Early Theaters Shaped Iowa Cultural Life
In 1838 Dubuque saw the Iowa Thespian Association begin Iowa theatrical history. Traveling troupes and stock companies presented plays at Shakespeare Hall and Julien Theater shaping Iowa culture through drama. Stars like Joseph Jefferson and Maggie Mitchell drew crowds while local venues evolved from crude rooms to established theaters across towns.
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Iowa
lona_ pioneers
Dubuque
Iowa Thespian Association
Mississippi River
Shakespeare Hall
Alexander McKenzie
Joseph Jefferson
Chicago
Galena
Joseph
Jefferson
Mississippi
Thermopylae
Rob Roy
Eiy
Laugter
Q Walt
Pueopisus
Fifth and Locuste Streets
Julien
People’s Theater
New Athenaeum
A. J. Neafie
Towa
Eliza Logan
B. Mulholland
Maggie Mitchell
J. W. Walleck
D. W. Waller
James K. Hackett
Mathilda Heron
Mr Pan Thomar sen and family visit Pela relatives
Mr Pan Thomar sen and his wife and family visited relatives in Pela yesterday, according to local notices.
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Pan Thomarsen
Pela
County Churches to Hear Dr Bisbee Missionary in India
Rev Royal D Bisbee D D Methodist Episcopal Church missionary speaks in West Chester on Friday January 17 and visits Crawfordsville and Ainsworth January 21 and 24. He has led Baroda district Gujarat conference and Baroda residency and lectured on India in furlough.
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Royal D. Bisbee
D. D
Methodist Episcopal Church
India
West Chester Methodist Church
West Chester
A. W. McBlain
Crawfordsvile Methodist Episcopal Church
Crawfordsville
C. W. Coolah
Ainsworth
E. J. Shook
Bisbee
Methodist Church
Baroda
Gujarat
Baroda Residency
United States
Winthrop
Maine
Williamette University
Boston University School of Theology
Harada
Christ
Memorial Service For W L McConnell At U P Church
A memorial service was held at the United Presbyterian Church in Ainsworth on Sunday morning. Elder W L McConnell, long time member of the Session for twenty five years, was honored with brief tributes from neighbors friends and church members.
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U. P. Church
W. L. McConnell
Ainsworth
Tosted Presbyterian Church
F. Sharpe
I. K. Beal
Mac Wallace
McConnel
Dayton Grove Local News Highlights
Mr and Mrs J B Moore and Mr and Mrs Lyall Moore attended the funeral of their uncle Robert Swisher in Brighton Monday. Miss Wilma Leet returned to work at the junior college after a two week vacation with her parents. Tyan Enfield visited at the Art Enfield home. Floyd Kinnan of Haskins visited Walter Leet’s home. J H Campbell of Washington agent for Baker products called on customers this week.
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J. B. Moore
Dayton Grove
Junior College
Walter Leet
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi and Plains
Weer’s Des Moines reports January 18 period affects the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with precipitation Monday and again Thursday and Friday. Temperatures rise in the north Monday, fall Tuesday, rise again midweek, then fall Saturday. Northern and central plains see precipitation in the east Monday and again Wednesday night or Thursday with colder spell Monday and rising temps Tuesday and Wednesday, then colder Friday.
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Des Moines
Mississippi
Missouri
Central
Great Plains
East Portion
Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Masonic Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No. 26 A M Regular meeting first Friday of each month. W M W A Bealer A W Yard secretary.
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Washington Lodge No
A. M
W. A. Bealer
W. M
A. W. Yard
Local and passenger train schedules with stations and notes
Railroad timetable listing daily train departures and arrivals including passenger, local freight, mixed, and special note trains. Stops include Washington and various county seats with remarks on California passengers and county-seat stops. Agents GOODLANDER and McKAY listed as contacts.
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Golden State Limited
Apache
Washington-Oskaloosa
California
el Paso
Brighton
Fairfield
Eldon
Belknap
Centerville
Seymour
Allerton
Princeton
Spickards
Excelsior Springs
Liberty
Winter Weather Keeps Roads Slippery and Mild
The weather forecast notes limited sun avoids mud, with icy or slick surfaces on roads and walks. Temperatures remain mild for winter, reducing mud while maintaining slipperiness in spots.
Simmering to Expand Dairy on Glen Zearing Farm
John Simmering plans spring move from the Glen Zearing farm and intends to improve the place. He says the goal is to at least double the dairy business and boost overall farm production.
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John Simmering
Glen Zearing
Mr. Simmering
Sam Nebel Seen Shopping in Our Town Saturday
Sam Nebel from north of Noble was observed shopping in town Saturday morning and returned again Saturday.
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Sam Nebel
North of Noble
Leichty to Discuss Message Delivery with Dougherty
J. R. Leichty will speak with Cloyce Dougherty about not delivering his full message in Washington. Dougherty reported the next day.
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J. R. Leichty
Cloyce Dougherty
Washington
Cloyce
Richard Arthur and wife visit Washington seeking snow
Richard Arthur and his Columbus Junction wife were in Washington on Saturday to see the sights and hoped for more snow during their visit.
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Richard Arthur
Columbus Junction
Washington
Richard
Saturday Sale Receives Positive Remarks From Col Ferguson
Col Ferguson praised the Saturday sale saying it was good despite rough weather and poor roads. He described Ferguson as a fine fellow to work with and a wonderful help.
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Col Ferguson
Subscription request from Grace Hill subscriber
Co. A. Strohm of Grace Hill asks to set the home daily subscription ahead, noting it is a time consuming task and thanking Charlie for assistance.
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Co. A. Strohm
Grace Hill
Charlie
Local 29 Year Ago News Recap Highlight
A Saturday Evening Journal note recalls events from 29 years past, noting notable people and places discussed in that edition. The brief reflects on public matters and social happenings from the era.
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Evening Journal
Auction opens for reduction sale of Bowm an Brothers stock
Jeffrey Buys a W P Jeffrey bought the dry goods groceries and wares at public auction once owned by Bowman Brothers later Klein and Warren. Frank Macon acted as auctioneer. Farmers present objected to the sale and a decision was made to pause the bidding while the stock was examined for potential reopening.
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Jeffrey
W. P. Jeffrey
Frank Macon
Bowman Bros
Klein and Warren
Equate
Store sale marks bid acceptance by W R Jeffres
A sale transaction completed as bids were accepted with W R Jeffres purchasing the store. The scene described a leader keeping a red handkerchief in hand while bids were collected for the property.
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W. R. Jeffres
Auction Bidders Noted as Harpe Laughs at Sale
W A Harper and Guy Garner were other bidders. After the sale Bill Harpe laughed and is described as a good fellow now living at Burbank California.
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W. A. Harper
Guy Gardner
Bill Harpe
Bill
Burbank
Calif
Farm Improvement Noted After Visitors
W C Long and Mr Coffey visited the farm west of town this Saturday noting clear improvements since Long first arrived.
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W. C. Long
Wes
Mr. Coffey
Local Farm Move Planned Near Havre This Spring
Harry McConnell plans a southeast move toward Greer C Watong farm near Havre this spring close to Pew son school homage.
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Harry McConnell
Washington
Greer C. Watong
Havre
Pewson School
Obscure Portrait in Kron's East of Ainsworth Scene
A reflective caption notes Kron's lengthening presence as a man reads the Journal beside him. The scene contrasts a tall figure with the shorter observer, anchored by a newspaper reference.
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Herman Kron
Ainsworth
Miss Gail Wells Delivers News From Ames Oscars
Miss Gail Wells now at college in Ames reads the Evening Journal sent by Roy Wells. Her sister and she were here Saturday night to thank the paper. This saves writing home news while Gail continues to write.
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Gail Wells
Ames
Roy Wells
Win
Gail
Subscriptions Extend for Rural Keota Home
Mr and Mrs 49 B Lockwood Keota RR 2 extended their home daily subscription noting a delay in renewal due.
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B. Lockwood
Keota RR
Washington Shopper Thanks Billcomm Again
W. C. Hotle of New Hare sends thanks to Billcomm during a Washington shopping trip, expressing gratitude for aid and frequent assistance.
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W. C. Hotle
New Hare
Washington
Billcomm
Local notes on newspaper support and upcoming sales
I D Quinns praise the home daily while Geo Gables visits Colmbie Junction. Miss Aileen Milligan will be missed in Washington. The Evening Journal omits a column but defends its printing. John Speidel and Wallace Carson attend sales. Elig R Zook visits Nobwe for a January 91 sale.
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Geo. Gables
Colmbie Junction
Saturda
Evening Journal
Knote Bros
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the Thespian Association
Charlies Corkery
Shakespeare
Main
Second Streets
Thespians
England
Ren Days
Pizarro
Columbia
Julien Theater
Washington County
Official
Washington Directory
Geo
Morrison County
Ibel
Eet
Harriet Coulter County
Heriff
Harold Putsow
Marion
George
Guel of
Schoo
Lester B
A. C. Peterson
North Iowa
Washington, Iowa
Optometrists
Lemmon
Jono W. Lemmon
East Side Square
Balsd W. Thompson Insurance, Bonds and Abstracts
Crull Temple
Lemley & Yahd General Insurance
East Main Street
Washington Independent School District
J. A. Ralston
Harland W. Mead
Della Patton
Lowa
Ream & Carson
N. Ta. Ave
Boller
State Bank
Washington St
Theonore
Batley
Attorney At Law
Livingston & Eicher
W. Livingston and
C. Etcher
West Main St
Court House
Officers
Mavenic
Lloyd
C. B. Lemley City Health Officer
Kyle Park
Marian 8
Frank B. Miller
Lester H. Orr
O. ¥. Boller Firet
J. H. Squire
Will Despute
W. Carl Hedges
Fred Reid
citTy Library
Eva Deony
Mel
Homer Stephen
Chiropractors
Chas, C, Brown
Brary
East Main
Bherman's
Ambulance
Rovar D. Bissee
Rb & BA
CR & G
J. C. McKay
CM & ST. P&p. OR. Rh. CO
Ceorti I
Southwest Limited
Wi Reli
Dixie Dugan
J. P. McEvoy
J. H. Strieb
Tony
Ray
Rap
D. F. Macon
Walter Wilson
Tal
Frank
I. D. Quinns
Aileen Milligan
John Speidels
Tuesdes
Woesington
Wallace Carson
Journal
Elig R. Zook
Nobwe
Yan
Kalona
Wellman
Pilotburg
Jersey
Poland-Hampshire
Farrow
Fred Mouser
Chas. Brown
Kalona Savings Bank
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