Elevator fire destroys Washington Elevator in Iowa Ave blaze
The Washington Elevator on North Iowa avenue was completely destroyed by fire about 3:40 am with an estimated loss of 18 thousand dollars. About 1,000 bushels of oats and 450 bushels of corn were lost, and one delivery truck was destroyed. The owners plan temporary arrangements with Baxter to handle contracts while rebuilding in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Elevator Company
Iowa Avenue
Milwaukee
Wilson @ Karel lumber yard
W. W. Wilson
Wilson & Karel
Lawrence Wilson
Elmer Thoma
Ele
Vator
Haxter
W. A. Whiting
Whiting
J. M. Godfrey
Eldridge
David McLaughlin
C. W. McLaughlin
Carnahan
Lucas
Ottumwa
Thoma
Bailey Home
North Marion Avenue
Primary Election Cost In Jefferson County
The county auditor reports the primary cost at 1830.61 with 4609 votes. 4104 Republican and 405 Democratic. Republican votes averaged 22 cents each, Democratic 2.26, citing supplies printing notices election boards and rent as main items. Fairfield Tribune notes Jefferson higher than Washington County where costs per vote reached 81 cents.
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Fairfield Tribune
Jefferson County
Washington County
Streets Closed While Paving Is Going On
Motorists face two detours for two weeks as paving work closes streets north of Shields area. Drivers may go around via East South avenue and North 4th or pass through near the Rock Island coal chute. Crossings are available one block west of Shields coal office.
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East Sth Avenue
North 4Th
Shields
Rock Island
Trains Delayed Across Washington Amid Strike
Trains entering Washington were late this morning as the strike disrupted passenger service on all lines. Reports from Fort Madison say eighteen Washington men are stationed as deputy marshals and calm is reported. the strike may continue, with increasing interference until workers return.
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Washington
Fort Madison
United States Marshalsa
Streets Close Two Weeks for Paving on Main Avenues
While East 5th Avenue and North 4th Street are paved, Marion Town Second and Fourth Avenues will close for two weeks. Crossing must occur on North Avenue B west of Shield's Coal Office or at the Rock Island coal chute.
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East 5Th Avenue
North Fourth Street
Marion
Town
North Avenue
Shield
Rock Island
District Census Reports Weigh in on School Population
Ralph Thompson, secretary of the Washington Independent School District, reports a total of 1 420 legally school age children, with 706 boys and 714 girls ages 6 to 21. The district shows 875 in the shrink age 7 to 16, including 451 boys and 424 girls. Enrollment in the last year reached 1 318 with average daily attendance of 1 156. high school enrollment rose to 141 while 21 tuition pupils were in grade and junior high. Property values total 497 500 for grounds and buildings, plus 45 422 50 for supplies and equipment.
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Ralph Thompson
Washington Independent School District
Schoo
Present Lupton With Handsome Gold Watch
A delegation of Leon Beatty post Americas Legion presented L. B. Lupton with a gold Illinois watch made in Springfield in a brief ceremony at his home. Commander A. R. Oates spoke in appreciation of Lupton’s direction of the Lincoln pageant held July 3 and 4. Lupton replied to the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty Post
Americas Legion
L. B. Lupton
Illinois
Springfield
Lincoln
Abe Lincoln
A. R. Oates
Lupton
Ben Wooster Sells Barber Shop to Jack Collins
Ben Wooster sells his barber shop north of the Farmers and Merchants Bank to Jack Collins who has taken possession. Wooster owned the business for a year and will stay on for the present. Collins has been a barber there for several years.
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Ben Wooster
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Jack Collins
Mr. Wooster
Mr. Collins
Six year old Wilma Sutton dies at home
Wilma Margeritte Sutton died at eight o'clock this morning at 620 West Madison street after a long illness of diabetes. She was born in Fallon, Nevada on September 7, 1915, a daughter of William L. and Nellie Sutton. The family had been visiting her grandmother Mrs. Phi Anna Shockley. funeral arrangements were not yet set.
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Wilma Margeritte Sutton
Phianna Shockley
West
Madison Street
Fallon
Nevada
William L
Nellie (Shockley) Sutton
Shockley
Sutton
Value claim on Navajo blanket from an Indian in Arizona
Fragmentary report notes a Navajo blanket described as an Indian in Arizona made it to New Jersey via a trip to Birmingham. The speaker claims credit for purchasing it westward, hinting at cross region sourcing and attribution.
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Boweht
Nevajo Bianket
Arizona
New Jersey
Birmingham
Chautauqua Directors Approve Plans and Contracts
A special board meeting approved program contracts and committee agreements for the upcoming chautauqua. Admission prices remain unchanged, tents will cost more, and season tickets near 1200 expected as the assembly opens August 15 and closes August 24.
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The
Chautauqua Association
Chautauqa
Washington
Knickers Draw Casual Interest in Washington
The piece notes that in New York and Chicago women in knickers get press attention and pictures, while in Washington several girls adopting the style attract only casual interest. Local men doubt it will gain popularity here.
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New York
Chicago
Washington
Red Eagle and Bride in Washington Today
Red Eagle and his bride, married recently, are in Washington today en route from the Tama Indian reservation to Keokuk. He may give a show and sell remedies this evening, though he was not definite when seen at noon.
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Red Eagle
Washington
Keokuk
Tama
Eskimo Diet Includes Every Part Of Prey
A historical account notes that the Eskimo consumes nearly all of reindeer and sea animals, even storing frozen reindeer stomach to thaw and eat as a delicacy when vitamin hungry. It mentions the practice of using hides and bones for homes and tools.
Fashion of Rings Through Ages and Precious Stones
A fragmented note traces ancient ring styles from turquoise and emerald favorites in the Middle Ages to Renaissance diamond use. It mentions crude tools, rough metals, and evolving ring designs with miniature adornments and engravings as jewelers refined techniques.
Nitrogen supply calls for more extraction from air sources
The era’s growing energy use and conversion away from horse power increases the demand for atmospheric nitrogen. Officials warn a large share of fertilizer potential was lost as American farming shifted to caseline driven road transport, reducing horse labor.
Phrase Origins of Melancholy Dye Work Tradition
The text explains the old belief that Indigo dye work caused fits of melancholy due to skin exposure. Dyers often bore blue stains, leading to the phrase about low spirits and blue mood. The origin links mood to blue skin from Indigo dye.
Community Notices and Club Meetings Around Town
Mrs Fred Reid hosts open house for Mrs Sol Rich and Mrs Charles Leiber thall in Los Angeles. Ladies Aid Society plans July 14 picnic at Sunset Park at 3 pm with supplied baskets. U S club meets with Mrs Pearl Crone Friday at 2 30. T S E club meets with Mrs Chas Wilson tomorrow. W E R C holds regular meeting at 2 30 Saturday at G A R hall. Aesthetic Dancing class at Armory Friday with older girls at 9 younger at 10.
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Fred Reid
Sol Rich
Dauhter
Charles Leiberthall
Los Angeles
Ladies Aid Society of the
First United Presbyterian Chirch
Sunset Park
Meeting and events of local youth and church groups
The Amos Chapter De Molay holds an installation and initiation Friday at 7 30. The Girl's Canning Club of Haskins exhibits Monday at 2 in the church basement inviting mothers and women. Gospel team quartet and orchestra host an all day meeting Sunday at West Chester with basket dinner in church basement.
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Amos Chapter
Order of
de Molay
Fairfield Business Men
Quartette
Orchestra
West Chester
Nature observers note insects resemble leaves for camouflage
A government naturalist described a spider found on rocks near Cannes with moth cases attached to its body. When at rest the spider matched the fern like color and form of the coverings, blending with its surroundings to hide from enemies.
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Cannes
Spurious Chinese coins used in coffins for superstition
A newspaper note states that spurious coins are legally minted in China and used to place in the coffins of the dead. The superstition holds they aid the deceased in the afterlife.
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China
Pleasure of Mirth Laughs Across Years
A humorous observation notes that the man who laughs best has the last word in mirth after years of close observation. The piece reflects on timing and wit as a measure of true amusement within social gatherings.
Automatic Take-up Nuts Bring Way To Town
Lewis Bergen of Ainsworth traveled over twenty miles to obtain Automatic Take-up Nuts for his Ford. He found they performed well on two rods and plans to install on all four bearings. The ad claims superior bearing tighteners and offers a money back guarantee from W. B. Henderson on North Marion Avenue.
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Lewis Bergen
Ainsworth
Tomr
Ford
W. B. Hender
Origin of Publican in English Law and Speech
The term publican arose for inn and hotel keepers in Kuggland as those who taxed travelers. The word spread through speech and was later included in law to cover keepers of inns ale houses and wine vaults. Today a hotel keeper is still called a publican or boniface.
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Kuggland
Swordfish Facts and Fisheries of the Mackerel Family
The swordfish, allied to the mackerel, reaches 12 to 15 feet with some specimens longer. It has an elongated upper jaw or sword about three tenths of its length. The body bears small scales, the back is dark, the belly silver white, and ventral fins are absent. Neapolitan and Sicilian fishers trade heavily in this prized catch.
Modern Improvements Yet Time Test of World Says Uncle Eben
Uncle Eben muses that the world was made in six days but modern improvements take thousands of years to unfold. He remarks on pace and progress reflecting a common rural sentiment in a cautionary, folksy voice.
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Uncle Eben
Algebra Through Ages From Arabic Roots to Medical Use
The term algebra originates from the Arabic al jabr meaning reunion of broken parts with early use in bone setting. It traces a path from mathematical to medical language through historical usage.
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Washington Elevator Com
Pany
Iowa Ave
Baxter
Washington Coun
Farmers & Merchants State Bank the Bank
Washington Elevator Co
Reister & Sons
Migs
Wilma M. Sutton
Napshots
Hos
Zane Grey
Curwood
North Woods
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Chautauqua
Red Eagle and Bride
Evening Journal
Jara
Journal
Rock Island Tracks
Jersey
Effie Knowels
East Third St
Green
Williams
A. Ruebsam
Thos. Simpson
Inquire Journal
Jones Auto Co
Fairbanke-Morse
Boyd Berdo
Haskins
Mack
James Ralston
Keota
Iowa
U. S
Pearl Crone
T. 8
S. E. Club
Chas. Wilson
W. ER. C
G A. R. Hall
Marion Avenue
Uncle Even
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