Chautauqua Dates and Local Notices
Chautauqua set for August 12 to 21 with various local notices. Community rail and business ads list Goodyear tires, Crail rugs, and multiple short movements of residents visiting relatives nearby.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1919
Page
8
Harry England’s Barn Burns in Large Fire near Keota
A fire on the Harry England farm seven miles northeast of Keota last night destroyed a bank barn and its contents. About forty tons of new hay and several hundred bushels of oats were lost, with five hundred spectators watching from nearby. The barn, partly insured, may not be fully covered by the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry England
Keota
England
Washington
Washington Lodge No 26 Meeting Notice
A regular meeting of Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M is set for Friday evening August 1 at eight o clock The session will include petitions to receive and ballot upon likely closing with work in the first degree for one or two candidates W M L Langworthy 4103 L D
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
L. D. Langworthy
W. M
Magnoliai record corn stalks and long ear measured
W D Wiley of Lineville claims an 11 foot 5 inch corn stalk. Dr P B West reports a 12 foot 3 inch stalk from his garden. Ears measure % inch long with 16 rows of kernels. West, pastor of the Congregational church, is the oldest ordained pastor in the state in charge of a Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
W. D. Wiley
Lineville
P. B. West
West
Congregational Church
Congregational
Reverend Thornton Resigns for Benny Vista College Post
The Rev. J. T. Thornton has resigned as pastor of the Presbyterian church in Glidden Iowa to become financial agent for Benny Vista College at Storm Lake. In his fifteen months of service here he helped build up the church.
More Carpenters On The Job At New High School
A shortage of carpenters at the new high school is easing as additional workers are hired from Davenport, Muscatine, Mason City and nearby towns. Ninety cents an hour is the top wage in the state for skilled carpenters. The board hopes classes start by early September, with schooling at the latest by mid September, though winter work remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Jefferson
South Fourth Avenue
Ed Angstead
Davenport
Muscatine
Mason City
Mercury Near 100 Degrees In Summer Heat Record
Yesterday the official thermometer hit 100 degrees for the first time this summer. At 1 PM today the temperature stood at 99 with 100 expected before evening. George Ross is maintaining the weather records in W. A. Cook’s absence at the local Weather Bureau station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
George Ross
W. A. Cook
Weather Bureau
Jones Auto Co Offers Goodyear Cord Tires In Stock
Mrs H C Wiegman underwent surgery for a tumor this morning and tolerated the operation well. The note references tire stock at Jones Auto Co with Goodyear Cord Tires available in all sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear
Jones Auto Company
Goodyear Cord “ Pires
Jones Auto Co
H. C. Wiegman
Local society notes and marriage licenses listed
The column lists recent visits and family news including Wallace Carson sisters and guests, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rh. Maxwell returning from Culver Ind, Richard Maxwell at Culver Military Institute, and a transfer operation in Charles Lytle’s leg. Marriage licenses issued to Ralph V. Bauer and Rosamond M. Breitenbach and to Harold Y. Beck and Ethel V. Snair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph V. Bauer
West Chester
Rosamond M. Breitenbach
Valley
Harold Y. Beck
Ethel V. Snair
Kalona
J. Rh. Maxwell
Martha
Culver
Ind
Richard Maxwell
Culver Military Institute
Robert Patterson
Goulver
Mr. Maxwell
Jack Quinn to Leave for North Dakota Work Next Week
Jack Quinn will depart next week to work in North Dakota until late fall. The notice mentions Peaches now and a car on track. J A Cunningham's Sons invites shoppers to visit Thursday to Saturday for a White Sewing Machine demonstration by a female demonstrator at McElhinney's 402.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cunningham’s Sons
Jack Quinn
North Dakota
J. A. Cunningham
McElhinney’s
Price lists for clubs and magazine requests
A note offers price lists for clubs and asks readers to obtain any magazine. Call 50 Red or write in care of the Journal, Nita Belle McKoon, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nita Belle McKoon
Brick work from Kolar mines replaces waste material
Slime from Kolar gold fields in India is mixed with clay to form bricks. The bricks are reported superior to external imports and are used to line circular shafts and other mine construction. Plans include fire bricks clay crucibles and artificial stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolar
India
Popular Mechanics
Famous Nelson Autographs Sell at Auction for 350
A collection of autographs from Lord Nelson and captains who served under him at Trafalgar sold at auction for 350 dollars. The sale highlights the enduring interest in naval leaders and the Battle of Trafalgar among collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Nelson
Battle of
Trafalgar
Great Acts Live Long in Memory of General Robertson
A reverent tribute quotes General Mir Willem Robertson on the enduring impact of great acts beyond a performer’s life. The message honors memory, leadership, and how legacy continues through successors who value his example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir Willem Robertson
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