General showers sweep county and state reliefs crops
Rain fell broadly across the county with light to moderate amounts in Brighton Crawfordsville West Chester Keota Riverside Kalona and Wellman. Washington reported nearly one inch as the system lingered several hours. Cloudy warm weather continued aiding corn and easing fire risk.
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Notch
Washington
Brighton
Crawfordsville
West Chester
Keota
Riverside
Kalona
Wellman
Muscatine
Burlington
Rain Forecast Improves Corn Prospects This Season
More rain is expected and conditions are shaping up for a better corn prospect than for some time. Farmers brace for renewed soil moisture and potential yield improvements.
Park Sprinkling Sparks Rain Delay and Minor Injuries
A recent park sprinkler test caused unexpected rain and altered plans for a possible summer rescheduling. Mayor Alberson blamed the event for the moisture, while Martha Brown survived a near water accident in Central Park with only minor neck pain from a direct spray.
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Central Park
Alberson
Martha Brown
Chas. Brown
May and Duvall Form Service Vulcanizing Works Unit
John May has bought J. T. Mutchinson’s interest in the Service Vulcanizing Works at the Motor Inn. The firm will now operate as F. J. Duvall and John May. They will continue past practices and offer retreading among other services with extensive experience to ensure high quality for all customers.
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John May
J. T. Mutchinson
Motor Inn
F. J. Duvall
Mr. May
Service Vulcanizing Co. urges accounts settlement at Motor Inn
All persons owing the Service Vulcanizing Company at Motor Inn are urged to call and settle at once as it is necessary to adjust accounts on account of a change in ownership. Service Vulcanizing Co. at Motor Inn Garage 4003 Bay it always. "I saw your ad."
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Service Vulcanizing Company
Motor Inn
Service Vulcanizing Co
Riverside booze operation raided by sheriff
Sheriff Denison and Deputy Sweet raided Riverside seeking a local bootlegging ring. Two men, Frank Swift and Martin Hartzler, were bound over to the grand jury on $500 bond, while proprietor Coleman fled, and a search for the missing manufacturer continues.
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Charlies Denison
Fred Sweet
Riverside
Frank Swift
Martin Hartzler
Grand Jury
Coleman
Old Memories and Reister’s Butter
A nostalgic poem from Washington Iowa recounts a grandfather’s memories of a homestead and coon hunting while savoring Reister’s butter. The speaker notes the butter’s golden hue and daily making, praising its link to family recipes and “ma” used to make. Mary N. Badger, Washington IA, RFD 7.
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Washington
Grandpa
Reister
Washington Town
Mary N. Badger
RFD
Do You Know Feature Debuts in Saturday Journal
The Journal will publish its first Do You Know feature in tomorrow's issue. Sharpen your wits for a study of the Do You Knows.
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Journal
Milwaukee Time Card Change Scheduled for Sunday
A change in Milwaukee passenger schedules via Washington will take effect next Sunday, July 21. The east bound local will depart at 5:48 PM instead of 6:28 PM, and the west bound train will arrive ten minutes later at 9:20 AM. No change is planned for the thru night train.
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Milwaukee
Washington
Muscatine
Davenport
Cattle Fatten on Sunflower Silage at Alberta Tests
University of Alberta experts test new menus for beef and dairy cattle to determine the best silage grain or hay for poor to good cattle. Ten sets study different animals with sunflower silage showing the strongest gains and nutritive value rivaling corn fodder.
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Calgary
Alta
University of Alberta
Meeting to discuss Washington swimming pool project
Delegates from the park board city council Rotary Club Washington improvement leagues American Legion labor unions Commercial club advertising club Community Y M C A and Fez club meet at 7 30 tonight at the Commercial Club to consider plans for a swimming pool. The Fez club will be represented by a transportation committee member who offered 100 as a gag starter for pool funds. The group aims to move toward construction soon amid broad community support and no opposition observed.
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Commercial Club
Washington
The
Park Board
City Council
Rotary Club
Washington Improvement Leagues
American Legion
Labor Unions
Advertising Club
Community Y. M Cc. A
Fez Club
Transportation Committee
Iowa City League Session Program and Convention Dates
Copies of the 24th annual convention program of the League of Iowa Municipalities have arrived. H. H. McCleery of Washington serves as vice president. The Sioux City Martin Hotel hosts sessions August 16 17 and 28 with addresses and papers by prominent Iowa municipal leaders and discussions on key city problems.
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League of Iowa Municipalities
H. H. McCleery
Washington
Martin Hotel
Sioux City
Iowa
Local Church and Social Group Meetings Announced
Havre Social club plans a meeting with Mrs. Ben Miller on Thursday afternoon August 4. Pleasant Plain Missionary society will meet with Mrs. McCleery on Wednesday August 3 for an all day session. Christian church choir rehearses Friday at 7 p m at the new church home. Lexington Aid Society meets at the church hall Thursday afternoon August 4. W H M 8 of the Methodist church hosts a Sunset Park picnic Monday August 1 at 6 30 p m bring dishes and dues. West Chester Aid society holds monthly social August 3 at 2 p m in church parlors with refreshments provided. Special notice offers tent reservations for chautauqua before Monday August 1. Grounds Committee.
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Havre
Ben Miller
Pleasant Plain Missionary Society
Christian Church
Lexington Aid Society
Church Hall
Marvest
West Chester
Farmers Union Meeting Set at Woodman Hall Washington
Notice says Farmers Union holds meeting Saturday afternoon at Woodman hall Washington. All members urged to attend for important business. Signed WM Sutherland president and 1 B Rabenold secretary.
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Farmers Union
Woodman Hall
Washington
Wm, Sutherland
B. Rabenold
Home Library Gleanings From a Bygone Almanac
A fragment recalls a quaint home library item listing Hutchin's almanaele for the year 17M with sun moon planets and signs and a selection of poetry and essays. It notes metal receipts claimed as cures for phthisis fevers and coughs offering rustic household remedies.
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Hutchin
The Season. One swallow may not make a seme mer, but a grasshopper makes several springs.
The fragment references cornell widow with a proverb style line. The readable text hints at seasonal or literary themes without clear events, names, or dates. No verifiable actions or outcomes are present to summarize further.
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Cornell
Woman socialist speaker kidnapped in Des Moines riot scare
A woman socialist speaker says she was kidnapped in front of a Des Moines public library while attempting to deliver a speech. Six men led by the American Legion secretary of Argonne allegedly forced her into a car and drove toward a police station where she was detained briefly before release. Legion members claimed they intervened to prevent a planned riot, while she denounces the men as attackers and calls for punishment. The incident raises questions about police protection and riot provocation amid socialist opposition to government.
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Des Moines
American Legion
Argonne Pest
Socialista
Legion
Publi
Fairfield May Lose Its Military Band
The 133rd Infantry Band at Fairfield faces disbandment unless about twenty more musicians enlist within seven weeks. Government rules require a minimum corps size. nearby cities like Dubuque Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids are ready to supply replacements. The effort to recruit is centered in Washington with local business groups pushing to keep the band in Fairfield.
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Aly
Coleman
Riverside
Brighton
133Rd Infantry
Fairfield
Washington
134Th Infantry
Duabuque
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Patrfield
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Will Gell
EF. L. Stewart
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