Aged Keota Lady Dies After Hip Injury
Mrs. Madison Pulver, a longtime Washington county resident and pioneer, died yesterday at her daughter's home near Keota after a fractured hip from a fall six weeks earlier. Funeral at United Presbyterian church in Keota tomorrow at 2 PM. She leaves six children, including James Pulver and S. M. Pulver, and was noted for wide local acquaintance.
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Madison Pulver
Will Irwin
Keota
Washington County
Dutch Creek Township
Mr. Pulver
Alex Moody
Township
F. L. Mangold
East Main Street
Washington
Regular Drill Held By Troop D Last Night
Troop D conducted its first drill since the federal inspection at the armory last evening with nearly all members present except a few excused for threshing. The session covered fundamentals of a soldier’s duties as Captain Earl Limerman awaits official approval of his NCO selections.
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Earl Limerman
Adjutant General
Moose Defeats Mechanics In Twilight League Debut
In Denison, the Moose beat the automobile mechanics 8 to 7 in five innings, with a tied 7–7 score after four. Several American Legion players featured, and Moose pitchers changed frequently. Twilight League plans include six teams led by H. M. Daviess, games six to dark to benefit the Washington band.
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Denison Ball Park
Moose
Automobile Mechanics
H. M. Daviess
Button Cutters
Firemen
Barbers
Bankers
Mr. Daviess
U.S. S
Maxwell Motor Co, Still Operating Despite Rumors
F W McIntosh of Des Moines told a Journal representative that rumors of Maxwell Motor Company of Detroit entering receivership are unfounded. He noted the June 30 fiscal year close and annual inventory, with operations continuing and sales staff active. T. C. Kyle is back at work and recovering from surgery.
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Washington
Maxwell Motor Company
Detroit
F. W. McIntosh
Des Moines
Journal
McelIntosh
Manbeck, Motor Company
T. C. Kyle
McIntosh
Kyle
Canvassers for County Fair See Good Turnout
Canvassers for the county fair reported strong public interest and solid turnout yesterday, with volunteers noting high engagement at multiple precincts and widespread community support for event activities and exhibitions. Officials praised the effort and said momentum should boost fair attendance next month.
Countywide drive boosts Washington county fair fund
The Washington county fair fund drive raises early momentum with more than 15 000 pledged across Washington and nearby townships. Franklin township reports about 5 000 in pledges while Washington township leads in per‑side canvassing with 4 500 from Frank Beatty and others. banks have subscribed five shares each, and many farmers pledge as the campaign progresses toward a countywide goal. The push continues despite harvest duties as meetings are set for Monday night to tally full shares.
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Washington
Washington County
Franklin Township
al Augustine
Commercial Club
Washington Township
Frank Beatty
Beatty
Tents for Chautauqua urged by grounds chair
Frank Stewart, chairman of the Chautauqua grounds committee, urges prospective campers to order tents now. Demand may exceed supply as tents will cost more this year. Stewart will provide details and handle orders, which must reach tent owners soon.
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Frank Stewart
Stewart
Farmer Victor Vandeal killed by runaway grain binder
Wheatland July 29 Victor Vandeal 43 a farmer was ground to death when a team ran away on his farm near Wheatland. His wife and two children survive.
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Wheatland
Victor Vandeal
Presbyterian choir rehearsal urged after vacations
Announcements note regular Thursday choir practice at the church and urge all members to attend after vacation. Also details on church events including a July 20 play at West Chester M E church with 25 and 35 cent admissions. Other church programs listed with times and speakers.
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Presbyterian
West Chester M. E
Dick Willis Buys Interest in the Gong
Ace Olds sells half of the Gong restaurant to Dick Willis. Willis, recently released from the Iowa Gas and Electric Company, joins Olds in Olds and Willis. They plan changes to improve the room for a more attractive and convenient dining space.
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Ace Olds
Gong
C. W. Burris and
Dick Willis
Olds
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Olds & Willis
Washington Butter Shortage Sparks Urgent Sale
Last Saturday our station ran out of Washington Butter and customers rang the phone asking what was wrong. We announce we churn only the finest and regret the shortage but warn buyers to act fast while stock lasts.
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Washington
Jamison and Hill Open Business Here in Washington
Jamison and Hill establish a new firm at 211 South Marion avenue in Washington as the local agency for Marco farm lighting and power plants. The operation covers seven counties with headquarters to be set there. Hill has long ties to Washington county, born near Wayland and educated in electrical engineering, while Jamison is a mechanical engineering graduate from Lafayette, Indiana.
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Jamison
Town State Board of Health to Fight The Bubonic Plague
Des Moines reports Dr G H Sumner secretary of the state board of health will attend a Galveston conference with five states on bubonic plague. Authorities warn rats fleas and insects may spread the disease and plan preventive measures to forestall trouble in Iowa from gulf or western shipments. War on rats mice and ground squirrels is deemed necessary to prevent spread.
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Des Moines
G. H. Sumner
State Board of Health
Rupert Blue
Galveston
Orient
Sumner
Iowa
Gulf
Western
India
Man
Surgeon Blue
San Francisco
May avert strike in mines of state
Iowa miners show discontent but vow no strike unless wider gains or international backing occur. Thomas McCully of Des Moines district UMW says loyalty to signed contracts remains, yet unequal raises to Illinois could prompt action. John C. Lewis visits Indianapolis with plans if operators refuse to meet.
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Des Moines
Iowa
International Organization
Thomas McCully
United Mine Workers
Wilson
Coal Commission
McCully
White
John C. Lewis
Indianapolis
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Lowa
This Bird Is Friendly and Sociable Felon
A snippet from American Forestry Magazine of Washington notes that a sociable felon will whistle and cause a chickadee to respond. The piece highlights the bird’s responsive behavior compared with other birds.
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Washingston
Tree'e Products Valuable from Australia Blackboy Tree
The article notes a new company producing tars from the Australian blackboy tree free of acids and various chemicals. It mentions future plans for dyes, perfumes, and formalin production, along with other products like tarpaulin dressings and lacquers.
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Blackboy” Tree of
Australia
Iowa Weather and Crop Bulletin Highlights July 2021
The report notes generally good crop prospects across Iowa with widespread light to moderate rains, especially in the Raccoon River valley. Corn is two-thirds above normal with tasseling and silks forming, oats and winter wheat harvest advanced, and yields for southern winter wheat reaching 2.50 to 2.53 per bushel. Localized disease impacts in spring wheat are noted, while truck crops and gardens show strength. regional prices for potatoes vary, and regional reports from Washington Mahaska and Van Buren describe recent rains and harvest progress.
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Raccoon Valley
Lyon
Dubuque
Scott
Henry
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Washington
Mahaska
Oskaloosa
van Buren
Milton
County expenses soar in Black Hawk County 1919 report
Waterloo July 29. The annual report of county auditor J. A. Francis shows operating costs across departments rose 98 percent from 1918 to 1919, totaling 440,629.48. Road work led the increase, rising from 28,361 to 134,720, while other categories such as miscellaneous expenses and aid to the poor outside the county also climbed. The auditor expects further increases in the current year.
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Black Hawk County
Waterloo
J. A. Francis
Rat bounty declared to curb bubonic plague in Philadelphia
Philadelphia on July 29 announced a city bounty of five cents per rat dead or alive. Health officials aim to stop plague entry by collecting and examining all rodents at the municipal hospital for contagious diseases.
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Philadelphia
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