Carter Chosen Iowa House Speaker In 1st Caucus Ballot
In Des Moines Iowa January 8 Republican members of the Iowa house caucused nominating L V Carter Hardin county for speaker and Howard Matthew Des Moines county for speaker pro tem A Gustafsen Des Moines chief clerk Carter won on the first ballot with 62 votes over T L Wolfe Linn county who had 50 votes The vote signals support for pay as you go road measures and the bank guaranty deposits act Carter from a gravel county pledged to follow constituent wishes on highways and has served since the 39th general assembly.
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Des Moines
Iowe
Iowa House of Representatives
L. V. Carter
Hardin County
Howard Mathew
Des Moines County
Protem
A. Gustafsen
Vitrolie
Carter
T. L. Wolfe
Linn County
J. G. Oliver
Monona County
Fred G. Lovrein
Humbolt
39Th General Assembly
Penney store remodel under way on square corner
Remodeling of the W. W. McFarland room for the J. C. Penney company on the northwest square corner advances toward completion by March 15. The project, costing about 10 000 dollars, includes a new broad front with two doors, larger single stock room, new fixtures, heating, wiring, and toilets.
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W. W. McFarland
J. C. Penney Company
J. B. Crail
Penney Company
Penney
S. A. Dikerson
Main Street
M. EB. Myers
Dickerson
Pen- Hey Company
Jasper Shaw Dies Resident of Miller South Dakota
Death notice for Jasper L. Shaw of Miller South Dakota born December 6 1860 in Illinois. He died after a long illness on January 7 1927 leaving wife Martha Turbott one son and three daughters. The Shaw family long resided in Washington county and several siblings are named.
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Jasper L. Shaw
Miller
South Dakota
Shaw Farm
Washington
Flatt
Iinois
E. M. Shaw
Martha Turbott
Washington County
Shaw
Illinois
Rose Shaw
John Foster
Homer Jarrard
D. Hayes
Bertha Meek
Frank McConacey
Spokane
Wash
Ben Jarrard
Committees Named for Legion Women Unit 29
Mrs. Oscar Lane new president of the American Legion Auxiliary Leon Beatty Unit No 29 named standing committees Americanization chaired by Mrs. A Michels with Mrs Carlton C Wilson and Mrs J B Pierce Child Welfare chaired by Mrs George Rudiger with Mrs Boice Kurtz and Mrs W S Cummings Memorial Day chaired by Mrs M Holliner with Mrs C H Guther and Mrs C B Kerr Rehabilitation chaired by Mrs H W Russell with Mrs Frank Kurtz and Mrs Charles Houck Finance chaired by Mrs Ed Grayson with Mrs Chas Brown and Mrs B F Bostwick Jr Constitution and By Laws chaired by Mrs M Hollinger with Mrs Belle Rice and Mrs L S Patterson Executive committee elected as Mrs Philip Crail chairwoman with Mrs Belle Rice and Mrs Walter Conner Finances satisfactory. plans include observance of unit anniversary February 24 and a membership drive. One new member approved, two initiated. during initiation Mrs W S Cummings became second vice president and Mrs Boice Kurtz acted as past president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lane
American Legion Auxiliary
Leon Beatty
A. Michels
Carlton C. Wilson
J. B. Pierce
George Rudiger
Boice Kurtz
W. S. Cummings
M. Hollinser
C. H. Guther
C. B. Kerr
H. W. Russel
Frank Kurtz
Charles Houck
Ed Grayson
Chas. Brown
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
M. Hollinger
Belle Rice
L. S. Patterson
Philip Crail
Walter Conner
Susie Edgington
Cantonese Gun Boats Warn British at Hankow
A Cantonese government representative warned British consular officials that their gunboats at Hankow would leave at their own risk unless indemnities are paid. The Cantonese said they would not be responsible for any accident if the vessels attempt to depart before compliance.
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Peking
China
Hankow
Crone in Legislature Threat Letter Warns Friends
The Journal prints a letter from R. B. Crone, former superintendent of schools in Washington, now in Des Moines as a legislator. He warns that anyone who visits him in Des Moines and does not look him up risks being shot on the spot.
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The
Journal
R. B. Crone
Washington
Des Moines
State House
Martin Hotel
Savery
White Yard Company Secures Modeling Award
The White Yard company wins a modeling contract with sub contractors Ream and Carson handling tie plumbing and heating and T L Broadgate in charge of electric wiring.
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Te White Yard Company
Ream & Carson
Broadgate
Fear Break Between W.3 And Mexico
Washington dispatch reports two US war vessels chasing alleged Mexican gun runners off the Nicaraguan coast as the administration awaits whether Mexico and the United States will clash over Central American revolutions. Officials defend occupation and intervention in support of the Nicaraguan conservative regime amid opposition led by Senator Borah.
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Washington, D.C
Mexico
United States
Coolidge
Kellogg
Borah
Brighton Wins Narrow Debate On Haugen Farm Relief Bill
In a two to one decision, the Brighton negative team defeated Washington in a debate on Haugen farm relief. Washington argued for enacting the measure, while Brighton claimed farmers can improve without legislation. Dean Bevins led Washington, with strong Brighton rebuttals and constructive speeches. The Brighton team included Marjorie Vanerus LeRoy Bennett and Dorothy Ziblman. Judges were Prof. G. C. Wise Supt. W. D. McKee and Supt. R. K. Ellis.
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Brighton
Congressman Haugen
Marjorie Vanerus
LeRoy Bennett
Dorothy Ziblman
G. C. Wise
Parsons College
W. D. McKee
Sigourney School
Supt
R. K. Ellis
Kalona
Junction Bank Reopens as Columbus Junction Bank
The Columbus Junction State bank begins operations with 40000 cash capital and 10000 surplus, re organizing the Farmers' and Merchants' State bank which closed May 17 1926. It takes over half the old assets and offers four percent time certificates for half the deposits while the rest entitles depositors to Trustees certificates. New officers include G W Weber president T N O Neill vice president Lee Huston cashier Anna Mulhern assistant cashier. Directors are Thomas Robertson J A Schlichting May Armedale Dale Edmondson and J D B Guinn.
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Farmers’ and Merchants’ State Bank
G. W. Weber
T. N. O'Neill
Lee Huston
Anna Mulhern
Thomas Robertson
J. A. Schlichting
May Armedale
Dale Edmondson
J. DB. Guinn
West Chester High Declamatory Contest Judges Named
Supt J H Peet Richard McCleery and Prof G C Wise served as judges for West Chester high school declamatory contest held yesterday evening. Ruth Lindenmeyer won first in oratorical Ruth Bauer second Hazel Waters first Mary Scranton second in dramatic Beth Ralston first Bernice Gardner second in humorous. Thirteen contestants competed to select district representatives.
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Ruth Lindenmeyer
Ruth Bauer
Hazel Waters
Mary
West Chester
Burlington Defeats Washington In Rough High School Bout
Burlington outscored Washington 27 to 16 in the fourth quarter after a tight three-period struggle. Key moments featured strong center play by Bill Bales and a rough game with frequent fouls as Burlington found the basket more often in the late period.
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Washington High School
Burington
Burlington
Washington
Bill Bales
Ted Saner
Fairfield
Peterson
Blaut
Wards
Linneman
Kreig
Bowen
Funeral Services for Francis Morgan Held at Jones Funeral Home
Francis bh. Morgan a former Washington resident died in Cedar Rapids. Services were conducted by Dr. W. W. Bowers with music by Nora and Flora Warner. Pallbearers included Ode Ferguson and others. Spanish American War veterans, Rebekahs and Odd Fellows attended. Odd Fellows led grave service at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Francis Bh. Morgan
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Jones Funeral Home
W. W. Bowers
Nora
Flora Warner
Ode Ferguson
Oscar Jugenheimer
Fred Diler
Sam Miller
Mel Anderson
John Elgar
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Elm Grove Cemetery
Kewanee Considers $50,000 Park Fund From Francis Will
The city may receive up to $50,000 for parks under the will of F. F. Francis, a recluse, with condition that his body be burned on a cordwood pyre in his yard or cremated privately if authorities prefer.
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Kewanee
F. F. Francis
Richards Father of Nine Daughters Ahead of SC Governorship
John G. Richards, slated to become governor of South Carolina in January, is described as the father of nine daughters. The note highlights his family through a concise biographical lens.
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John G. Richards
South Carolina
Washington County Farmers Mutual reports 370847 growth year
The Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association tallies a net gain in force of 370,847 for 1926, lifting total risks to 18,930,946. About 3,500 policy holders cover most county farm properties. secretary reports steady yearly growth and strong finances including a 34,934.38 treasury balance.
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Farmers’ Mutual OF
Washington County
Washington
Treas
Scott and Hardin buy McElhinney Furniture Store
Raph Scott and Carl Hardin have purchased McElhinney Furniture, including lease and fixtures. The store closes out stock at auction and will reopen next week with new stock from Chicago markets. Scott, formerly with McElhinney, and Hardin, from McElhinney’s repair and construction staff, form a new partnership. Mrs. J. S. McElhinney retires. Scott and Hardin enter a growing Washington business scene with Beatt accompanying the move.
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Raph Scott
Carl Hardin
McElhinney Furniture
McElhinney
Mr. Scott
Mr. Hardin
Chicago
Scott
J. 5. McElhinney
Specia
Shimmin Sales Company
Sigourney
Hardin
McBlainney Furniture Company
Fire at May Home Extinguished by Chemicals
A roof fire at the John May home on North Marion avenue was extinguished this afternoon using chemical extinguishing agents. No injuries reported and police investigated the scene for a cause.
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May
John May
North Marion Avenue
Civil War veteran John Wesley Davis dies at Bethel area home
John Wesley Davis, a Civil War veteran born October 13, 1842 in Ohio, died after a long illness at his nephews home near Washington. He lived in Ainsworth for 18 years and was active in the United Presbyterian church and G A R. He is survived by four children, a sister, and several grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2:30 PM Sunday at the United Presbyterian Church in Ainsworth, conducted by Rev. W. B. McCrory. interment in Ainsworth cemetery.
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John Wesley Davis
Bethel
Washington
Mr. Davis
United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth
W. B. McCrory
Davis
New Athens
Ohio
John
Eleanor
Israel) Davis
Sarah Jane Kilgore
Elizabeth
Daisy
Wd Davis
Mason
John Davis
Detroit
Rebecca McCormick
Martha Jane Patterson
Women Railroad Workers Rise to 66000 in Service
In Washington the number of women railroad workers climbs above 66 000 across trunk lines and all branches of service including train operations while motor bus mileage surpasses the railroad in reach.
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Washington
Iowa City Maroons to Play Here Tonight
The Y M C A basketball night features the Iowa City Maroons visiting the local team on the Y court at eight. The Maroons, improved since last year, bring Tobin Seemuth Welch Wagner and Kely with years of university town play experience.
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Iowa City Maroons
Y. M. C. A. Five
Iowa City
Maroons
Tobin
Seemuth
Welch
Wagner
Kely
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Lime Creek
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A. G. Marbourg
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