Washington Iowa Soldiers Memorial Building vote urged
The article urges residents of Washington Iowa to vote on February 18 1921 for a three in one Soldiers Memorial Building. It argues the combined building saves costs, provides a club room gymnasium and auditorium, and houses city offices and fire station under city care. It notes a 5 mill tax increase but links it to property value boosts from local improvements and memorial benefits. J B Crail chairs the Memorial Committee urging broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeen
Soldiers’ Memorial
Washington
Iowa
The
American Legion
Fos Eet
Sun
Brighton
Riverside
Kalona
Wellman
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Washington City
Washington, Iowa
J. B. Crail
Rippling Rhymes On The Job
A humorous verse extols the skilled repairer who fixes engines and machines. The narrator contrasts inept workers with the true mechanic who diagnoses the problem, restores the motor, and earns a dollar while getting his hands dirty. The piece commends expert service and practical know how.
Sermons and Bible Study Aids From 1920 Sun Day Schools
A promotional note lists books purchased on the Ministerial Association's recommendation for Sunday school workers. Included are Cray Cries A Sermon for Each Lesson and Cray Christian Worker’s Commentary with Old and New Testament sections and family study questions. Also cited are Danielson Object Lesson for the Cradle Roll and works by Jacobs and Lincoln on elementary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Cray
Christian Worker
Ministerial Association
Danielson
Jacobs & Lincoln
Barcaly and His Work and Related Notices
A collage of bylines and titles listing works on labor roles and church schooling. Items include Barclay on the adult worker, Lewis on senior and intermediate workers, and offerings about Sunday school leadership and a Washington auto radiator plant at 8S E. Corner Square Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay
Lewis
Washington
Corner Square
Iowa
Citizens praise gas company for town clock aid
Readers of the Evening Journal note that for weeks two articles urged blowing the water works whistle at 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The Iowa Gas & Electric Co. now provides the times with its whistles, easing the wait for a town clock installation expected in a year or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Auto Radiator Works Opens In Washington Iowa
Ferguson and Rogers formerly ran the Des Moines Auto Radiator works open a first class Auto Radiator Shop in Washington Iowa. They offer repairing rebuilding and new core work including honeycomb Freeze-Proof Core for all radiator makes. They promise prompt service and quality work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson and
Rogers
Des Moines
Washington
Iowa
New Books At Chilcote Library On Religion And Society
The Chilcote Library shelves new works by R Brown on Hebrew narratives and moral content for modern readers. W A Brown explains immortality and Christian hope in clear terms. Merrill argues for Christian international ism and a world brotherhood. Moore writes a history of the Christian church from origin to present. Bush and Lessona survey missions and international Sunday school lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Brown
W. A. Brown
Merrill
Walker
Lessona
West Chester Schools Close For A Week
West Chester schools will be closed next week due to widespread illness among students and teachers. The shutdown aims to relieve the workload and prevent further spread while ensuring safer learning conditions.
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West Chester
Mrs. Mary Flander Returns Home From Keota Visit
Mis. Mary Flander returns to her Keota home this morning after visiting her sister Mrs. John Greiner. Mrs. T. R. Poore changed cars here for Keota after visiting relatives and friends in Winfield.
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Mis
Mary Flander
Keota
John Greiner
T. R. Poore
Winfield
Rail Schedule Fragments Amid War Time Corrections
Partial OCR shows mixed train numbers and times with a late 1918 correction note. Mentions Washington, St. Paul, local and freight services, and irregular weekday patterns. The readable items suggest a transit timetable snippet with inconsistent phrasing and garbled days.
Local Masonic Bodies Hold Regular Meetings
Lodge No 86 A F and A M meets first Friday monthly with D Langworthy W M and Glenn B Mace secretary. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M meets second Friday monthly with L D Langworthy H P and J W Morton secretary. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets third Friday monthly with J D Glasgow E C and H Richards secretary. Washington Chapter No 8 IO B I meets second Thursday monthly with Mrs R H Walker W M and Rose Reid secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 W B S of J meets last Thursday monthly at Moose Hall with Rose M Reid W H P and Mildred Rice secretary.
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Washington Lodge
D. Langworthy
W. M
Glenn B. Mace
Rose Reid
Damascus Shrine No
Moose Hall
Rose M. Reid
Mrs Miller and sister return home from hospital visit
Mrs F H Miller and sister Mrs B H Leefigt return to Fairfield after visiting father A H Eshelman who is in the hospital here for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Miller
B. H. Leefigt
Fairfield
A. H. Eshelman
Yucca Plants Vanish in Southwest Over Binder Twine Harvest
Report notes yucca plants are disappearing in the Southwest as they are harvested for binder twine. Local growers warn of ecological impact and declining stands as harvesting methods affect sustainability.
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Southwest
How About Other Skates The First Roller Skate Patented
A note recalls that the first roller skate received a patent in 1823, marking an early milestone in skate history.
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Rtm Lovac
City Water Works
Abe Martin
Dancin
Safe Bud
Th’ Cleaners
Fergueson
Athearn
Gage
Vestor
Prin
Cipal
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine, Iowa
Chilcote Library
Choice
Tewart
Stewart
White Way
H. W. Russel
ST. P
Wes
Uuurest Lim
Aheedaihameladh
Turday
Hasth
W Calvert
Godfrey & Eldridge
A. John Droz
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemkey
Washington, IA
Rea
Office
S. H. Bateman, M
Blair Ridg
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank Bridge
Lemmon's
Cordelia E. Klippfenstein
Chiropractor
F. & M. Bank
Bherdi
Ros
Pioneer Drug Store
F.—Covenant
Odge No
Ll. O. O. F. Hall
Iowa Ave
Carl B. Schneider
Nob
R. &. Keller
LO. O
G. W.meyer
Sartor
M. H. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Ever Klein Klothing
Brookhart Bros. Law—Abstracts
T. A. Michels
Temple
Black
Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal Offich
Morrison
Ficher
Livingston É Eicher
Abstract Department
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Spectaltion Cement
Crail's
Austin Sutherland
J. D. Dayton
Wrest Chester
Perms and Cil
Home Good Bargains
Anbis County
Tows
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