Tax Abstract Shows Near Million Dollars For Washington County
County Auditor A L Griffith has completed the tax abstract for collection by County Treasurer Miss Mame Shearer starting March 1. The total tax to be collected is $974,674.07, slightly under last year’s $978,076.22, with real and personal property valued at $10,886,854 and taxable value of farm land at 7.40 percent. Government funds include district schools $572,238.93 and city tax for Washington City $65,343.59, with detailed apportionments to roads, bridges, prisons, hospitals, and other county funds.
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A. L. Griffith
Mame Shearer
Washington County
General County
Tnaane
Enty Poor
State Inwane
Local Troopers Doing Fine Work at Washington Unit
Officers and members of Troop 0D Washington's cavalry are preparing for a federal inspection in April led by Lieutenant-Colonel George R. Somerville. Indoor shooting practice at fifty feet and high drill attendance mark steady progress under Captain P. J. Crail. Outdoor drills start in April. roster is full with a long waiting list and high interest. First Sergeant Glenn Eldridge, John McMullen, and Rudolph Knottnerus devote full time to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George, KR. Somerville
P. J. Crail
Glenn Eldridge
John McMullen
Rudolph Knottnerus
Briley’s Father W H Tedford Dies in Casper Wyoming
Mrs. B. C. Briley received word that her father W. H. Tedford died at 6 40 P M at the Myer home in Casper Wyoming. Burial is planned in Columbus City Iowa with time pending word from son Joe in California and to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Briley
W. H. Tedford
Myer
Casper
Wyoming
Columbus City
Iowa
Joe
California
Tax Allocation to Towns and Washington Express Tax Share
The railways express company and telephone taxes total 2,507.24 dollars. Approximately two thirds of the county tax will go to Washington with the remaining towns receiving 33,967 dollars for their city governments.
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Washington
When the Honeymoon Wanes in the Pratuth Herald
A fragment from the Pratuth Herald notes changing opinions as a honeymoon fades. The text hints at shifting social views and friendship dynamics as time passes.
Lobbies Furnishings Near Completion at Y M C A Building
Major portion of the YY M G A building furnishings arrived today boosting the lobby and office areas toward a finished look. Chairs and rockers for social rooms, a leather davenport, a boys settee, long tables, desks, and swivel chairs are announced with more chairs and folding seating for the gym. Membership tops 616 with pledges totaling 7265 and projected reaches 660 members and 38000 in pledges. Women and girls used the pool recently and plans for a gymnastic exhibition in three weeks are under way.
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YY. M. GC. A
Harry Kreider
Keeider
Richard Davis
Edna Long Dies After Hospital Stay in Iowa City
Miss Edna Long died at two o'clock in a hospital at Iowa City after about a week of illness and an operation. She had suffered from tuberculosis. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Art Long formerly of Washington now of Wapello, she was well known locally. Funeral plans had not been announced.
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Ward
Washington
Edna Long
Iowa City
Miss Long
Art Long
Wapello
Heart Tag Day Set Here With VOA Support
A Volunteers of America tag day is planned for Saturday with Mrs. Maud Booth as national president and local sponsors including Mayor A N Alberson and several pastors. The event aims to raise funds for spiritual work with private prisoners and relief for destitute families, coordinated at the county courthouse.
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Volunteers of America
Maud Booth
Washington
A. N. Alberson
W. W. Bowers
C. W. McLaughlin
J. Reade McCrory
Williard Wylie
W. A. Gibson
G. W. Hay
County Court House
The
Volunteer of America
Booth
Keosauqua Oil & Gas forms with Manning well site
Keosauqua hosts the formation of Keosauqua Oil & Gas company with Hubert Knepper as president John Calvert Loyd Syfert and Mobert Knepper on the board. The firm locates No 2 on J H Straitm two miles north of Manning and plans a 1506 foot well unless oil or casings are reached at a lesser depth.
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Keosauqua
Manning
Hotel Manning
Keosauqua Oil & Gas Company
Hubert Knep
J. H. Strait m
Manning Nl
Safety First play shines in Dysart Reporter feature
The Dysart Reporter highlights the home talent success of the Safety First production with Supt. and Mrs. G. B. Ferrell taking part. It also notes J. H. Peet will supervise Dysart schools next year after serving in Anamosa and Washington Iowa, marking a notable career move.
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Dysart “Reporter
John Beville
Dysart Reporter
G. B. Ferrell
H. Peet
Peet
Washington
Iowa
Dysart
Anamoea
England Faces Bootlegging Challenge Amid High Duties
The Westminster Gazette warns England has a bootlegging problem that could grow. High spirits duties mean French prices are lower, prompting smugglers to run contraband across the channel and threaten enforcement.
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London
England
Westminister Gazette
America
France
Channel
County Highways Suffer In Bad Shape
Residents along gravel roads north and east of town praise their smooth surfaces while Washington county main roads deteriorate into mud holes. Officials warn a spell of rough or muddy roads may last weeks as weather shifts, with last year’s bad period starting earlier and lasting into spring.
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Washington County
Williams Held to Grand Jury for Forgery Charge
Howard Williams waived preliminary hearing before Squire D C Kyle and is bound over to the grand jury. He cannot furnish bonds and remains in the county jail awaiting the grand jury action. Williams, said to live in Terre Haute Indiana, is accused of signing the name of W M Keeley to a check for 11 dollars used to pay for goods at T R Phillips drug store.
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Lg Mame
Howard Williams
Charles Denison
Squire D. C. Kyle
Williams
Terre Haute
Ind
W. M. Keeley
T. R. Phillips
Bowers Addresses Lincoln Maine Anniversary Program
Dr Bowers spoke on Lincoln at a domestic commemoration held in the courthouse gym with a special program for Lincoln Washington and the Maine battleship anniversary. The event, organized by the Spanish American War veterans auxiliary, welcomed 1898 veterans and featured music readings and refreshments.
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G. A. KR
Court House
Lincoln
Washington
Maine
Women’s Auxiliary
Mre
C. CC. Wilton
Dor W. W. Bowers
Col.c. J. Wilson
Stanley Miller
Clayton Neiswanger
Carolyn McCleery
Pianto
Shields Orchestra
Rose Wheelon
Bankers hold Iowa group convention in Burlington
Washington bankers depart for Burlington for the Iowa Bankers Association Group VIII annual convention with a dance reception at Hotel Burlington and a noon banquet tomorrow. Lincoln birthday closes banks. Ralph Bunce helps lead events. Miss Ida Cavendar injured at Hills aunt’s home and remains unable to rise. Wilbur Day and D C Kilgore relations noted.
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Washington
Burlington
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Ralph Bunce
Lincoln
Quality of Lyon's Bread Noted by Washington Resident
A Washington resident praises Lyon's Bread daily, declaring it the best bread lever ate, reflecting strong local approval of the product in everyday life.
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Lyon
Washington
Lyon's Health Bread Promotion Clipping Offer
A clipping invites customers to try Lyon's Health Bread with a complimentary loaf offered. The message notes the clipping itself will pay for the bread and encourages present patrons to redeem the free item.
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Lyon
Contest Closes at 20h February 29, 1925
The competition deadline is 8 PM on February 29, 1925. Participants must submit entries before the indicated closing hour and date.
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the County Auditor
Washington City
Pratuth Herald
Nanseok
West Side Square
Eldridge
Keosauqua Oil Co
Tomobiles
Dr. Bowers
Evening Journal
Journal
Gostz
Melody
Inquire Journal Office
Ross M. McCoy
Columbus Junction
Ead
Inquire Journal
Woods Feed Mill
Timothy
Clover
Ross Galloway
Shird Wilson
Sogtz
Majestic Range
U. S
J. P. Pitman
Mammoth Bronze Young Turkey
John Horak
Kalona
Nordyke Bros
Rabie
Osth
J.H. Hameton
Jersey
H. M. ‘Stewart
West Thestle
Mutual
Aps
William Darbyshire
Brea
Maxwell
J’. Foss
Lowa Avenue
Dempsey & Breitenbach
North Side
Rath
Critz
Bert Cray
Révéiver
Hiverside
Floyd Banks
West Chester
Willard Battery
Blaine Holmes
ADS Bay
Ankers
Mrs. Wilbur Day
Brighton
D. C. Kilgore
Ida Cavendar
Allie Maas
Hills
Maas Brothers
Arnold
F. & M. Bank Bldg
Shine
Chicago
North
Clark Street
Madison Street
Fred Neiswanger
Lyon Baking Company
Despiser
Emancipator
Pa Pa
Peb
C. C
C. C. Reister
W.S. Reister & Sons
Eggs and Poultry
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