Ice supply struggles and costs in Washington
The piece recounts last summer’s artificial ice costs and losses in Washington. It notes W. W. Wilson’s $1500 revenue, the $6000 ice-house expense, and the contrast with factory direct pricing. It praises Wilson’s effort to keep ice available during shortages and sickness, while questioning next season’s pricing and reliability.
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Washington
W. W. Wilson
Billy
Witton
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Frugal Candidate Promises Honest government
The speaker pledges to run for Woodrow Wilson's honored place and vows to cut extravagance. He criticizes taxation and debt, promising to fire loafers, curb graft, and balance the treasury by trimming useless expenses. He urges supporters to rally to his standard.
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Woodrow Wilson
White House
Lincoln Birthday Reflections From The Soldiers Memorial
A Washington Iowa column marks Lincoln’s birth date February 12 1920 and recalls the enduring impact of the Great Emancipator. The writer notes standing by Lincoln’s tomb with many others and ponders the outstanding achievements of the American leader.
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Washington
Iowa
King David
Lincoln
Memorial Ideas and Wartime Memories Stir Washington County
Citizens consider building a World War I memorial hall to honor Washington County soldiers and sailors. S. K. Coats urges placing the inscription “In memory of the Washington County Soldiers and Sailors who fought in the great World War” on a dome while noting the tax cost is minor. The piece also previews Fox feature The Cyclone with S gentry and Canadian Mounted Police tropes, highlighting Tom Mix and Colleen Moore in a film setting.
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Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Grant
Sherman
Logan
Washington County
S. K. Coats
Fox Éader
Canadian Northwest Mounted Police
Tom Mix
Sylvia Sturgis
Coleen Moore
Henry J. Hebert
William Ellingford
Cliff Smith
Todhunter Marigold
Tom Mix in The Cyclone at Fox Theatre Saturday and Monday
Fox Theatre screens Tom Mix in The Cyclone in a high energy thriller. William Fox presents the northwest spirit through Mix as the star leads the action-packed program this weekend.
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Northwest
Tom Mix
William Fox
Fox Theatre
Castled Towers by the Danube and a Napoleonic Legend
The rivered towers of Durmtein where Richard of England was once held rise beside the Danube. A Napoleonic legend says Napoleon, during the Wagram campaign, pointed to them with horror as a memory of a fateful incident. The emperor’s later fate looms as an unseen burden in his contemplation.
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Durmtein
Richard
England
Wagram
Fresh youth balks at morning stove fire start
The Observer of Events and Things notes a fresh young man who often aims to initiate action balks at lighting the morning stove fire in Yonkers.
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Yonkers Statesman
Memorial to Horses in Sano Park Honours War Service
In Sano Tochigi a tall stone monument in a public park commemorates horses killed in the Russo Japanese War. Photo shows the district headman in a Prince Albert coat as townsfolk gather. General Viscount Oshima wrote the inscription noting 1260 horses from the county and vicinity are remembered.
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Japan
Sano
Tochigi
Prince Albert
Viscount Oshima
Notice of Administration in Washington County Iowa
The District Court of Washington County Iowa informs Frank Vorel and heirs that Lewis Vorel and William Vorel petition for administration of Frank Vorel's estate. A hearing is set for March 9 1929 at 2 PM in Washington City Hall. Interest parties must appear or risk letters of administration issued.
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Distict Court
Washington County
Iowa
Frank Vorel
Frank Voreil
Lewia Vorel
William Vorel
District Court
Lewis Vorel
Frances Vorel
Frances Vorel J
Frantes Vorel
Vorel
Fee Sft
Seers
Gaid Reat
Saia
Frank Vorel ii
Ee House
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AUS Sutherland
Arthur Therson
Pleasant Hill
J. 2. McGinnis
Canadian Northwest
Chester
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Symick
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