Two County Officers Change in Washington County
Washington county officials announce two personnel changes at the courthouse as the new year begins. Miss Mame Shearer will become treasurer replacing Harry McCall who moves to postmaster. Marion George acts as temporary deputy treasurer, with full-time appointment dependng on health. C. O. Dayton retires as supervisor and Sam T. Donahey takes the role. The board plans a reorganization early next week.
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Washington County
Court House
Mame Shearer
Harry McCall
McCall
Misa Shearer
Marion George
C. O. Dayton
Sam T. Donahey
Dayton
Donahey
Sehulty Motor Co. Takes Over City Taxi Line
Notice that Sehulty Motor Co. has taken over the City Taxi line and will answer all calls for cars day and night. Trains calls answered promptly. All cars described as large and comfortable. Phone number 296.
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Sehulty Motor Co
Mann hardt bankrupt sale draws crowds and solid prices
A large crowd attended the Mann hardt bankruptcy sale of electrical goods and tires yesterday afternoon. Buyers came from nearby towns and paid fairly satisfactory prices. The auctioneer was Col. D. F. Macon.
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Mannhardt
Col
D. F. Macon
City Banks Closed All Day Monday for New Year
All banks in the city will be closed the entire day on Monday in observance of New Year’s Day. customers are advised to plan ahead for deposits withdrawals and loan transactions.
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Coty
Post Office To Be Closed Monday
The Post Office will be closed Monday January 1 with no carrier deliveries. General delivery window open until 11 p m and front door access until 6 p m to process mail.
Woodmen of World Elect New Officers
At the annual local lodge election the Woodmen of the World chose officers for the coming year. Ray Phillips was named past council commander, Boyd Humble council commander, James Beatty advisor lieutenant, Arthur Custer banker, T. W. Harwood clerk, W. F. Wagner escort, John Jong watchman, Frank Clark manager for three years.
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the Woodmen of the World
Ray Phillips
Boyd Humble
James Beatty
Leutenant
Arthur Custer
T. W. Harwood
W. F. Wagner
John Jong
Frank Clark
City campaigns to curb speeding and fines issued
City Marshal Harry Edwards vows strict enforcement of speed limits with fines for violators. A young motorist, William Knottnerus, was fined $10 plus costs by Squire D C Kyle yesterday for speeding.
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Harry Edwards
William Knottnerus
Squire D.C. Kyle
Car vs Freight Train Near Water Works Corner
A Maxwell car driven by M. E Davidson was struck by a Milwaukee freight train that was switching near the water works corner this morning. The train was moving slowly and the car suffered minor damage, only a single fender mashed. It was a close call to a serious accident.
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Maxwell
M. E Davidson
Milwaukee
Water Works
Marvelous Work of Nature Wing
A concise note praises the fly wing as a near perfect delicate mechanism illustrating nature's engineering. It highlights its precision and intricate design as a marvel of natural machinery.
Shou'd Slow Down In The Rush For A Good Thing
A compact aside describes a man who hurries past opportunities, rushing through life without pausing to appreciate the good things he encounters. The vignette echoes a caution to curb haste and value moments.
Restoring Mouse Ferns With Weekly Hot Water Soaks
Trouse ferns placed in warm water weekly will sprout new shoots after a short period. The method focuses on soaking the plant in hot water to stimulate growth and revive established fronds.
The Truly Happy Quote Framed by Goethe Saying
A fragment notes Goethe's line about true happiness found at home whether king or peasant, emphasizing inner peace as the source of contentment.
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Goethe
Sap Gave Name to River
The Columbia River was named after the ship Columbis whose crew discovered the area.
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Sap
Columbia River
Columbis
Working for Others Benefits Personal Success
A concise maxim notes that people who excel by serving others do so for their own gain as well. It emphasizes shared success through collaborative effort and mutual benefit.
Lie Has Great Vitality Recast as a Fresh Deception
A concise quote attributed to Thien on how a lie can transform and wear new disguises so that its core remains unseen. The remark highlights the persistence and adaptability of falsehoods despite changes in presentation.
Sugar Tales From Bradford To Richburg And Boliver
Pasadena Star notes that fortune continued to pour into his coffee as he moved from Bradford to Richburg and Boliver, with wealth described as a golden stream.
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Bradford
Richburg
Boliver
Pasadena
Bonus blanks for WWI veterans expected soon in Washington county
Washington county's former soldiers and sailors of the world war will soon secure blanks to apply for state bonuses authorized at last November's election. A small stock of about thirty blanks arrived but ran out quickly. more are being ordered. Blanks available from Frank Appleby Levi Beatty post commander Maynard Brown adjutant or J D Glasgow at the court house. It will take several hundred to serve all veterans. supplies hoped for by the Legion meeting next Tuesday when new officers are installed.
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Washington County
Legion
Frank Appleby
Levi Beatty
Maynard Brown
J. D. Glasgow
Parsons Students Publish Weekly Stag Paper
Milburn A. McKay of Washington is on the staff of the Parsons Stag, a weekly student paper at Parsons College Fairfield. Instructors Herbert F. McDougal divided the class into two groups to publish papers every Wednesday morning, the Stag and the Bugle.
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Fairfield
Milburn A. McKay
J. C. McKay
West Third Street
Washington
Parsons
Parsons College
Herbert F. McDougal
Fairfield Daily Dodger-Journal
Bugle
Stag
Automobile License Rush At County Office
Today marks the final day to secure automobile licenses before the new year. The county license office is crowded as residents rush to avoid penalties, with 160 cars already registered and more expected as the year closes.
Dr Crafts Dies at 73 After Reform Work in Prohibition
Dr Wilbur F Crafts 73 longtime head of the International Reform Bureau died in a Washington hospital from pneumonia. He campaigned for prohibition enforcement betting curb action against gambling pugilism racing and the drug evil and promoted blue laws and movie censorship. A Maine native he was a Methodist minister who later joined the Presbyterian church and founded the American Sabbath Union in 1875 and the International Reform Bureau in 1896 near the Capitol.
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L'Rede
Washington
Wilbur F. Crafts
International Reform Bureau
Crafts
Maine
American Sabbath Union
Capitol
Two Rivals in Love
Rival lovers Viola Morse and Neal Dorman contend for her affection as Neal funds a modest start while Lester Martin seeks wealth and status. A car crash near a bridge exposes Martin’s vanity and shifts the romantic tension between the trio.
Fetters to Have Hearing Thursday in Manslaughter Case
Ralph Fetters, served with a warrrant in Washington, faces a preliminary hearing January 4 after being charged with manslaughter in the Letts collision that killed William H. Dyche. He described the crash as caused by an unseen, bright oncoming car and said he left the scene briefly before returning. Dyche, grandson of James Boyd of Washington, died from injuries. Floyd Brown, injured in the same crash, is reported out of danger.
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Ralph Fetters
Wartrent
Washington
William H. Dyehe
Letts
J. C. Coaster
Floyd Brown
William H. Dyche
James Boyd
Mystery of Viola and Neal Ends With Silent Wedding
Viola recovers after an accident and reveals love for Neal Dorman. Neal moves her home, learns her feelings, and learns Martin's bills stop. Wedding bells ring as Neal leaves town in debt, with Viola and her mother awaiting a quiet future.
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Dorman
Neal
Morse
Neal Dorman
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The Truth About Compliments in a Legion Weekly Jest
A brief strip framing Miss Plain and a speaker debating honesty in praise. The punchline reveals a bluff about telling truth yet delivering a compliment of high politeness, reflecting tongue in cheek humor from the American Legion Weekly.
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Miss Plain
American Legion Weekly
Fragmented Quotation on Seeking and Fatherhood
A short, garbled line discusses each generation seeking and finding its own path. It references a father’s heart and a vague search by children, with misspelled names like Creorge Maedons.
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Creorge Maedons
Future Nitrogen Consumption in the Country
It is estimated that by a future year the country will consume 488000 tons of inorganic nitrogen in total. The projection highlights large demand for nitrogen compounds across sectors and potential implications for resources and industry.
Death Rate of College Women Revealed by Insurance Data
Life insurance statistics show that college women have a death rate of 2.77 per 1000. This figure highlights higher health risks among female students compared with broader population data.
Moonlit Ring Inspires Quiet Farewell
A notice from the Richmond Times-Dispatch hints at a reflective moment where a girl comments on the moon’s ring and prompts the speaker to depart, suggesting a quiet exit and emotional distance.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Dwelling in Sunshine Shadow Verse
A reflective aphorism contrasts living in the sunshine with shadows that emerge only to those who dwell in light, suggesting a meditation on perception and presence.
Generosity Not Strongest Point Quote
A compact quotation reflects on human virtue and the limits of generosity. Alexander Pope notes that many men can do wise deeds or cunning acts, but few perform truly generous acts. The line frames generosity as rarer than cleverness or prudence.
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Alexander Pope
Encouragement to repay debts with hard work
A speaker urges persistence and strict economy to clear debts. The line asks a father to accept a practical plan and emphasizes self denial as the path to financial relief. It frames debt repayment as achievable through discipline.
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Papa
Be Ready for Opportunity Seeks Readiness for Success
Inspirational note emphasizes readiness as key to seizing opportunities and achieving success attributed to Disrael. The fragment suggests a philosophy urging timely action and preparation for future chances.
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Hfe
Disrael
Mother and Daughter Dispute Over Modern Behavior
Dialogue shows a mother reproving a daughter who retorts that past girls did not do certain things, implying progress changes in women's behavior. The exchange reflects generational views on gender roles in a historical context.
Creosoted Timbers Valued in Africa for Durability
Creosoted timbers gain value in Africa due to reduced moisture damage and sun exposure. They resist decay from white ants and borers, extending structural lifespan in tropical environments.
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Africa
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