Trial Assignment Made by Judge in January Court
Judge Charles A. Dewey assigns twenty five jury trials for January with juries to begin January 15 and equity matters Friday. Non jury cases follow after. Details list daily specific cases from January 15 to 18 and related equity actions. City postal history notes mention growth in Washington post office receipts from 1902 to 1922 and holiday business boosts.
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Charles A. Dewey
Washington Loan and Trust Company
First Trust and Savings Bank
State Bank of Keota
Nick Sehmitt
Enfield
Schileichter
Stewart Va
Washington County
Snavely
Ruge
Doyd Va
Wehr
Roberts
City Mail Delivery
Washington
Harry Bell
Washington Post Office
Parcel Post
W. G. Stewart
Die Sinking an Ancient Greek Craft
Die sinking was practiced in ancient Greece by engravers called iaragotetes in the 32nd century BCE, showcasing early metalwork skills and toolmaking artistry.
Count That Day Lost as Most Wasted of All Days
A reflective line contrasts a day lost to mirth and misrule with the sober record of time. The saying underscores how a single jest or laughter can derail discipline and purpose in daily conduct.
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Gham Fort
Quote about certainty and uncertainty
A Daily Thought quotes Benjamin Johnson saying no wise man abandons a certainty for uncertainty, emphasizing prudent choice and risk awareness.
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Johnson
Clock Wound by Sun in Brussels Church Clock
A Brussels church clock ran down due to atmospheric expansion from heat of the sun causing a wound clock mechanism. details unclear.
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Brussels
Fragmented 19th Century Notice From Pittsburgh Gazette
A garbled OCR snippet mentions welcome actions and pressing needs, with references to rooms for gentlemen and their wives. Names and places are partly readable, suggesting a local social notice or small ad from Pittsburgh in a historical periodical.
Recital and play cast for Graham theater event announced
Ralph Leo the noted baritone will perform at Graham theater as part of the Washington Improvement League lecture series. The cast for the benefit play Turn to the Right is named with several local actors, and ticket sales support the local band. Dr J T McCrory will preach at First United Presbyterian church with music and a union choir.
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Washington Improvement League
Graham Theater
Ralph Leo
Sing
Leo
America
Chicago
New York
Boston
Graham
League
Washington Band
Rotary Club
Graham Theate
Dick Rice
J. T. McCrory
Pittsburgh
First United Presbyterian Church
Firet Church
Alnd
L. B. Lupton
First
Second United Presbyteriian
Carolyn Hamilton
H. H. McCleery
Port Sherman
J. A. Ream
Russia Seeks Bolshevist Teachers and Engineers
Moscow report cites Commissar Lunacharsky urging rapid training of youth for Bolshevist roles. He notes 30,000 new students from workers and peasants, claiming they will form a mass power and standard bearers of a new Russia.
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Moscow
Russia
Lunacharsky
New Russia
Art of Conversation Reflects Promptness and Courtesy
A short quotation notes that effective dialogue blends promptness with humility and clear presentation when discussing weighty topics on a lively diverse card.
Thousands of Iowa Fish Die from Pollution and Low Water
Des Moines reports from January 10 indicate low water levels and stream pollution from manufacturing plants are killing thousands of fish in Iowa lakes and rivers. Investigators note ice cover worsens deaths while old-timers warn streams may dry up without heavy snowfall. Local Izaak Walton League members aid state fish and game in investigations and draft a revised fish and game law for the legislature.
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Associated Presa
Des Moines
Iowa
Izaak Walton League of America
Izaak Walton League
State Fish and Game Department
Thought for the Day: conviction deepens as we persuade
Brief reflection noting that the more we press others to agree, the firmer our own beliefs become and the stronger our resolve to act on them. The line invites self awareness about persuasion as a mirror of inner certainty.
Straw Bit of Wisdom by Colton
A short quotation notes that patience supports strength while impatience ruins it, attributed to Colton. The line emphasizes restraint as a source of power and warnings against hasty actions.
Iowa State Fair Seeks Permanent State Aid
Des Moines January 10 The State Board of Agriculture asks the legislature for a permanent annual appropriation for the state fair maintenance and improvement. The request likely totals about 15000 dollars yearly. Officials note the fair grounds buildings are worth around 1000000 dollars and maintenance is currently funded from fair receipts with no dedicated maintenance fund.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Agriculture
General Assembly
Ferguson Gives Up Property Claimed
Cedar Rapids January 10. A quit claim deed valued at forty to fifty thousand dollars was filed in district court by an attorney for Rev. H M Ferguson of Chicago former head of the Holiness mission association here. The action stems from a suit by association members who allege he refused to return the property.
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Cedar Rapids
Jan
Rev
H. M. Ferguson
Chicago
Holiness Mission Association
Ferguson
Local Clubs Schedule Meetings And Rehearsals In Havre
Havre social group meets with Mrs Glen Pratt Thursday afternoon. O E S holds regular meeting and installation Thursday 7 20 pm. Belva Carris W M notes. Pi the 76 Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs Ethel Pulver and Mrs Mae Hotle Friday afternoon December 12 at the Pulver home. Los Methodist choir rehearsal Thursday evening at seven with time change. Box supper planned at Oakland school Friday night January 12 taught by Ada Gray Hollingsworth. Rebekah club all day meeting Thursday at hall with afternoon work and business. Vannie Coppin Mite Missionary society of A M E church meets Friday at 2 pm parsonage. Shorter A M E chapel stewardess board meets Thursday at 2 30 pm.
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Ladies Aid
Ethel Pulver
Mae Hotle
Pulver
Los
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Rebekah Club
Vannie Coppin
Mite Missionary Society
Schaeffer Case Goes to Jury at Noon
Harlin Jan 10 The case of John J. Schaeffer seventy one charged with the murder of Matt Herbst a Panama blacksmith last July went to the jury at noon today The first trial ended with a hung verdict and a new jury was being selected for the parallel trial of Mrs Alfred Leibek charged with the murder of George Bohenke at Prairie Rose last summer
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Preap
Harlin
John J. Schaeffer
Matt Herbst
Panama
Alfred Leibeck
George Bohenke
Prairie Rose
Schaeffer
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H. L. Whittaker
Havre
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Belva Carris
W. M
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C. P. Jones
Delphia Howard
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