Telegraph Office Damaged by Fire
A fire damaged the Western Union Telegraph and American Express offices early morning, caused by a stove in the rear room. Losses include burned and water-soaked contents, damaged fixtures, and at least eight cases of eggs. insurance covers the building and repair work begins. Firefighters saved adjoining structures and the offices reopened for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Express Company
T. S. Barker
Keot
James Page
Telegraph and Express
Mr. Page
Express Company
Frank Gray
Iia
Barker
Keota
Stepe
Yard
Churches Schedule Public Worship With Speeches
Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. public worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dr J A Kennedy of Ainsworth and Elder Harvey Barnes of Crawfordville speak at the morning service and Kennedy preaches at the evening. Christian Endeavor societies meet at 6 p.m. All are welcome. J M Wishart minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kennedy
Ainsworth
Harvey Barnes
Crawfordvile
Kennedy
Christian Endeavor Societies
J. M. Wishart
Honey and Syrups Item Sparks Confused Market Talk
A short, garbled note about honey and syrups replaces expected terms, hinting at a market chatter or pricing item. It mentions sweetness and a brief sense of urgency, with unclear OCR-derived phrasing. No clear persons, places, or organizations are identifiable.
Commercial Club Washington Plans War Talk Event
The Commercial club frames March 4 for a front line war story lecture by Sergeant Billy Moore who lost a leg in Flanders. Welsh singers will accompany, praised by Rock Island papers. Event likely at the club rooms with details to follow. Washington's Birthday observances include a patriotic program at First United Presbyterian and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Moore
Flanders
Europe
Rotary Club
Rock Island
Iowa
Washington
Commercial Club
First United Presbyterian Church
Camp Dodge
Court House
Misa Emma Green
Boys’ Glee Club
Mildred Mauthe
Charles A. Dewey
Wedding Surprise Unites Miss Bernice Lohmes and Mr Mil ton Maas
The ceremony was held at Dr J M Wisharts home last evening at six with only witnesses Claude Holmes and family attending. The bride, daughter of Mrs B A Holmes, wore pale blue messaline. Afterward the couple hosted a three course dinner for immediate relatives. Maas, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Albert Maas of Kalona, plans to start housekeeping soon after March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Lohmes
Milton Maas
J. M. Wishart
Claude Holmes
Maas
B. A. Holmes
South Third Avenue
Washington
Albert Maas
Kalona
al Reeves
Red Cross Announces Paper-Back Irrigation Pad Work
Mrs. A. W. McCulley will supervise the Red Cross work room tomorrow. The project involves making a paper-back irrigation pad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. McCulley
When You Hone a Razor
A note describes placing razor bones on strong magnets to hold them flat for faster and more accurate sharpening.
Foley's Honey and Tar cough medicine reminder
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable cough remedy from Lemmons Pharmacy. Claims quick relief for coughs and colds, including bronchial types, with no opiates and throat soothing effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmons Pharmacy
Hart in The Silent Man at Fox theater
Hart fans will see Bill Hart in The Silent Man at the Fox theater Monday and Tuesday afternoons and night. The western melodrama follows Silent Budd Marr as he fights to recover a gold claim after a gambler and a government agent loot him. Ford Educational reel The Training of U S Officers is also shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Ince
Artcraft
Fox Theatre
Bill Hart
Iace
Haris
Charles Kenyon
Margaret Illington
Hari
Arizona
Budd Marr
Hart—4
U. S
Ford
Community Announcements and Club Meetings
Multiple notices list events at West Chester schoolhouse and The Nineteenth Century club meeting with Mrs. Carl Roberts. Shubert orchestra provides music for a private dance Monday evening. A reading room opens at the town club, safe traveling library available for members, Young Women’s Home Missionary Society meets Monday at 7 30 led by Mrs Keeley, knitting class set for February 24 at 713 Merc Arthur Duret home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shubert
West Chester
Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the
MEK
Mises Alice Rewnd
Merc
Arthur Duret
Riverside Second Team to Face Verdi In Saturday Night Thriller
A Riverside high school second string hosts the Verdi team in a fast paced Saturday game. Riverside coach avoids using regulars after two tough week games, hoping the youngsters gain experience on a strange floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Riverside Schooleam
Riverde
Vincips
The
Riverside
Star Bank
Fairfield
Pathe
McKee Boys
High Sch
Conte Smith
Bradley Institute
On Roundup shines as William Pox debut at Star Theatre
Wil Fox stars in On Roundup at the Star Theatre in a Western melodrama about a betrothed pair and mistaken identity. The production features a daring rescue, bold heroism, and a thrilling plot. Also shown is Hank Man a lively comedy in Bon Pon riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
Wil Fox
Becau
Heroe
Mix
Beextra
Phere
Hood
Keech
Maidh
Hank Man
If I Only Had the Money Narrative Echoes
A quotable line from Hirza Hasanovité appears in the Atlantic, expressing a tense obsession with money. The remark juxtaposes aversion and need, highlighting financial pressure and conflicted sentiment in a personal voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirza Hasanovité
Atlantic
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. F. Barker
First United Presbyterian
Washington Day Books
Will AP
BANKS
Vera Knapp
Pearl Phillips
National Army
Phillips
Washington Township
Glenn Peal
Red Cross
James Swift
Red
Bill” Mart
the Fox
Nineteenth Century Club
Carl Roberts
W. M. Keeley
Clark
Anderson
Crone
McGinnis
Washington and Field
Lewiey
Reus
Jones
Ray Princips
Whitmer
Rof. L. Smith
Mier
Ottawa
Star Theatr
William Pox
Warren Cash Grocery
WSS
Ed Beant
Smith's Emporium
Washington Steam Laundry
Journal Office
Clayde
Homer Darbyshire
Lemmon
Winfield Linouse
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