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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1922

Page

5

City Council Proceedings 1922 May and June

The May 1 1922 council session in Washington Iowa approved last meeting minutes and a long list of claims across funds incl Contingent Water Street and Health. New appointments and budget items were noted along with paving petitions and cemetery additions and the mayor announced a night marshal.

Council City Hall Alberson Folk Call McElhinney Work Maxwell Putman Marsh Pldtridge A. M. McCulley Co. C. Welch Henry Rath W. Bidwell Bidwell John Bales John Shields & Sons Harry Harley Frank McElroy W. W. Bidwell R. R. Gordon John Squire Philip Bratton Street & Alley Fund Fred L. Stewart J A. Cunningham R. H. McCarty Washington Fire Department Welein Police F. Weidner Dchanaaerns Roy B. Downs Noad Fand A. M Mauh Ee R. R. Gordon Standard Oil Co Main St Iowa Gas & Elec. Co Force Pond H. D U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co G. 2. Kellogg Putnam Eldridge V. C. Patnam Dick Bidwell Geo. Barnett John Davidson Cloyee Burham George McAvoy Hesseltine W. H. Knottnerus Marion ‘Avenue 5Th Street Sth 4Th Ave 7Th St Washington Cemetery Washington Lowa Evening Journal S. J. Kellogg West Main St Marion Ave East 7Th St Roly Call Eld Co. Welch M. McCulley B. J. Kellogg Sanitary District Fund Tia A. Lt. Hall Washington Oil Co A. M. Daub A. L. Dusenbery Cloyce Burham Harry Springman Ted T. Becera Harry Edwards Night Marshall Kellogg Iown McElhinney Drug Co Dougall Bros Mugnaini & Cantoni E. T. Gray Bumber American Surety Co N. Y Contingent’ Fund Co. R. 1 P Ry. Co Sherman Bros Matt Parrott & Sons Co Water Fund Co. M. & St. P. Ry. Co Mre Cummings Harry Hafley Bidwelll C. C. Welsh Henry Rathfalla R. Gordon Apie J. J. Mills Shawoo Street & Alley Fond John Bales Orville Elder Rtreet Pp. Co. Flutter Des Moines Towa Improvement Committee Sam Ples R. BE. Shannon Pub. Evening Journal

Richard Harding Davis romance adapted for screen at Fox Theater

The Men of Zanzibar author’s tale becomes a Fox film starring William Russell. The East African seaport Zanzibar provides a tropical backdrop for intrigue around the American consulate. The movie promises Davis style drama with romance and excitement rather than tragedy.

Harding Davis Richard Harding Davis Zanzibar William Fox William Russell Fox Davis Tropics

First Man Answer Sparks Historical Debate

A classroom joke reveals a mix up over who counted as the first man. The teacher cites George Washington as first, while a boy insists Adam preceded him, then clarifies the error with a quip about foreigners. A lighthearted exchange from a Ladies Home Journal moment.

Bobby George Washington Adam Ladies Home Journal

Indians From Four States In Pow Wow

Ta ma Iowa July 27 Indian tribes from Nebraska Wisconsin and Oklahoma will join Mesquakie nation for the annual pow wow August 16 to 21. Curator Harlan of the Iowa Historical Department will translate Maqui bana sh explanations at the new Old Battlefield site three miles west of Tama on the Lincoln Highway. The event blends thanksgiving and a Fourth of July mood as Native dances return in full feather and paint mixed with a note of modernization.

Tama Mesquakie Nebraska Wisconsin Oklahoma Harlan Historical Department of Iowa Des Moines Linco

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Satisfied Patient

Mrs Emma Baker of Lebanon Indiana testifies she was run down by women’s troubles and stomach issues before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She calls it a wonderful medicine and recommends it to others to restore energy and health. Her letter endorses the product for common female ailments.

Lebanon Indiana E. Pinkome Emma Baker East St Dia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Baker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Council Proceedings Jake Lemley Elder & Shannon Metal Sign Advertising Co St. Clair Lewis C. B. Davidson Cc. Co. Welch H. A. Davis J. H Kelly TR Weeceds Acduesse CG. M. Humble Jfred L. Stewart Arthur & Dodd Wm. T. Carson Washington Elevator Co George’ Teas Raymond Lead Works Worthington Pumps& Machinery Corp Richardson Iowa Gas & Elec. Comm G. Block Co Rye Penge HW. W. Bidwell V. W. Bidwell Chas. Welch R. R. Gordon — Improvement Wallace Bidwell Ghas. Welch A. M. Daub J. J! Millis iHenry Rath A. M. M&culley W. Stewart M. D.sanitary Teester Fund R. R- Gordon Farmers Co-operative Exchange A. L. Hallsacneeecasenne Louck & Co Lowa City Co. Co Welch B. Davidson Chas. Sloat Henderson Wallace R. E. Dougherty Ed Gray Ing Co Carris MfEs T. R. Phillips Coggeshall W. B. Pierce Co R. D. Wood & Co Kewanee Boiler Co Dearborn Chemical Co Johns-Manville Co Neptune Meter H. Mueller Mfg Coa James B. Clow & Sons Pune C. E. Richardson Commercial Electrical Facply Co.v Dek Bidwell A. M. McCulfey John Shields Harry Harley c. Co John Bates H. R. ‘Sitler Frank Lb Wilson Mason Transfer & Storage CO Jas, Casey Washington Fire Dept American Railway Express Co N. Y. Belting & Packing Co B. J. Mills Wees den Sesnes Jim Chilcote L. K. Glasgow Jim Clark Mort Chance B. F. Weidner S. J Kellogg Counull LL & P. Ry Sane Aan H. S. Bidwell Et Nin Caren W. Bidwelles Aan Rewe Sanitary District Fund Chicago, Rocky Island & Pacific Railroad Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad North Marion Avenue Iowa Avenue Second Avenue North Fourth Avenue Iowa West Main Street North Marion Avenue J. Kellogg Chicago C. M. & F. Clothing CO
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