Washington Falls to Fairfield in Rough Clash at Gym
Washington high school pressed Fairfield high in a rough 27 to 2 defeat. Reid and Williamson led Washington guards while Scott, Yount and Forbes starred for Fairfield in a game that remained competitive despite the lopsided score.
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Yount
Fairfield
Huston
Washington
Reid
Williamson
Lemley
Duke
Brighton
Visquain
Vnean
Brown
Davis
Puket
Scott and Yount
Huddleston
Forbes
Crail
Mother's Advice On Camp Morning Routines
Fragmentary line from Life magazine cites a mother’s counsel to her child about starting camp mornings promptly to avoid delaying breakfast. The garbled text references practical tidbits and a farewell, reflecting a domestic advisory tone.
Installations Held by 2 Masonic Bodies
Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Knights Templar held officer installations with A N Alberson as installing officer. Eminent Commander James D Glasgow Generalissimo Geo S Kerr Captain General Ralph L Bunce Senior Warden A N Alberson Junior Warden L H Wallace Treasurer J W Morton Recorder Chas Freding Warden St Clair Lewis Standard Bearer M Hollinger Sword Bearer L B Babcock First Guard J L Lemley Second Guard Wilder Bell Third Guard Chas Noecker Sentinel Zeredetha Council No 21 elected Illustrious Master J S McElhinney Deputy Master H Richards Principal Conductor of Work A N Alberson Captain Guard Geo S Kerr Conductor of Council Chas Freding Warden M Hollinger Sentinel L H Wallace Treasurer J W Morton Recorder
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Bethlehem
Knights Templar
A. N. Alberson
James D. Glasgow
Geo. S. Kerr
Ralph L. Bunce
H. T. Carris
L. H. Wallace
J. W. Morton
Chas
Freding
St. Clair Lewis
M. Hollinger
L. B. Babcock
J. L. Lemley
Wilder Bell
Chas. Noecker
Sentinel
H. Richards
Geo
Kerr
Coun
Geese Fly North Spurs Debate About Spring
Supervisor J W Parrow of Ainsworth reports hearing a strange noise and seeing about 34 wild geese heading northward from his barn, prompting questions if spring has arrived and whether migratory bird laws apply to birds in mid winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Parrow
Ainsworth
Iowa
Mr. Parrow
Y M C A Secretary Delivers Candy Package to Soldiers
Mr. Patton of Springfield Ohio Y M C A volunteers to carry a candy package from Washington to friends in Company K 126th Infantry. He writes that he will sail for France next Monday and notes the soldiers will appreciate the gift prepared by R L Livingston and J E Lemmon.
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Mef‘leery
Walter Patton
Springfield
Ohio
Washington
126Th Infantry
Patton
R. L. Livingston
J. E. Lemmon
France
Temple of Dusk shines with moving heart and Japan imagery
A rave review lauds The Temple of Dusk for swift, gripping action and exquisite Japanese settings. Akira Hayakawa’s emotional performance and Mary Jane Irving’s natural charm elevate the film as a powerful, memorable drama with a poignant ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Sesane Hayakawa
Akira
Hayakawa
Mary Jane Irving
Hayes Hampshire Sale Yesterday Attracts Breeders
Glenn G. Hayes held his first Hampshire bred sow sale at the Motor Inn on West Madison Street. Buyers from nearby towns and out of state attended despite bad roads, with sows averaging about 95 dollars and top bids reaching 255 dollars. E C Stone lauded the offering as the best Hampshire group seen this season from a single seller.
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Glenn G. Hayes
Hampshire
Motor Inn
West Madison Street
Glenn
E. C. Stone
Hampshire Breeder's Association
F. W. Timerman
West Lid
Picture of Dayle Reeves Grave Shown to Parents
Captain Potter of the 237th Field Artillery sent a photo of Private Dayle S. Reeves’s grave in Blancett France to Mr and Mrs A E Reeves Cedar township. Reeves died in a military hospital in Cler mont France October 11. Potter had promised the picture after correspondence from J D Glasgow at Camp Merritt New Jersey.
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J. D. Glasgow
A. C Potter
Hattery
Field Artillery
Dayle S. Reeves
A.E. Reeves
Cedar Township
Clermont
France
Blancett
Glasgow
Camp Merritt
N. J
Potter
Misdated Quip Sparks Correction From British General
A famed British general with literary leanings once quipped about kissing the “iuses” during a Edinburgh childress era. The printer reprinted it as the “nurses,” prompting a correction letter in which the general admits no such kiss occurred.
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Childress
Edinburgh
For Husbands Only A Fine Graham Theatre Production
The Graham Theatre presents For Husbands Only a special Wilcox Weber production praised for its class blend of subtle comedy and tense drama. Mrs Charlie Chaplin formerly Mildred Harris stars with capable support as the show closes in the city tonight alongside a Harold Lloyd comedy as an added attraction.
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Graham Theatre
Wuebeands
Weber
Charlie Chaplin
Mildred Harris
Graham
Harold Lloyd
Funerals Held At Woodford Chapel in Algona and Columbus Junction
Private funeral services were held at two o'clock for Mrs. Ira Vincent at Woodford chapel with Rev. J. M. Wishart and Rev. Leslie Mountford officiating. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery. A second service for R. H. Malin of Columbus Junction took place at 3:30 pm at Woodford chapel with Rev. S. S. P. Telford presiding. Burial was at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Woodford Chapel
Ira Vincent
Algona
J. M. Wishart
Leslie Mountford
J. Coulter
D. D. Sherman
RS. Warfel
John Woolds
M. PD. Work
John McLaughlin
Li Elm Grove Cemetery
R. H. Malin
Columbus Junction
Influenza outbreak reported in Brighton and countywide concerns
The Riverside Leader notes several influenza cases in Brighton recently while Washington shows no recorded cases. Health officials warn county residents to remain vigilant as the disease reemerges, hoping to avoid a repeat winter outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Riverside
Washington
Hoard of
Soldiers Will Talk Tonight at Church Washington Soldiers Speak at Methodist Church
Large Washington crowd expected at the Methodist church this evening at eight to hear Private Lee Osborn, a returned wounded U S veteran from France, and Private Thomas B Eardley, who served in the English army in Turkey and France. They are described as good speakers with interesting war stories and the event supports public war information with a free will offering.
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Washington
The
Methodists Church
Lee Osborn
France
Thomas B. Eardley
Turkey
Roof Fire Repairs After Chimney Spark Blaze
LeRoy Schitlins reports that Thursday morning a roof fire at Sidler's home began from a chimney spark. As firefighters worked, Sidler’s neighbor Mr Sitler bought shingles at a nearby lumber yard to repair damage while ladders remained in place. The blaze, which gained little headway, was extinguished after several shingles burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Schitlins
Sidler
Mr. Sitler
Brother of Mrs. Foss Dies in Nebraska
Mrs. E P Foss received notice that her brother W F E Prescott died in Stuart Nebraska on January 22. He had wired plans to visit Washington on January 27, making the death a shock to the family. No further details are available.
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E. P. Foss
Nebraska
W. F E. Prescott
Stuart
Neb
Foss
Washington
Social evenings and club gatherings at local homes
Neighborhood women hosted husbands for a nine couple progressive 500 evening at Mr and Mrs Asa Jones on North Marion Avenue with luncheon and late hours. A birthday surprise occurred at Mr and Mrs W A Shannon on the Heights. Fortnightly club at Mrs B G Gardner featured an omitted program and talent with a varied musical and poetry lineup.
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Asa Jones
North Marion Avenue
Mother's Club
Eadh
W. A. Shannon
the Heights
Mrs. Shannon
Club meetings and social events announced for February
The Young Women's Missionary Society plans a Tuesday evening meeting at 7 26 with Miss Akers. A Richmond dance is set for Tuesday evening February 1919. Fortnightly literature group meets Monday with Mrs. Frank Wilson to plan year study. Havre Red Cross Auxiliary meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Mayhew for officer elections and ongoing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Havre
Mrs. Joanna Skalla Funeral Held Friday
The funeral for Mrs. Joanna Skalla who died Wednesday morning was held at 11 a.m. at her son James Skalla’s home seven miles southeast of Riverside. Born in Prague about 78, she lived in the area forty five years and was survived by four children and four grandchildren.
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Joanna Skalla
James Skalla
Riverside
Bert Skalla
James
Oscar Jusenheimer
Washington
Ed Gerot
Jugdenheimer
Skalla
Y W C A Girls to Stage Friday Night Entertainment
Y W C A girls from the High School plan an evening program next Friday at eight in the old Methodist church. Admission is 25 cents to aid a French war orphan adopted by the society. Further program details will follow.
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Old Methodist Church
Three-hall sign in front of shops named Ine Mad ovlgit
A Boston Transcript note reports a sign in front of several shops bearing the name Ine Mad ovlgit with a protest tone implied by the nearby quote.
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Boston Transcript
Liquor smugglers to jail rebels gain in Portugal
Sherman and Ora Willivettey were sentenced in United States district court Detroit for bringing liquor into Michigan. They received fifteen months and two and a half years and fines of five thousand dollars each for transporting whisky across the Ohio Michigan boundary and distributing twenty two thousand quarts through Detroit grocers. London dispatches report Lisbon unrest as monarchists gain adherents and threaten civil war with northern operations expanding.
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Portugal
Detroit
Mich
Jao
Sherman
Ora Uwillveetey
United Gates Wetriet
Michigan
Leavenworth
London
Lisbon
Souza
Sao Thiago
Villa Do Conde
Barcellos
Huns Caught in the Act of Unsold War Materials
German civilians who bought millions of dollars of wartime materials after the armistice are surrendering them to American authorities under protest. The goods include horses wagons motor trucks clothing and foodstuffs. Buyers will forfeit the purchase price in many cases as inappropriately low.
Delay in Russian Tangle at Peace Conference
Paris June 2. It doubts whether replies to inquiries by the supreme council to various Russian factions will reach in time for Saturday's peace conference session. Russians in Paris claiming to represent anti Bolsheviks may not be competent to decide the question themselves due to limited credentials and powers.
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Paris
Supreme Council
HUNS DENY SECRET PRISONS IN WORLD WAR I REPORT
London reports Germany denies secret prison camps exist and adds no evidence supports their existence. The British committee on prisoners of war notes that searching parties remain in China seeking captured prisoners whose whereabouts are unknown.
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London
Germany
Flick
Berlin
British Committee On Prisoners of War
Dutchaulaister Cechires
Pirties
Chop Fuany
Fire destroys two story building at Fourteenth and Walnut
Fire in Kansas City destroys a two story building housing the American Plating and Western Chandelier companies on Fourteenth and Walnut, displacing about fifty Atlas Hotel guests in their night attire. A waiter is held in connection with a $30,000 gem theft. Toledo man linked to jewel theft case.
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Kansas City
Fourteenth and
Walnut Streets
Atlas Hotel
American Plating Company
Western Chandelier Company
Toledo
M. J. Owens
Philipp Statakopelus
Atlantic City
M. J. Statakopelus
Owens
Six Locks Guard San Francisco Firm Safe
Walter Newton of Seattle explains a San Francisco business partnership relied on six keys to its safe. Each of the six partners held a separate key, and only unanimous agreement could release the funds, leaving creditors unable to access what was owed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Walter Newton
Seattle
Fragmented Market Quip Sparks Darting Silly Quote
A garbled line from a late issue hints at a humorous aside about money slipping away and a soggy collar. The text is fragmentary, mentioning a quick liver and a too wet man in a playful, unclear exchange.
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H-m-mom
Couldn't See That Kind of Party Jack
The passage describes Jack reacting dubiously to his aunt promising a party. She loves bridge and entertaining, and he wonders aloud if the event will force him to sit in a chair and play wife cards all night.
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Jack
Candor and Diplomacy in a Fragile Exchange
A fragment discusses candor in diplomacy and personal strategy, suggesting honesty may yield risks yet hold potential for favorable outcomes in delicate negotiations.
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Mas
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Frank Childress
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Crawfordsville
Wilson
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Wash'ton
Dayle Reeves
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Minneapolis
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Everybody's’ Magazine
Harry Whittaker
Red 10
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Fast Washington Street
E. R. Harvey
W. IL. Beach
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G. F. Fetters
B. Jefferson St
Howard Baker
Eli Jackson
Steodtt
Farrow
Will Green
Will Allbaugh
Haskins Mutual
B. B. Berdo
East Main Street
Sam Thompson
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J. H. Baird
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J. A. Mooney
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Dave McLaughlin
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