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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1925

Page

3

Washington ready for final basketball doubleheader Friday

Washington faces Columbus Junction in a key doubleheader while the boys meet Burlington in a pivotal finale. A win over Burlington and an Ottumwa loss could lift Washington to the first division of the Little Six. coach McKinstry rotates players as Hill recovers from a cold.

Washingon Columbus Junction Burlington Pairfield Washington Ottumwa Fairfield McConnel Hin Howard Freshwaters Junction Lionisa County Hell Junction Haat

Her Majesty the Engineer to Head Mec ca Week Show

Ernest Beatty of Washington will play Mrs Jones in the University of Iowa Applied Science annual Mecca week production Her Majesty the Engineer opens with a banquet at Red Hall and ends with a dance at the men's gymnasium Two nights are set for the show Wednesday and Thursday An Iowa City report notes Ed Sullivan and his wife traveled to Trenton Missouri on No 1 for a short stay.

Iowa City Mecca Applied Science University of Laws Ernest J. Beatty Washington Mrs. Jones Iown College of Engineering Red Hall

Lyon's Bread Promoted as Healthful Diet Aid

An advertisement extols Lyon's Bread as healthful and nourishing and urges readers to eat more Li to aid dieting. The message argues restricted intake to substantial foods would lessen dieting needs.

Lyon

Pension Granted for Mrs McKoon Widow of Soldier

Mrs Ida McKoon, formerly of Washington now in Zion City UK, receives a federal widow's pension after years of effort. Senator Brookhart helped secure the award, which provides $30 monthly for life and back pay dating to 1916, totaling about 2500.

Ida McKoon Washington Zion City 8. W. Brookhart

Hunger strike drives debate over Spiridonova fate in Moscow

Maria Spiridonova, famed Russian revolutionary, is on hunger strike in a Moscow prison. Reports say Bolshevik officials may deport her to Turkestan while Emma Goldman and other radicals push for her release. Moscow fears exile on Russian soil.

Riga Maria Spiridonova Moscow Bolshevist Turkestan Emma Goldman Spiridonova Russia Germany Russian Ivy

Liverpool to trial six cent opera pricing at David Lewis

The Repertory Opera Company in Liverpool plans low cost opera at six cents to six dollars, aiming to mirror London's Old Vic. The David Lewis Theatre will host the program as part of the experiment beginning soon.

Liverpool Eng Repertory Opera David Lewis

Concert Encourages Washington Music Lovers At Methodist Church

A large audience attended a concert at the Washington Methodist Church presented by the Po i. OS society headlined by baritone Donald Anderson with Mrs. Carrie Cox Van der Ploeg as accompanist and Miss Mary Hunter in a brief organ recital. Anderson delivered twenty three numbers, displaying engaging stage presence and refined vocal technique backed by a skilled accompaniment.

Washington Anappes Po i. OS Society Donald Anderson Carrie Cox van der Ploeg Mary Hunter Anderson Thomas Brookhart Alderson Anderson’ Ponges

Des Moines Attorney At Washington Concerning Bank Receivership

Attorney H. M. Havner of Des Moines is in Washington today consulting with clients and arranging for a hearing in the Farmers and Merchants State Bank receivership case. The hearing is set for tomorrow afternoon at Oska loosa before Judge W. Hamilton.

H. M. Havner Des Moines Washington Farmers and Merchants State Bank Oskaloosa Ww. Hamilton

Kreider Family to Move to Washington Next Week

Secretary Harry Kreider of the Washington Y M A plans to relocate his family from Burlington to Washington early next week. They will reside at the Miss Mike Lewis residence on North Marion Avenue.

Harry Kreider Washington Y. M Burlington Washington Kreider Mike Lewis North Marion Avenue

Basketball at the Y Tonight

The Y M C A basketball game against Crawfordsville Independents will be at the Y gymnasium with a fast visiting five. Local lineup includes Davis and McKinstry as guards Marshall and Carlton as forwards Waymack at center. A 30 minute gymnastic exhibition starts at 8 20 followed by the game.

Richard Davis Carl Junebluth Lee Holland A. W. Clow L. A. Jones Rex Benz Jesse Miller Lawrence Wilson J. Reade McCrory Kreider Davis

Washington Girls Debate Fairfield Tomorrow Afternoon

Washington girls meet Fairfield team in a debate upholding the world court affirmative. The Washington team includes Josephine Pailey Florence Brookhart and June Steete. The event takes place at Fairfield with further sub district contests in Crawfordeville featuring Les Villa Boiler Join Matthews and Gertrude Bates.

Nations Will Spend Less for Military as World Peace Nears

President Cool tells delegates at a White House conference that nations can reduce military strength and costs as they pursue a peaceful order under the law. He urges moderation in armament and urges all nations to adopt similar limits while maintaining defense.

Cool del Flo Watten White House

Fragmentary historic line with unclear meaning

A fragmented OCR line contains stray words like tree dave ahead and sib with a timestamp-like phrase three thousand years, creating no clear event, person, or place for summary.

League Drops Wallington Lecture Course Plan

At a Washington Improvement League meeting the officers decided not to sponsor a lecture series for the coming season. The matter was referred to a committee and named members include Mrs. Ek Michels, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. McCleary, and Mrs. Ford. The group notes that previous efforts failed to attract interest and profitability.

Washington Improvement League League Ek. Michels C. Wilson J. Roberts Howard McCleary J. C. Ford Wallington

Noted Orator Homer Buckley to Speak at Muscatine Luncheon

Homer J Buckley famed ad expert will address a joint Lions Club Ad Club and Association of Commerce luncheon at the Muscatine Hotel. Tickets available via association representatives or by phoning Secretary Fox. Lions members get tickets free with luncheon fee.

Muscatine Homer J. Buckley Lions Club Ad Club Association of Commerce Hotel Muscatine United States Tle International Association of Adverting Clubs Business New Buckley Runoof Buekley, Dement and Co Pireet Mall A. Echools Chicago Cleveland School of University of Wisconsin School of Commerce Fo Pox Aveoeraton of Commerce Kox Lions Club M. ©. Colbert Lions Association of Commerce and Ad Club

Mrs James Little’s Mother Dies in Lucas Iowa

Mrs. J A Goben mother of Mrs James W Little of Washington died this morning at 170 30 at her home in Lucas Iowa word received here today Mr and Mrs Littl were called to Lucas Saturday night on account of her illness Mrs Goben was a resident of Washington for about four years moving to Leeas years ago before coming to Washington Bur ia will wt Lucas

J. A. Goben James W. Little Washington Lucas Iowa Littl Goben Washinton Fteen Leeas Buria Will

Reelected leaders named in Apparel Association vote

Nelson of Mason City was reelected President of the Town Retail Dry Goods Association in Des Moines. New officers include Leon Diointhal Marshalltown as first vice president and Rob Walioot Davenport as second vice president.

Associated Prays Des Moines Nelson Mason City Town Retail Dry- Roods Association Leon Diointhal Marshalltown Rob Walioot Davenport Second View Nat Nielson Cheesseine Coretary Apparel Association of Traveling Men C. Lane St Louis Frank Robinson First View Paul

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Fragmentary readable phrases hint at an unrelated historical note with names like Stevens and Mill, but the overall meaning is unclear and many words appear garbled. The fragmentary text offers no coherent event or proper nouns to anchor a full summary.

Hearst Sees Little Hope of Farm Relief This Session

Hearst, president of the Iowa Farm Bureau and head of the American Farm Bureau legislative committee, reports meager chances for immediate Midwest farm relief from pending federal bills before Congress adjourns March 3. He urges swift passage of the export corporation bill to shield farmers from recurring depressions, while noting resistance to broader cooperative marketing changes.

Hearst Des Moines Peb Chas. FE. Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau Federation American Farm Bureau Washington, D. C Midwest Congress Trearst Mid-West Expert Corporation Senate Mir Hearst House Senate Committees of Agriculture Pxport Corporation

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