Carris Opens New Machine Shop on West Second Street
Public notice of the opening by B. C. Carris & Co reveals a new 44 by 66 foot shop building on West Second Street near the Standard Oil station. Ed Carris, with prior Washington experience and wartime tool making at Rock Island Arsenal, markets grinding and general machine work including lawn mower services with plans for expanded equipment and capacity.
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West Second Street
Standard Oil
B. C. Carris & Co
Winfield Smouse
Carris
Ed. Carris
Washington
Rock Island
Garris
Itme
Rev Hoy McElhinney Installed Pastor in Burlington
Rev Hoy McElhinney son of Mr and Mrs T J McElhinney of Washington was installed pastor of the United Presbyterian church in Burlington Tuesday evening by a commission from Keokuk presbytery and has begun his duties. He finished seminary last spring and preached at First church during a vacation visit. He opens his work in Burlington with favorable prospects.
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Hoy McElhinney
T. J. McElhinney
Washington
United Presbyterian Church
Burlington
Keokuk
Even Then Even the Man Who Thinks Twice
A cryptic line laments cautious speech and rash regret, noting even careful men may regret words spoken to Boston. The quip underscores the cost of spoken pride and missteps in dialogue.
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Boston
Storm Damage Reveals Barn Fire and Widespread Electric Outages
A northwest storm near seven pm shattered a barn on the Miss Ida Cavander farm killing one horse and burning others, with extensive livestock and equipment losses. Wires and poles broke in town causing blackouts including the Fox and Graham theatres. outages spread to Wayland Olds Crawfordsville and nearby areas. Lightning also struck the Walter Hays home and damaged trees and chimneys across several towns with several fatalities reported in Dubuque and Williamsburg.
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I. Rothschild
East Washington Street
Iowa Gas & Electric Company
Municipal
Fox
Graham Theatres
Graham
Wayland
Olds
Crawfordsville
Electric Company
Wellman and Keota
Dubuque
Williamsburg
Winfield
Hays
Walter Hays
Washington County Hunting Licenses Decline Noted
The number of hunting licenses issued in Washington County dropped in the year ending June 30 1919 with only 834 licenses issued down from 904 and 970 in the prior two years. Licenses cost one dollar and funds support the state fish and game department. Seven county residents have taken out licenses this year and the warning is issued to hunters to obtain theirs.
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Washington County
France
Iowa
Fish and Game Department
The
State Administration
Lightning Strikes Avenue 10 House Splits Chimney
A lightning bolt hit the chimney of Avenue 10 causing bricks to rattle down the roof and a stove pipe to flatten. The kitchen soot filled room, but the occupants only suffered a slight shock.
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Avenue 10
Sixty Youngsters Listen to Stories in Central Park
Sixty children aged three to nine attended the first story telling session in Central Park this morning. Miss Eunice Acheson presented tales and games followed the hour. The daily 9 30 a m sessions are free for all youngsters, with folk games planned after tomorrow’s gathering at the band stand.
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Central Park
Eunice Acheson
White Way club hosts art and guesswork for prize
The White Way club met with Mrs. Fisher Tuesday afternoon. Attendees drew an American flag for a prize won by Miss Anna Robertson, then guessed grains of corn in a jar with Edith Snyder receiving the prize. Refreshments followed, hosted by the hostess and Edith Snyder. Guests included Mrs. Emil Finke, Mrs. John Mangold, and Miss Robertson. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Bert Rittenhouse on July 29.
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White Way Club
Fisher
Anna Robertson
Edith Snyder
Emil Finke
Herman Schultz
John Mangold
Bert Rittenhouse
Beauty vs Brains as Actress Credits Suffed by Aide
A cheeky line from Pilm Fun suggests a star’s glamour may owe more to her maid than to the director’s craft. The quip underscores backstage influence on public perception of talent and success.
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Pilm
Iowa Rural Letter Carriers Convene August Sixth
The twentieth annual Iowa Rural Letter Carriers Association convention will be August 6 to 8 in the Commercial club rooms. Senator W S Kenyon will give the principal address with W D Brown of Washington DC and Claude Smith of Guthrie Mo also speaking. Officers include W S Hoon of Ames president and W R Eggleston of Sumner vice president.
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Iowa Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
W. 8
Kenyon
W. D. Brown
Washington, D. C
R. F. D. News
Claude Smith
Guthrie Mo
National Association
Washington
Senator Kenyon
A. R. Miller
W. S. Hoon
Ames
State Association
W. R. Eggleston
Sumner
A. F. Perkins
Atlantic
M. E. Whitney
Waterloo
Washington County Association
Frank D. Clark
Wayland
J. E. Wolf
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton
Commercial Club House
Frank D Clark
Long
America
J. H. Walley
Farmington
Mayor Bovee
Postoffice
Commercial Club
J. M. Wilson
Community Club
Jay McNamara
Washigton County
R. 1
W H James
Cornel Bluffs
Ww. S. Hoon
Iowa
Graves
United States
W. J. Brown
National Association Meeting Agenda and Banquet
D C editor and officials from Guthrie Mo and surrounding towns announce a National Association gathering with talks on By Products of Mail Carrying Benefits and other topics. A banquet at 8:00 p m August 7 hosted by Community and Commercial clubs will feature J McNamara as toast master and Postmaster A R Miller delivering the principal address. The following day August 8 includes meetings, credentials, officers and delegates elections, installation, and an automobile city tour with entertainment at picture shows.
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A. F. Perkins
Atlantic
M. E. Whitney
Waterloo
J. McNamara
A. R. Miller
W.S. Hoon
Song
America
Commercial Club
Ice Cream Socials and Church Events Around Bethel Area
Bethel Aid society plans an ice cream social at Wellston on Saturday evening July 12. The Ladies Aid of the Christian church hosts a 100 cent social Thursday night at 8 at the church, inviting friends. Miss Clara Huber and Mrs. Donna along with Mrs. Ed Testroet will entertain Lexington Ladies Aid Society on Thursday July 22 at Mrs. Testroet's home. A Gladwin church lawn ice cream social is scheduled for Saturday evening. Chapter 1 P BE O meetings are suspended until next September. Preparatory service at the Presbyterian church Friday evening at 8 with special music, followed by communion Sunday morning. Presbyterian choir practice is at 7 30 tonight for all members. The 1st United Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets Friday at 2 30 in the old Methodist church south room, with sewing planned. July Committee invites a caper clipping or composition for a brief July fun item.
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Bethel Aid Society
Wellston
Clara Huber
Donna
Ed Testroet
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Testroet
Gladwin
The
Presbyterian Church
1St United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Old Methodist Church
Simple Rule for Success in Business Thinking
The piece argues that success follows common sense not luck. It states the best opportunities arise from what a person can create rather than accidents. It emphasizes self-reliance and deliberate effort as the path to achievement in business.
Don't Change Your Husband Show Set at Graham Theatre
Cecil B. DeMille produced film Do Not Change Your Husband starring Gloria Swanson with Elliott Dexter and Lewis Cody. The drama urges慎慎慎 deliberation before changing spouses and features Oriental mysticism woven into its tale. The Graham Theatre will screen the picture on Friday and Saturday.
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Cecil B. DeMitee
Artcraft
Graham Theatre
Jeanie Macpherson
Gloria Swanson
Elliott Dexter
Lewis Cody
Loss of Appetite Advice from Lemmon Drug Store Ad
Loss of appetite is usually not serious. Skipping meals for a few days can restore appetite with five hours between meals and daily outdoor exercise. If constipation causes loss of appetite, Chamberlain's Tablets can help. Lemmon Drug Store, Advt.
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Lemmon Drug Store
Electricity on the Farm Surges as Work Shifts to Power
Electricity becomes essential for most farm tasks including irrigation and churning, with plowing and cultivating still resisting but likely to follow as power adoption expands across farms.
State Examiners Arrive in Washington for County Office Audit
State Examiners J J Israel and H W Baker of the corps arrive in Washington and begin annual inspections in the county auditor office. They will review records of each county office over three to four weeks. Baker formerly served as auditor in Louisa County.
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J. J. Israel
H. W. Baker
Corps of Examiners
Washington
Baker
Louisa County
Copper's Great Value Among Metals
Copper ranks second only to gold and silver in interest among metals, praised for its beauty and color. It is fresh and free of corrosion like a new cent, more useful than gold due to its vast number of essential applications with no satisfactory substitute.
Ancient Babylonian rites and sun god Tammue described
The text recalls a pre Christian Christmas style celebration honoring the Babylonian sun god Tammue with references to Baal Ashtaroth and Tawmus. It notes temples built in their honor and mentions a symbol change from t Pr to X as part of temple rites.
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Christ
Tammue
Baal
Ashtaroth
Tawmus
Rival Poets’ Six Month Duel Ends in Manuscripts
Two famed poets Keats and Shelley competed to craft new verses over six months. Keats traveled to the Isle of Wight and produced Readymian while Shelley, at Marlow beside the Thames, composed The Revolt of m.
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Keats
Isle of Wight
Shelley
Marlow
Thames
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E. C. Carris
Lowa Gas
Palm Beach Suite
Dixie
Palm Beach
Klein Klothine Kompany
Weliagh Nine
Bankers
Warren’s Coffee Store
East Side Square
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
P. BE. O
Presbyterian
M. H. Dowell
Jersey
Ford Car
Carl Fred Palmers
Maxwell
Journal
White Way
Poland
China
Farrow
Ben C. Briley
W. A. Wilson
Avenue D
E. Jefferson St
Iowa Avenue
Haesfer Call
D. O. Davison
Coppock
Missouri
Kentucky
Gill & Ryan
Chillieothe, Mo
Washington Loan & Trust
Kodak Pictures
Fox Theatre
Stude Baker
Ed Gellagher
Howard Wilson
Journal Office
Call Sinclair Refining
Ofen Face
Elgin
Rock Island Depot
F. L. Broadgate
J. Leonard
Equitable
C. R. Shafer
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