James Boyd 94 Dies After Illness At Home
James Boyd died at 1:50 AM at his Mast Washington Street home after a period of illness. He would have turned 96 next month and remained active in the community despite age. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 AM at St James Catholic Church, where he was a devoted member. He was noted for religious devotion and scriptural knowledge. An obituary sketch will be released tomorrow.
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James Boyd
Mast Washington Street
St. James Catholic Church
Maryleton Court Woman Says She Seeks Husband Guidance
A London Daily Mail report notes a Marylebone woman declaring she decides matters first but always asks her husband for advice. The quote highlights domestic consultation norms in the court coverage.
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Maryletone County
Band Minstrel Repeats Saturday At Graham Theater
The Washington band minstrel show will be repeated Saturday evening at Graham theater to provide more viewers. Friday’s performance nearly sold out, with seats scarce and demand high for a crowded second night.
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Washington
Graham Theater
Borno
Ben
School for Masons Draws Record Opening Day Crowd
A district school of instruction at the Masonic temple drew 118 Masons from the south eastern Town and other towns, setting an attendance record for the opening day of five winter schools. Rain reduced today’s numbers, with the second degree to be conferred tonight and the third degree tomorrow evening.
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Masonic Temple
Ro Steele Takes Stand in Lengthy Divorce Case
Rev flocle, son of Mr and Mrs M M Steele, testified as key witness for his father in a divorce suit. He described incidents in the family disputes fueling the case and more testimony was expected as the trial continued. A rainy day and muddy roads reduced the crowd but many attended to hear the proceedings.
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Flocle
M. M. Steele
Foley
Steele
Card of Appreciation by Shorter A. M. E. Church 1921
The first quarterly conference of the Shorter A M E Church for 1921 22 records a resolution of sincere thanks to Christian people Washington citizens and church members for contributing time energy and wealth to develop and maintain the work. The conference resolves to publicize the appreciation and spread the resolution in records and public journals with thanks to the cooperating public and lists committee members.
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Shorter
A. M. E. Church
Washington
T Hanks
Honest Paris Vanishes In Paris Bus Cash Find
A black satchel with $55 000 in cash was found on a Paris omnibus seat. A bank messenger had forgotten it. the conductor delivered it to the lost property office where it awaits reclamation among umbrellas and gloves.
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Paris
Township boards hold conference in county courthouse
Washington county township trustees and clerks gathered at the courthouse to discuss duties and economy. The meeting, called by the county board, saw representation from all but seventy six townships with talks on a countywide minimum wage for road work but no decision reached. Supervisor C. O. Dayton chaired and Charles Jackson was elected secretary.
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Washington County
Court House
County Board of Supervisors
Eléepis
Altho
C. O. Dayton
Charles Jackson
Visitors and locals share news from Iowa City to Chicago
Mrs Edward Miller of Chicago arrives in Iowa City with her two children and is greeted at the Sproatt home. Will McClean of Brandt Ferris North Dakota visits relatives, while Bill McClean travels for well drilling in Dakota. Emil True and family ignore forecasts and head to California in their Ford. Lillian Brookhart, recently from California, praises Iowa weather and contemplates Chicago work as a nurse.
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Edward Miller
Chicago
Miller
Blanche Guthrie
Iowa City
Sproatt
Will McClean
Brand Ferris
North Dakota
McCleans
Bill
Dakota
Emil True
California
Lillian Brookhart
Lowa
Explaining a Domestic Problem Noted in Galveston News
A Galveston News quotation argues a man finds it hard to make his wife pay cash because she has no cash. The remark reflects domestic finances and gender roles.
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Galveston News
Missionary Society Meeting and Community Socials Announced
The Missionary society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. Charles Tucker on Thursday afternoon led by Mrs. Diller. Moosehart Legion hosts a shadow social and dance Thursday evening at Moosehall inviting Al Moose families and friends. Harmony school near 5 4 4 miles southwest hosts a box supper and candy social with program on Friday February 10 at 8 pm, boxes requested. Fortnightly members attend a Thursday evening meeting at Second United Presbyterian where Miss Walker performs Enoch Arden with Strausa accompaniment. business meeting to follow and members may nominate new names.
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the Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Charles Tucker
Diller
Moosehart Legion
Moosehall
al Moose
Harmony School
Henrietta Griffith
Second United Presbyterian Church
Weather Climax: Rain, Wind Hit Start Of February
Rain fell last night totaling .22 inch clearing dust while strong winds sweep through today. Mild temperatures continue with a springlike feel as heliways remain muddy and winds rank among the strongest in months. January temperatures show a high of 51 and a mean near 29 with 18 clear days. December saw a high of 66 and a low of 13 below with 6 clear days.
Local Flyers Spark Debate Over New Advertisements
A resident questions rising ads and clutter in the neighborhood, noting street postings and storefront promotions. Community members call for clearer guidelines while businesses defend the need for outreach.
Columbus Junction Defeats Muscatine in Basketball
Columbus Junction defeats Muscatine 26 to 22 on Monday. Muscatine reporters note Junction players displayed a brilliant game while Muscatine faltered with poor ball handling and weak shooting. The Muscatine squad appears inconsistent this season.
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Colmbus Junction
Muscatine
Washington
Junction
Lupton Elected Vice President of Ad Club
L B Lupton was elected vice president of the Washington Advertising club last night. He succeeds T K Phillips as president after J Pifer resigned. Fifer has moved to Joliet. Fifer spoke on printing and how ads are reproduced, while Appleby outlined plans for two new advertising lectures with two speakers already tentatively engaged.
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L. B. Lupton
Washington Advertising Club
T. KR. Phillips
J. & Pifer
Fifer
Joliet
T. F. B. Appleby
The
Democrat
L. FF. Hengersog
Ad Club
Knights of Columbus Iowa to hold 21st annual convention in Des Moines
The Iowa State Council Knights of Columbus will meet May 29 and 30 in Des Moines with 142 delegates plus state officers and visitors, expecting about 358 attendees. A fourth degree ceremonial is set for May 28 led by Lee J. Dougherty and featuring Admiral Benson as banquet speaker. The organization has 27,000 members and 70 subordinate councils. Caravel is the state secretariat publication.
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Cedar Rapeds
Iowa State Council
Knights of Columbus
Des Moines
Joe McCormick
Lee J. Dougherty
Davenport
Iowa
Admiral Benson
Columbus
Fort Des Moines
Focal Council
Town Knights
State Secretary
Cedar Rapids
Farsightedness Explained in Historical Science Monthly
Farsightedness is described as an abnormal flatness of the lens or eye defect that lengthens the focal length and makes parallel rays from distant objects focus beyond the retina. The explanation appears in Popular Science Monthly.
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Popular Science Monthly
Vienna Gardens Expand Amid Food Shortage
Amid wartime food scarcity in Austria, Vienna sees a surge in city garden cultivation. By 1918 about 1,018 families farm 1,482 acres, rising from 804 acres in 1915 with B A families. In Vienna overall 75,000 families tend city plots totaling 1,420 acres.
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Austria
B.A
Vienna
Farm Union Ships Much Stock in 1921
A Farmers Union Stock Shipping association report for Washington shows 1921 was fruitful for volume though hog value fell sharply. Hog shipments reached 17 644 worth 299 223 53 dollars while 1920 hogs totaled 16 560 worth 507 102 00 dollars. Cattle numbered 2 017 worth 109 942 in 1920 1 750 head valued at 143 15. Sheep 417 valued 2 382 in 1920 361 valued 3 045. The group shipped roughly half of the area hogs, implying a substantial drop in value across Washington compared with 1920.
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Farmers’ Union
Washington
Ed Jackson
Will Todd
Grandview Pupils Defy Officials Over Reinstated Player
Grandview pupils defied teachers as the school board reinstated Kenneth Buster star guard after expulsion for leaving grounds and failing a makeup test. Superintendent Shoemaker condemns the action while board members defend it. Teachers threaten to withhold authority until conditions and board backing improve.
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Iranpview
Kenneth Buster
Shoemaker
Busier
Buster
Grandview
Huron
Frank Lamanisky
Lamansky
Nothing Goes by Luck Pin Composition
The text appears as a reflective quote about writing and character. It notes that luck plays no part and every sentence reflects long practice. The author emphasizes that outward pages reveal the writer’s true character from start to finish.
The Bishop's Explanation on Atheists and Morality
The bishop argues atheists lack moral guidance and quote marks suggest irony about belief. The remark attributed to Phillips trooks is noted as provocative, with the bishop insisting they have no Gad to survive them if they do.
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Phillips
Bostom Tris
225 Guests Served at First Church Supper
The Christian Endeavor Society of the First United Presbyterian Church hosted a cafeteria supper in the church banquet hall serving 225 guests. Proceeds, about 125 dollars with 80 dollars net, will fund a new piano for the chapel. executive committee included Louise Livingston and Myrtle Boice Dale Ebner with extensive church volunteer help.
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Christian Endeavor Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Endeavor
Bss
Louise Livingston
Myrtle Boice Dale Ebner
Hanna Welch
Helen Teal
Helen Livingston
Helen Beal
Martha McCreed
Carolyn McCleery
Ruth George
Sevilla Boice
Mabel Livingston
Leone Simpson
Marie McLaughlin
William Boice
Dale Pduncan
Marion George
Helen Wilson
Irene de Long
Myrtle Macon
Much in a Name rose known as Lady Gay
A rose once named Anelia Jenkins gained popularity after being renamed Lady Gay in cultivation circles. The article notes the change boosted interest and widespread adoption of the variety.
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Anelia Jenkins
Opportunity to Be Worthy Work for Public Welfare
Fragmentary text reflects a view that the main value lies in meaningful labor contributing to the welfare of the community. It emphasizes the importance of duty and the impact of work on public good. Strong entities or concrete details are not present.
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