Let Contract For Water Works Soon
The city council special committee plans to award the building and equipment contract for the new Washington water works next week. They aim to trim plans to fit the bond issue, cutting thousands from the earlier bid while keeping up to date machinery. Assistant engineer Arthur Mullergren outlined the project at a council meeting, with progress on the deep well and the elevated steel water tank erection.
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Washington
Arthur Mullergren
Kansas City
New Officers Chosen For Church of Christ
A church dinner led to a full reorganization of the Church of Christ official board. Rev. Shelly joins as pastor and a purchasing agent will be appointed at the first board meeting to streamline operations. Three new trustees named W. W. McFarland Claude Tucker and Leslie Dunlap. The Missionary society and Ladies Aid merge into the Women’s Department with Frank Gobble leading as president and a new combined treasurer.
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George
W. W. McFarland
Claude Tucker
Leslie Dunlap
Max Marble
Missionary Society
Ladies Aid
Women’s Department
Frank Gobble
David Haney
Mra. B. KB. Greenfield
Chas. Keating
W W. McFarland
John Godwin
Edward Mayhew
Clyde Hillhouse
Julius Enalin
George Benson
Sam Doran
John Matin
John Briley
Roy Fetters
Karl Jackson
Walter Stewart
John Ramee
Chas, Davidson
Lemley and Dempsey Move Insurance Office Location
Lemley and Dempsey relocate their insurance office to rooms above Washington National Bank and assign new phone number 678 Green.
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Lemley & Dempsey
Washington National Bank
Green
SROLG
Kellogg's Bran Promises Health for Children
A 1900s advertisement urges parents to give Kellogg's Bran to children to prevent constipation and related diseases. It claims Bran cleanses the system, regularizes bowels, and cures poisoning through daily servings. The copy touts flavor, versatility, and doctor endorsements, with recipes and guaranteed results if eaten regularly.
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Kellogg's
Washington Muscatine boys clash in key local showdown
Washington meets Muscatine in a pivotal Little Six basketball contest to attempt first win of the season. Coach McKinatry likely fields Thompson Duke Hill Marshall and Korf Elwell as starters. The Washington Muscatine girls also square off with Tremmel refereeing and a large crowd anticipated.
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Washington High School
Washington-Muscatine
Muscatine
McKinatry
Thompson
Duke
Hill
Marshall
Korf
Elwell
Washington
Tremmel
New London
Barnes
Burlington
Decline of German Birth Rate Over Five Years
Berlin reports show Germany’s birth rate falling since 1913. urban areas, aided by hygiene lectures and propaganda, reduced births to around 23 per thousand by the postwar era, while rural districts show less decline and some return toward normalcy.
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Berlin
Germany
Heinrich Silbergleit
Silbergleit
Empire
Woodmen to Receive Big Class in County Campaign
Modern Woodman of America Camp No. 868 calls in Special Deputy R D Jones of Clarence Missouri and District Deputy Dr Collum of Burlington to lead a county drive. Members unanimously plan a Washington class with more than 100 new recruits in the next 30 days. The date and gathering will be set by committee leaders J G Morality and E V Simons. The Camp meets each Thursday and all Woodmen are urged to attend.
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Woodman of America
R. D. Jones
Clarance
Collum
Burlington
Washington
J. G. Morality
E. V. Simons
James L. Meek Dies in Pawnee City Nebraska
James L. Meek, born near Washington in 1858, died January 23 in Pawnee City Nebraska. He worked in Dexter Iowa in hardware business and served as postmaster for years, later a photographer and carpenter. He had lived in Pawnee City since 1893 and leaves many relatives in the area.
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Pawnee City
Nebr
James L. Meek
Washington
Thomas A
Sarah Meek
Dexter
Iowa
Meek
Inter-church gathering and Demolay meeting announced
The Inter-church committee meets at Mrs. Stewart’s home Monday at 7 30 PM with Dr Stewart giving a talk. The Amos Chapter Order of Demolay holds a regular meeting Monday February 4 with emphasis on work of special interest and punctual attendance. Clarence Carrie M C and James Sexton Scribe note. Sunday school class at West Chester Methodist plans a February 7 social at Mrs. Ralph Bauer’s home with Mrs. James Daniels assisting. bring missionary dues.
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Dr. Stewart
Amos Chapter
Clarence Carrie
M. C
James Sexton
C. O
West Chester Methodist Church
Ralph Bauer
James Daniels
Bauer
Notice to Hunters and Trappers Closed season and pelts rule
Open season off Racoon and skunk closes Jan 31. Law gives six days until Feb 5 inclusive to dispose of pelts in possession after that date unlawful. Furs shipped after Feb 5 to fur houses will be handled by U S Game Warden under law.
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U. S
Germany's Population Estimated at Sixty-Three Million
Professor Silbergleit estimates Germany's current population at 63 million, excluding Upper Silesia and other territories lost after the war, indicating a gradual decline from prior levels.
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Silbergleit
Germany
Upper Silesia
Wilson's Death Looms as Health Fades in Washington
The article details Woodrow Wilson's rapidly declining condition with Dr Grayson and Dr Sterling Ruffin overseeing care. A digestive complication worsened the former president's state, sparking concern nationwide as messages of sympathy poured in from Coolidge and others.
Death of President Wilson Recalls 1919 Collapse in Colorado
The article notes Mr. Wilson was 67 on December 28 and recalls his collapse on a special train in Colorado after delivering speeches against the league of nations. It details his transfer to Washington, medical care by Dr. Gray son and others, and the anxious days at the White House as friends including Vance McCormick and Mrs. Coolidge sent prayers.
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Mr. Wilson
Sterling Ruffin
White House
Wilson
Washington
H. A. Fowler
Radio Br
Thouands
Colorado
League of Nations
Senate
Wichita
Kan
Capitol City
Union Station
House
Vance McCormick
Democratic National Committee
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