Local notices and ads fill busy day in Washington
R T McCaln and son Maxwell travel to Winfield on business while Carl Combs is a morning passenger to Muscatine. Mason's washing machine demonstration to be held Saturday evening. Several residents visit relatives in Bonaparte Fairfield Columbus Junction Davenport and Muscatine. Ads tout washing machines Kalamon pharmacy remedies Parisian Sage and Sanol. News notes include births visits travels and a cross country trip report from G W Hobson with remarks on wheat in Kansas and good roads.
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G. W. Hobson
Pueblo
Magazine subscriptions offered for multiple titles
The notice lists subscriptions available for Ladies' Home Journal Saturday Evening Post Womans' Home Companion The American Adventure Pictorial Review Country Gentleman Everybody's Magazine The Delineator Farm and Fireside Every Week Renewal subscriptions also taken, and subscriptions taken for McCall's magazine for a short time. NITA BELLE McHOON Phone Journal or 59 Red.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Womans’ Home Companion the American Adventure
Pictorial Review
Country Gentleman
Everybody’s Magazine
the Delineator
Fireside
McCall's Magazine
Nita Belle McHoon Phone Journal
Why Behemoth Survives in Bible Beasts History
The article explains how Behemoth remained in translation when early English scholars faced unknown creatures in the Bible. It notes that the Hebrew term behemoth was kept because the crocodile and hippopotamus were unfamiliar to European translators of the 17th century authorized version.
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Europe
Bats as Ancient Food Sources in California Study
Miss Grinnell notes that bats were considered food by primitive peoples. She suggests bats roosted in rocky caves and used ground prey like wingless Jerusalem crickets, drawn by noises and air currents from bat movement.
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Miss Grinnell
California
Mothers Parade for Soldiers July Fourth Honor
Notice calls all mothers of soldiers in service to join a parade on Thursday July 4. They will receive prime marching position and cars for those who prefer not to walk. Gather at the old Methodist church at 11 oclock with their service flag.
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Old Methodist Church
Independence Day Closures By City Barbershop Chain
The barber shops listed will be closed all day July 4 with overnight hours July 3 to meet demand. Names Nevius Eberling H. H. McCulley Hampsher Sherm Welch appear in the notice of business hours.
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Nevius & Eberling
H. HH. McCulley
Kh Ho Hampsher
Sherm Welch
Grand Army Invited to July Fourth Parade Assembly
Members of the Grand Army are invited to join the 4th of July parade assembling at the Temple Building at 10 30 o clock on July 4th Autos will be provided at that time for you J D Glasgow Marshal
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Grand Army
J. D. Glasgow
Local Freight Trains Canceled Tomorrow
All local freight trains will be annulled tomorrow and the freight house will be closed all day with the exception of delivering perishable freight in the morning.
All Shotgun Owners Parade Meet at City Hall
All shot gun owners are requested to meet at city hall at 11 a m on the fourth of July to take part in the parade. K MAUCK.
Scout Parade Announced by YMCA Office
Boy Scouts of America members are instructed to report to the YMCA office at 11 a.m. for a parade led by C H King with details provided by the organizers.
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Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America
C. H King
Lumber yards in Washington close July Fourth, 1812
All lumber yards in Washington will close for the entire Fourth of July in 1812. The order affects every yard in the territory and aims to observe the national holiday.
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Washington
Stores Will Clone Washington Celebration Closures
Stores in Washington will close Thursday at 10 o clock to participate in the celebration. The notice notes a citywide event with widespread closures and participation by local shops.
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Washington
Court House To Close For Independence Day
The court house will be closed all day tomorrow July 4 due to Independence Day observance. The closure affects filings, hearings, and public access. Citizens are advised to reschedule nonurgent matters and check with the clerk for alternative arrangements.
Hanks Lose Thamsdas and Banks Closed July Fourth
A brief notice states Hanks lose Thamsdas and that The Washington banks will be closed all day tomorrow July 4. The announcement outlines a holiday closure affecting banking services nationwide.
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Hanks
Washington
Submarine Patents Chronicle Early Innovations
The first patent office record for a submarine goes to William Bourne with later patents to Symons in 1747 Day in 1778 Bushnell in 1776 and Pul ton in 1801. The submarine emerges as a gradual collective development rather than a single inventor’s device.
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William Bourne
Symons
Day
Bushnell
Pulton
No Need to Be Too Hasty on Aspersion Castings
A reflective note urges patience before reacting to slurs and unkind judgments. It compares cast-off rumors to mud washing from clothes and suggests time dissolves false impressions. Murray.
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Aspercion
Murray
Knew Whereof They Spoke
An old Toledo Blade note reflects editors asserting timely action to halt a matter at 9a, with concise journalistic cadence.
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Toledo Blade
They Don’t Deceive Many Says Uncle Eben
A fragment quotes Uncle Eben claiming that “some men” show signs of wisdom merely by wandering about and satisfying their curiosity, reflecting a casual dialect scene without broader context.
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Eben
One Advantage Farm Life Quips On Truth Tellers
A brief Farm Life quip notes that a man who reveals all he knows has one benefit he will not err if he shares his actions before and after. The item reflects a rural publication’s light humor.
Edgar McWilliams Enlists in United States Marines
Dr. Edgar W. McWilliams son of Mr and Mrs C A McWilliams of Washington and a local osteopathic physician enlisted in the Marines at Burlington on Monday He will travel to St Paul Sunday night for final exams If he passes he will train at Paris Island His patients signed a petition asking exemption but he chose duty and his Columbus Junction friends extend best wishes for his service on land or sea
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Edgar McWilliams
Columbus
C. A. McWilliams
Washington
E. W. McWilliams
United States Marines
Burlington
St. Paul
Paris Island
McWilliams
Mac
Columbus Junction
Surrender at Vicksburg Remembered and Carnival Arrives
On this morning fifty five years ago the White Flag signaled Union victory at Vicksburg Mississippi. The Boice Thompson carnival company visits Washington Friday and Saturday with proceeds to the Red Cross and three cent admission. Bill Boice and Bob Thompson head the show promising above average attractions and a noted dancing girl.
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Vicksburg
Mississippi
Boys In Blue
Grant
Boice & Thompson Carnival Company
Washington
Red Cross
Dr. Cla Boice
Bill Boiece
Bob Thompson
Jubilee Singers Coming to African M. E. Church
The Fairfield Jubilee Singers have been secured by the African M. E. church to appear Thursday, July 11, last Iowa appearance this season. They render race songs of anti bel lum days and are noted for their performances. Public invitation extended for an evening of entertainment at the church.
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Fairfield
M. E. Church
Iowa
Falling from tree injures Frank Edworthy and more
Frank Edworthy fractured wrist and multiple bruises after a fall from a cherry tree at his home Clarence FE. Brown a Rock Island brakeman was injured when thrown from a moving train suffering a cut above the left eye but returned home last night. Several residents plan to drive to Cedar Rapids by automobile for the national Baptists convention tomorrow.
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Frank Edworthy
Clarence FE. Brown
Eldon
Rock Island
J. C. Caner
Styrle
M. R. Regan
Jessie Dodd
Lester Duke
Dwight Lemley
Dale Minick
Sterling Rigg
Stanley Thomas
Warren McAvoy
F. R. Sage
Cedar Rapids
National Baptists Convention
Asking Favors and Social Expectation
The excerpt urges courteous requests by assuming consent when asking favors. It notes unreasonable asks should be avoided and credit should go to those ready to help, warning against implying refusal.
Protection for Carrier Pigeons in China
A Chinese system protects carrier pigeons from birds of prey using bamboo tubes attached to their bodies. As pigeons fly, air through the tubes emits a shrill whistle that deters predators.
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China
Cleaning Leather With Soap And Warm Water
Leather covered furniture may be swashed with castile soap and Luke warm water and look like new. Oil in the soap helps preserve the leather and keep it soft. Use this treatment carefully on imitation leather.
Testing Pineapples Ripeness by Leaf Tug Test
Pineapple readiness is indicated by easy leaf removal. If leaves pull out without effort the fruit is ripe and ready for use.
Washington County's Only Daily Headlines Read
Washington County's sole daily edition reports local news, weather updates, and community briefs across town. Readers stay informed on council decisions, school notices, and upcoming events in a concise snapshot.
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Journal
Washington County
Missionary Society and Guild Activities Highlight Knoxville Events
Last night at the R C B C meeting 130 buttons were carded and refreshments served as the group planned a new six month division leadership. The World Wide Guild held a farewell supper for Mrs Boggess at the Baptist church with readings music and a pearl necklace gift from both chapters and a fond toast to her contributions.
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Kiesey
Davidson
Charles Tucker
Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church
George Dowell
Marshalltown
China
World Wide Guild
Worth While
Baptist Church
Guild
Styrle Caner
Wilma Foss
M. R. Regan
Carol Forgey
W. W.G
Pearl Sharpe
Boggess
Geneva Westermark
Iowa
Mrs. Boggess
Charles Hays
Jank Sage
Seventy-six Township Red Cross Benefit Draws Crowd
A large turnout at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Green supported a Red Cross social hosted by the Seventy six Township auxiliary. Guests enjoyed chicken sandwiches tea ice cream and cookies while flower girls sold bouquets. Washington boosters arrived with a Fourth of July band and speeches by Alex Miller and J L Brookhart. Net proceeds exceed 75 dollars with receipts over 106 dollars and expenses around 25 dollars.
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Red Cross
Floyd Green
Washington
Washington Band
Harley Hardin
Alex Miller
J. L. Brookhart
Besse Receives State Director Credentials From Guild
The retiring State Director Mrs Boggess presented Miss Jones with the credentials of her office after a toast to the new State Director. the appointment comes from the national guild board and honors a local girl.
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Besse
Let Your Work Be Thorough Says an Old Proverb
A maxim on work ethic stresses thoroughness over speed, warning that finishing early matters little if another person must later complete the task. Proper completion by the initial worker avoids wasted effort and remakes in efficiency.
Missionaries Aid Blind in China Face Religious Barriers
Missionaries from the Y W A A assist in relief work for the blind in China but struggle to mitigate the influence of local beliefs. They cite curious religious practices as a complicating factor in aid efforts and rehabilitation.
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Y. W
China
Wisdom in Counsel Wise Saying by Ben Johnson
A school of thought warns that no person is infallible if only their own counsel guides them. The adage suggests even the wisest can err when lacking external advice or guidance.
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Tle
Ben Johnson
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Missouri Valley Photographers Convention
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W. Hi. Warner
Mrs. L. J. Wilfong
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Mason's
W. L. Boyles
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Zenna Hopengardner
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D. A. Mun‘son
Cecile Murdock
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W. J. Bradley
Harry Taylor
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J. B. Harvey
Moline
Doa Munson
Harry Duncan
M. L. Orris
Val Kinsel
Miss Frieda
Marissa
Lone Tree
George Heil
Drue
Lemmon’s
Belasco Star
Frank Keenan
Ford Sterling
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Brindley’s Sanitary Cash
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City Feed Yard
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Mutual
John Shields & Sons
A. R
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