History of Washington and its early town enterprises
The article recounts Washington Iowa’s 19th century development including the first postmaster Norman Everson, the Exchange and Deposit Bank, multiple banks, and the evolution toward a state bank. It details early industries, crafts, and entertainment venues, the rise of opera houses, newspapers, churches, schools, and the push for incorporation. It also notes key figures, educational institutions, and public works shaping the town’s growth.
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Thomas Baker
Washington
Norman Everson
Washington Press
Exchange and Deposit Bank
Shaw, Rigner & Co
Washington Deposit Bank
W. H. Jenkins & Co
A. J
State Bank of
Iowa
First National Bank
Washington National Bank
J. R. Rich
Ards and
L. ©. Richards
A. L. Green
Freeport
Ilinois
Richard and Green
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Washington National
Lincoln
Rousseau
Washington County
Joseph Corette
Heming-Cooper-Whitby
Corbette’s
Schmoller’s
Everson
Masons
Usons
Opera House
Music
Wason
Charley Warkmneot
Frank Stewart
Win Smouse
Presa
C. H. Keek
See'y
Treas
Charles Weldin
Baxter Coa
Thos. T. Keeley
Charley Means
O. D. Langworthy
Waterloo
Missouri
Iowa Ave
T. Keeley
Langworthy
Citirene
Meaud
Sam Swick
Howard Swick
M. Chance
A. White
United Presbyterian Church
Andrew Kendall
Ave D
West Monin
Columbus City
Lodge
Kirkwood
Tate
Sons of Temperance
Good Templars
Washingon Temperance Society
General Assembly
Goui
Lowe City Daily
Mississippi River
Iowa City
Iowa House
Polly Ashby
Leater Wu
Dutice
YMCA A Weekly Notes Highlight July Fourth History
The article notes YMCA activities with life saving practice and rural participation. It lists significant July events in American history including Calvin Coolidge born July 4 and moments such as Gettysburg battles, Hawaii annexation, Atlantic cable, first U.S. World Fair, Chateau Thierry, and the Spanish-American War surrender.
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America
Calvin Coolidge
United Stats
Gettysboro
Garfield
Hawaii
Atlantic
United States
Harti
Chateau Thierry
Bride Lucille Havel to Wed Walter Horn in June
Lucille Havel and Walter Horn announced for a June 27 wedding after two showers hosted by Mrs George Horn and Mrs Arthur Horn. Celebrations included pink and white decor, games, and a Crystal LIVHTa announcement, with guests from Havel and Sojka families and friends attending both showers and a Circle Inn wedding dance invitation.
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George Horn
Arthur Horn
Lucille Havel
Evelyn Marek
Rita Kanneman
Lorene Sopka
Ralph Walsh
Cinien
Lucille Hiavel
Walter Horn
Circle Inn
Lucille
Walter
Harry Wollrab
Adolph Shalla
Louis Havel
George Havel
Carl Havel
Frank Havel
Jesse Havel
Melosh Havel
Glen Miller
Fred Kucera
Stanley Foster
Sylvester Zelinski
Joanne
Ed Kora
Aidon
Dale Novy
Arthur Havel
Eldiene Sojkas Hubert
Arthur Jeranek
Hubert Maltiehky
Carl Kallous
Lieyd Kroteg
Walter Kora
Fairview
Prank Havel
Walter Cork
James Shalia
Hianehe Shalian
Arthur Hora
George Hora
Ed Hora i
Happy Hour Club of Wellman Meets in Goodwin Home
Wellman July 1 Mrs Irvin Goodwin and Mrs Ralph Heuul hosted the Happy Hour club at Mrs Goodwin's home with twenty three members present A short business meeting led by president Mrs Joe Beblwoboneh followed socializing Refreshments closed the evening Hiethdasarty Mee. Denaid flomine entertained at a party honoring her daughter Donte on her seventh birthday The afternoon
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Eau
Washington
Lowa
Elme
Michael Wilson
W. K. Mount
J. B. Crail
Washington Improvement League
Woodlawn Cemetery
Woodlawn
Southlawn Ave
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mesars Dawson and
van Nostand
The
Argus
Lewis FF. Walden
J. F. Rice
Washington Press
A. K. Wickersham
Nn Burrell
Burrell
Bk Bolens
Waters and Hood
Miller and Hood
Alex Miller
Frank Appleby
Democrat Independent
Journal
Krodelphian
Athenian
Wallington College
Washington College
Kate
Martha
J. K. Lewis
Charles Foster
California
Clarence Shettler
Pasadena
Priscila Club
Dallas Topping
Raymond Livesey
Victor Ramerleburg
Floyd Lewis
Henry Foster
Clarance Keene
Wm. Kreuger
Joe Sehmelzer
Happy Hour Club of
Wellman
Goodwin Home
Mra
Ervin Goodwin
Ralph Heuul
Goodwin
Cueate
Joe Beblwoboneh
Hiethdasarty Mee
Flomine
Donte
First Veterinary School in 1761 Lyons
The first school of veterinary medicine was established in Lyons in 1761, marking a milestone in animal medical education. The institution set a precedent for veterinary study and professional training in Europe.
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Lyons
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D. A. R. Prise
Joan Michels
United Presbyterians
Chilecote
Col Senfield
A. H. Wallace
A. Hi Burrell
Washingon
R. A. Wallace
G. Parkinson
CC. H. Wilson
D. 3
Simeon
S. Griffith
Adair
C. N. Keck
Vescelines Opera Co
John Alex Young
Graham
John Graham
Graham Opera House
Washton
Mississippi and Missouri
Associate Presbyterian Church
Washington College Lh
Low College
South Marion Ave
Nathw Littler
B.K
Thorne
Rhim
S.W. Corners
Jeffrey Home
Doig
Wilson
Noor
Centennial
Usth
Walmer Wehe
Stewart
Rept.ie
Don Hays
North
Brown & Orr
ACME
Y.M.C. A
Donna Romine
Jimmy Foster
Juanita Schaffer
Janice Leeper
Teddy Miller
Donn Kraft
Gwen Kraft
Keith Romine
Priscilla Club
State Banking Department
Journal Bidg
Iowa Southern Utilities
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