
Ichards
Amelia B. Scofield
Benjama Hall
Benjaman Hall
M. N. Carson
Miley Carson
Elisabeth Messeramith
Washington County
Iowa
Towi
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Evening Journal
E. Main Street
Eshington
Ook
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
RED Cross
Henry van Dyke
Livingston & Ficher
Plaintiff
Jackson, Traintiff
Lond
J. B. Crail
Washington, Iowa
Beacon Bath
Carter and Kayser
H. D. Smith
American Legion
Wellman
Merry Christmas
Gardner
Hall and
Mugnaini & Bullentini
North Side Square
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