Ottumwa Seeks Easy Victory Over Washington
Ottumwa coach George Yount brings his strong high school squad to face Washington Friday seeking a second win this season after a 27 to 16 win at Ottumwa. Washington struggles from practice earlier in the week. Captain Waymack may join for Ottumwa. A second game features the high school girls against the alumni girls. In Ainsworth, local fans saw Ainsworth high school defeat Columbus Junction 36 to 20.
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George Yount
Ottumwa
Husky
Washington
Yount
George
Dickinson
Ottumwans
Waymack
Ainsworth Bears Junction
Ainsworth
Ainsworth High School
Columbus Junction
Path of Unwisdom Reflection on Certainty and Uncertainty
A concise meditation on human tendency to cling to certainty while pursuing what remains uncertain. The piece contrasts confident beliefs with the openness required to explore ambiguity and growth. It urges humility and curiosity over dogmatic stances.
Thought for the Day: Worrying Over Things Misses Joy
A reflective note urges readers to value present blessings rather than fixate on unachieved desires. It contrasts anxious anticipation with gratitude for what one currently possesses.
Granddaughter of Mrs Coppock killed in Oklahoma Accident
Ruth Howard a 19 year old Oklahoma City teacher and her three colleagues and two children were struck by a Santa Fe train after leaving a high school. Ruth Howard formerly of Balatom Iowa died in Oklahoma City Hospital after the crash. She leaves a father, mother, three brothers, two sisters and an extended family.
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Washington
Associated Pr
Oklahoma City
Frances C. Coppock
Santa Fe
Miss Howard
Ruth Howard
University Hospital
Ruth
J. H. Howard
Balatom
Towa
Oklahoma
Charles
Lola Howard
New Hope
Ben Howard
EK. P. Nichols
Silome Springs
Arkansas
Walter Coppock
Shenandoah
Iowa
Harry Watt
Howard Slocum
Ralston
Graham Theater Sellout For Friday Turn to the Right
At noon only about thirty seats remained for the second performance of the band benefit show Turn to the Right at Graham theater. Nearly a hundred people queued when tickets went on sale and the house quickly sold out after Thursday's opening performance.
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Graham Theater
Expressions of gratitude for kindness after illness and death
The Crawford family thanks friends for kindness shown during Mrs. F. M. Crawford’s illness and death. They acknowledge support from acquaintances, funeral services, and floral tributes, signed by Mr F. M Crawford and Mr and Mrs J B Randle and children.
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Journal
F. M. Crawford
F. M Crawford
J. B. Randle
Rivers on Stand in Prolonged Mangold Rivers Case
After impaneling, O F Mangold sues C P Rivers on four promissory notes claiming misrepresentation and damages from an attached writ. Rivers testifies si ngle witness through forenoon with cross examination expected to fill the week. Judge Dewey grants divorce to George Bickford and Gertrude Bickford.
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O. F. Mangold
C. P. Rivers
Brighton
Dewey
George Bickford
Gertrude Bickford
Pastor Regan Undergoes Appendectomy at County Hospital
Rev. M. R. Regan pastor of the Baptist church was operated on for appendicitis this morning and reported to be progressing well at noon. The operation followed a period of illness, and friends hope for a full recovery. Regular services will continue under the deacons until he resumes duties.
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M. R. Regan
The
Baptist Church
Regan
Board of Deacons
George D Buckley Takes Vacation Abroad From New York
George D Buckley of New York and son of Mr and Mrs J D Buckley of Washington recently resigned as president of the Crowell Publishing Company sails Saturday on the Olympic for several months trip to Germany France and Austria He plans to return to Chicago to make his home.
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George D. Buckley
New York
J. D. Buckley
Washington
Crowell Publishing Company
Buckley
Germany
France
Austria
Chicago
Crawfordsville Resident John Carter Dies at 78
Crawfordsville Jan 24 John Carter born March 9 1856 in Gladstone Illinois married Carrie McCallagan in Burlington Iowa 41 years ago. Lived in Illinois Kansas and back to Illinois before settling in Crawfordsville in 1905 He is survived by his wife six children and five grandchildren and was a Methodist church member He died about 4 05 after a period of ill health Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 30 PM at the Crawfordsville Methodist Church.
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Crawfordsville
John Carter
Gladstone
Ill
Carrie McCallagan
Burlington
Iowa
Illinois
Kansas
Henry Menafee
Olds
Sally Ward
Leo Carter
Jessie Fishburn
Good Seats Are Left for Guy Mannering at High School
A large seat sale for the Coffer Miller play at the high school tonight leaves many excellent seats available at the door. The show begins at eight o clock with fifty cent admission. The company has performed in Washington five times and consistently pleases audiences with comedy.
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Coffer-Miller
Guy Mannering
Admissioon
Doc Arthaud Buys Collins Barber Shop
Lee Arthaud purchased the Jack Collins barber shop under Farmers and Merchants Bank and takes charge. He moved from Boone to Washington to establish his home. Collins and Wooster will stay at two chairs with a potential four chair expansion if business warrants.
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Lee Arthaud
Jack Collings
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Boone
Washington
Young People Plan Meetings for Year
Washington Young People's League executive committee outlines a year of union meetings with ten tative dates at local churches Feb 4 Easter Sunday June 24 Sept 2 Nov 11. Each gathering will include a collection for the union and a social hosted by the next society with league social assistance available.
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Washington Young People’s League
M. E
Christian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Second United Presbyterian Church
Deceiving Hens With Dawn Dimming Devices
Poultry men use electric lights to extend laying hours and now dimming devices simulate a natural dawn. Reportedly, the technique has persuaded the last skeptics among the hens, intensifying the practice of manipulating egg production.
Ad Idea Still Nods To A Timeless Classic
A newspaper notes a long cherished ad concept remains in mind though the exact timing is unclear. The writer hints the design would have stood out as a fine example of the era’s advertising craft.
Crawfordsville Men Stage Big Wolf Hunt
A large group of about 300 men from Crawfordsville and nearby towns including Olds Wayland Coppock joined a wolf hunt yesterday. One wolf was shot by Mr. Shafer of Wayland, another was crippled but escaped, and several others were seen. The Davenport radio concert at the 8. C. Pletcher home followed for local girls after the event.
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Crawfordsville
Olds
Wayland
Coppock
Shafer
Iowa Herefords Set Record Price At Sioux City Market
EF M Cassady and son of Whiting Iowa topped the Sioux City cattle market January 15 with eighteen Hereford steers averaging 1370 pounds selling for 10.80 per hundredweight a new yearly high. They promote baby beef from high grade Herefords and will offer 13 bulls and 33 cows at their February Sioux City sale.
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Associated Press
Whiting
Iowa
EF. M. Cassady and Son
Sioux City
Cassady's
Cassady
Raymond Cassady
Fred
Bright Stanway
Walnut Ridge
Problem Before All Then Find What May Be
A compact reflection on prioritizing practical aims over idealized riches urging focus on attainable goals and workable means to achieve them. The fragment hints at social and personal tensions in pursuing fair life prospects and self sufficiency.
Ainsworth Teams Defeat Columbus Junction in Double Basketball
Ainsworth high school posted two victories on Tuesday night. The boys won 36 to 20 with a balanced attack led by Davis Mullin and Sands and solid defense from guard Kelsey. The girls narrowly defeated Junction 27 to 26 with Bonnie Kelsey scoring eight field goals amid a tense finish.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth High School
Columbus Junction
Davis
Mullin
Sands
Kelsey
Junction
Hanft
the Junction
Bonnie Kelsey
Barker
Rodruck
Ted Saur
Fairfield
Supposed to Do Without Sleep
Salmon pike and gouilah are said never to sleep in the fragmentary text.
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