Tentative Power Contract With Iowa Gas & Electric Noted
Washington Iowa city council committee met with Arthur Mullers ten engineer George Carson and H F Darbyshire of Iowa Gas and Electric to draft a tentative contract to supply electric current for the water pumping plant and street lighting for ten years. The document requires voter approval and calls for bids and煤 coal clause pricing with quarterly adjustments and future arbitration if interconnects occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mullersten
George Carson
H. F. Darbyshire
Iowa Gas & Electric Company
Washington
Iowa
City
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Washington, Iowa
City of
Towa
Fire department saves Washington from major blaze
Late yesterday a fire threatened the Bell carriage factory and an adjacent frame structure tied to C. C. Wilson and R. L. Lytle. Firemen arrived within minutes, ground water and quick work limited losses to a few hundred dollars and light contents damage. insurance covered the owners.
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Washington
Bell Carriage Factory
C. C. Wilson
R. L. Lytle
Bell
Fred L. Stewart
Lloyd Lytle
Fosdick & Bates
The
Electric Service Company
Fosdick
Prestolite
Urge Gravel on West Madison to Ready for Chautauqua
A county plan asks supervisors to gravel a one eighth mile stretch from city limits on West Madison to the Chautauqua grounds to cut mud during the event. Local supporters cite low cost and broad benefit for residents and visitors ahead of the August 14 opening.
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County Board of Supervisors
Madison Street
Chautauqua
Washington
Grimes Family Performs Duet at Baptist Church
R L Grimes and daughter Miss Sara played organ and piano duet at Sunday evening services. Grimes, skilled in many instruments, usually plays cornet and used it for the performance. The selection was exceptionally beautiful according to the Journal.
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Grimes
R. L. Grimes
Sara
Federal jury list sought by county clerk
Washington county citizens eligible for federal jury service are asked to send their names to J D Glasgow clerk of the district court. The list may be used for fall terms and must include those able to travel to Des Moines Davenport or other cities where federal court sits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Glasgow
District Court
Washington County
Glasgow
Des Moines
Davenport
Re Paint Street Markings Under City Plan
Fred Werner street commissioner and his crew repaint parking markings faded by a recent shower. The renewed strips align with a new city ordinance on car parking likely taking effect this week.
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Fred Werner
Talks of Shrubs to Rotary Club
Miss Myrtle Jeffrey urged planting state suitable shrubs as a hobby. She noted wild crab trees along streams make hardy lawn shrubs and advised water for birds. An Ames landscape architect will visit Washington. club members should attend. H A Paul presented cement sack waste figures totaling about 39 million dollars yearly. W P Rawn relayed a White address on Iowa roads showing potential long term savings and payoff.
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Myrtle Jeffrey
Rotary Club
Miss Jeffrey
Ames
Washingon
H. A. Paul
W. P. Rawn
White
Iowa
Shade Trees In National Capital Announce Rich Canopy
About 105000 shade trees grace the national capital streets and parks. The main varieties include maple species, sycamore, linden, tulip poplar, ash, pin oak, honey locust and horse chestnut, claiming the area as the best shaded city in the world with Paris second.
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National Capital
Paris
France
Man Who Never Makes a Mistake Asked to Lead
Commentary questions the value of perfection as society debates leadership. The speaker notes the world might cope without a person who never errs, inviting reflection on humility and judgment in public figures.
French Bastide Founded and Destroyed Dates
The French Bastile was founded in 1369 and destroyed in 1789. This identifies its long history and pivotal end during the French Revolution era.
Water Works Gave Them Pressure Not Slow
A fireman boasts that St. Clair Lewis at the Water Works provided strong pressure. The scene shifts to a local produce and dairy angle with Heister's Creamery promoted for cream and eggs.
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St. Clair Lewis
Heister
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Iowa Gas & Electric CO
Southern Illinois
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Williamson
Maline
Minois
Sangamon
Montgomery
Fulton
Madison
Finois
Western Kentucky
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Chautauqua Park
Stewart
Kalona
Col. W. B. Bell
Hervey
Jones Auto Company
Grips
Dougherty Bros
Frank L. Wilson & CO
Evening Journal
Iowa Ave
Sherman Bros., Drug Co
A. E. Putnam & Sors. Sons
Geo. W. Stewart
Titan
HAY Press
Mason's
Smalley
Address Mason Transfer & Storage Co
Jersey
Tamworth Gifts
Farrow
Walter E. Smith
Journal Office
James Ralston
Keota
Call Lloyd Hayes
Boyd Berdo
RED Bull
Mutual
J. Roberts
Journal
Mupfler
Riverside
Armour
Observatory
Tel
Daryl D. Dayton
West Chester
Priellisti
PEIRS
RED
ER & Sons
California
Lexington
C. H. Combs
Washington and Wellman Road
East
Anaheim St
Long Beach
Calif
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