Local shoppers and visitors make rounds in Washington area
Local residents including Mr and Mrs John Hamil and Mrs Leona Finch were seen in Washington. Several trips to Des Moines and Davenport occurred for entertainment and business. Bargains at Moore's Bootery and an upcoming free exhibition theatre lunch and party were teased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamil
Crawfordsville
Washington
Richard McCleery
Roger Sherman
McKinnie Phelps
Des Moines
White Shrine Auditorium
C. E. Phillips
Smoking as Ceremonial Custom Among Indigenous Peoples
Students of the subject note that native tobacco use was not for pleasure but tied to ceremonies, councils, treaty making, public functions, religion, and medical practice.
Primavera core details of exotic wood source and color
Primavera is an exotic furniture wood native to Mexico and Guatemala. Its grain resembles mahogany and its natural color resembles satinwood being light yellow with a touch of brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Guatemala
Floods Decline But Crisis Persists Along Ohio River
The article reports extensive flood damage with over a million homeless and property losses exceeding 400 million dollars. Ohio River levels recede slowly while fears mount for the Mississippi levee system near Cairo. Louisville preps massive evacuations of more than 200000 residents and mobilizes police and soldiers as streets flood and hospitals brace for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isville
Hng
Ohio River
Mississippi
Cairo
Louisville
Bona Fide Phrase and Usage in English
A brief note defines bona fide as in good faith and explains its use as a compound adjective such as bona fide transactions. It also mentions the plural form bona fides meaning honesty or good faith.
Iowa Legislature Opens Week With House Staffing Battle
In Des Moines the 47th Iowa General Assembly enters week three as party divisions clash over patronage posts. A. C. Gustafson wins chief of the house staff while William F. Reinecke becomes assistant chief clerk. Senate mortgage moratorium bills and a push to end county aid to the county agricultural agent highlight ongoing budget and policy tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative News Service Ipa
Des Moines
Iowa General Assembly
House of Representatives
House
A. C. Gustafson
William F. Reinecke
Contests Do Not Alter Senate Party Split
The horse seat contests kept the chamber at 54 Republicans and 54 Democrats. Winners reported include Ed R. Brown (R) and county seats in Polk Dean W. Peisen (PR) and Hardin Lloyd Woods (D) with Clark F. A. Latchaw (Rf) and Muncatine J. K. ONeill (D). Other contests remain unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed R. Brown
Polk County
Dean W. Peisen
Hardin County
Lloyd Woods
Clark County
F. A. Latchaw
Muncatine County
J. K. O'Neill
van Buren County
Legislature Battles Over Committee Control In Iowa
Early in the session the Senate, with 28 Republicans to 22 Democrats, pressed ahead using the steamroller method. House bills waited on standing committees chosen by Speaker La Mar Foster to ensure Republican dominance. The move created 28 Republican committee chairs of 42 and set the stage for intensified legislative action. Caesar and honors aside, the body turned to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
LaMar Foster
Senate Committee On Committees
Iowa
Caesar
First Emergency Bill Clears Legislature for Sioux City
Under suspension of the ruler, Rep Elliott and Sen Murray along with Woodbury county leaders pushed a bill authorizing Sioux City to incur about 40000 dollars of debt and raise a levy to clear snow from streets, alleys, and sidewalks. All desks were cleared to pass this first bill through the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Murray
Woodbury County
Sioux City
Menacre
Stenala
Emergency feed loan bill moves through Iowa lawmakers
Northwest Iowa farmers quickly sensed the wind and backed a bill to authorize distressed counties to loan farmers money for feed and seed relief up to 75000 per county. The measure allows anticipatory warrants, a 1 mill tax, and could be funded later by federal aid. Debate touched taxpayer resentment, but the bill passed and a fast, concurrent passage followed in both chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Drouth
Rep
Alesch
Plymouth County
Henry L. Davis
Madison County
House
Senate
Insanity Ground for Divorce Proposed in Sioux County
Relief for insane matrimony bound in an institution for five years may allow court remedy of marital status through divorce. Senator Hoeven of Sioux County proposed a bill to make insanity under these conditions a ground for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoeven
Sioux County
Hungry legislators push for statehouse cafeteria
Iowa lawmakers, warning that dieting on candy bars and apples lacks substance, renew efforts for a cafeteria in the statehouse. The piece notes the isolated capitol and the impracticality of grabbing a quick meal, citing a long walk to nearby Nick the Greek’s for coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itowa
Nick
Fourth of July fireworks bill gains support in Iowa
Although a bachelor, Senator Howard Baldwin backs a proposal to ban selling fireworks to individuals in Iowa. The bill would allow displays only by licensed operators on special occasions, backed by fire prevention groups. If passed, the traditional Fourth may change, with town mothers likely thankful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Howard Baldwin
Iowa
Proposes Income Tax Break With Exemptions Bill
Senators Irwin and Driscoll introduce a bill replacing deductions with exemptions for Iowa income tax. A single filer would have a $1000 exemption and $200 per dependent. married filers get $1800 exemption plus $200 per dependent. Thresholds call for taxes above $1100 for single and $1800 for married heads of family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Clintor
Driscoll
Lee
Senator Augustine Seeks Prohibition of For Profit Cemeteries
The 47th General Assembly will consider a bill by Senator Augustine of Mahaska to ban the organization or incorporation of cemeteries for profit. He argues the measure will curb high pressure promoters and put cemeteries on sounder financial footing so graves are kept green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trail
Poe
Augustine
Mahaska
47Th General Assembly
Senator Husted Proposes Across-the-Board Loan Rate Cut
Madison county senator introduces a bill to reduce interest rates on loans from the permanent school funds by one percent across all classifications. The move aims to ease borrowing costs for districts and related entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husted
Madison County
Senators Propose Revisions to Court Practice Procedure
A group of Senators led by Breen Shaw Murray Hoeven Millhone and Mell of Crawford will offer bills revising court practice and pleading rules in the law courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breen
Shaw
Murray
Hoeven
Millhone
Mell
Crawford
Law Courts
Liquor Profit Bill Moves Funds to State Center
A bill by Senators Beardsley Warren and Elthon Worth proposes diverting liquor profits to a liquor center fund and thence into the state general fund for building construction and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley Warren
Elthon (Worth
State General Fund
Flood Conditions Share News From West Chester Ohio
Miss Margaret Rouqvard phoned her mother in Marietta Ohio as floodwaters rose within five feet of their home and sixty feet of water filled the business district. Hospital bound Lester Sigmond seeks relief at University hospital Iowa City. Local events include schoolhouse entertainment and a Jack and Jill wedding. The West Chester P T A met January 19 with talks on friendliness personality and forcefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia. R. C. Ferguson
Westchester
Margaret Rouqvard
Marietta
Ohio
Lester Sigmond
University Hospital
Iowa City
Jannett Reif
Junior Bauer
Roy Bauer
Home Art Club
Luers
Lindenmeyer
Martha Crone
M. R. Evans
Red Oak
Miami
Fla
Dorothy Davis
Homer Coppock Accident Victim
Homer Coppock, accident victim, lived in Shenandoah and previously worked for Farmers Oil and the Anti Saloon League. He married Ruth Haake in 1925 and had five children from his first marriage and three from his second. Surviving relatives include siblings and children. funeral arrangements were pending until his wife could return from the hospital for treatment of injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Russell
Lola
Simpson College
Indianola
Francis McConnell
Washington
Velma
Harrison
Margaret
John Godwin
F. T. Nichols
Oregon
Charles Howard
Oklahoma City
Okla
Ben Coppock
Walter Coppock
Shenandoah
R. I. Farris
Morgan Hill
Harry Cowpotk
Essex
H. L. Shafoore
Shenandoah Church
Ainsworth
Mental experts examined Jordan in Washington Iowa murder case
Defense lawyers seek court appointed mental examinations for the defendant. They request a commission including Andrew H Woods and L P Ristine to assess mental condition as of January 21 1927 at county expense due to lack of funds. Denison, shot in the same incident, continues to improve in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew H. Woods
Psychopathic Hospital
Iowa City
Iowa
L. P. Ristine
Institution For Insane
Mt. Tleasant
Town
Washington County
Towa
Denison
Dale Denison
Jordan O
Mariel Sayre
Danny Goode
Miss Harvey Hosts School Program in Haskins
In Haskins Jan 28 Mr and Mrs BE Frey and Jean visited with their son in law Raymond Coon. Floyd Kinton and children called on relatives in West Chester. A full house enjoyed the school house supper program featuring readings dialogue music news and a play. Miss Harvey formed a new committee for the next program. The community notes mention spring changes and a busy butchering season with D E Edwards and sons hauling corn oats and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Godlove
Haskins
BE. J. Frey
Jean
Raymond Coon
Floyd Kinton
West Chester
Harvey
D. E. Edwards and Sons
Marion S George Speaks At Kalona Community Club
Kalona residents hear Marion S George county treasurer speak at the monthly Kalona Community Club meeting after a supper at Deans Cafe. Hospital notes report L E Southwick to Iowa City for foot cast removal. Local families relocate and visit relatives across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona, Jan
Kalona
Dean's Cafe
Marion S. George
Community social features men entertainment in Wellston
The Wellston community meeting at the Wellston school Friday evening featured local men on the entertainment committee wearing movie star dresses. Music included violin and guitar by Walter Wilton and Oral Walters with piano and singing. lunch was served. Francis Romine and family visited the Nelson Woodford home Friday. Cloyce Hayes now hauls lime from Grace Hill quarry. Walter Wilson and family visited the Edd Miksch home on Tuesday evening. Robert Hyde and family also visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Walter Wilson
Wellston
Welllston
Walter Wilton
Oral Walters
Francis Romine
Nelson Woodford
Cloyce Hayes
Grace Hill
Edd Miksch
Robert Hyde
Funeral services for Mrs Jarces W Longer
Funeral services for Mrs Jarces W Longer were held yesterday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home with Pr Arthur Atack of the Methodist church in charge. Pallbearers were her sons Frank James Fred William Charles and Walter Longer. Burial rose in Elm Grove cemetery.
Funeral service for Mrs Chadwick Nancy J Chadwick
Funeral yesterday at L A Jones funeral home conducted by Dr Arthur Atack with a vocal duet by Mrs Ralph Martin and Mrs Remps Hampsher. Pallbearers included Charles Owen Ferr a Gardner Chris Dittmer and John Anderson. Burial in Film Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Nancy J. Chadwick
L. A. Jones
Arthur Atack
Ralph Martin
Remps Hampsher
Charles Owen
Fprra Gardner
Chris Dittmer
John Anderson
Film Grove Cemetery
Holstein libraries house over 3,400 volumes in small town
Holstein Iowa's junior high library holds over 800 volumes while the high school library exceeds 2,590 volumes. The community, with a population of about 12,006, supports sizable school collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein
Iowa
Card of Thanks from the Longer Family
With deepest gratitude we extend this word of thanks for the many acts of sympathy shown by friends. Your kindness has meant much to us. James W. Longer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Longer
Fourth Century Marks Christian Rome and Latin Bible
Ernest Sutherland Bates notes that the fourth century adopted Christianity as Rome's official religion. He cites the New Testament canon's final establishment after long debate and St. Jerome's era defining full Latin Bible translation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Sutherland Bates
St. Jerome
Local Meeting Recap and Rides Coordinated
Readable fragments show Tuesday evening activity at the Theron Lowery residence with Walter Wilson assisting Carl Dunbar to arrange a ride or errand for a beef purchase Saturday forenoon, followed by a trip to Washington in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron Lowery
Walter Wilson
Carl Dunbar
Washington
Day of Shooting Leaves One Ill and Two Wounded
A man is believed to be out of danger after a shooting incident. Roy White, shot in the shoulder, has been discharged from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Roy White
Origin of the Railroad Ticket Traced to Thomas Edmondson
A historical note credits Thomas Edmondson of Lancaster England with origin of the railroad ticket in 1836 while he served as station master and booking clerk at Milton on the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edmondson
Lancaster
England
Milton
Newcastle & Carlisle
Principal of Junior High Names Board Officers
Miss Ethel McCreedy is listed as principal with the school board president C. W. Tucker and secretary Ralph W. Thompson. Also named are Dr. P. L. Etter, Dr. 1, 3, Pease, Glenn Mace and A. E. Atchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel McCreedy
C. W. Tucker
Ralph W. Thompson
P. L. Etter
Pease
Glenn Mace
A. E. Atchison
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Mrs
Doyle Plecker
Cedar Rapids
Leona Finch
Russell Zickefoose
Reister & Son
Moore's Bootery
Charles Weiss
Aurora
Til
R. A. Hender
Miss Pearl Gardner
Davenport
Fordyce Creitz
Eva Crawford
Walter Gingerich
Pr. R. A. Hender
Ray Stewart
Keota
TY. F. Macon
Ray Blankenhorn
Moore's
Henry Te Rockhurst
Salineville
PD. E. Welty
Wayland
Ohto River
Bona Fide
Lewis Lye Longhorn Cheese
Karo Vol
Glenn Valley Peas
Miracle
Cobblers
U.S
Selly Triumphs
Michigan
Jonathan
Spitz
Ashington
Legislative Halls
Gus
Kraschel
Hill
Wright County
Mason
Poweshiek
Treacher
Motter
Homer
Jordan
DR. Woods
DR. Ristine
Miss Harvey
Tom Lahey
L. E. Southwick
A. K F. Miller
Figgins
Nebraska
Frank Vondraska
Darrel
Victor
Mary Beck
Kermit Ehrenfelt
Donna Belle
Fairfield
M. B. Ehrenfelt
Harriet Skola
Ferdinand
Florida
Bayer Aspirin
Official
Washington Directory
Profession — Business
City & County Officers
Richard Stewart
Ethel Gpecian
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawe
Helen Cresswell
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
Marion
George
Lester B. Krabill
Kyle
Boyd Foster
Harve P. Wilson
Fred Bauer
Pr. A. Co. Peterson
North Iowa
Washington, Iowa
Optometrists
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
Ralph W Thompson
Washington Loan & Trust
Lemley & Yard General Insurance
East Main Street
Washington Independent School District
F. A. Ralston
Harland W. Mead
Della Patton
Eveready Plumbing
Lowa
Chiropractors
Chas. C
BROWN
Court House
Pr, Co. P. Boller
State Bank Corner
Washington St
Theodore B. Bailey
Nicola Bidg
North Side Square
Livingston
Eicher S. W. Livingston
E. D. Sicher
West Mate St
Officers
W. S
Kerk Park
Marian
Bailey
Frank V. Miller
J. & Lemmon
Lester 1. Orr
Dr. F. Boller
J. H. Squire
Will Dupe
W. Carl Hedge
Fred Retr
Ciry Library
Eva Denny
Homer Stephen
Assetan
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Bherman's
West Malin St
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