Two Women Bond Over Silence and Blood Ties on Riverbank
Moll and Rachel Carter confront danger after Moll reveals past involvement with a violent man. Moll recalls Simon Braley and the troubled night, while Rachel offers support and promises friendship as they return to the others. The scene unfolds with tension, fear, and tentative trust on the river edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Rachel Carter
Moll
Simon Braley
Pap
Mia'am
Rachel
Carfalcade Journey with Jail Escort and Suspect Dogs
A grim wagon scene moves toward town carrying Moll Hawk beside the sheriff and Cyrus Allen while Jasper Suggs lies bound in the wagon bed under a blanket. Martin Hawk sits with leather-thonged limbs and three dogs trotting behind, the only apparent allies in the grim procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moll Hawk
Cyrus Allen
Jasper Suggs
Martin Hawk
Washington Do Farm Bureau Notes Purebred Sow Club
Boys and girls aged 10 to 18 can enroll in the Purebred Sow and Litter Club to learn raising purebred hogs. Entries close March 1. sows should farrow March 1 to April 15, 1924, with records kept through weaning. Transportation and pen charges paid. county and state fair participation possible.
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Farm Bureau
Washington
Obituary for Elizabeth Ann Jones of Williamsburg Area
Elizabeth Ann Jones born near Williamsburg November 1888 died January 28 1924 at home of her father Hugh Jones aged 35 years 2 months 23 days She married Virgil E Jones January 3 1912 and they had three children Ida Darlene Emma Beatrice Hugh Wesley She leaves husband five sisters and two brothers Funeral services were led by Rev Pritchard at Williamsburg Congregational Church burial in Oak Hill Cemetery The Jones family formerly lived in Washington and Mr Jones worked at Kyle Garage
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Elizabeth Ann Jones
Williamsburg
Hugh Jones
Virgil E. Jones
Ida Darlene
Emma Beatrice
Hugh Wesley
E. R. White
Weldon
H. D. Tallman
Burns
Wyo
Huth
Libertyville
William Campbell
Delta
Lloyd Easter
Hillsboro
John
Emma
Congregational Church
Pritchard
Oak Hill Cemetery
Jones
Washington
Kyle Garage
France Aims at Nine Battleships Under Washington Naval Plan
Paris February 6 The French navy would reach a reduced force of nine battleships, 14 cruisers, 60 torpedo boats and destroyers, and 64 submarines by spring 1926 after Washington disarmament. A bill seeks authorization to start the second phase of the program with units including six cruisers 15 destroyers 25 torpedo boats four submarine cruisers and 34 submarines plus mine layers and tankers.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Republic
Flaminius Ralberti
Washington
Paul Denise
Naval Commission of the Chamber
Naval Commission
Gallagher of Iowa Deplores Tendency to Cure by Legislation
In Des Moines the Iowa House paused from code revision to hear Rep. J P Gallagher of Iowa County read a resolution decrying overreliance on lawmaking. The measure humorously and gravely notes legislators bow to every request from voters, urging limits on regulating diverse issues from child nursing to personal conduct.
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Gallagher
Iowa
Des Moines
House of Representatives
J. P. Gallagher
Iowa County
Piles Can Be Cured Without Surgery Book Offer
Dr. A S McCleary, a Kansas City rectal specialist, promotes a method to cure piles without cutting or burning. The book claims twenty four years of success and over eight thousand cases, mailed free postpaid to interested readers who send name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McCleary
Kansas City
McCleary
Parkview Sanitarium
Expenditure Bill Faces Senate Before Polls
An expenditure of 2.35 billion francs is being blocked by the present chamber, which refuses to saddle the country with the cost just before the polls.
Red Cross Helped Belgium in Death Rate Drop
Belgium's 1928 death total reached 101,850 or 15.7 per thousand, down from 25.5 in 1830. Official statistics credit wartime hygiene measures and Red Cross members for the improvement.
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Red Cross
Belgium
Brussels
American Red Cross
World record falls in 150 yard freestyle swim
Gertrude Eberle of New York shattered her own world record in the 150 yard freestyle at the Miami meet, finishing in one minute 44 15 seconds, beating her former mark of 1 45. The event opened the swimming meet in Miami with strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Miami
Florida
Gertrude Eberle
New York
The Christian Home as the Great Legislative Body
A plea to Iowa parents and guardians to unite with spiritual organizations in a reform movement. The home is described as the strongest legislative body and the primary school, capable of restoring civilization when its responsibilities and potentialities are fully aroused.
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Iowa
Christian Home
Sheriff Sale of Auto Satisfies Bevin Motor Co Claim
By writ of general execution the sheriff levies on a 1923 Chandler Dispatch Model Automobile owned by Geo N Bell. The public sale is set for February 14, 1924 in front of the Washington County Courthouse between 9 am and 4 pm, with sale commencing at 2 pm. Terms are cash. The property is sold to satisfy Bevins Motor Co’s claim. Sheriff Charles M. Denison.
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District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Geo. N. Bell
Court House
Washington
Chandler Dispatch
Bevins Motor Co
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Viola Gwyn
George Barr McCutcheon
Dodd, Mead & Company, Inc
Mol
Sand
Washington Do
Lime Creek Township
Agena
H. J. Beard
Beard
R. 8 S. Herrick
Iowa’ Fruit Groggvers Association
Mr. Beard
Alma Jones
House of
Fortieth General Assembly
Elizabeth Jones
ALSAM
Sheriff's Sale
Charles M. Denison
Chicago
North
Clark Street
Madison Street
Buick
Tucker & Eicher
White Way Garage
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