Perry Town Finances Pool At Six Thousand Dollars
At Perry, Washington, a swimming pool for Pattee Park is financed by a $2,000 subscription drive and a $4,000 bank loan carried until funds become available. The Perry Chief organized a citywide drive with 785 subscribers, most gifts under $10, to complete a 60 by 150 foot reinforced concrete pool. Construction began June 28 and should finish within a week.
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Perry
Washington
Io Pattee Park
Sunset Park
Park Fund
Park Board
Perry Chief
Banner
R.D. Keblin
Keblin
Fats
Perry Tand
Woodrow Washers Gain Popularity in Washington
Woodrow Washers grow in popularity in Washington as housewives praise the Double Tub model. The Tilting Tub feature saves time and effort, offering simple safe operation at low running cost. The ad urges readers to visit the display to see the washer with the tilting tub.
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Woodrow
Thoron Bly
Hoover Cleaner Sale Ad Seeks Five Day Count
Iowa Gas and Electric advertises a Hoover cleaner with a one dollar down offer. A teaser urges readers to call 25 and ask for the Hoover Man as a limited time promotional tip.
Reister and Sons Eggs and Hens Higher for Wednesday
A tribute to Mr. Reister of Ofair Washington praising his public service hours and reliable payment for eggs cream and poultry. The notice notes busy trucks loading produce and asserts confidence in the growing business and higher prices for Wednesday.
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Mr. Reister
Ofair Washington
O. T. Smith Dies in Spokane and Interment Planned
O T Smith, well known in Thornburg community, died in Spokane Washington. His body will be brought to Thornburg for burial beside his wife. He had lived with his daughter Mrs. Logan and had long been in ill health. Funeral services will be held in Thornburg Saturday. The article notes hunting licenses issued and statistics for Washington county.
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A. ¥. Ashby
O. T. Smith
Perry pool project sparks donations and local support
A Perry contractor led construction with no profit, supervising and providing machinery while volunteers supplied most labor. Citizens argue Washington could replicate the effort, with substantial gifts possible and cheaper excavation if a Sunset Park location is chosen.
Iowa Sets Headlight Lens Rules and Enforcement Timeline
Iowa officials announce strict headlight lens enforcement starting in September with a grace period for motorists to fit approved lenses. The Motor Vehicle Department will provide county treasurers with the approved lens list and lenses in use. The state certifies Violet Ray Patterson Roadlighter Green Visor Macbeth Liberty National Osgood lenses as compliant.
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Iowa
W. M. Calladay
Motor Vehicle Dept
State Department
Iowa State Highway Commission
Violet Ray Patterson
Macbeth
Liberty National
Osgood
Mason Lodge Called Meeting For Third Degree
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M will hold a called meeting Wednesday night July 27 for work on one candidate in the Third Degree. A send off is planned as he leaves for the west. Refreshments at the close. Elllott Grayson W M.
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Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
West
Elliot Grayson
W. M
Chance to Aid Disabled Veterans Hospital Reading Room Supplies
Mrs. H. W. Russell asks local residents to donate books and magazines for Knoxville soldiers at the McElhinney Furniture store Thursday or Friday morning. Medium cretonne pillows are also requested. donations will be packed Friday and sent out Saturday. Money gifts to buy pillows are welcome with Mrs. Russell arranging purchases on receipt.
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H. W. Russell
Disabled Soldiers
Knoxville
McElhinney Furniture Store
Towner Sought as Manila Governor General Hope
President Harding holds a list of prominent men for the Philippines governorship. Commissioner De Veyra urged Major General Wood if he would serve, naming Representative Towner of Iowa as second choice for the post.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Philippines
de Veyra
Wood
Representative Towner
Iowa
House Insular Affairs Committee
Providing for Possibilities
A Louisville Courier-Journal quotation features a man asking for marriage but citing his salary. A boss promises a raise but warns the man not to claim it as an act of favoritism. The quip reflects frugality and practical finances in domestic plans.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Lemmon urges business help for boys at Rotary lunch
C B S Lemmon, chairman of the Y M C A board, urged greater business support for boys in the community. He cited lack of personal interest and called it a vital problem for the Rotary Club gathering in Washington.
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S. Lemmon
Rotary Club
Mr. Lemmon
Washington
Lemmon
Drowning Report Corrected for Iowa River Victim
The Journal reports correction from correspondent Ainsworth stating the man who drowned in the Iowa river near Gladwin on Saturday evening is John McGinnis, not John McGuire as previously published.
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Journal
Ainsworth
Iowa River
Gladwin
John McGinnis
John McGuire
Open House at Christian Church Next Sunday
Rev W H Hampton announces the Christian church will open its new sanctuary for morning and evening services next Word's Day. The interior is praised as appropriate and beautiful. Attendance has risen weekly. Mrs Marble will lead music with a full chorus and a lively gospel sermon is promised.
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W. H. Hampton
The
Christian Church
Community notices invite first services next Sunday
The notice invites everyone to attend the first services next Sunday and asks readers to watch for further announcements.
Joint Meeting of Farmers and Bankers on Iowa Farm Credit
A joint Farmers and Bankers meeting will be held at the Court House in Washington on Wednesday July 27 1921 at 8 p m to discuss the Iowa Farm Credit Corporation. Officials who helped draft the law and plan its enactment will attend to provide information and answer questions.
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Iowa
Court House
McLaughlin
Washington
Iowa Farm Credit Corporation
Notice for Pure Country Butter and Spring Chickens
A seller offers pure country butter in one pound cartons and spring chickens, dressed or alive, with delivery. Contact Karl Libe at phone R16-1¢ for purchase.
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Karl Libe
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T. L. Brookhart
Washington County
Harry McCall
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
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Towner
Manila Place
M. H. Feddersen
W. W. Bowers
J. M. Wilson
Washington Hotel Company
Rotary Organization
Mt. Pleasant
Neaf
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North Side Square
Evening Journal
Telgraph
Cook's Cafe
State of
W. P Littlefield
F. & M. Bank
Eva Smeltzer
Call Journal
Four Mole Gas
Sixth Ave
Litchfield
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Dei
Wfordsville
Dodge Brothers
Dodge Bros
Maxwell
Buick
Jones. Auto Co
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Black
Charles Jackson
Leflers
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Green
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South Side Square
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