War Stamps Demand Remains High Across Iowa Schools
Iowa school superintendents report sustained wartime saving habits through War Savings Stamps. Burlington students near 50 000 sold this year averaging 14 per pupil. Muscatine students 12 000. county totals in Muscatine and rural Dallas Wayne and Decatur show several thousand dollars in stamps sold, with estimates rising to about 35 090 in the county and 2 800 in Jackson county.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Burlington
Muscatine
West Liberty
Bradley
Dallas County
Union Township
Ava Amenall
Wayne County
Decatur County
Kate L. Hull
Childagen
Estherville
Marie Sorum
Emmet
E. R. Stoddard
Jackson County
Two Killed in Auto Wreck Near Cedar Rapids
In July 3, Frank Hoffman twenty of Cedar Rapids died instantly when a car wrecked at Swisher. Robt Melsha, his companion, received likely fatal injuries. The vehicle overturned after hitting sand, Hoffman pinned beneath the machine and Melsha thrown twenty feet with internal injuries.
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Cedar Rapids
Frank Hoffman
Swisher
Rob't Melsha
Melsha
Hoffman
Korea's Vast Resources Highlight Coal Iron and Gold Exports
A description notes Korea has extensive coal fields and abundant iron ore. It states gold valued at 3 million dollars is exported annually, indicating substantial mineral wealth in the region.
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Korea
Rippling Rhymes on Time and Beauty’s Decline
A reflective verse lamenting the cruel passage of Time as beauty fades. The speaker contrasts their own plain looks with friends who suffer crow’s feet white hairs and baldness, noting how time spares some yet tortures all who value youth and charm.
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Apollo
Venus
Extended reinstatement time for war risk policies nine months
The War Risk Insurance Bureau extends to nine months the period to reinstate lapsed policies. Guidance covers criteria for reinstatement with or without medical exams, partial reinstatement options, and required documentation for quick processing. Policyholders should mail premiums with full name, address, rank, service branch, army serial, and certificate number.
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War Risk Insurance Bureau
The
Bureau
Treasury Department
United States
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Washington, D. C
Bureau of War Risk It Insurance
Army
Navy
Getting Mary Married at the POX Theatre a top amusements pick
Marion Davies stars in Getting Mary Married a high class comedy at the POX Theatre with Allan Dwan directing. The story by John Emerson and Anita Loos features Norman Kerry Mat Moore and other noted players. A scenic story and cartoon comedy complete the program.
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Mary
Select Pictures
POX Theatre
Marion Davies
Miss Davies
Allan Dwan
John Emerson
Anita Loos
Norman Kerry
Mat Moore
Frederick Burton
Amelia Summerville
Constance Beau
Inside Bath Habit for Health and Bright Complexions
An advertorial urges daily morning internal cleansing with hot water and limestone phosphate to purify the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved blood, rosy complexions and energy for both men and women and promotes a quarter pound of limestone phosphate from the drug store.
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Bath
Sicily
Dempsey Knocks Willard In Fierce Three Round Title Fight
In a brutal bout Dempsey overwhelmed Willard with relentless lefts and rights. Willard’s eye bled and face swelled as the champion faltered before the towel ended the rout and a new champion was crowned.
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Willard
Dempsey
Archer
Glad Sister Escaped Operation
A newspaper ad claims a sister escaped gall bladder surgery after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The copy asserts the preparation cleared catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments and promises a money back guarantee after one dose. Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists are named as sellers.
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Mayr
Lemmon’s
Repeal of Italian Export Tax Ends Concession Tariff
The special export tax on goods leaving Italy has been abolished. The concession tax, applied to embargoed exports with an export licence, is no longer in force.
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Italy
National Progress: Industry Energy and Uprightness
A fragment reflecting Samuel Smiles on national progress tied to industry energy and uprightness. The terse note emphasizes character as a driver of development and national strength.
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Samuel Smiles
Notice of Petition Filed in Washington County Iowa Court
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Myrtle R Nickerson and C E Beaty sue Caleb B Campbell Newton W Lynn Eliza Lynn and many others including Mississippi and Missouri Railroad Co Washington Loan and Building Association and others for real estate claims in Washington County Iowa described as Denny addition blocks and alleys and the unknown claimants are notified that a petition is filed in the Clerk's office of the District Court for process and further action.
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Washington County
Iowa
Myrtle R. Nickerson
C. E. Beaty
Caleb B. Campbell
Newton W. Lynn
Eliza Lynn
Eliza Linn
William Conner
Adaline Campbell
Martin C. Kilgore
James A. Lynn
N. W. Lynn
Eliza Hopkins
William H. Hopkins
Wm. H. Hopkins
John W. Dutton
Clara E
John A. Henderson
H. R. Cowles
Henry T. Cowles
Wim
E. Chilcote
W. BE. Chilcote
Elizabeth Denny
McGaughey
William McGaughrey
Washington Loan and Building Association
W. Reed
F. W. Bandy
Notta Abbott
Cynthia Abbott
L. Lafots
Eliza
A. Bridgeman
Joseph Bridgeman
Elizabeth Cowles
Elisabeth Cowles
Elizabeth Cowls
FE. Cowls
Denny
City of Washington
Denny's
City
Washington
District Court
Pie Crumbs and Kitchen Tempers Sting Family Dinner
Susan laments heat keeping mother from cooking while five young faces stare at dwindling apple pie. Mother retorts, then plans a dinner surprise with Seven pastry company Zu Zu Ginger Snaps and marshmallow whip. The scene captures a lively domestic moment of persuasion and flavor.
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Susan
Quieting of title in Washington County real estate
Plaintiffs seek to have the fee simple title to the described property legally declared and confirmed in them. The petition asserts errors in the record title and adverse claims by defendants and unknown claimants are invalid, asking for permanent bar and estoppel from any right or title, with enforcement through the district court. Attorneys Eicher Livingston and Eicher note that default will be entered if no defense is filed by September 4, 1919, at the Washington County courthouse.
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District Court
City of
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
Samuel Erdice
Rachel E. Erdice
A. P. Spaulding
A. EB. Spaulding
A. P. Spalding
A. E. Spalding
A. L. Erdice
FE. J. Erdice
Allie P Spalding
J. L. Colthrust
W. B. Davis
William WH. Davis
Martha J. Davis
Alfred A. Davis
Carrie
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Section Twenty-One
Marr
Railway Time Table Washington Branch and B Q Freight
The notice lists corrected May 19 1919 timetables for several lines. It includes departures and arrivals for No 12 Express No 30 Local Passengers Nos 60 80 88 Local Freight and other trains with daily operation notes. It notes services on Washington Branch and B Q connections with exceptions on Sundays and a note about No 92 annulment on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Washington
W. Russel
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Evening Journal Publishers
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East Main Street
la City
We. UK
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Glad Sister
Susan Pres
Bride
AQT
Tin
Becau
National Biscuit Company
Eicher, Livingston & Keicher
D. W. Griffiths
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher
Washington Brancos
JF of
Waathanna
St Lim
J. W. Calvert
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
M. Bidg
PHOND
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemley
Washington, IA
8. H. Bateman
Blair Bldg
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Square
Klein Kiothing Ko
Red
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Ashington County
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
Washington, Iowa
R. R
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Black
Cc. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bidg
North Side
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Anger Ace Department
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
State
Fed
Crail
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
L. D. Laneworthy
W. M. Glenn B. Mace
Cyrus Chapter
L. D. Langworthy
H. P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
KE. C
J. W. Morton
C. BK. S
R. H. Walker
W. M
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O. F. Hall
Iowa Ave
Carl B. Schneider
Noble Grand
Keller
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