A Good Thing for Washington Parents Teachers Association
The piece urges forming a Washington Parent-Teacher Association to bridge gaps between teachers and parents. It argues collaboration improves school life, notes flu lessons in New York showing schools as safer, and calls for strong public support and better lower grade facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Washington
Parent-Teacher Association
Washington Parent-Teachers Association
New York City
Cheap Sports and the Dry Law Mood In 1920s Echo
A humorous look at prohibition era attitudes toward alcohol. The piece contrasts irate drinkers with supporters of sobriety, noting how some sports figure happiness in the water wagon era while others seek illicit spirits. It uses playful rhymes and a social snapshot of attitudes toward drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vox Populi
Whisky in drug store property and unlawful elderberry wine ban
The Melodeon Hall manager announces new policy prohibiting seating for patrons who arrive wearing wrist watches at the theater and asserts whiskey in a drug store remains property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melodeon Hall
Education, industry, and teacher salaries in Pittsburgh
The article argues for keeping students busy to avoid idle minds and stresses the school should foster intellectual industry. It notes a proposed $500 yearly salary increase for Pittsburgh public school teachers, supported by the chamber of commerce which favors funding by popular subscription to raise pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Satan
Parent- Teachers Association
Pittsburgh
Chamber of Commerce Committee On Education
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Iowa breeder pays 35000 for Indiana boar pig
A Newton Daily News note claims an Iowa Poland China hog breeder paid 35000 for a boar pig in Cicero Indiana. The piece jokes about land values versus livestock prices and the imagined Iowa value of the pig’s owner’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Poland
Cicero
Indiana
Newton Daily News
Vaudeville Wit at Chicago Theatres
A series of vaudeville quips and quick jests from a Chicago stage show. The banter covers watches women dentistry the moon and jokes about mosquitoes and punch bowls, reflecting lighthearted backstage chatter and audience banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
No headquarters for the community's business
A Journal reader argues Washington lacks a central hog raisers’ headquarters. The writer urges placing a 1920 improvement project, a pavilion at a top site, on the city’s agenda to promote hog raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Project at Hotel Keeps Momentum Despite Delays
The hotel project remains active though contracts are not let easily. The board will move cautiously and may announce soon details about the dedication of the new building around next Christmas.
District Court Notice In Washington County Iowa Lands
Original notice lists numerous plaintiffs and defendants in a Washington County district court case. It names individuals and entities including Aetna Life Insurance, First National Bank of Washington, Citizens Savings Bank, and various heirs and claimants. The long description covers a land tract described as the west half of the southwest quarter of section sixteen in township 75 north, range eight west, Fifth Principal Meridian, plus an additional land tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Sheetz
Alfred T. Burris
Peter H. Anderson
David W. White
Jane Anderson
William Allen
James G. Anderson
Caroline White
Daniel Anderson
Harvey Anderson
Sophronia Anderson
Albert Anderson
Sarah J. Duer
Geo. W. Duer
George W. Duer
Wm. W. Allen
Mary A. Allen
John M. Schilling
Sarah A. Schilling
Samuel M. Huffman
Clara Simon
Ollie E. Dixon
Frank J. Sickels
Frank L. Sickels
Jennie B. Sickles
M. Huffman
C. A. Meyer
Herman RN. Meyer
Frances Meyer
Clara Meyer
D. Eikenberry
Liborius Conrad
Sarah M. Schilling
Liboreus Conrad
Rachel Conrad
Liboreus Conrad, Jr
Mary Norton
Elias Griffith
Simon
Section Sixteen
Township
Seventy-Five
It Pays to Tell the Store Staff You Saw the Ad
Readers are urged to tell clerks when they saw an advertisement. Mentioning the ad gains better attention and service, signals to merchants that ads are read, and gives the home paper a boost. Adopt the habit with every purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D stor @ennor
Johns -Sooking Hospital
Victor Connor
Missouri county race heats up with four declared candidates
The Sioux City Journal notes a hot campaign ahead as four contenders Wood Cole Gass and Publ announce plans to run for local office in a Missouri county. The report highlights early moves and potential implications for the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri County
Wood, Cole, Gass and Publ
Sioux City Journal
Cabinet Resignation Rumor Sparks Burleson Mention
The Vinton Eagle notes Albert Burleson may become the lone figure in the Wilson administration amid rumored cabinet resignations. The piece likens him to a boy on a burning deck who stays to face the fire.
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Albert Burleson
Wilson
Vinton Eagle
Wolford Brothers Grow Potatoes in Muscatine County
The Wolford brothers of Conesville Muscatine County farmed thirty acres of sweet potatoes yielding 8060 bushels. They sold part of the crop at four dollars per bushel and left the rest for their grocer to manage. The piece notes some seek precious metals gas and oil despite this farm show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolford Brothers
Conesville
Muscatine County
Quieting Title Suit in Washington County Iowa
A notice in the District Court of Washington County Iowa informs defendants and unknown claimants that a plaintiff seeks to quiet title in fee simple to described real estate. The petition argues errors in record title and prays to bar all adverse claims with general equitable relief and a court decree. The case is presented by Eicher Livingston and Eicher.
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District Court
Washington County
Iowa
City of
Washington
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher
Richer, Livingston & Eicher
Washington County Iowa Suit Lists Broadclaims Over Property
W. J. Morrow sues Simon P. Teeple and Richard Moore as Washington County Iowa Territory commissioners. The suit names numerous individuals including Lauretta McElroy Medora McElroy Pulaski Maxwell Juliet B. Wilson and Archibald Harvey among unknown claimants of real estate described as the west forty four feet in width. The complaint references a long roster of defendants and claimants across Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
W. J. Morrow
Simon P. Teeple
Richard Moore
Washington Co
Iowa Territory
Joseph Neal
Joseph B. Davis
Robert Rose
William Mier
John Rose
William Mieir
Sophia Mieir
Sophia Mier
David L. Fidler
Thompson McElroy
Mary P. MccElroy
Mary A. McElroy
Laurraette
Railway Time Table Corrections May 1919 Washington Branch
Eastbound and westbound schedules updated for C B Q M S T P lines with local freight and passenger runs. Includes No 12 Express No 30 Lo Pass No 60 Lo Pass No 80 Lo Frt No 88 Lo Frt and Washington Branch trains with daily except Sunday notices and special Tuesday Thursday Friday adjustments.
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Washington
H. W. Russel
So’west Lim
Lo'west Lim
W Calvert
Masonic and Mirthful Orders Schedule of Meetings
LODGES Washington Lodge No. 26 Regular meeting first Friday night monthly L Langworthy WM Glenn E Mace Secretary Cyrus Chapter No. 18 RA M Regular meeting second Friday night monthly LD Langworthy HP JW Morton Secretary Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 KT Regular meeting third Friday night monthly J D Glasgow KE H Richards Recorder Washington Chapter No 04 OKS Regular meeting second Thursday night monthly Mrs R H Walker WM Mr Rose Reid Secretary Vishing fraters are wel come Damascus Shrine No 10 WLS af d Regular meeting last Thursday monthly Moose Hall Rose M Reid WH V Mildred Rice Secretary
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Washington Lodge
A. P
A. M
L. Langworthy
W. M
Glenn E. Mace
Cyrus
L. D. Langworthy
H. P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
H. Richards
Recorder
Washington
O. K S
R H. Walker
Rose Reid
Vishing Fraters
Damascus Shrine No
Wls
Af d
Moose Hall
Rose M. Reid
Mildred Rice
Covenant Lodge 101 Meeting Notice
Covenant Lodge No 101 meets every Tuesday evening at 7 30 to play ball at 1000 F street N Iowa Ave corner invitation extended to members to meet with Carl B Schueller noble grand and KR 8 Keller secretary
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Covenant Lodge No 101
F. Ball
N. Iowa Ave
Cordia
Viattines
Carl B. Schueller
Noble Grand
Keller
What Mr. Hays Said
Mr. Hays defends his statements about Democratic propaganda during the Liberty Bond drive and paper shortage. He denies misquotation and asserts that the Democratic administration used taxpayer money to fund political messaging while controlling press access. Republicans say he will stand by his remarks and run for office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Will H. Hays
Hays
Denver
Democratic Organization
New York World
Capital notes party fight and affidavits before election
Des Moines Capital reports a tense political clash within the Republican arena. It notes Democrats connected to the national organization will require many affidavits before the election proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Glass
Des Moines
Income Tax Help Offered at Bank Office
The notice promotes tax instruction services by C. D. Dayton a notary public. It invites readers to bring income blanks for assistance and mentions a waiting room and private office in the basement of Farmers and Merchants Bank. The ad stresses clear guidance and right rates.
Chamberlain's Tablets Advertised for Constipation Relief
An advertisement from Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as an effective remedy for constipation. It claims the proper dose produces a natural feeling and natural effect, encouraging readers to seek the product at druggists nationwide.
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Chamberlain
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Advt
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Elder & Shann
Bruce Cowden
Publishers -City Editor
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Mutual
Walt Mason
Abe Martin
Art
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City
Enecsle
Cascaral
Quinine
Mr. Hill
Adit
Brighton
Tooo
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I. O OF
F. Hall
North
Clair Booth
Eimer McFadden
MR. Hays
Income Tax Report
Drug Sherman’s Store
Washington, Iowa
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
PEONE
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemsey’s
Resa
Office
8. H. Bateman
Blair
General Practice of
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank
Lemmon's
Cordelia Kb, Klopfenstein
G. W.meyer
Keota, Lown
M. H. Sartor Mrn
Sartor Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Routheast Serger of
Uare
Brookhart Bros. Law
Federal Farm
Opera House
Aliso Mutual Phone
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Black
C. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Morrison & Morrison
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
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Iashington, Iowa
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Wash'ngton
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
R. Ft
Rhal Kstat
J. D. Dayton
Wetchester
Ferme
Polly
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