Shields Begin Their 58th Year
The article recalls James Young selling the Shields and Sons business to Rolin Shields canton in January 1874. Mr Shields reflects on 57 years of continuous operation in Washinton, praising loyal customers and pioneer founders like John Shields who started in Town Avenue and Second Street. An open letter from Mr Shields is published.
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James
John Shields & Sons
Rolin Shields
Young
Shields
Shielde
T Town Avenue
Second Street
Joba Shiel
Washington
New Harry Langdon in A Soldier's Plaything at Fox Theatre
Warner Brothers presents Harry Langdon in A Soldier's Plaything a talking picture at the Fox Theatre Friday and Saturday featuring Langdon in a doughboy uniform with a smart suit and familiar hat. Lott Loder Ben Lyon Nealy A Jean Hershel and others in supporting roles round out the cast.
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Harry Langdon
Warner Brothers
Fox Theatre
Langdon
Warry Langdon
Ade Lansdon
Lott Loder
Ben Lyon
Nealy
Jean Hershel
Fasting Hog Record Appears After Four Months
Center Minnesota reports a 40 pound hog on the Ralph P. OConnell farm survived four months of fasting. Two hogs were buried during harvest in August under a straw shed but were missed. Recently straw was cleared and one hog emerged in good health, the other hog having died.
Taxpayer Sues Legislators Over Expense Bill
Wertz a taxpayer sues Senator Frank Shane and Representatives L W Hall and Leonard Simmer in district court of Wapello County seeking 500 for each due under the 1929 legislative expense bill. Atty Gen John Fletcher is named, Wertz claims the bill violates the state constitution by increasing legislative compensation.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Wertz
Frank Shane
L. W. Hall
Leonard Simmer
Wapello County
John Fletcher
General Assembly
An Awkward Tale of Anthems and Town Happenings
A fragment from a 1930s Crawfordsville area page recounts a sailor’s joke about an anthem and a memory filled with auctioneers, horses, and local figures. It notes plans for quiet New Year activity in Washington Iowa and mentions gatherings, sales, and community chatter about leaders and events.
Riverside Card Party Highlights and Local Notices
Riverside alumni hosted a card party with euchre and 500. Mrs. Wieland won the first euchre, Henry Green the 500. Rev Y Jacobsinder and Clement Dentree gave consolation prizes. Miss Imelda Deatsch hospitalized after an accident. injuries included head cuts and facial bruises. Mrs Phillips sprained knee. Mrs Walsh from Wisconsin visiting. Dr Blythe hosted a Whist club gathering. J A Rnittel and Chi Dautremont won the games. Mrs Dautremont and Robert Heitzman won consolation prizes. Families visiting Cedar Rapids and local residents noted.
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Riverside
St. Mary' S Schiool
Eineh
Euehre Kamex
Robert Wieland
Henry Green
Rev
Y Jacobsinder
Clement Dentree
Imelda Deatsch
Cedar Rapid
Ster Doentscl
Mores
Hospitl
Gerald Phillips
Deatsch
Phillips
Kathryn Walsh
Preicie * du Chien
Wisconsin
Cornelius Watst
EB. Blythe
J. A. Rnittell
Chi Dautremont
C V. Dautremont
Robert Heitzman
Igen
Tumly
Pairfax
Thomas Griffin
Elmer Dautee
Charles Daut
Newburg Plane Owner Reprimanded for Restricted Parking
Newburg, N. Y. Geo. Hiond, owner of an airplane used in an advertising stunt, was reprimanded by police for parking the craft in a restricted Broadway zone. He left the plane and when he returned it was seized by officers, with a court appearance following.
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Newburg
Geo. Hiond
Broadway
Foundations of Geometry Echoes in Old Wit
A cryptic quip on limits of circles forming a square hints at foundational clarity. The line notes that even vast circular arrangements cannot guarantee a perfect square, mocking flawed paths to certainty and naming a witty opponent with a playful misquotation.
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Shieh
Lee Summit
Jone
Missouri
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Casey Bros
Ate McCollum
Lem Cherry
Wallace Cherryholnes
K Clapper
Cal Nia
Ringside
Wester
Sam Richardson
Glen Coward
Awfordsville
Frank Macon
Lowa
Ring Journal
Lewis
He County
Art Romine
J. W. Meyer
Gov. Stevison
Keota
A. J. Robertson
0. T. Furst
Wellston
Thury
Bill Etter
The
Sigeney Review
Mrt
Godfrey
Washington Street
M. Etter
Alex Miller
Till Etter
Hoover
Burhen
Crawfordsville
Thore
W. Harper
Thadie
Onealy
Ralph Beaman
John Mitchell
Wilt Harper
Sal
Huber
Ainsworth Clipper
Jo ML. Pearson
Washington Evening Journal
Democrat
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Evening Journal
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Youn Presil
Walt
Bine
Welch Moo Shoe Company
Walter Little
Cod
J. ML Maxwell
Crawfordsvill
W. B. Erwin Riel
Stratest Foundation
Critchett
St. Des Moines
Crosley
Hampshire
Martielow & Fon
West
Garratt
Rome
North Th Ave
Welch Moore Company
Shainterna
Good . Noble
Welch Moore
J. Re Wenger
Wayland
Oxford
Tuick
Welch Moore Shor
Wai
FORD
Dore Trac
Bravest Carlson
McCoy
Bailey
Noble
Leighty
Les South Henderson
Aingworth
Welch Moore Shoe Co
W. S. Reister & Sons
Reister Creamery Manufacturers
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