Packer Girls Die of Influenza in Washington Area
Genevieve Packer age 17 and Margery Packer age 12, daughters of Mrs. Packer widow of late J L Packer former Washington School superintendent, died from influenza with pneumonia complications. Genevieve was a Brighton High School student and a gifted musician. Margery was a grade school pupil. Bodies to be buried in Elm Grove beside the father. family had moved from West Liberty in 1917.
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Brighton
Genevieve
Margery Packer
Packer
Bessie
Carlson
Washington
Elm Grove
West Liberty
Presbyterian Church
No clear event to report in a brief headline
The fragmentary text presents no defined person or event to summarize into a concise news item. It mentions a city and Marvel but lacks concrete action or outcome for a valid summary.
Hold Up Your Mead Avin Nose Near Aleeous In Crows
Fragmentary text shows a quirky phrase about Mead and Avin with references to noses and a group described as crows, lacking full context or clear reportage. The readable bits suggest a humorous or local note rather than a formal article.
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Avin
Chaplin Picture Subject Of Trial In District Court
In Washington two theater managers Clay Pratt of Fox and George Bickford of Graham argued over contracts for Charlie Chaplin's Shoulder Arms. Judge Klenny Waxner heard extended arguments after an injunction was dissolved, granting Graham the right to screen Chaplin. Attorneys W H Butterfield and E F Richer argued the case amid complex exhibitor contracts.
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Fox and
Graham Theaters
Klenny Waxzner
Charrie Chaplin
George Bickford
Graham Head
Charlie's
Clyde Pratt
Fox
Washington
Graham
Chaplin
W. H. Butterfield
Pratt
EF. C. Richer
Bickford
Eeach
Court Adjourns Until Next Saturday In Donahey Case
Judge Henry Wagner adjourned court yesterday afternoon until Saturday. Judge A Dewey of Washington will make his initial appearance as judge in his home town. Matters this week included the Donahey injunction case and a theater injunction matter requiring further hearing.
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Henry Wagner
A. Dewey
Washington
Donahey
Wagner
Local Produce Export and District Trade Practices
The article notes a variety of tropical fruits and vegetables grown in Venezuela, priced cheaply for domestic markets, while bone is exported from the district. It highlights agricultural output and cross-border trade, implying economic activity and potential market contrasts.
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Venezuela
Washington men join YMCA gym class in lighthearted rows
The Commercial Club hosts a men's gym class led by Dr. A W Clow with about twenty participants. Men of Washington try back bends and stretches while wives do more housework. plans include indoor baseball and volleyball teams for the season.
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Busness
Washington
Huxford
A. W. Clow
It Is Good and It Is Excellent Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Ad
An advertisement for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy includes a customer note praising the product with the phrases It is good and It is excellent. Lemmon's Pharmacy lists the remedy for sale with the ad copy.
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Chamberlain
Lemmon
Advt
United States
Lemmon‘s Pharmacy
Elizabeth Bell Will Teach Here at Heights School
Miss Elizabeth Bell daughter of Harry Bell has accepted a position as teacher in the primary room at Heights school and will begin work next Monday. The article notes teacher shortages during wartime and calls for substitutes while listing substitutes currently acting. Also mentions the Boys Literary Society at the high school and a Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertisement.
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Elizabeth Bell
Harry Bell
the Heights School
Mirvs Pet
State Teachers’ College
Ruth Neeley
Mabel Borland
Kathryn Montgomery
J. L. Fifer
F. K. Williamson
Bishop
Fairfield
C. J. Smith
Boys’ Literary Society
First United Presbyterian Plans Midweek Communion Services
The First United Presbyterian will hold preparatory services this week with the first on Wednesday evening at 7 30 and the second Friday afternoon at 2 30. A Sabbath morning communion is set for eleven o clock at the Piret church inviting all to attend.
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First United Presbyterian Comprecation
Piret
Locals to Meet Muscatine High Friday
Coach Vilquain takes his high school team to Muscatine for their third game of the season. The locals hope to win as Washington and Muscatine have shown similar strength, and continued improvement could yield a strong game.
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Vilquain
Muscatine
Washington and
Pairfield
More Soldiers Mustered Out For Duty Term Ends
Huntt Grayson arrived from the east with an honorable army discharge. He finished at Camp Lee Va and earned a second lieutenant commission days ago after visits in New York and Chicago. James Ferguson returns from Camp Cody after 17 months abroad. Discharged soldiers arrive daily and those not overseas will soon resume civilian life.
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Huntt Grayson
Army
Officers’ Training School
Camp Lee
New York
Chicago
James Ferguson
Company K
Camp Cody
How Rheumatism Begins and Its Restoration Cure
The text claims rheumatism starts when kidneys fail to expel poisons, leading to uric acid crystals and possible kidney disease. It touts a remedy promising immediate relief, restores health, and warns against imitations, citing a Gold Medal product on the box as authentic.
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Avstor
Fresh Home Roasted Coffee Offer Impresses
A promotional note promotes fresh home roasted coffee highlighting superior freshness and more cups per pound. It emphasizes quality and flavor appeal to buyers seeking better coffee at home.
Community mulls Soldier Memorial site with Armory plan
A citizen, member of the Shot Gun Owners Association, backs J. W. Cal Vert's memorial idea and proposes South Town Avenue near the W. Aocht building as a site. He envisions an $580,000 armory housing a swimming pool auditorium and community center, with WR C and others likely to act soon.
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J. W. Cal Vert
Journal Office
Shot Gun Owners’ Association
South Town
Washington
Calvert
National Guard
Wr.c
Cure for disease with Chanberlain's Tablets advised
It is not easy to cure this disease but Chanberlain's Tablets can help in most cases when using the plain directions on the package. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Chanberlain
Lemmon
Advt
Fird Streets Too Damp for Dragging
Street commissioner Andy Peterson reports dragging crews found the unpaved streets too muddy to work yesterday. Warm weather is expected to dry and ready the roads in a few days. Some rural roads have already dried and were dragged into fairly good condition.
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Andy Peterson
Peterson
Bold Uncle Bhen quote on brains and thinking
A punchy, dialect styled remark by Uncle Bhen questions whether some folks pretend to think. He says people may merely be pretending to think instead of truly thinking.
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Uncle Bhen
Sloan's Liniment Praised For Universal Pain Relief
Fragment describes widespread appeal of Sloan's Liniment for sharp oecatic pains and rheumatic twinges. It notes quick relief from nerves inflamation, stiff neck, sore joints, and muscle sprains, claiming broad use and satisfaction.
Land purchase enjoined by judge ruling in county farm expansion case
Judge Henry Wagner granted both temporary and permanent injunctions stopping action on acquiring 181 additional acres for the county farm in the LT Donahey et al case against the board of supervisors. The decision followed an agreed statement of facts citing insufficient notice of the election held last November and no tax levy for the acreage.
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Henry Wagner
LT. Donahey
Board of Supervisors
F. M. Mossberry
Columbus Junction
County Atttorney
George F. Morrison
Mossberry
Roetire
Junction
Laughing Bill Hyde at Fox Theater this week
Rex Beach story brought to screen with Will Rogers as Bill Hyde. The plot follows an escaped convict shown kindness by others, including a dying pal and a doctor, with Alaska and Ponotah the half breed featuring in the tale of redemption.
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Rex Beach
Bill Hyde
Rex Beach-Goldwyn
Bil Hyde
Miles
Pal
Bil
Bill
Alaska
Bills
Ponotah
SLAIN SOLDIER ALIVE IN KEOKUK COUNTY TOWN
Saylor Shannefelt of Sigourney once reported dead is found alive in Iowa City after returning from service. He is badly wounded but honorably discharged, and his hometown renamed a township in his honor. Shannefelt recalls the rumor of his death being exaggerated.
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Iowa City
Saylor Shannefelt
Sigourney
Keokuk County
Shannefelt
Mark Twain
British Ships Carrying Americans Seem to Trigger Payment
Brig. Gen. Hines, head of army embarkation, sailed to London to negotiate with Lord Reading on payments for American troops transported to France in British ships. Secretary Baker said an initial agreement sets about 35 dollars per man on account, with total cost to be determined later.
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Britain
Washington, D. C
Hines
New York
London
Lord Reading
United States
France
Baker
Musterole replaces old mustard plasters for relief
Musterole is a white ointment made from pure oil of mustard and other ingredients. It relieves sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches chest congestion and injuries. Available in 30c 60c jars and a hospital size 2.50.
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Thearing EN District Court
Tropical Fruits
The
Ada
Henry Ford and Son
Union
Europe
Fordson
Joe Klopfenstein
Dean Bros
Walt
Nicola Gee
Brown
Jennings
D. Hoefort
Glen Cuddeback
John Adams
Saylor Stout
Frank Brown
Ralph Frazey
Chas. Robinson
Amos Weaver
Washington, Iowa
First Church
Bankers
Warren Cash Grocery
Gidson Home
Clive Way
Sloan
Ble
Wood Choppers
CALL
Journal
Ayge
Green
Will Green
APF
Ella Rownd
East Washington Street
E. R. Harvey
Mt. Pleasant
C. E. Lemley
F. & M. Bank
Rhode Island
Boyd Berdo
FO Sale
Howard Baker
Eli Jackson Scheodtt
C. A. Ruehcam
Haskins Mutual
Poland
China
Conner
Sas
Farrow
Picarr
B. B. Berdo
Call Journal
J. A. Mooney
Fifth Avenue
Mart Smith
Dave McLaughlin
Will Gibson
Will Rogeers Fratoured
Bile Hyde
Musterole
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