Telegraph Office Damaged by Fire in Keota Building
A fire started near a stove in the rear room damaged the Western Union Telegraph and American Express offices in a Keota building owned by Rev. T. S. Barker. The blaze scorched the rooms, soaked contents, and destroyed or damaged fixtures. eight egg cases were ruined and several express packages scorched or water damaged. Firefighters contained the blaze, preventing larger loss. building owner reports insurance covers repairs.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
American Express Company
T. S. Barker
Keot
James Page
Telegraph and Express
Mr. Page
Express Company
Frank Gravas
Express Com
Pany's
Iia
Barker
Keota
Yard
Churches Plan Sabbath Services With Speakers
The Hurches Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. public worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. feature speakers Pr J A Kennedy of Ainsworth and Elder Harvey Darnes of Crawfordsville with Dr Kennedy preaching at the evening service. Christian Endeavor groups meet at 6 p.m. All are welcome, J M Wis hart minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kennedy
Ainsworth
Harvey Darnes
Crawfordsville
Dr. Kennedy
Christian Endeavor Societies
J. M. Wishart
Honey and Syrups Victory Cheer Sparks Local Debate
Fragmentary note hints at a humorous campaign or contest using harmony of honey and syrups to secure victory. It mentions sweetness as a metaphor for success and a celebratory mood among participants. No clear names or places are readable.
War Story and Welsh Singers Planned by Commercial Club
The Commercial club schedules March 4 for a special entertainment featuring Sergeant Billy Moore and a Welsh singing company from southeastern towns. Moore, a Welsh veteran who lost a leg at Planders, will recount frontline impressions in a war story with a musical program. Washington’s birthday is observed quietly with patriotic events including a First United Presbyterian church program for enlisted soldiers and a high school program with Dewey addressing attendees.
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Billy Moore
Planders
Europe
Rotary Club
Rock Island
Towa
Commercial Club
Washington
Lily Moore
First United Presbyterian Church
Camp Dodge
Court House
Misa Emmn Green
Boys’ Glee Club
Mildred Mauthe
Wedding Brice Miss Bernice Holmes and Mr Mil ton Maas
A surprise Washington wedding was performed by Dr J M Wishart at Six o clock last evening at the bride’s home witnessed only by Claude Holmes and the family. The bride, daughter of Mrs B A Holmes, wore pale blue messaline with beads. After the ceremony the couple hosted to a three course dinner at the bride’s mother’s home and will establish home near Kalona after March 15.
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Bernice Holmes
Milton Maas
J. M. Wishart
Claude Holmes
Maas
B. A. Holmes
South Third Avenue
Washington
Albert Maas
Kalona
al Reeves
Vera Knapp
Pearl Phillips
National Army
Camp Dodge
Phillips
Red Cross Notes Mrs A W McCulley to Lead Work Room
Mrs A W McCulley will oversee the Red Cross work room tomorrow, directing the paper-back irrigation pad project as the main task.
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Red
A. W. McCulley
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Reliable Cough Relief
Old pharmacy advertisement urges readers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for dependable cough relief. It claims prompt action on coughs cold la grippe and bronchial conditions, noting the product contains no opiates and is available at Lemmons Pharmacy.
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Lemmons Pharmacy
Hart as The Silent Man heads to Fox Theatre in town
Amusements notice previews Hart as Silent Budd Marr in The Silent Man a new Ince photoplay for Artcraft to be shown at the Fox Theatre with two shows on Wednesday and Tuesday. The film follows Marr a miner who seeks to reclaim a gold claim seized by a gambler with a government agent's help and features thrills alongside The Training of U S Officers educational reel.
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Thomas H. Ince
Artcraft
Fox Theatre
Hart
Bill Mart
Vice
Hari
Charles Kenyon
Margaret Lislington
Mart
Arizona
Budd Marr
U. S
Lord
Community notices from West Chester schoolhouse and clubs
Local announcements list events for Monday and Friday evenings including a private dance with Shubert orchestra, club readings at the West Chester schoolhouse, a safe traveling library for club members, a Nineteenth Century club meeting with Mrs Carl Roberts, and a Young Women’s Home Missionary Society gathering with Miss Alice Rewnd. A knitting class meets Tuesday February 24 at Mrs Arthur Chiret for an all day session.
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West Chester
Youte Women's Home Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Alice Rewnd
Arthur Chiret
Razor honing with magnets for flat, accurate stropwork
A note describes placing razor bones on strong magnets to hold them flat during sharpening. The method aims to improve stability and precision, enabling more controlled honing and better edge formation.
Riverside and Washington to clash in Saturday basketball
Riverside sends a second string squad to meet Washington High School's varsity in a fast evening game on the unfamiliar court. The matchup aims to give the Riverside squad more experience while Washington seeks to rebound from a close loss three weeks ago to Fairfield in the local gym.
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Washington High School Recond
Riverside Sche |Eam
Riveside
Princips
Riverside
Fairfield
Washington
Fairfield — High
Clark
Anderson
Crowe
McGinnis
Band Again Heard In A Fine Concert
In a fine concert program the band performed with precision and spirit. The ensemble delivered thoughtful interpretations and polished passages demonstrating strong musicianship.
Cy Roundup thrills at Star Theatre with Wilcox debut
Star Theatre screens Wilcox in Cy Roundup his first dramatic role critics praise his youthful leading man skills. The western tale follows a betrothed couple separated in youth and a daring rescue amid cattle rustling with a thrilling, earnest performance. Also shown Hank Mau a broad comedy at Bon Bon.
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Star Theatre
Wilcox
Heroe
Mix
Phere
Avery Hood
Keech Jeminosg
Knowine
Ter
Jorge
Hank Mau
Ion
Compromised OCR Fragment Sparks Unclear Tone
Fragmentary text mentions money and emotions with scattered terms like Orating glizal Masunovite and Atlantic F rock, yielding little coherent narrative or identifiable entities. The readable parts do not form a complete event or clear subject for a concise summary.
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Atlantic
Women Seek Best Remedies for Kidney Health
Woman is more finely constructed than man and she requires the best to be had in medicines when her system becomes disordered. Foley's Kidney Pills help the kidneys cleanse the flood of impurities that cause aches and pains in muscles and joints, back ache rheumatic pains and puffiness under eye. Lemmon's Pharmacy. ndvt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Eyer
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Ndvt
American aviator Wellman wins prize for three German planes
The unfit W. A. Wellman an American aviator in the French army receives a special monetary prize after shooting down three German airplanes in six weeks. He sought admission to service and earns recognition for his combat record.
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W. A. Wellman
Wellman
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Liver and Bowel Health
A long time Ohio physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural aid for liver and bowel function. The tablets, sold 10c and 25c per box by druggists, are described as a safe substitute for calomel and urged for improving complexion and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Dr Hand's Teething Lotion Promoted for Babies
An advertisement claims Dr Hand's Teething Lotion eases teething pain, instructs parents to apply to the gums with a finger and to rub it in frequently. It reassures that swallowing is harmless and notes the lotion is prepared by a famous baby specialist and priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hand
All Traces of Scrofula Removed by Blood Purifier
An old advertisement claims complete blood cleansing to remove impurities and taints. It promises restored vitality and physical development once the blood is purified, urging readers to obtain expert medical advice from Swift Laboratory in Adenta, Ga.
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Merital
Swift Laboretory
Adenta
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T. F. Barker
Pinst
Presbyterian
Washington Day Books
Banks and Court House
Will AP
Charles A. Dewey
Washington Township
Glenn Peal
Red Cross
Sculfetus
James Swill
HARTS
the Fox
Shubert
Nineteenth Century Club
Carl Roberts
Otrse. W. M. Keeley
Mie
Ays
Gauthe
McKee Boys
High Sede
Parma
Smith
Cradley
Ise
Shad
P.m
Cupid
Star Theater
Re‘eh 10
Be‘baregardese
Ighter
Grenth
Pine
William Fox
Warren Cash Grocery
Buddy Cheel
Ohio
ANT
Smith's Enporium
Washington Steam Laundry
Journal Office
City
Homer Darbreahivre
Lemmon
Winfield Linouse
Washington Loan & Trust Company Citas. HH. Keck
Frank R. Sage
Natu
Bradfield Regulator Co
Dept. E
Lamar Building
Atlanta, Ga
Weingarten Bros., Inc
New York
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