Britain Declares No Landing in Nicaragua Warship Move
Washington reports Britain will not land forces in Nicaragua. The Colombo warship dispatch eases Monroe Doctrine concerns. U S officials note renewed assurances of protecting British interests. Britain plans a cruiser to Nicaragua as a refuge for nationals. Nicaragua’s export and import shares show U S dominance in trade.
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Junction People Want County Seat
A meeting in Columbus Junction Iowa discussed locating the Louisa county courthouse there. Businessmen will circulate a pledge to fund the purchase and repairs of the old Normal School building for use as a courthouse, with nonbinding subscriptions if the county rejects the offer.
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Columbus Junction
Louisa County Court House
E. F. Davis
B. H. Shearer
Columbus Gazette
Paul Smith
Columbus High School
Normal School
Louisa County
Porter Death Reveals Personal Crisis Behind Gold Coast Elite
Chicago millionaire George Porter a patron of the arts shot himself on the eve of an European tour with his Franco Russian wife. Notes found describe premeditated suicide and warn his spouse about happiness and belief in Krishnamurti. Porter, Yale graduate and son of railroad president, was once Chicago’s most eligible bachelor and a Roosevelt backer.
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Gold Coast
George Porter
Porter
Mlle
Mima de Manlarly
New York
Krishnamurti
Henry H. Porter
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Yale
Old Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington Teams Clash In Weekend High School Basketball
Washington high school prepares two squads for a busy weekend. The varsity plays Kalona at Wellman at 2 20 with Fisher and H Tucker at forwards plus Bales center and guards Weaver Bain, while reserves back at Fairfield for an eight pm Friday game with Korf Mc Avoy at forward Hamilton center Simmering Haney guards. The seconds aim to impress at Fairfield, and Kalona Washington serves as a feature of the Wellman tournament.
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McKinstry
Wellman
Fairfield
Kalona
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H. Tucker
Bales
Wellman's
Ainsworth
Oilverside
Harvard Lampoon Reflections on Work Output
The piece ponders value and effort in labor asking how much can be extracted from work versus what is given. It reflects a witty inquiry into workplace productivity and personal return.
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Harvard Lampoon
Wapello Court House Condemned For Unsafe Condition
The court house at Wapello has been condemned as unsafe. County officers have occupied quarters from the records and valuable documents risk loss at any time.
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Wapello
Marines Arrive in Shanghai to Protect Americans
Twelve hundred United States marines aboard the U S S Chaumont arrive in Shanghai amid a tense, rapidly changing scene as Cantonese forces push north. British forces land artillery and machine guns while foreign residents brace for possible clashes and authorities emphasize nonconfrontation.
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Shanghai
United States
U. S
S. Chaumont
U. S.S
Kaishing
Sun Kiang
Cantone
Thunder Shower Marks Brief First Storm of Year
The first thunder shower of the year occurred yesterday evening as black clouds gathered in the north and west. Thunder rumbled heavily but the rain lasted only a short time.
Walton League Hearing Debates Six Member State Commission
Des Moines February hearing on a bill to create a six member state fish and game commission appointed by the governor. The Izaak Walton League, Town Academy of Science, and state board of conservation nominated twelve names. Debate split between abolishing the current department and adopting the new commission. A plan to remove carp from lakes and streams prompted agreement to act quickly. A J Faerber of Davenport led the pro commission group while KE Parringer of Ruthven led the pro retention side.
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Izaak Walton League
State Fish and Game Commission
Fish and Game Committee
Isaak Walton League
Town Academy of Science
State Board of Conservation
A. J. Faerber
Davenport
League
KE. P. Barringer
Ruthven
Keck Wins Quiet Title Case From McKinstry
Judge Charles A. Dewey rules that the legal title to lands once owned by the late John McKinstry is vested in Carl M. Keck as trustee for his two young sons John O and Elliott, with the trust dating to 1914 and 1921. The decision holds the equitable title now rests with Keck and dismisses the defendants petition.
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District Court
Charles A. Dewey
Keck
Albert McKinetry
Kansas
Dutch Creek
Franklin Townships
Emelie McKinstry
C. M. Keck
M. Keck
School Orchestra Delights Y Mans Club Meeting
Tuesday evening the Y's Men's Club enjoyed a concert by the junior high school orchestra directed by Mia 8 A Dickerson. The youthful musicians are making rapid progress under her direction as Supt. J H Peet of the city schools spoke on patriotism tied to Lincoln and Washington birthday anniversaries.
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Mia
Dickerson
Supt
J. H. Peet
Lincoln
Washington
Iowa House Passes Road Control Bill in 58 48 Vote
Des Moines reports the Iowa House approved the road control bill after three days of debate with a 58 to 48 tally and sent it back to the Senate with four amendments. The measure creates a five member highway commission and shifts primary road control to the state.
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Senate
Des Moines
Iowa House of Representatives
Big Man Commission
Ames
Highway Commission
Washington high school band praised by Burlington Legion leader
Dr L P L Etter vice commander of the American Legion first Town district returns from a Des Moines conference with praise for the Washington high school band. The Legion aims to boost membership and possibly have the Washington band lead the Des Moines parade if the district wins. A membership drive meeting with Frank Miles of Des Moines is set for Columbus Junction. Mrs Rh W Rowan of Am esworth visited.
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American Legion
Legion
Des Moines
Wita
Iowa
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Fred Bryant
Burlington
Washington High School
Etter
Tiver
Loulan County
Columbus Junction
Frank Miles
Death claims Mrs Lester O Beenblossom at 33
Mrs Lester O Beenblossom nee Edna Fern Lemley died early this morning at the Beenblossom home south of Washington from measles with serious complications. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2:30 PM at the Methodist church under Dr W W Bowers. Burial will follow in Elm Grove cemetery. She leaves husband and two children Lucile 12 and Dale 10.
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Washington
Methodist Church
W. W. Bowers
Elm Grove Cemetery
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Edna Fern Lemley
Lucile
Dale
Crail Heads Mosse Department Promotion at Iowa Southern
Phillip J. Crail gains charge of merchandising at Iowa Southern Utilities in a general department reorganization. He previously led collections as the company expands its merchandise division this season. Eight sales staff operate from Washington, Columbus Junction, Brighton, Keota and Mt. Pleasant selling gas and electric appliances. Jon Whittaker succeeds Crail in collections.
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Crail
Iowa Southern
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Columbus Junction
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Keota
Mt. Pleasant
Knights of Pythias Celebrate 63rd Anniversary Night
This evening at 7 30 local Knights of Pythias lodge and Pythian Sisters plan the 63rd anniversary of the order. All members are urged to attend this celebration.
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Knights of Pythias
Pythian
Pythian Order
Seed quality inspection in Washington boosts Iowa farmers
Fr. D. Payn of Muscatine, representing Iowa's agriculture department, visited Washington to inspect seed stores and enforce a state law requiring seed tests. He warned buyers may choose cheaper, poorer seed and stressed the need for pure seed to avoid weed infestations. Iowa's 39th General Assembly enacted a labeling law detailing purity variety year grown and germination.
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Fr. D. Payn
Muscatine
State Department of Agriculture
Washington
Mr. Payn
Iown
Thirtyeninth General Assembly
Iowa
Johnson County Board Awards Paving Contract
Iowa City February 24. The Johnson county board of supervisors selects Wright Construction Company of Des Moines with the low bid of 2.28 per square yard for an eight and three fourth mile paving project on U S Route 32 to begin next summer.
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Johnson County Board of Apervisors
Wright Construction Company
Des Moines
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