City plant wins coal aid to avert water works disruption
Milwaukee railway Agent John Park arranged two coal cars for the municipal plant after interviewing Supt. St. Clair Lewis. A Keota car, later brought in, will keep the water works running for ten days to two weeks with more cars on the way. Washington faces acute coal shortages and urges conservation of fuel and water use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Park
Milwaukee Railway
St. Clair Lewis
Park
Ottumwa
T.hey
Ilwaukee Agnet
Keota
Peel
Washington
Rock Island
Laatght
Washington county hospital marks 10th anniversary
Next Saturday July 16 the Washington county hospital observes its tenth anniversary with a public reception from two to five o clock. The facility opened July 15 1912 as Iowa’s first county hospital and has cared for 425 patients annually averaging four hundred twenty five. The maternity ward now houses ten babies the most at one time in the hospital’s history with mothers including Mrs Reade McCrory Mrs Anna Horak Mrs Irene James Mrs John Bidwell of Columbus Junction Mrs John Park Mrs Dell Walker Mrs Nine Hogher Mrs Donald McLaughlin Mrs Vera Schantz and a mother of twins.
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Washington County Hospital
Iowa
Washington County
W.W. P. Wells
Reade McCrory
Anna Horak
Irene James
John Bidwell
Columbus Junction
John Park
Dell Walker
Nine Hogher
Donald McLaughlin
Vera Schantz
Walker
Cavalry Horse Dixie Destroyed by Lightning East of Town
Dixie, the cavalry horse that won a prize in the July Fourth show, was killed by lightning last night in the pasture east of town. Troop D has recently lost another mount after it ran into a car on North Iowa avenue when the horses escaped from the North Marion avenue corral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Iowa Avenue
Marion Avenue
Baby in Seventy-six Township Dies From Fall
Ernest James Flanders aged seven months died from a fractured skull after a fall from a second story window in Seventy-six township. The baby lived about two and a half hours and died Sunday morning at Wellman. He is survived by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flanders of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest James Flanders
Keota
J. D. Glasgow
Henry Flanders
Wellman
Two Inches of Rain Relieves Drought in Iowa
A last night storm delivered two inches of rain across the region easing drought. Lightning damaged telephone lines and delayed trains though no major injuries or structural damage were reported. National Guard units were placed on standby to quell possible strike riots, yet Governor Kendall indicated no call for troops unless necessary.
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Milwaukee
Rubio
Frank Barnoske
Washington
Ottumwa
Arthur Shields
Rock Island
Eldon
Iowa National Guard
Kendall
Georgia to Iowa in 10 days by Ford
Roving traveler J Roller from Memphis drives a Georgia tagged Ford from Savannah to Davenport in ten days, then plans to Canada via North and South Dakota. He describes bad roads in the South, better highways in Illinois and Iowa, a Georgia tax to improve roads, mud hole incidents, and multiple run ins with a Georgia town constable over license tags. He notes improvised tire solutions and a rough overnight stay in the Ford. He aims to return south through New England.
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RE. J. Roller
Memphis
Tenn
Congress Hotel
Georgia
Mr. Roller
Savannah
Davenport
Washington
Iowa City
Burlington
Canada
North
South Dakota
South
Roller
Illinois
Iowa
Ford
New England States
Busy day for sheriffs office with forges and thefts
Sheriff Charles Denison and Deputy Fred Sweet handle forged check cases, a preliminary hearing for a man accused of selling mortgaged property, a stolen motorcycle case, and related duties. Elwood Snider, repeatedly charged with cashing checks, awaits a hearing after a ten dollar forged check. A Des Moines man faces a bogus check case involving his wife’s cashing and a second worthless check.
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Charles Denison
Fred Sweet
Fred
Denison
Waterloo
Richard Fibel
Wellman
Freel
Bond
Washington
Elwood Snider
West Chester
Snider
Keota
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Y M C A to Elect Directors Tonight in Washington
Eight o clock this evening the annual meeting of the Y M C A of Washington will be held at the Second United Presbyterian Church. Fifteen directors are to be elected five for one year five for two years and five for a three year term. A large attendance of contributors is urged as the business is of utmost importance to the welfare of the local organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association of Washington
Second United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Trick Bicycle Rider Delights Capital Crowd
A bicycle riding exhibition on the northeast corner of the square drew several hundred spectators this morning. The rider performed clever stunts and amusing chatter, entertaining the audience more than many vaudeville acts. He balanced the bike in odd positions and steered it through various antics.
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Washington
Just Us Club Meeting Announcement
The Just Us club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. O L Broek at 12412.
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Just
Us Club
O. L. Broek
Navajo Club
C. W. McLaughlin
Parsons Musicians Give Sacred Concert at Presbyterian Church
Professor Mountain of the Parsons College Conservatory of Music at Fairfield and four women students presented a sacred concert at the Presbyterian church to a large appreciative audience. Singers included Margaret Lyons Helen Davis Milared Schwartz and Florence Gates. They and Mr Mountain planned another performance in Sigourney tonight.
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Professor Mountain
Parsons College Conservatory of Music
Fairfield
Presbyterian Church
Margaret Lyons
Helen Davis
Milared Schwartz
Florence Gates
Mr. Mountain
Sigourney
Farmers Brace for Bumper Crops Amid Rainy Prospects
The text notes hopes of a million dollar rain leading to bumper crops and bright prospects for farmers. It mentions cream production locally, butter making, and no price changes for Tuesday as W. B. Reister & Sons continue to buy cream eggs and poultry in Washington.
Young Farm Hand Taken Away From Phillips Bros Farm
A young farm hand, new to the Phillips Bros place, was taken away last week after local officers determined he was not right mentally. He had been hired as an experienced farm hand but did not stay long, and no identifying details about his name or origin were found.
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Phillips Bros
Mr. Phillips
Strom
Bowers Reports on Rotary Convention
Dr. W W Bowers gave a report on the Rotary International convention in Los Angeles as the Washington club delegate. The gathering impressed him with its size and spirit while FE Hammer received a warm ovation for a newborn daughter and L B Lupton earned praise for managing the Fourth of July pageant.
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Rotary Chuir
W. W. Bowers
Rotary
Los Angeles
Bowers
Washington Club FE
B. Hammer
Rotarians
Hammer
Middle West Rail Commissions Confront Grain Freight Rise
Iowa official Dwight N. Lewis says state railroad commissions from Iowa South Dakota Minnesota Illinois and Missouri will oppose a plan to raise corn freight rates to Wheat level. A St Paul conference is planned and a July 25 hearing at the Iowa state house will discuss grain rates amid prior cuts of 12 percent for wheat and 19 percent for corn.
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Des Moines
Dwight, N. Lewis
Iowa Railroad Commission
Iowa
South Dakota
Minnesota
Iinois
Missouri
St. Paul
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lewis
Iown Commission
State House
Orie Turner Opens New Auto Repair Shop
Orie Turner starts an auto repair shop at 221 E. 4th Street offering electrical work and full auto repair. Turner brings nine years in the business and practical mechanical experience to serve customers. contact via phone 688 red and visit the new location two blocks north and one west of the City Water Works.
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Orie Turner
E. 4Th Street
Turner
City Water Works
Danish Bicycle Maker Invents Kerosene Carburetor
A Danish bicycle maker has invented a kerosene carburetor used in both cars and airplanes. The design promises lower fuel use and no carbonization, signaling a potential advance in efficient propulsion.
Found Wanting and Two Voices in British Humor
A collage of brief lines from The American Legion Weekly and London Opinion presents domestic peevishness about a sister's new beau who drinks little, mischief in a parlor scene, and mock theatrical chatter with a humorous press voice.
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Little Brother
Prince of Darkness
Jack
Bill
London
Local society notes and club meeting reminders
Harmony club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Howard McCreedy. The Younger Set Dance Club holds its next regular dance Tuesday night July 11 at Flanders barn east of town. Ladies Aid Society of West Cheater Methodist church to meet in the church Wednesday afternoon with rota led by Mrs. and assisted by Miss Molly Tierney, Mrs. Pearl Robertson, and Mrs. Dan Rohrer. All ladies invited. Shalom exhibit and sale at Nicola Armons for Perkins crippled children's home in Iowa City featuring art and needle craft. Albert M. Haff Camp No. 26 to meet Tuesday evening July 11 at eight o'clock at the Court House to elect a National Encampment delegate and handle other business. Washington County Poultry and pet stock association meets at Farm Bureau office Wednesday afternoon at 2. Social Hour club meets with Mrs. Clyde Bickford Wednesday at 2 30. Standard Bearers hold picnic at Sunset Park or Gee iay Hall if weather friendly Tuesday July 11 at 6. Keota and Crawford aythe Standard Bearers ask attendees to bring sandwiches salad meat and utensils.
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Flanders Barn
Ladies Aid Society
the Methodist Church of
Albert M. Haff
Court House
H. BH. Metlééry
Sunset Park
Geeiay Hall
Keota and
Crawford Aythe
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Milwaukee Coal
Krota
Lyon's
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Farmers & Merchants State Bank the Bank
Washington Telephone Company
Evening Journal
Effie Knowels
East
Third St
Green
Bevins Motor Co
Joe D. Schlatter
Noble, Ia
W. M. Hewitt
Lloyd W. Martin
John Deere
Ryoyer
Dayton
Holstein
J. R. Campbell
West Washington
Inquire Journal Office
Midland Chemical Company
Dubuque
James Ralston
Chas. Schneider
Ainsworth
Sheriff's Office
Parsons
Reister & Sons
Migs
Pop
The
American Legion Weekly
American Legion
Arthur R. Oates
Rosemary Club
Lloyd Walker
Harmony Club
Howard McCreedy
Shalom
M. E. SS
Nicola &Armon’s
Perkins Crippled Children’s
Washington County Poultry and Pet Stock Associathon
Farm Bureau
Wats
Clyde Bickford
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