Scarlet Fever Quarantine Maintained in County Towns
Dr. C W Stewart reports 22 scarlet fever cases across 17 homes in the county with one home to be released today and others over the coming days. Measles mumps and diphtheria are being monitored. Riverside reports one smallpox case from Davenport and Ainsworth reports three scarlet fever cases in one family. Brighton is clearing up and Wellman remains less severe.
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Washington
C. W. Stewart
County Health Service
Stewart
Riverside
Davenport
Ainsworth
Brighton
Wellman
Condi
Fez Club Banquet Set for Next Thursday Evening
The Fez Club will hold its annual banquet at the Commercial Club next Thursday evening in January. Local shriners and district members anticipate a notable program with committees promising unusual features. A large dinner at 6:30 and an evening of entertainment will follow. women are invited and about 250 attendees are expected, including visitors from out of town.
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Fes Club
Rural schools sold Christmas seals to aid TB fight
Miss Clara Wallace the county superintendent lists thirty six rural schools where pupils sold Christmas seals to support the war against tuberculosis. Schools named include Haskins Grandview Pleasant Ridge South Prairie Salem Cedar Center White Oak Red Brick Grant Gray No 7 Lime Creek Lookout Wassonville Glendale Indian Creek Brighton Franklin Young America Riverside Grand Prairie Highland Center New Haven Lincoln Stringtown Summers No 3 Oregon Walnut Prairie Flower Cedar Pleasant Hill Washington Hagist Haver No 4 Washington Pine Grove Dutch Greek Center No 11 Washington.
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Clara Wallace
Haskins
Grandview
Pleasant Ridge
South Prairie
Salem
Cedar Center
White Oak
Grant
Lime Creek
Lookout
Wassonville
Glendale
Indian Creek
Brighton
Franklin
Young America
Riverside
Grand Prairie
Highland Center
New Haven
Lincoln
Stringtown
Summers
Oregon
Walnut
Prairie Flower
Cedar
Pleasant Hill
Washington
Haver
Pine Grove
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness after the loss of husband and father. Gratitude for floral offerings from Mrs. W. H. West, Thom. A. Jos. H., and Mrs. L. Bennett.
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W. H. West
Thom. A. Jos. H
N. E
Washington Democrat Sold to Grayson and Ross
The Washington Democrat announces the sale of the plant and business to Elliot Grayson and Donald Ross. They will take possession at midnight January 2, 1924, with Frank Appleby retiring after four years as owner and editor. The sale ends Appleby's role and the paper moves under Grayson and Ross.
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Washington Democrat
Elliot Grayson
Donald Ross
Washington
Journal
Democrat
Frank Appleby
The
F. B. Appleby
J. Elliot Grayson
Donald ©. Ross
Grayson & Ress
Appleby
Grayson
Ross
Union Meet Sunday January 6 Addresses Bible Reading Debate
A Washington churches union service is set for Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the Second United Presbyterian church. Dr William S Fleming of Chicago district manager of the National Reform Association will speak on Shall the Bible Be Read in the Public Schools Dr Fleming is described as an experienced reform speaker and the event is billed as a special patriotic rally.
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Washington
Second United Presbyterial
William S. Fleming
Chicago
National Reform Association
Fleming
Hoboes Find Shelter at Hotel de Bum in City
Eleven transients spent the night at the Hotel de Bum behind the fire station while city hall shelters saw earlier crowds. The fumigation today follows a season with thirteen hoboes using city guest facilities and anticipation of crowded quarters as colder weather arrives.
Mrs Barbara Hahn Dies. Funeral Held in Riverside
Charlie Hahn of the Washington Telephone Company attended the Riverside funeral for his mother Mrs Barbara Hahn, an early longtime resident. An obituary sketch appears in Riverside correspondence today.
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Charlies Hahn
The
Washington ‘Telephone Company
Riverside
Barbara Hahn
Washington Democrat changes hands to Grayson and Ross
The retiring owner expresses surprise at the sale to new Washington buyers Grayson and Ross. Both men rose from carrier boys to printing and advertising roles, with Grayson having run the composing room and Ross leading advertising. They purchase The Democrat as it nears its 50th anniversary, promising continued local legacy in Cedar Falls and Washington.
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Appleby
Washington
Grayson
Mr. Ross
Carrier Boys
Evening Journal
Journal
The
Democrat
Ross
Silas Ross
Monmouth College
Des Moines
Capital
Western Grocer Co
Marshalltown
Cedar Falls
Daily Record
Mrs N L Black Dead in Chicago
Mrs N L Black longtime Washington resident and local hair dresser dies in Chicago after a brief illness. Her body to be transported to Washington with funeral plans to be announced after arrival. she leaves behind husband N L Black son Walter Williams and his wife Dora Bell sister Lizzie Washington and others. She was active in the A M E church and had operated a Jefferson Street hairdressing business.
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Washington
N. L. Black
Chicago
Black
Walter Williams
Dora Bell
Otago
Rhondda Welsh Chorus To Sing At Local Friday Event
The Rhondda Welsh chorus with notable Welsh figures backing the tour will perform at the Methodist church Friday at eight. Led by conductor Prof Thomas Morgan with accompanist Prof D J Woolcock the chorus includes the original sixteen male voices from the Pittsburgh Eisteddfod win.
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Rhondda
M. P
Thomas Morgan
Glynfach
W. James Bart
William Evans
C. C
R. D. Chalke
D. J. Woolcock
Methodist Church
Pittsburgh
Thomas
Miss Wilson Named Deputy Clerk for Washington County
Frances Wilson has been appointed deputy clerk of the Washington county district court succeeding Edna Purvis who severed her connection with the office. Wilson has assisted with extra work for weeks and is conversant with many duties, aiding Clerk J D Glasgow in the court.
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Frances Wilson
Washington County
Fire at Fetters Home on North Iowa Avenue
Firefighters were summoned to the G L Fetters residence on North Iowa avenue last night where a roof fire caused slight damage. The blaze could have grown serious had crews not arrived promptly. The house is owned by Roy Maple of Wellman.
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G. L Fetters
Iowa Avenue
Roy Maple
Wellman
Mass Auto Licenses Set County Record This Month
The auto registration office issued 198 motor vehicle licenses in one day the largest number this month and expects totals over 2600 with three days left to avoid penalties.
Death of Mrs Lillian Stahl Noted in Cambridge Nebraska
Former resident Ada Abbey learns of the death of her sister Mrs Lillian Stahl of Cambridge Nebraska. Mrs Stahl was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Laughridge who once lived southwest of town on the Brighton road.
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Ada Abbey
Lillian Stahl
Cambridge
Neb
Stahl
Alex Laughridge
Brighton Road
Christmas Dinner Report With Maxwell Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Harry Maxwell hosted a Christmas Day meal with immediate family present. A noon three course dinner followed by a Christmas exchange and social hours. Fourteen guests attended. A brief for sale note concludes the item.
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Harry Maxwell
Gems in National Museum History of the Gem Collection
The article traces the National Museum gem collection from 1884 start by Prof. F. W. Clarke through the 1890s growth including Dr. Joseph Leidy’s stones and Mrs Frances Lea Chamberlain’s bequest. It notes Dr. L. T. Chamberlain’s honorary curatorship and funds shaping later acquisitions and few gifts from individuals.
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National Museum
F. W. Clarke
Division of
Mineralogy
United States National Museum
Joseph Leidy
Philadelphia
Chicago
Frances Lea Chamberlain
Isaac Lea
L. T. Chamberlain
Mouse Tower of the Rhine and the Bad Elector tale
On a wooded Rhine island near Bingen stands the Mouse Tower. Legend says Bad Elector Hattie hoarded corn during famine and was pursued by rats from Mainz to this tower where he was eaten. Chronicles say Archbishop Wiligis built it as a water tower to block ships on the Rhine.
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Rhine
Bingen
Hattie
Maing
Mainz
Wiligis
Khioe
World Will Always Have Enough Food Says UC Professor
Berkeley December 27. Professor C. C. Plehn of the University of California economics department argues that world food supply will not run out even with population growth. He notes famine in China and India from high birth rates and underlines that advance in labor and machinery keeps food production ahead of demand, preventing a global shortage.
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Berkeley
Cal
C. C. Plehn
Department of Economics
University of California
China
India
America
Nature's Vaudeville Free
A New Orleans brief notes a free entertainment option highlighting a humorous movie and a public golf scene featuring a large woman in knickerbockers, inviting readers to enjoy inexpensive amusements at local venues.
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New Orleans Statea
Curious Belief Among English Miners About Bathing
A historical note recounts a superstition among English miners that washing the back while bathing could weaken that part of the body. The belief reflects period health lore and folk wisdom surrounding hygiene and vitality.
Poisonous Plants Confuse Many with Poison Ivy Mistakes
The Department of Agriculture notes over 100 plants nationwide pose poisoning risks to various people and are frequently mistaken for poison ivy by the public.
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Department of Agriculture
Notice to present bills for Good Fellows Club
All bills against the Good Fellows Club are to be presented at once to J. B. Crail at 6912 x.
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Good Fellows Club
J. B. Crail
Rebar Daily Feed Use Surprises With A Thousand Pounds
The speaker notes a daily feed consumption averaging about a thousand pounds. They reference work and imply this is a notable amount, suggesting the topic is energy or labor related.
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Fez Club
Kalona
Ness
Platt Grayson
Don Ross
Serge
Chas. Hahn
J. A Wehr
Alexi. Miller
Wales
Miss Wilson
Fetters
J. P. Wood
Floyd Ellis
East 7Tha St
Astt
White Yard
Ben Davis
Jonathan
Poland
John Shebeck
Crawfordsville
E. G. Mason
Ford Speedster Motor Inn Garage
Ed Miller
S. C. R. S. Red Cockerels
Walter Little
Gott
Stanley Miller
Mutual Life Ins. Co
N. Y. Tel
Warner Finance Corporation
F. & M. Bank
G. J. Brietenbach
Associated Press
Washington Buttes
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