Washington and Ottumwa Debating Teams Split Honors
Washington high school and Ottumwa debated yesterday on the World Court issue. Ottumwa won the decision two to one. Washington speakers Merrill Robb James Van Nostrand and Dunham Morrison showed strong delivery and argument but were edged by Ottumwa’s rebuttal and organization.
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Washington High School
Ottumwa
Washington
Merrill Robb
James van Nostrand
Dunham Morrison
Thunder and lightning strike amid February rain in town
A unusual February storm brought brisk rain and loud thunder with a strong electrical display. Rain was light in town but nearby areas saw heavier showers and a straw stack at the John Hindah home was set ablaze by lightning.
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Towa
John Hindah
Debaters Impress in Washington Forum
Matthews of Washington and Dean Bevines led a sharp session with John Matthews Charles Miller and Arthur Birney delivering constructive rebuttal. The debaters displayed strong experience and Birney showed promise in his first appearance as a speaker.
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United States
Clarence Booth
George Shane
Herbert Box
Ottumwa
Charles Miller
Arthur Birney
John
Home Furnishing Expert Comes Next Week
Mrs Shaben of Ames a specialist in home furnishing courses will visit Washington County next week to conduct instruction at Crawfordsville Brighton Wellman and Washington centers The county Farm Bureau sponsors these practical courses and township and school leaders are urged to attend for benefit and guidance.
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County Farm Bureau
Washington Rotarians Attend Fairfield Rotary Anniversary
A Washington delegation attended Fairfield's Rotary Club anniversary yesterday evening. Rev. Reade McCrory delivered the address. The group included Joe McElhiny, Dr. E. E. Stutsman, L. B. Lupton and H. B. Young.
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Washington
Fairfield
Fairfield Rotary Club
Chester Pythians Host Notable West Chester Gathering
One of the finest Knights of Pythias meetings in Chester history drew a large crowd on Thursday. J. C. Ford of Washington presented the Chester lodge with a fine alter Bible won at the district convention in Keota last fall. The Chester lodge remains a very live organization.
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Chester
Knights Templar School of Instruction Held at Masonic Temple
About forty Knights Templar attended a school of instruction Thursday at the Masonic temple conducted by Prof. Perry A. Bond from Iowa City. Visitors came from Fairfield and Otumwa. Dinner was served at six o clock and the order of the temple was conferred in the evening.
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Masonic Templar
Perry A. Bond
Iowa City
Fairfield
Ottuimwa
Order of the Temple
Washington post office to close for holiday Monday
Postmaster Harry McCall announces the Washington post office will be closed Monday in observance of Washingtons birthday with no city or rural delivery.
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Harry McCall
Washington Postoffice
Washington
Washington Loses Fairfield Battle by One Point
Washington contest on Fairfield armory floor ends 26 to 25. Strong floor play and long shots by Fairfield decide a tight, rough game as Elwell and teammates push ball through defense. close score kept through first half 12 to 12.
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Barber Payton Fined for Assault in Rubio Court
Justice Court records show Mace Payton a Rubio barber faced Squire PD C Kyle yesterday. he was fined 10 dollars and costs for assault after J B Laithly a Rubio banker accused him of pointing a gun. The dispute reportedly stemmed from trouble over a dog.
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Rubio
Peet in Washington for superintendent decision
Supt J H Peet of Anamosa schools visited Washington to discuss his potential appointment as superintendent here and meet teachers and officials. He plans to return this spring for a conference with the school board after meeting several Washington figures during the hurried trip.
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Anamosa Schools
Washington
Dunn Highlights Tall Players Sent to Majors
Baltimore club owner-manager Dunn has shipped many tall players to the majors. The tallest, Lefty Groves, was sold to the Athletics for about $100,600. Dunn also notes Groves as the best pitcher he ever sent up.
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Athletics
Haima Groves
Masson Files for School Board Candidate
Petitions for placing W. J. Masson on the ballot for school director at the annual election Monday March 9 have been filed with district secretary Alph Thompson. Masson is the first name filed and only one director will be elected this term. Stutsman whose term expires this year remains.
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Alph Thompson
Mawson
Tian Dr. & Stutsman
Brief Session of Court Adjourns in January Term
A brief adjourned session of the January term of district court was held today with Judge Charlo A Dewey presiding. The court convened at ten o'clock and various miscellaneous orders were made before noon when court was adjourned until two o'clock.
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A Dewey
Chicago Livestock Outlook For Monday Estimates
Chicago based livestock estimates show hogs at 69 000 head cattle 20 000 sheep 19 000 and hogs for next week projected at 280 000.
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Chicago
Selfizires Elfishman Sells for Feo and Fame
A puzzling fragment notes an elfishman named Selfizires selling for Feo to gain personal benefit. The text hints at selfish motives and a consequential gain tied to Mo's actions, with no clear resolution or full context.
Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Harves Home
The Baptist church Notice-Worm's Missionary Society will meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs Floyd Harves. Attendees should bring their own work. The Pilgrim's Progress has been translated into more languages and dialects than any other book, now exceeding 107 languages.
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Worm's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Floyd Harves
Brintel Crepe De Chine Blends In Spring Colors
A spring fashion note highlights Brintel crepe de chine in brown blue and green on white ground alongside plain white options. The collar line and jabot detail offer a sharp up to date finish.
Bank Hearing Planned in OsKaloosa for Depositors Suit
Judge Hamilton will hear the OsKaloosa case against the Farmers and Merchants State Bank directors on February 26 in the county courthouse. The hearing seeks to set aside a 1924 order and address depositors suit issues while confirming a $36,000 settlement to be paid by the directors by March 1925.
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Locust Flyer Covers Distance in Africa Swarm
Krugersdorp district patrol in Transvaal Africa destroys locusts on the West Rand boundary and captures a locust bearing a paper message addressed to a farmer. The note mentions Christiania and a 200 mile distance, with a swarm about a mile long traveling in twenty four hours.
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Transvaal
Africa
West Rand
Christiania
Sis
A Smile a Day Touts Lyon Bread Flavor
A customer praises Lyon's Bread after months of tasting, calling it wonderful bread and urging others to try it. The quotation highlights satisfaction with the product and its steady use by diners.
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Lyon
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