County defense council plans September home-coming for soldiers
Washington county defense council meets at the courthouse and approves a county wide welcome for returning soldiers in the second week of September. A second meeting will set final date and form county committees to organize entertainment and activities across townships and precincts.
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County Council of Defense
Court House
Washington County
Court Room
Washington
Defense Council
Unknown Quantity brings Henry tale to Vitagraph screen
Vitagraph releases The Unknown Quantity adapted from an O Henry story starring Corinne Griffith at the Fox theatre Tuesday. The film follows a young millionaire seeking to atone for his father's misdeeds and win the woman who despises him through a clever use of the title solution.
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Vitagraph
O. Henry
Corinne Griffith
FOX Theatre
Pany
Henry
Miss Griffith
Vitacraph
Brooklyn
Thomas K. Mills
Huntley Gordon
St. Davenport
Jack Ridgeway
Frederick Buckley
Jack McLean
Missing Wife Reward Note Circulated in Iowa
Sheriff reports a circular from northwestern Iowa offering 10 for information on a missing 24 year old wife. The ad lists a long physical description, states she left May 18 1919, urges authorities to arrest any man seen with her and promises to cover costs if charges result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. McCarty
Iowa
Glenwood Institution
Legion Posts Named After Co. K Boys
Three American Legion posts in Washington county Henry county and Columbus Junction were named for Company K soldiers killed in France near Chateau Thierry last year Leon Heatty first Washington county casualty Bob Tribby first Henry county casualty and Allen Hanft post at Columbus Junction honor one of Company K boys who fell in action The transfers of the company to the Rainbow division preceded these memorials.
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American Legion
Washington
Rainbow Division
Leon Heatty
Washington County
France
Mt. Pleasant
Bob Tribby
Henry County
Columbus Junction
Allen Hanft
Company K
Chateau Thierry
Goodyear Pneumatic Tire Truck Tours Town
A large Goodyear tire truck, one of the biggest seen locally, arrived this morning to promote pneumatic tires for heavy trucks. The vehicle travels from Akron, Ohio and tours the eastern states to demonstrate the claimed durability and superior service of pneumatic tires over solid rubber tires.
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Goodyear
Akron
Ohio
Vote of Thanks Given to Miss Grace Willits
At a county council of defense meeting on Saturday afternoon a vote of thanks was tendered Miss Grace Willits for performing a large amount of stenographic work for the council during the war without remuneration. The council, then short of funds, valued the cheerful and generous service she provided.
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County Council of Defense
Grace Willits
Defense Council
Miss Willits
Black and Washington Attend State Knights Meeting
N. L. Black of Washington and L. Washington of Albia traveled to Cedar Rapids to attend the state meeting of the Colored Knights of Pythias.
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N. L. Black
Washington
L. Washington of
Albia
Cedar Rapids
The
Colored Knights of Phythias
96th Aero Squadron Arrives at Fort Bliss Border Patrol
Private Jesse H Swift’s letter from Fort Bliss El Paso reveals the 96th aero squadron has arrived for border observation duties. The unit, with 143 personnel, joins the 11th squadron to patrol the Texas border and support aerial bombardment and balloon observation stations planned along the frontier.
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Dorothea Swift
Jesse H., Swift
96Th Aero Squadron
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Texas
Columbus
N. M
Swift
9 6Th Squadron
American Air Service
11Th Aero Squadron
96Th
Columbus N. M
Aberdeen
William Mitchell
Military Aeronautics
Washington
Mitchell
France
Army
FE. R. Haslet
W. C. Ockers
Air Service
Maj. Haslet
Maj. Ockers
Gen. Michell
J. E. Peeket
Southern Department Air Service Office
James Prentice
Fl Paso
War Department
Brownsville
Bugle Pass
del Rio
United States
Brownaville
New Horse Feed Substitutes Oats with Treacle in Paris
In Paris a new horse feed substitutes oats by mixing a coarse treacle based mash for horses. The shipment aims to improve nutrition and digestion for riding and draft animals.
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Paris
Daily Thought on Patience and Gentleness
Leigh Hunt reflects on patience and gentleness as sources of quiet strength in daily life. The brief meditation frames gentleness as a form of power guiding conduct and character.
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Leigh Hunt
Auto Dealers Meet in Washington County
A. J. Knapp secretary of the Iowa Motor Trades Bureau of Des Moines will speak to the automobile dealers of Washington at 8 o clock tomorrow evening. The meeting at the Commercial Club is open to all interested in better Iowa highways. Knapp will discuss the new state road law taking effect January 1 and its impact on the industry, with facts presented to aid every dealer. The session is arranged by the Commercial Club and urged for all in the Washington County auto business.
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A. J. Knapp
Iowa Motor Trades Bureau of
Des Moines
Washington
Commercial Club
Iowa
Knapp
Washington County
Simpson Child Dead To Bury at Brighton
Georgia Elizabeth Simpson aged three, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Simpson, died Sunday morning after an illness of several months. Born January 8 1916 seven miles west of Washington, she is survived by her parents, a brother Otto and two sisters Grace and Beatrice. Funeral services Tuesday at ten in Woodford chapel with Rev. M. R Regan, burial in Brighton cemetery.
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Georgia Elizabeth Simpson
George L. Simpson
Washington
George L
Sadie (Dencker) Simpson
Otto
Grace
Beatrice Simpson
Woodford Chapel
M. R Regan
The
Baptist Church
Brighton Cemetery
Battling Jane at Graham Theatre Next Tuesday
Dorothy Gish stars in Battling Jane a Paramount picture shown at the Graham Theatre next Tuesday a quaint nomad girl on a bicycle drifts into a Maine town during a Thrift Stamp drive helping the village and stirring a romance while righting wrongs.
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Maine
Jane
Paramount
Dorothy Gish
Graham Theatre
Church and fraternal group notices from West Chester church
The W O W holds a regular meeting Monday at 7 30 p m all members urged to attend. The Ladies Aid of West Chester M E church meets Wednesday afternoon July 23 with Mrs Lou Bauer leading serving and assisted by Mrs Chris Bauer Mrs Roy Waddell Mrs Will Wallace and Mrs Arthur Dayton. Ladies and friends invited. Secretary.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
West Chester
M. EF
Lou Bauer
Chris Bauer
Roy Waddell
Will Wallace
Arthur Dayton
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Bazaar and Ice Cream Supper
The Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society announces an annual bazaar and ice cream supper at the community building on Thursday evening July 24 admission details were not printed.
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Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Navajo Club Meet With Mrs J A McCaill Wednesday
The Navajo club will meet with Mrs J A McCaill at 809 South Marion avenue at 10 o clock Wednesday afternoon.
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Navajo Club
J. A. McCaill
South
Marion Avenue
Queen Esther Girls Attention Meeting Set for July 28
The Queen Esther Girls announce an attention meeting tonight to start the new year. It will be held Monday evening July 28 and all new members are urged to attend.
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Queen Esther
Baptist group to meet Tuesday evening
The W. W. G. of the Baptist church will meet with Pearl and Iva Sharp Tuesday evening. The program will be in charge of Carol Forgey and helpers.
Recruits Mistake War Message For Cash Request
A squad practicing in open order formations misheard and transmitted a message as "Hard up on left, send three dollars and four cents at once" instead of the intended "Hard pressed on left, send re-enforcements at once." The Buffalo Commercial reports the humorous miscommunication observed by the officer in charge.
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Buffalo Commercial
Scratch Obliterated by Hoseed Oil Rubbing
A scratch on polished furniture may be almost obliterated by vigorous rubbing with Hoseed oil. The advice notes oil can smooth the finish and minimize visible damage. The item emphasizes practical home maintenance from the period.
Youll Find It There in the Want Column
A brief note directs readers to the want column for listings. It mentions where to look for notices and potential items offered, without naming specific people or organizations.
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WANT
Larson Girl Weds Dewey Weeks in Muscatine Camp Honeymoon
Miss Mabel Larson and Dewey S Weeks were married on July 12 at Muscatine with Reverend Wieskotten officiating. The bride, a former rural school teacher, will reside with her parents in Washington County while the groom returns to Montgomery City Missouri. they plan to set up home near Riverside after a brief wedding trip.
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L. E. Larson
Mabel Larson
Dewey S. Weeks
Montgomery City
Missouri
Muscatine
T. F. Wieskotten
Lillie Brinning
Joe Weeks
S. B. Weeks
Franz Landau
Maude Steele
le Roy Hardy
Riverside
I. C. Steele
Hardy
Mrs Niemeyer Honored Guest at Harwood Bridge Party
Mrs T W Harwood hosted a Saturday bridge gathering for Mrs Fred Niemeyer of Burlington seen as a leading whistler in the country. About twenty guests attended with refreshments served. out of town visitors included Mrs K A Burnell of Seattle Miss Vera DeSeilhorst of Grundy Center and Mrs Fannie Shinnebarger of New York.
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T. W. Harwood
Fred Niemeyer
Burlington
Harwood
Niemeyer
K. A. Burnell
Seattle
Vera DeSeilhorst
Grundy Center
Merle Lytle
Fannie Shinnebarger
New York
Miss Dorothea Wickham Hosts Milwaukee Guest at Porch Luncheon
Miss Dorothea Wickham entertained sixteen friends on a Saturday afternoon at her home. The event, honoring Miss Mary Harper of Milwaukee, featured music, conversation, a cool porch setting, and a luncheon in yellow and white. Out of town guest Miss Louise Burnell of Seattle attended.
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Dorothea Wickham
Mary Harper
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Vassar College
Wickham
Louise Burnell
Seattle
Washington
Miss Brookhart Hosts Cedar Rapids Guests in Delightful Party
Miss Margaret Brookhart hosted about twenty couples Friday evening in honor of Maurine Hulse Kenneth Weir and Granny Hulse of Cedar Rapids visiting local friends and relatives. The evening featured dancing and a jolly mood with T. J. Brookhart assisting and cold frappe served.
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Margaret Brookhart
Maurine Hulse
Kenneth Weir
Granny Hulse
Cedar Rapids
Bethel Church Philathea and B S W Classes Meet
Mr and Mrs Frank Pearson of the northeast city hosted Bethel church Philathea and B S W classes last Wednesday evening. Each class conducted a brief business session before extending the gathering to guests.
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Frank Pearson
Philathea
Bethel Church
Social Lawn Gathering With Games And Music
Guests enjoyed a casual lawn gathering with games and music. The area was decorated with Japanese lanterns and light refreshments were served by the hostess.
Miss Marcella Reed Honored at George Reed Home Party
About forty youths attended at the George Reed residence Thursday for Miss Marcella Reed of Peoria Illinois visiting here. Lawn games Victrola music and dancing highlighted the entertainment with refreshments served later, concluding a very enjoyable time.
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George Reed
Marcella Reed
Peoria
Ilinois
Birthday Party for Francis McConnell Celebrates Seventh
Friends of Francis McConnell helped him celebrate his seventh birthday Thursday at his parents home Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McConnell. Guests enjoyed games on the lawn and refreshments of ice cream cake and lemonade served by Virginia.
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Francis McConnell
W. H. McConnell
Virginia
Notable Local Names in Community Obituary List
Ruth Phillips Edna McConnell Laura Busby are identified among residents highlighted in a community obituary notice. The record preserves the individuals and their linkage to the local section, reflecting a period convention of listing residents regretfully.
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McConnell, Ruth Phillips
Edna McConnell and
Laura Busby
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Henry Story
E. W. Co
Cleveland
Jowa
Legion
Goodyear Tire
Miss Grace Willits
Jesse H. Swift
Sis
TER
EL Paso—De
Scribes Country
A.J. Knapp
Quaint Nomad
C. C
Washington Steam Laundry
Journal
Haskins Mutual
F. Shockley, Noble
W. H. Smith
Ford Car
Albert
Irvin
Mercer County
County Hospital
J. F. H. Taylor
F. & M. Bank
Albert Irvin
C. F. Warnitz
Grandview
Westbrook
J. J. Fishburn
H. Worley
Sandwich Hay Press
Walter A. Leet
Ww. H. George
Fairfield
Boyd B. Berdo
Johnson
Mannhardt Brothers
Franklin
Call
Chas O. Dunbar
Brighton
Washington Loan & Trust Co
Rubio
Valley
South Lowa Ave
B. B. Berdo
Ralph Hesseltine
Long
Sunset Park
Will Simms
Charles and
Billy
Robert Long
Coffeyville
Kansas
Frances Tripp
Nellie
Clarence Tripp
Portland
Oregon
New York City
Tripp
Leroy Tripp
Mary Frances
George
Bronx City
George Maxwell
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