Iowa Scenic Vacations Close By Hidden Wonders
In Iowa the scenic beauty of the north and northeast offers attractive vacation spots near Washington, reachable by car within eight miles. The Greater Iowa Association in Davenport and the Public Parks Commission in Des Moines can provide driving information, presenting a cheap alternative to distant resorts in other states.
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Iowa
Colorado
California
Minnesota
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Florida
America
Iona
Washington
Greater Iowa Association
Davenport
Public Parks Commission
Des Moines
Washington’s Greatest Handicap City Slogan Query
A Washington man warns children may wander into vacant lots and get lost in the weeds. He recalls the city's slogan and asks readers to supply opinions on Washington’s greatest handicap. The Journal suggests the idea that knowing faults and rectifying them applies to cities as well. Citizens are invited to respond within one hundred words.
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Washington
Mastern
C. E
C. B
ABE MARTIN Pokes Fun at Tonsils and Sugar Outlook
Dr Mopps jokes about constant tonsil growth and a bleak sugar outlook as he laments the never ending load of a woman’s work, noting many think it’s finished. The piece blends regional humor with a light attack on seasonal health issues and daily labor.
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Dr. Mopps
The Pacific Ocean in a Poetic Pane
A reflective verse contrasts the Pacific with the Atlantic, praising its calmness and gentle sway. The speaker, a judge of oceans, expresses how Pacific seas soothe his soul and delight his wife and daughters, including his maiden aunt, amid a shorebound squatter’s dream.
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Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Journal Accepts Copy With Initialed Signatures
The Journal notes manuscripts should be signed to the article by full names only initials used in publication. Editors reserve the right to reject copy deemed unsuitable for the paper’s standards.
Hundred Years Visit Turns On Wit In Villa Conversation
A vacationer asks an elderly villa owner how old she is and is told she will be a hundred. The guest doubts another century, but the owner retorts that she will be stronger than when she began the first hundred, keeping the exchange playful.
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Hil
Cabinet members in San Francisco amid administration hands-off stance
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that five members of the president's cabinet spent two and three weeks in San Francisco, while the administration claimed to keep hands off. It argues these men were not needed in Washington where they are employed and paid by the government.
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Cedar Rapids
San Francisco
Washington
Home paper praise as a good citizen after death
The Exchange notes that a local home paper will refer to a departed resident as a good citizen, a kind father, and a loving husband regardless of prior temperament. The item reflects the paper’s enduring, respectful obituary stance.
Fort Madison Democrat quotes on truthful advertising
The Fort Madison Democrat notes that dishonest advertising harms business while truthful advertising preserves it. It adds a quip about trapping a know-it-all by asking for the first five of the ten commandments, highlighting a witty perspective on honesty and marketing.
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Fort Madison Democrat
Counties nominate servicemen for sheriff in state
The Sioux City Journal notes Muscatine and several counties have nominated service men for sheriff. The writer praises their nerve and ability for the office, saying they deserve it and can succeed. The paper comments that the meekness of profiteers proves the meek shall inherit the earth.
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Muscatine
The
Sioux City Journal
Accuracy and crowds mark a Washington Iowa court note
In Washington County Iowa a district court notice warns defendants to appear by September 6 1920 to contest a petition by Joel Hoskins claiming fee simple ownership of the northwest quarter and west half of the southwest quarter of section 24 township 74 north range 9 west. The petition seeks quiet title and relief against unknown claimants and named defendants. Livingston and Eicher represent the plaintiff.
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District Court OF
Washington
Iowa
Joel Hoskins
Samuel Russell
Elizabeth T. Ingham
Harry Ingham
Robert Russell
Martha Paul
Matty Paul
Alva Paul
Robert Russel
John R. Ingham
Jessie A. Paul
William P. Israel
Washington County
District Court
Court House
City of
Iowa Automobile Count Reaches 408000 Mark
The automobile department of the secretary of state reports 408755 cars in Iowa an increase of about 40000 from last year estimates show strong vehicle growth across the state with continued demand for new models and registrations from residents and businesses.
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Iowa
Automobile Department
Secretary of State
Unregistered Voters Cited in Ford Owners Overlook
The passage notes 15 000 to 20 000 voters not registered including Fords possibly overlooked by owners. It argues President Wilson's call for a democratic congress two years ago contrasts with his plan to actively participate in this year’s campaign, likely not pleasing Candidate Cox.
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Wilson
Cox
Exchange rate shapes import trade and fashion taste
Observations on how exchange rates influence apparel style and wood prices. The note compares Italy and Georgia pine costs and comments that rate shifts affect trade and consumer choices.
District Court of Washington County Iowa Case List
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa plaintiffs John A Mooney E A Wallace and M J Wallace sue Simon P Teeple ad Richard Moore commissioners of Washington County Iowa for action affecting countless named residents including Simon P Teeple Morgan Hart Simeon P Temple Nathan Baker James Watters Daniel Yockey Jane Yockey Alexander Lee Rosanna J Lee James Dawson Thomas Baker Sarah Baker John Lyon and Margaret Lyon among others the filing lists multiple parties and claims pending in the county court proceedings.
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Washington County
Iowa
John A. Mooney
E. A. Wallace
M. J. Wallace
Simon P. Teeple
Richard Moore
Morgan Hart
Simeon PD. Temple
Simeon P. Teeple
Nathan Baker
Nathan Horner
James Watters
Daniel Yockey
Jane Yockey
Alexander Lee
Alex Lee
Rosanna J. Lee
James Dawson
Thomas Baker
Sarah Baker
John Lyon
Margaret Lyon
Fanny Ritchey
Wesley Ritehey
Tanlac claims aid for Mrs. Taylor’s health recovery
Mrs. Mary Taylor of Marion Iowa credits Tanlac with restoring her health after years of stomach trouble headaches dizziness and nervous exhaustion. She reports a better appetite stable sleep and renewed energy after four bottles. The ad lists multiple local distributors and a court filing notice ending with a 1920 publication date.
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Mary Taylor
Marion
Lona
Mra. Taylor
Tanlace
Washington
Sherman Brog
Wellman
MacGugin Drug Co
Advt
List of names appears in probate or deed record index
A long line of personal names including Ritchey Crandall Dean and Kopp families, plus Ashby Ashby and Malin variants, J. Conger, Jenkins, Crawford, Martin, Littler, and other individuals listed likely from a historical document index or legal record. No event details provided.
Railway Time Table corrected to March 1 1920
Rail timetable updates for lines to and from Washington Branch and connections with BQ O M ST BP and Fastbonna. Lists arrivals and departures for express and local trains, freight, and special notes including weekday and Sunday service, annulled numbers, and agent sign-off.
Masonic Lodges Schedule and Contact Notes
Regular meetings noted for Washington Lodge No 26 Cyrus Chapter No 13 Bethlehem Commandery No 3 and Washington Chapter No 98 with meeting nights on varying Fridays and a Thursday option for Covenant Lodge No 101. Visiting fraters and visiting members invited with officers listed including W M Warrant Holder and secretaries See final details for contact points.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Charles Freding
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Myrtle Speer
Covenant Lodge No. 101
1. O. O. F. Hall
N. Iowa Ave
M. D. See
Noble
R. S. Keller
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Evening Journal
Bldoer & Shannon
Bruce Cowden
Mutual
Oun
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Methuselah
Cal Pierson
Livingston & Eicher
Italy
Tanlac
Jeremia W. Malin
Jerimima W. Malin
William H. Jenkins
Fanney Ashby
C. B. Norton
John J. Bacon
Janetta Dawson
Wim Munroe
John Dawson
Mary Dawson
Elizabeth C. Ritchey
James McCulley
Jas
J. McCulley
Nancy McCulley
J. P. McCulley
Alexander Duncan
Lydia Duncan
Caroline Vinquest
A. Nicola
I. May Munroe
Huella Nicola
Jessie Ashby
B. W. Nicola
Ida M. Nicola
Mary Munroe
Towit
Lotten
Crandall
Outlet
East Washington
City
Livingston & Ficher Attorneys
Dia A. Ritchey
Edwin M. Ritchey
Caroline M. Ritchey
Thomas Ritchey
Nathan Littler
John E. Malin
Lydia A. Kopp
Jacob Kopp
Jacob F. Kopp
Lydia Abigail Kopp
Jessee Ashby
Fanny Ashby
Jesse Ashby
Sarah E. Littler
Wm. H. Jenkins
Johnathan C. Conger
Caroline Matilda Ritchey
Jonathan C. Conger
Margaret Jenkins
J. C. Conger
Jane Conger
Janette Dawson
David Crandall
Elizabeth H. Crandall
Joanna Dean
Eliza J. Dean
Amos Dean
Amos H. Dean
Frederick A. Dean
Josephine D. Dean
Joanna A. Dean
Nathaniel Dean
John White Davis
Amos Hammond Dean
Fred A. Dean
J. C. Wilcox
Wesley Ritchie
Fannie Ritchey
Fannie Ashby
E. H. Crandall
Richard H. Marsh
Eliza Joanna Dean
W. D. Crawford
Mary A. Crawford
J. M. Stevenson
Rosanna I. Lee
John FE. Martin
Rosannah Malin
Rosanna Malin
Jemima W. Malin
Jermia W. Malin
Jeremiah W. Malin
USL Service
South Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Washington Branch
Daiy
H. W Russel
Lo’west Lim
Damascus Shrine
W. S. of J
Moose Hall
Rose M. Reid
Mildred Rice
Brighton
1. O
F. Hall
North
Climwnne
Elmer McFadden
Postum
Postum Cereal Co., Inc
Battle Creek, Michigan
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemsey’s Grocery
Washington, IA
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Office U
S. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
Washington, Ila
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank
Auoctioneert
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
R. A
J. D. Dayton
Orney
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Cc. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilkson & Wilson
Lawtysrs
Journal
Morrison & Morrison
Reawyers
Eicher
Livingston
LAW
Wasshington, Iowa
Keeley
Washinston
W. H. Butterfield
Craig
Chiropractro
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Blue
G. W.meyer
Keota, Iowa
M. H. Sartor
M. H. Garter
Sartor & Sartor
Lein Kjothing Ko
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