Bargain Day to Be Next Wednesday in Washington
More than forty Washington merchants compete to offer the most attractive bargains for the fourth annual Bargain Day set for next Wednesday July 18. A double page ad in tomorrow's Journal and an announcement will detail the deals. A committee of the Advertising Club vetted offers to draw shoppers from up to thirty miles, expanding trade beyond the current territory.
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Washington
The
Journal
Advertising Club
Obituary of William Kelly Hunter of Keota Iowa
William Kelly Hunter born November 15 1861 in Keota Iowa died July 8 1923 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy Illinois aged 61 years 7 months 23 days. He previously suffered a fractured arm several weeks earlier seeking hospital care for treatment and blood complications noted.
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William Kelly Hunter
Robert and
Margaret Hunter
Keota
Iowa
Blessing Hospital
Quney
Illinois
Hunter
Lions Defer Picnic After Legion Clash and McCrory Report
The Lions club delays its family picnic tentatively set for next Tuesday evening. The American Legion picnic takes priority as several Lions are Legionnaires. President Reade McCrory, fresh from the Atlantic City convention, will report after a noontime luncheon next Tuesday. A definite date remains unsettled, possibly within two weeks or in August.
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Lions Club
American Legion
Legion
Legionnaires
Legion Post
Lions
Reade McCrory
Atlantic City
Kansas Jayhawks to face Hawkeyes in January clash
IO WA CITY July 13 The University of Kansas basketball team last year Missouri Valley champions will play the University of Iowa quintet which shared the Western conference title for 1923 with Wisconsin at Iowa City on January 5 1924. Coach Sam Barry announced the match and both teams will field nearly the same squads as prior season.
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Iowa City
Univrsity of Kansas
University of Iowa
Wisconsin
Sam Barry
Hunter dies after illness following poison
Clayton Enterprise reports the death of Mr. Hunter after illness and poison exposure. He operated a medicine wagon since arriving in Clayton. Married Florence Bennett on March 17, 1894, she died May 1, 1922. Survived by daughters Delbert Darnell, Hazel, Merle, two sisters, and one brother. Funeral at Methodist Church in Clayton, burial beside his wife in South Side cemetery. Relatives attended from nearby towns. Clayton, MI July 12.
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Hunter
Florence Bennett
Delbert Darnell
Keota
Iowa
Hazel
Merle
United Presbyterian Church
Methodist
Unionville
Ilinois
Dan Rohrer
Etta Hunter
Jim
Washington
Methodist Church
E. J. Williams
South Side
Mr. Hunter
Terbert Darnell
George T. Seaton
M. Pulver
Merle Hunter
Kansas City
Clayton Enterprise
Tourists Camp Is Well Patronized by Motoring Public
The camp west of Haut Auqua grounds, run by the Washington Improvement League, has drawn 119 registrants from June 15 to July 12 with 24 in late June and 19 in early July. Visitors from Ann Arbor to Seattle, honeymoon couples, and families praised accommodations and friendly service, noting good water and convenient garages. many expressed intent to return.
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Hhautauqua Grounds
Washington Improvement League
Wm. G. Smith
Smith Studio
Moulton
Anamosa
John W. Vanderwilt
Charlotte Keating Vanderwilt
Ann Arbor
Mich
Boulder
Colorado
U Harry White
Henry Nichols
Charles Newman
Long Island
N. Y
Seattle
Washington
Pauline
Margaret Powelson
Des Moines
Frank Powelson
Ruth
Genevieve Marshall
Mt. Pleasant
Davenport
P. R. Carpenter
Pratt
Kans
Muscatine
Iowa
Wm. G. Richards
Adessa
J. M. Young
Clarence
Gladys
Ottumwa
Minick
Independence
Texas
Upper Michigan
F. H. Warnock
Warren
Ohio
Melvin Lillibridge
Peggie
Kan
Illinois
Washington, Kan
Large Local Interest in Firpo Versus Willard Fight
Local interest spiked yesterday evening for the Luis Firpo Jess Willard fifth bout at Boyle's thirty acres in Jersey City. Many called the Journal office and radio stations to learn fight news as word of the result arrived after Firpo knocked Willard out in the eighth round. Supporters of both fighters were present, though Willard backers remained cool despite the outcome.
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Boyle's
Thirty Acres
Jersey City
Journal
Davenport
Omaha
Associated Press
Firpo
Willard
Gibbons
Argentenian
Kansan
Willar
Alleged bootlegger arrested at Nira in small town case
Deputy Sheriff Fred Sweet yesterday afternoon went to Nira and returned with Justin North a store keeper at that place who is under arrest on bootlegging charges On the same trip two minors Harold Romine and Howard Dorrance both of Nira are charged with breaking and entering a dwelling house in the night The complainant is August Lower of the same community They are to have a preliminary hearing this afternoon
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Fred Sweet
Nira
Justin North
Harold Romine
Howard Dorrance
August Lower
Tryouts for County Judging Team Underway Today
County Agent Harold Ellis and Prof. H J Montgomery hold the second period of tryouts for nine boys aiming to represent the county in the state fair judging contest in August. A three member team with alternates will be chosen after judging horses at the Will Twinam home near Crawfordsville and at the county home, plus corn at the high school this afternoon.
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Harold Ellis
H. J. Montgomery
Will Twinam
Crawfornsville
Not So Warm Today Forecaster notes mild July weather
Today is fairly comfortable for July with possible rain and delayed thunder showers. Ellis Newton, a work maker and piano tuner, is in town. For tuning, violin repairs, or bow refills, call McNamara's at 114.
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Ellis Newton
McNamara
Pleasant remarks from travelers at local camp site
Distant travelers praised the camp’s water, housing, and comforts. They commended the town’s courtesy, business people, and overall hospitality, noting only positive comments with no criticisms in the visitors’ book.
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Pegeie
Kalona business man Edmondson dies in Iowa City
L K Edmondson a longtime Kalona business leader and prominent Washington county figure died at 6 30 am today in University hospital Iowa City after two weeks illness linked to previous influenza. He owned a large Kalona general store with a Menonite clothing department and held positions as Mason Baptist church member and vice president of Farmers Savings Bank. He was 57 and survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs J H Reif and Mrs R V Manatt. Funeral services likely Sunday in Kalona.
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L. KE. Edmondson
Kalona
Washington
University Hospital
Iowa City
Edmondson
Washington County
Menonites
The
Baptist Church
Farmers Savings Bank of
I. F. Edmondson
J. H. Reif
R. V. Manatt
State fair horseshoe meet slated for late August
More than a hundred Iowa contestants expected at the third annual state horseshoe pitching tournament to be held at the Iowa State Fair August 27 to 29. Individuals only, entries due by August 20 to Secretary A R Corey, with exhibition matches by Frank Lundin and Frank Jackson.
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Associated Press
Pes Moines
Iowa State Fair
Iowa
A. R. Corey
Frank Lundin
New London
Frank Jackson
Kellerton
Egg Markets Forecast Slump Repeats Past Year
Analysts warn that egg prices may fall again as storage stocks remain high. Last year saw a market bottom with a glut, and the present crop also shows excess eggs stored, suggesting a continued imbalance without new demand.
Auction Listing For Farm, Poultry, Tools And Household Goods
A large sale offers 250 hens mostly White Wyandotts, 200 spring chickens, and several tons of hay in cabents of clover and timothy. Farm gear includes 6 cylinder Studebaker machinery, wagons, harnesses, plows, cultivators, mowers, rakes, planters, feed equipment, hog equipment, yard tools, and long chicken coops. Household items include bedsteads, coal burner, bookcase, dresser, cupboards, Viking cream separator, many items nearly new. Terms cash. Administrators and auctioneers listed with dates July 13 17 19.
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Baeny Clover
Timothy
Studebaker
Viking
Michigan the Maple State in maple production lead
Michigan is highlighted as the Maple State with the highest maple production among all states. The article emphasizes its supremacy in maple growth and suggests a strong regional identity around maple sugaring.
Iowa Horseshoe Pitchers Exhibition Prizes Announced
Special prizes will be awarded in exhibition matches while the state champion receives 150 dollars and a gold medal. Prizes scale from second place at 10 dollars to sixteenth at 7.50 dollars. The Iowa Horseshoe Pitchers Association annual meeting follows, Tuesday evening August 28, during the tournament.
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Iowa Horseshoe Pitchers’ Association
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