Tents in Washington Chautauqua demand urged now
Frank Stewart urges all who plan to camp at the Washington Chautauqua assembly to order tents immediately. Orders from local residents must reach the committee by next Tuesday August first, with only tent spaces actually engaged being ordered. The event runs August 15 to 24, with favorable weather hoped for and strong interest reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stewart
Washington Chautauqua Association
Washington
Chautauqua Park
Washington Chautauqua Park
Whiting Twins Born At Local Hospital Yesterday
Mr and Mrs Hollis Whiting welcomed twin girls born yesterday afternoon at the local hospital. The infants weighed 4% and 5% pounds, with both maintaining good health.
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Hollis Whiting
Washington Seed Company Formed to Trade Field Seeds
P. P. Showalter and C. G. Sappings announce the formation of the Washington Seed Company to buy and sell field seeds. The firm will operate wholesale and retail from the Bell Building on North Iowa Avenue, in the former Jones Auto space, with new cleaning machinery and a August 1 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Showalter
C. G. Sappington
Washington Seed Company
Timothy
Washington County
Bell Building
Iowa Avenue
Jones Auto Company
Showalter
Mr. Sappington
Coal Shortage Persists as Mines Idle and Power Crises Grow
The fuel shortage remains critical in Washington with little relief until miners resume work. National supply is near breaking point, and most threshers report adequate fuel. City lights are dimmed away from business streets, leaving late residents to navigate in darkness.
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Washington
Legion to Bring Scotch Band Here
The American Legion Boys announce the Royal Scotch Highlanders Band will perform two open air concerts in Central Park on August 8 and 9. A special platform, seating, and wide advertising are planned. tickets via 50 cent tags will fund the event. The band promises a varied program and notable soloists in full Scotch attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Boys
Royal Scotch Highlanders
Central Park
United States
Harry Lauder
Legion
Trains Delayed By Strike Across Washington Transit
Passenger trains entering Washington run late with rare on time arrivals as the railway shopmen's strike continues. No. 30 the eastbound Rock Island local was over two hours late yesterday and remained behind this morning while Milwaukee and Burlington trains also suffered delays due to engines in bad repair and few workers to fix them.
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Washington
Rock Island
Milwauee
Burlington
Injured Rock Island Woman and Son in Wreck
Mrs. Louis Zimmerman and her son Harold Montgomery of Rock Island were seriously hurt when their Ford coupe plunged down a twenty five foot embankment near Rock Island Sunday. They were taken to St. Anthony's hospital in Rock Island. They are the sister and nephew of Henry Bowes of this community.
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Louis Zimmerman
Harold Montgomery
Rock Island
St. Anthony's Hospital
Henry Bowes
Funeral services for Daniel L. Aughey held in town chapel
Funeral services for Daniel L. Aughey were held at the Jones and McElhinney chapel at two o’clock yesterday afternoon. Washington lodge A F and A M and J G White post G A R attended in large numbers. The grave service in Bim Grove cemetery was led by Masons with Ralph Bunce in charge. Pallbearers were G C Purvis J C F Weade W P Mouhart N L Long D A Boyer and John Donaldson.
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Daniel L. Aughey
Jones & McElhinney
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. G. White Post
Bim Grove
Masons
Ralph Bunce
Mr. Aughey
G. C. Purvis
J. C. F. Weade
W. P. Moothart
N. L. Long
D. A. Boyer
John Donaldson
Card of Thanks for Daniel L. Aughey Funeral Help
We express heartfelt thanks for the ministrations that eased the burden at the death and funeral of Daniel L. Aughey. Special thanks to the Masons and the G A R and others whose help was freely given. Mrs. Dr. L. Aughey. Clarence Aukhey, Mrs. L. P. Mantle, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Bunce.
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Daniel L. Aughey
Masons
L. Aughey
Clarence Aukhey
L. P. Mantle
Lyman Bunce
Y M C A Pledges Reported At $13,000 Paid
The Washington Loan and Trust Company reports about $13,000 already paid toward the Y M C A endowment fund pledges with a little over $5,000 still due. Officials say the delay is likely negligence and express optimism that all pledges will be honored soon to place the money at interest.
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Tr. Sage
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Tennis Tournament For Later in Season
Ralph Gibson and Rev. Reade Mc Crory named by President F B Appleby of the Washington tennis club as a committee to arrange a tournament have decided to defer the affair until later in the year likely in August. The club, now about twenty members, uses two courts north of the city reservoir daily. An elimination event could draw local talent and possibly involve players from nearby towns. We thank friends for sympathy and assistance after our bereavement, especially for flowers and car donations from neighbors. W W Wolary and Family
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Ralph Gibson
Reade McCrory
F. B Appleby
Washington Tennis Club
City Reservoir
North Fourth Avenue
W. W. Wolary
Washington
Iowa
Ilinois
Chicago
Iowa City
Washington Elevator Co Receives Full Settlement Check
The Washington Elevator company owners of the burned elevator and contents received a full settlement check yesterday. The property was insured with Mill Owners Mutual Fire Insurance Company, represented here by C. EB. Lemley and Ed. Dempsey.
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Washington Elevator Company
Mill Owners Mutual Fire Insurance Company
C. EB. Lemley
Ed. Dempsey
Glare Lights Heavens as Straw Stack Burns Near Town
Residents report a bright glare southeast of town last night as a large straw stack burned several miles away. No buildings were damaged in the blaze.
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Washington
What kind of wood do they make a match with
A brief snippet from the Yale Record features playful quips on courtship and language noting a question about matchwood and a whimsical line about wooing. The fragment showcases student humor and period voice in campus publishing.
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Yale
Gas bills then and now spark a price contrast
Fifty years ago households paid rates from $4.00 to $9.50 per thousand cubic feet for gas in cities like New Orleans, Memphis, Atlanta, and San Francisco. The average was about $6.20, with gas serving far fewer uses then than now, suggesting today’s bills may seem more justified.
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Memphis
St. Louis
Nashville
Medbile
Atlanta
Savannah
Soho
Norfolk
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Charleston
Montgomery
Macon
Galveston
San Francisco
Sacramento
Rese
City Agency Seeks Power Purchase From Iowa Gas and Electric
At a special city council meeting a proposal from Iowa Gas and Electric to supply power for pumping and street lighting is presented. The firm claims annual savings, continued municipal control, and enhanced fire protection with a coal price readjustment clause, while noting local economic benefit and tax contributions.
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Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Homer Darbyshire
J. B. Hill
Iowa City
City of
Washington
Iowa
Suill
Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M Holds July Meeting
A called meeting of Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M is set for Thursday night July 27 at 8 o clock to perform the Mark Master degree for one candidate W C Bell Ho Fi 812 Mr and Mrs J S McKihinney host the ladies and their husbands of the Afternoon Bridge club Friday evening July 28 605
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Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Harvey Young
Shaver
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Cyrus
W. C. Bell
Merc. J
Tent orders prepared by grounds committee chair
The grounds committee led by chairman Frank Stewart will place an order for tents on Tuesday August 1. The order will specify only the exact spoken quantity 3815 from the tent company.
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Frank Stewart
Sunset Park Hosts Pictic Supper Thursday Evening
A pictic supper is scheduled at Sunset Park for Thursday evening. Residents are invited to attend for an informal community gathering and meal.
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Sunset Park
Egg Dealers Cry Lower Prices as Market Stagnates
The piece notes the ego issue worsens and selling eggs is hard, dealers consider storing stock for next fall, while continuing market presence. It urges customers to buy all eggs possible as prices drop with eggs one cent lower and dairy products two cents lower for Thursday.
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