Admen Listen to Ross West and Miller at Washington Club
Washington Advertising club heard three new local arrivals share views on advertising and community improvement. Donald Ross urged illustrations to save space and money, Fred West praised Washington as the Cleanest City in Iowa and offered hotel and tourist information efforts, while Stanley Miller recalled changes over thirty years and the town’s newspaper and communications evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Advertising Club
Washington
Stanley Miller
Donald Ross
Fred West
Colenso Hotel
Burlington
Ross
The
Washington Democrat
West
Iowa
Colenso
Washington and Oskaloosa to Debate Friday Afternoon
A dual debate between Washington and Oskaloosa high schools is set for Friday at three o'clock to allow teams to return home that night. The question asks whether the U S should immediately begin abandonment of the protective tariff with Washington and Oskaloosa sides meeting at their respective sites.
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Washington
Oskaloosa
United States
John Matthews
Merrill Robb
Ellen Morrison
Carl Kunath
Robert Sage
Elizabeth Sherman
Washington High School
Davenport
Muscatine
Iowa
Clinton
Fairfield
Burlington
Oskgloosa
Judge Hamilton Arrives as January Term Reopens
Judge Hamilton arrived from Grinnell via Oskaloosa to resume the January term of district court today. Most local attorneys are away, and no cases were ready for trial yet. A hearing or two may be scheduled for tomorrow.
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DW. Hamilton
Grinnell
Oskaloosa
Hamilton
Local Ad Club Names Committees For Home Talent Play
Joe Falk of the Ad club announced two committees to promote the home talent play It pays to Advertise to raise funds for a club convention next summer. Charles Davis Harry Ward Jr and Lee Holland named special publicity committee. Frank Miller A E Atchison and the president will serve on the property committee. Davis led the program.
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Joe Falk
Ad Club
Charles Davis
Harry Ward, Jr
Lee Holland
Frank Miller
A. E. Atchison
Davis
Blizzard Clears Roads and Rails After Heavy Snow
After the worst blizzard in winters, main highways opened, drifts cleared, and rural carriers resumed routes. Rail service slowly returns with delayed trains, a soot stove fire disabled a coach, and crews clear downtown curbs as melt begins and a colder snap looms. Farmers praise snow for soil and fall wheat. Fred Werner directs curb scraping downtown.
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Fred Werner
Frank Thompson Sentenced to Two Years in Penitentiary
Frank Thompson, active local promoter, was convicted in Lincoln Nebraska of obtaining money by false representations and sentenced by Judge Stewart to two years in the penitentiary. The case involved a $750 alleged stock deal with Allen McClain. Thompson claimed innocence and showed no remorse as he left the courtroom. Howard Penn and Bob Willits testified for the prosecution.
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Frank Thompson
Lincoln
Nebraska
Howard Penn
Bob Willits
Mr. Thompson
Stewart
Thoopson
Thompson
Pennsylvania University
Tempel College
Philadelphia
Allen McClain
University Place
Chicago
Many Youngsters Eye Bird House Contest
Washington boys led by Prof. L. R. Austin work on bird houses as the Washington Improvement League plans a community bird house contest. Prizes and rules are to be set, with open participation for junior high and high school students and cooperation from several clubs.
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Washington
L. R. Austin
Austin
Washington Improvement League
Improvement League
Washington Girls to Cotter Friday for Return Game
Washington High School girls basketball led by Miss Willa Gibson will travel to Cotter Friday for a return match against Cotter’s team. Washington seeks a win after a narrow loss to Muscatine, while Cotter adds a strong forward from Louisa County.
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Willa Gibson
Washington High School
Cotter
Washington
Louisa County
Miss Gibson
Muscatine
Cotter Girls
Journal
Cotter-Ainsworth
C. C. Stapp
Guy Carleton
Cyclones
Burlington
Washington- Mt. Pressant
Flags on Square Fly at Half Staff The community honors Woodrow Wilson
Flags in front of every business fly at half mast today as a tribute to Woodrow Wilson former president of the United States whose death brought mourning to the nation. President Joe Falk of the Advertising club suggested the display during last night’s meeting and the tribute continues as Wilson is buried in Washington.
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Joe Falk
Advertising Club
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Trial Nears for Accused in LA Return Case
In Los Angeles about two months ago the defendant was returned here for trial by Constable Immenhausen of Justice Hawes' court.
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Los Angeles
Immenhausen
Justice Hawes’ Court
Washington board plans to abandon Centennial school
Following an engineer report the Washington school board moves to abandon the Centennial grade building which has been condemned as unsafe. Temporary quarters are sought and a high school addition may cost about half of a new grade building. The plan aims to centralize the system and improve safety with voters to consider costs at the March election.
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Washington
Keffer & Jones
Des Moines
West Washington
H. A. Green
Educational Department
The
Town University
Applebys to Leave Soon for Des Moines Assignment
Frank B. Appleby former publisher of the Washington Democrat will depart tomorrow for Des Moines to work on a special Iowa Magazine project. The assignment will take several weeks and the family plans to move there around the first of March. The community expresses regret at their departure.
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Frank B. Appleby
The
Washington Democrat
Des Moines
Iowa Magazine
Entertain Co Hosts County Home Party at Fox Theatre
Ralph Pratt of the Fox theatre is hosting the annual party for county home women this afternoon. Supt. Frank Beatty delivered guests by bob-sled, a departure from the usual automobile arrival, and the women enjoy the festivities immensely.
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Miller
Judge Hamilton
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Jesse J. Miller
Fiveryone
Raymouth
Crawfordsville
Winfield
Knoxville
Rock Island
Evans
Milwaukee
Washington Girls
Architect
Appebys
Evening Journal
Gott
Herman Meyers
Henry Berdo
White Yard
Klein Bros
Keota
G. C. Bowden
Ford Car
Heifer Call
City
Poland
China
Charles Zieglowsky
Frank Embree
Haskins
Jersey Bull
J. H. Baird
Rling Co
H. Wolfe
Athena
H.j.ward&co
Crigate
Mason's
Burpee
Warren
Mutual Life Ins. Co
N. Y. Tel
Black
Warner Finance Corporation
F. & M. Bank
Inquire Journal
Russell Smith
Geo. F. Anderson
Publican
Chas. M. Denison
Mabel E. Morton
Willie
Apc
Chamberlain
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