Morgan Elected Chairman of County Board
Supervisor A. J. Morgan was elected chairman at the first meeting of the new year in the court house. He succeeds C. O. Dayton whose term ends today. Sam T. Donahey was elected to replace Dayton and begins duties with Morgan and J. W. Parrow as the board plans work for the year including inspection of the county home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Morgan
Court House
C. O. Dayton
Sam T. Donahey
Mr. Dayton
British Frigate Hussar Sinks with 200000 in Gold
In 1780 the British frigate Hussar struck a rock near Randalls Island and sank within a hundred yards of shore carrying about 200000 in gold for royal forces on this continent.
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East River
Hussar
Randalls Island
Still Thousand Cars Unlicensed In Washington County
More than a thousand automobiles in Washington county remain unregistered for the current year. A dollar penalty could still obtain license tags, with 3,334 licenses issued by December 30 and about 200 additional applications received today. Saturday was the busiest day with 300 licenses issued at the county treasurer’s office.
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Washington County
Court House
Clerk of Court
Study Center Planned for Teachers at Wellman
Miss Clara Wallace county superintendent announces a Saturday study center for teachers at Wellman. Instructors are Anna V D Cordis and Emma J Klein of Cedar Falls State Teachers College. topics include language and primary methods.
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Clara Wallace
Wellman
Anna VD. Cordis
Emma J. Klein
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Notice of annual meeting for Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn
Notice of the annual meeting of Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Washington County Iowa to be held at Woodman Hall Washington Iowa January 5 1923 at eleven o clock a m The corporation expires February 8 1923 and the meeting aims to reincorporate to extend time to February 8 1946 All members are urged to attend James J Benda Secretary December 7 January 2
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Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Washington County
Iowa
Woodman Hall
Washington
Jas. J. Benda
Sec
Cedar Town
Mrip
Lexington Church
Farm Bureau
Lodge meeting urged for January fourth gathering
J G Moriarty invites members to a regular Thursday night lodge meeting on January 4 with several candidates. He emphasizes the social value and revival of interest, urging attendance to support the lodge and the upcoming February first Thursday class ad option.
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J. G. Moriarty
Tate
France Outlawed Solid Food for Infants Under One
French law makes it a penal offense to feed a baby under a year old any solid food unless a qualified medical practitioner has written a prescription.
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France
Brookhart's team wins opening commercial bowling match
T L Brookhart led his team to a 2270 to 2091 victory over Dr W B Crooks in the first Commercial club bowling tournament match. Brookhart topped the high game with 591 including 223 in the third game, while Harry McCall added 602. The next match is Wednesday as the five-team league plays three matches weekly.
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Commerceial Club
T. L. Brookhart
Death of Coach A. D. Dickinson’s Father
Word came today of the death of Coach A. D. Dickinson’s father at his Shellsburg Iowa home. The death occurred Saturday and Mr Dickinson will not resume work here until next week.
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Coats
A. D. Dickinson
Shellsburg
Iowa
Wedding Notice Corrects Groom Card to Adams
An error in the wedding announcement for Miss Naomi Clark and Mr. Gilbert Adams misstated the groom as Gilbert instead of Adams last Saturday morning. The correction clarifies the groom's actual surname Adams.
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Naomi Clark
Gilbert Adams
Gilbert
Mr. Adams
Memory Returns Expected After Letts Accident
Floyd Brown, injured in the Letts area last week and connected to the death of William H. Dyche, remains unconscious of the incident. The attending physician reports that with a few days of rest and quiet he should recover his normal mental state and health.
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Muscatine
Floyd Brown
Letts
William H. Dyche
Kephart Infant Dies at Four Weeks From Indigestion
Leslie Kephart infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Kephart four miles southeast of town born December 8 died at 8 15 this morning of acute indigestion twin Lester is well survives another brother Raymond two years funeral Thursday at 2 30 Pleasant Hill church Rev B W Pettit Albia officiating interment Pleasant Hill cemetery
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Leslie Kephart
Fred Kephart
Lester
Raymond
Pleasant Hill
B. W. Pettit
Albia
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Weidner Hurt in Haywagon Accident at Brighton
Will Weidner of Brighton formerly of Washington was brought to the county hospital after a hay load he rode upset. He is badly hurt and delirious with an uncertain outcome. Details of the accident are not yet learned.
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Will Weidner
Brighton
Washington
Weidner
Qualify for Success Start Your Qualifying Here
A brief inspirational note from Forbes Magazine urging readers to begin the path to success by immediate qualifying efforts. It emphasizes starting now and using available resources to reach goals. The message broadcasts practical motivation and forward momentum for ambitious individuals.
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Forbes Magazine
Fish Are Light Eaters and Sleepers
A brief note explains that most fish eat little and sleep lightly due to their extremely small tissue waste. It suggests their feeding and resting patterns reflect minimal energy demands in aquatic life.
Thompson Funeral Thursday for Mrs. Jason Thompson
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Mo Miller Thompson, who died Sunday after a brief illness, will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Jones and McFihinnew chapel conducted by Rev. A R R Oates. Burial is in Elm Grove cemetery. She was born September 16 1850 in West Virginia. She married Jason Thompson in 1875 at Butler Missouri and moved to Washington about forty years ago. She was a Presbyterian church member and well known locally.
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Jason Thompson
Jones & McFihinnew
A. RR. Oates
The
Presbyterian Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
A. A. Miller
Butler
Washington
J. Miller
Tulsa
Okla
Thompson
Officers Installed by Knights of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias lodge installed officers yesterday evening led by Ralph Minick as chancellor commander and A W Clow as vice chancellor. L A Jones became prelate with E C Carris as master of work and J R Busby keeper of records and seals. R R Noonan was master of exchequer F D Moore master at arms Lee A Holland inner guard and Sherm Welch outer guard.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
Ralph Minick
A. W. Clow
L. A. Jones
E. C. Carris
J. R. Busby
R. R. Noonan
F. D. Moore
Lee A. Holland
Sherm Welch
Avenue to Truth: A Philosophical Door to Experience
A terse reflection asserts truth travels via personal journey and experience. The quote frames truth as an inward path ending at the house of understanding through a single door of lived life.
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Bayard Taylor
Multilingual Toddler Hints at Citywide Communication
A three year old in New York City can speak five languages raising hopes for easier interpretation in daily life. Experts note early language exposure and diverse community influence future mobility and integration in the metropolis.
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New York City
Life
Tested by Trials and Temptations of the Fists
A terse reflection on hard plans and temptations, noting how the toughest tests arise from the same inner fists and instincts. The quotation attributes the struggle to human flaws and the pull of difficult choices.
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Jean Paul
Me toy Well Spent Domestic Satisfaction Quip
A brief odd fragment notes a man pleased by his wife’s dress and a playful remark on spending and domestic satisfaction. The line hints at social norms and witty couplets without clear context or complete narration. Names or places are absent in the readable text.
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Johnson
Churches Elect Officers Monday
At the annual business meetings several local congregations elected officers for the new year. First United Presbyterian named Stewart as chairman Robinson vice chairman Nellie Tripp secretary and others to trustee posts. Second United Presbyterian elected Wolfe as chairman Beal as vice chair Duff treasurer and Fort Sherman chorister Donaldson chief usher with additional trustees and Sabbath School officers chosen. Associate Presbyterian also elected its officers with Atchison chairman McGinnis secretary Dawson treasurer.
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First United Presbyterian
Chuarch
John A. Stewart
L. D Robinson
Second United Presbyterian Church
Charles Wolfe
W. M. Beal
Margaret Duff
Fort Sherman
Max Donaldson
Harvey Meek
Will Jones
L. J. Cherry
Fred L. Stewart
Ella Gordon
J. A. Conger
Fred Donaldson
Blanche MacFarlane
Bonus application blanks available for adjusted compensation
Maynard Brown adjutant of Leon Beatty post announces that a supply of bonus application blanks has arrived. Former service men may apply for Iowa adjusted compensation and can pick up blanks from the adjutant or Commander Frank Appleby Leslie Dunlap J. D. Glasgow. A meeting tonight will install new officers and distribute blanks to nonmembers and members alike.
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Maynard Brown
Leon Beatty
American Legion
Iowa
Frank Appleby
Leslie Dunlap
J. D. Glasgow
Washington
Legion
Local club meetings announced for week long notices
A lengthy list of society events and meetings is provided. Groups including Poinsettia Club Havre Social Club American Legion and various church circles announce gatherings with hosts such as Mrs. George Teas Mrs. C L Meyers Mrs. Robert Maxwell and others. Committees set dates Thursday Wednesday and Friday afternoons with installations and social hours noted.
Tongue and finger tips cited as most sensitive
A historical note argues the tongue tip is the most sensitive area of the human body followed by the lips and then the fingertip tips. The claim emphasizes heightened sensitivity in these regions.
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Methodist Church
Grinnell College Men's Glee Club
Glee Club
Messie
Dalbey
Waugh
Mlovis
Perk
Mr. Waugh
Mr. Dietrich
Kalar
Peck
Methodist Choir
Jrinnell Glee Club
Collegiana
Ottumwa
Sigourney
Grinnell College
Daryl Dayton
J D. Dayton
Morgan
Day—Donahey
Boneyard Bulletin
McQuay Norris
Brookhart
Mark Dangerous
Commercity Council
Madison Street
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South Marion Avenues
Norh Town
East Third Street
Rudolph Schmidt
Mt. Pleasant
Grover Custer
Crookes
Hull
Falk
Kell
Rudicer Aso -Ee
Breokhart
McCall
Baldridge
Holmes
T. Holland
Kephart
REDS
Sister
W. S. Keister & Sons
Mfgs. of
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Pythias
Phore
Pest
Srooned
Eledts
Associate Presbyterian Church
Tts
A. E. Atchison
Caairman
Twilla McGinnis
Elizabeth Dawson
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TRICT
Poinsettia Club
Kolah Club
John Spiedel
Havre
Independent Club
Robert Maxwell
Thursdfternoon
W. OR. C
G. A. R. Hall
Rurel Women's Club
I. N. Phillips
the Baptist Church
Frank Sage
the Presbyterian Church
Rev. Oates
Harmony Club
Howard McCleery
Rebekah Club
A. E. Powers
BK. O. W. Club
Alfred Johnson
Hoyay
Isabel Minick
Navajo Club
John Bryson
North Marion Ave
Cyrus
W. C. Bell
H. P
Music Club
Max Marble
Farmers Union
Pleasant Plain School House
Rebekah
C. O. Cos
West Chester
Ralph Uaner
Louie Jones
East Main Street
Women's Missionary Society of the
Evening Journal
Journal
Bevins Motor Co
W. M. Darbyshire
Gust Bramer
Timothy
Call
Jersey
Chas. Caldwell
C. R. Gallagher
John Brownhousen
Mutual Phone
W. B. Igham
So. Ave. D
Mutual
Garah Ingham
Buckeye
W. T. Goodspeed
Andy
Bevines Motor Co
Szar Lexington
W. A. Goodspeed
Wenet Chester
Enes
Call F. A. Kolesick
Plymouth Rock Roosters
Bartlett Strain
Call J. R. Campbell
Este
Anist
Gan
Square
A. B. Carrs
BE. Redding
Ebme Koehler
Ainsworth
Tita
Ebner
Lem Cherry
Vous Missionary Society of
2Nd United Presbyterian Church
J. H. Baird
William Penn
Washington Iron and Metal Company
Blue Agl
Glatstein
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