Swatting the Fly A Nation’s Vigil Against This Pest
Washington residents and citizens nationwide note far fewer house flies this year due to a joint effort. Government actions plus cleaner homes, screened windows, and garages replacing stables cut breeding grounds and reduce disease risks such as typhus and malaria. Public health campaigns, sanitation improvements, and fewer dumping sites bolster the trend.
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Washington
United States Health Board
United States Department of Health
Corn meal remedy touted by ABE MARTIN in quirky tip
ABE MARTIN recommends rubbing corn meal on elbows with a stiff fibre brush as a home remedy. Miss Fawn gpincut remarks and says she plans to try it, implying a practical household tip with local flavor.
The Hen Theft Legacy Returns to Haunt Him
A scorned man laments long ago thefts of hens from Widow Whitesmiths coop. The averted fame, village whispers, and a rumored monument fail to erase the stigma. Widows and orphans recall the crime as years slip by, leaving him defined by a single misdeed.
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Whitesmith
Campaign against the mosquito grows but fades
The campaign against the mosquito and the summer pest targets decline as efforts wane. Officials note the campaign’s slow pace and reduced activity, signaling challenges in sustaining vector control during peak season.
Roosevelt and the Rock Island plan for improvements
The reader weighs Roosevelt's appeal against distant kin and notes the Rock Island railroad's 5 million dollar general improvements fund. Speculation grows on including Washington's new depot, while snakes in Iowa cycles haunt locals.
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Rock Island
Washington
Quotations on Mrs Cox Divorce Spark White House Hope
The Cedar Rapids Republican comments on the first Mrs Cox and her divorce, noting she might regret ditching a man with at least a presidential hope. The piece hints at uncertainty about a possible future for the ex husband and the implications for his prospects.
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Cedar Rapids
Cox
White House
Soldier returns home to wife after discharge
A discharged soldier greets his wife at home as she quietly polishes the kitchen stove. She remarks about milk and cream for tomorrow and quips that if Debs is elected the West Virginia jailer will be close to the administration. The Oskaloosa Herald notes a wry political aside and a saying: two-thirds of promotion is made up of motion.
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Debs
West Virginia
Oskaloosa Herald
Prosperity Tied to Denison Growth and Community Support
The Denison Review argues that local prosperity benefits all residents. A growing town boosts business for merchants, raises real estate values, and improves wages and job opportunities. Active support for community efforts is framed as in every resident's personal interest.
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Denison
Caught With The Goods Mash In Barrels Leads To Arrest
Shenandoah July 13 Mrs Kate Reininger claimed mash barrels were for chickens but police searched the place finding no usable liquor. John Vaughn and Mrs Reininger were jailed in Clarinda on a liquor manufacturing and selling charge. Information from Mrs C A Patterson and daughter said liquor was made from corn meal hops sugar and yeast and a still is shown to the public. Vaughn and Mrs Reininger bound over to the grand jury. Witnesses say patrons paid 10 dollars a quart.
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Shenandoah
Kate Reininger
Reininger
John Vaughn
Clarinda
C. A. Patterson
Vaughn
Proof of a Proverb Clothes Je Not the Mae
A short civic note presents a proverb variant emphasizing character over appearance, using a cryptic wording that suggests a clothing metaphor. The item hints at a broader discussion of propriety and outward signs vs inner virtue in everyday conduct.
Iowa publishers plan cheaper paper for Ames region
Iowa editors and publishers meeting at the Iowa State College course move to form the Iowa Press Cooperative Association with $20,000 capital to buy newsprint directly from mills. The plan requires 100 shares sold, with stockholders depositing certified checks to cover orders. The cooperative aims to slash paper costs, shifting to bulk eoarload purchases and direct mill shipments.
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Ames
Iowa
Department of Agricultural Journalism
Iowa State College
Iowa Press Co-operative Association
G. L. Caswell
Iowa Press Association
Lawsuit Over Thirty Cents In Kellogg
In Kellogg W H Loyall is sued by C R Moberly & Co for 30 cents owed on two fuse plugs priced 15 cents each. The case began in Kellogg under Justice J W Burke and was moved to Justice M J Carey in Newton. The matter may rise to the state supreme court.
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Newton
W. H. Loyall
Kellogg
C. R. Moberly & Co
Loyall
J. W. Burke
M. J. Carey
Supreme Court
HENDER TALKS ON REAR AXLE REPAIRS
Ford service advisor Hender outlines causes of rear axle wear including neglect overload and reckless driving. Describes step by step overhaul process, parts, testing and final adjustments. Emphasizes lubrication, proper load, chains in mud, monthly hub maintenance and using genuine Ford parts. labor seven dollars plus parts.
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Ford
BK. Hender Ford Service
Pavement of Relatives For Bride in Hervey Islands
A humorous note from Hervey islands describes a bride walking on the backs of her future husband’s relatives for a distance from house to house on the eve of marriage, and on the wedding day the relatives form a similar passage for him.
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Hervey Islands
Hus
Washington Branch Timetable Summary
Train schedule excerpt lists arrivals and departures for multiple lines including Expresses and Local Freight. Notable items show No 12 20 60 80 88 11 49 29 8 7 89 and Washington Branch trains with specific times, cancellations, and daily patterns. Agent H W Russel notes daily services except Sunday and corrections dated July 1 1920.
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H. W. Russel
Full months of real Satisfaction can you Peat that
A compact survey notes, can you repeat the period of real satisfaction across several months, asking if the measure or quality can be extended or renewed over time.
Delivering Stock at Night by Auto
Williamsburg July 13 William Rosbult delivered fifty two head of hose at night to Menary and Evans. The Rosbult farm lies six miles from town but a two ton truck moved the parkers in a few loads, finishing the job at eight o clock the following morning. The motor truck is working out a revolution not less amazing than that now credited to the automobile.
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Williamsburg
William Rosbult
Menary & Evans
Rosbult
Parkers
Lightning Kills 28 Cattle on Kemp Thornes Farm
A severe lightning strike in Hampton on a recent thunderstorm killed twenty eight black Polled cattle owned by George Eustice on Kemp Thorne farms southeast of the city. Most animals were two-year-olds valued around $75 each and found scattered in the open away from fences or trees. The strike occurred near the pasture center with the bolt causing fatal injuries to multiple head.
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Hampton
George Eustice
Kempthorne
Local Masonic and Shrine Lodges Schedule
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday night each month with Charles Freding as W M and Arthur Goodin as Secretary The Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M meets the second Friday night monthly with Th T Carris as H P and Arthur Goodin as Secretary Bethlehehem Commandery No 45 KT meets the third Friday night with J D Glasgow as BE C and H Richards as Recorder Washington Chapter No 98 C E S meets the second Thursday night monthly led by Mrs Mary Lavada Kerr W M and Mrs Myrtle Speer as Secretary Visiting fraters are welcome Damascus Shrine No 10 W S of J meets the last Thursday of each month at Moose Hall with Rose M Reid W H P and Mildred Rice Worthy Scribe.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Charles Freding
Arthur Goodin
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Moose Hall
Rose M. Reid
H. P. Mildred Rice
Covenant Lodge 101 Meeting Notice
Covenant Lodge No 101 meets every Tuesday evening at 7 30 oclock in the IOOF hall Nowa Ava A cordial invitation is extended to visiting members to meet with us M D Lee noble grand R S Keller secretary
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Covenant Lodge No. 101
Nowa Ava
M. D. Lee
Noble Grand
Keller
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Bruce Cowden
Mutual
Sfiuating
Roa
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Roosevelt
Teddy
Hender
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cc. Rol & P
West Lim
Calvert
the Doctor
Cail
Bob White
Columbus Junction, Iowa
Peppy
Allen Wright Hanft Post
American Legion
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Irvin BE. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemley
Washington, IA
S. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
Washington, la
General Practice
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank
Austin Sutherland Auctioneers Sale
Washington, Iowa
R. F
Ballstate
J. D. Dayton
West Charter, Iowa
Washin County
Brookstart Bros. Law—Abstracts
Opera House
USL Service
South Side Square
Brighton
T. A. Michelsttorney-At-Law Office
Temple Building
Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilkgn & Wilson
Morrison & Morrison
B.lawrene
Ficher
Livingston & Eicher
LAW
Departmere
Kington, Iowa
WWW
Keeley
Watainston
W. H. Butterfield
Crail's
Wase'ngton
Chiropractorse
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Black
G. W.meyer
Keota, Iowa
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