Wash County Rural Carriers Meet in City Hall
The Wash County rural carriers association met in Washington city hall with carriers from Washington Brighton Wayland and Wellman in attendance Delegates to the Grinnell state meeting August 10 to 12 were elected Frank D Clark of Wayland as delegate at large and J Wolf and N L Hancock as delegates They planned a Labor Day picnic for carriers and families postmasters and patrons with invitations to neighboring counties a speaking and music program and a basket dinner
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Washington County Rural Carriers Association
Washington
Brighton
Wayland
Wellman
Grinnell
Frank D. Clark
J. ©. Wolf
N. L. Hancock
Hay Family Visits Judge Matchett After Chicago Trip
Dr G W Hay and daughter Misa Esther, returning from Chicago, dined with Judge David F Matchett, who gave the funeral address for Prof B E McKee founder of the academy. Matchett, now Chicago appellate judge, earns 12000 a year. Dr Slay met the judge's two sisters, graduates of the academy. In Chicago the party attended Northwestern University's May festival where Miss Bertha Hay pursues advanced music study.
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G. W. Hay
Misa Esther
Chicago
David F. Matchett
Washington Academy
BE. McKee
Academy
Appellate Court
Slay
Doctor
Esther
Northwestern University
Bertha Hay
Funeral services for Mrs Mary A Lovelett at Pleasant Hill church
Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 30 PM at Pleasant Hill Christian Church for Mrs Mary A Lovelett who died at home last Sunday. Dr B P Telford of Fort Madison led the service. Pallbearers were Walter Nicholson Ernest Strum Marl Perry Roy and Rodney Kephart. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
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Pleasant Hill Christian Church
Mary A. Lovelett
8. P. Telford
Fort Madison
Walter Nicholson
Ernest Strum
Marl
Perry
Roy
Rodney Kephart
Pleasant HH
Starve Out Convicts Reported Near Pawnee City
State Agent Gus Hyers and Adjutant Paul lead a nine-man force pursuing escaped convicts Dick Barrett and Walter Deasen from Tecumseh. The group, using starvation tactics, believes the men are hidden in a southeast Pawnee County thicket ten miles away.
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Pawnee City
Gus Hyers
Paul
Dick Barrett
Walter Deasen
Tecumech
Here
Amundsen Party Members Reported Dead
Copenhagen reports two members of Capt Roald Amundsens north polar expedition Knudsen and Tessen are believed to have frozen to death during the winter of 1919 20 according to advices cited by the Evening Journal
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Knudsen
Tessen
Copenhagen
Roald Amundsen
Keota farmer John Kimmich dies at 21 in Washington County Hospital
John Kimmich a 21 year old Keota farmer died at eight last night in Washington County Hospital from a perforated stomach after a several week illness. He was brought to the hospital Friday and an operation was performed that night but his life could not be saved. Funeral services will be held at Conroy Town at two o'clock Thursday afternoon. He formerly lived in Conroy before moving to the Keota area a few months ago. He leaves a wife and children and his parents reside in Conroy.
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John Kimmich
Keota
Washington County Hospital
Kimmieh
Conroy
Brokers Licenses Big Revenue in New York
New York reports government revenue exceeding 50.6 million dollars yearly from brokers licenses and stock transactions. About 6,000 stock brokers pay 56 dollars plus 100 to 150 dollar seat taxes, 4,000 commission brokers pay 50 dollars, and a two cent tax on shares yields daily receipts. Unlisted corporations taxed 5 cents per share, monthly documentary stamps total about 3 million dollars, with a large share in 1000 dollar stamps. Reserve stamp supply of ten million dollars kept at the custom house values. See how Chandler checks with high priced cars.
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New York
William E. Edwards
Internal Revenue
United States
Edwards
Custom House
Safe methods to preserve maiden-hair ferns
The article describes two reliable factory methods to preserve maiden-hair ferns. One method dip the ferns immediately in limpid gum water and drain before drying in a vase. The other method places the ferns between clean sheets of biviting paper, then press between boards for about a week.
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Maiden-Hall
Fly Frugality Quip Sparks Wichita Eagle Note
A Wichita Eagle quip argues that the frugality lesson from the ant should apply to the fly as well. The playful line suggests flies swarm cheap eating places, framing a humorous contrast on thrift and nuisance.
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Wichita Eagle
T J BERDO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER CLAIMED BY DEATH
Thomas Jefferson Berdo of North Iowa avenue died Monday afternoon after a stroke on Friday. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:30 pm at his late residence, with interment in Elm Grove cemetery. A native of the county born in Cedar township on August 17, 1854, he was in his sixty sixth year.
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Thomas Jefferson Berdo
Iowa Avenue
Elm Grove Cemetery
Berdo Washington Loses
Cedar Township
Berdo Rites Reflect Community Leader and Family Loss
Thomas J. Berdo, longtime stock trader and public servant in Washington, died at his North Iowa avenue home after a life on the farm and in livestock buying. He served on the city council and school board, was a bank director, and a Mason. Survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren, with kin in Jackson Township and Washington. His parents were early settlers from Pennsylvania.
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Henry Ecroit Berdo
Louise Posey Berdo
Pennsylvania
Chartie Wright Berdo
Enoch Wright
Jackson
Boyd Berdo
Henry E. Berdo
Henry C. Hull
Catharine Berdo Null
Samuel McCleery
Chicago
Berdo
Methodist Episcopal
Old Washington Savings Bank
Commercial Savings Bank
Washington Lodge No
Cyrus Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Inventor Develops Lawn Trimmer With Dual-Blade System
A New York inventor unveils a lawn trimmer featuring a vertical blade that does the cutting and a horizontal blade to catch the clippings, enhancing efficiency and cleanup in yard work.
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New York State
Ainsworth Honors Its Old Soldiers Memorial Day Observed
Memorial Day was observed in Ainsworth with a 1 30 pm parade led by the band. Participants included Harlan Thoma Post American Legion Civil War veterans and Women’s Relief Corps with Boy Scouts and locals in autos. Frank B. Thompson of Burlington gave the address at United Presbyterian Church, followed by cemetery ceremonies. The band then visited sick and disabled residents, and the historic flag at the parade head was 56 years old, made by Mrs. J. W. Stickley and her mother.
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Ainsworth
Harlan Thoma Post
American Legion
Women's Relief Corps
United Presbyterian Church
Frank B. Thompson
Burlington
Homer Jones
Last Day Picnic At Little Red Brick School
Seventy five parents and friends gathered at the Little Red Brick school last Friday for a farewell day invited by pupils and teacher Mrs Mabel Larson Weeks. A perfect picnic noon gave way to a feast described as the biggest and best, with sandwiches chicken ham noodles salads baked beans and a wide dessert spread. After meals the children performed songs recitations and dialogues. the room showcased flowers and student work. Ice cream and social visits capped the afternoon in fond memory of the day.
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Red Brick
Mabel Larson
Great Wine Cellar in Roumania Era Reveals Vast Storehouse
A Roumanian government owned the world s most capacious wine cellar. A 2600 foot railway tunnel built poorly could not serve its original purpose and was leased to a wine dealer who converted it into a wine storehouse.
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Roumania
Local Shower Boosts Dry Ground In Washington
A timely local shower delivered .34 inch of rain helping dry soil and dusty roads. A few miles north and west had no rain while thunderstorms and hail occurred here in the afternoon. Temperatures reached 85 degrees, with May averages and unsettled skies noted along with several clear and cloudy days.
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Washington
Bevins Motor Co Expands Space and Moves Kern Agency
Bevins Motor Co has expanded by taking the adjoining west room formerly used by Kern Motor Company. Kern moves to the Motor Inn on West Madison, leasing the space for three years. Bevins uses extra room for live storage while Carris Machine Shop moves to general storage. A temporary setup until Bevins builds a new facility opposite the street. Kern will continue Hudson agency at the Motor Inn.
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Bevins Motor Company
Kern Motor Company
Kern
Motor Inn
West
Madison Street
Mr. Bevins
Bevins Company
Carris Machine Shop
Kern Company
Hudson Agency
Fireman Killed in Crash in Omaha June 1
Omaha, Neb. June 1 Charles Roesky city fireman died from injuries after his aerial fire truck and a hose truck collided en route to a fire. Roesky rode the aerial truck and perished in the crash.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles Roesky
Roesky
True literature as by product of happiness work
Quote by David Grayson on true literature arising from deep engagement in other pursuits. It frames happiness as a by-product and literature as the song of a man immersed in his broader task.
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David Grayson
Announcements From Local Societies Schedule A June Meetings
A compiled list of club and church meetings with dates in June. D. A. RR. plans a 7 30 p.m. meeting with Mrs C A Speer. Chapter d Po B Or to meet Miss Louise Cunningham June 3 at 2 30 p.m. Fleur de lis club postpones to next Tuesday. Delta Alpha class MB church social at Mrs Shelly Eberling home. Navajo club postpones indefinitely. Petitian Circle to meet at Mrs Stewart. Baptist Missionary society on June 4 at Mrs Thompson's home. Mothers' club at L A Jones home June 3. First Tuesday entertainment at A M E church postponed. Mrs C B E Babbs hosts South of Town Embroidery club June 2. Cyrus Chapter 13 R A M called convocation June 2 with Mark Masters candidates. Lexington Ladies Aid donation social June 3 at Lexington church. supper at 7.00, Radda orchestra. Pleasant Plain missionary society postponed. Washington Fire Department Memorial Day June 6 meet City Hall 1 30 p.m. Bring flowers and cars. Second United Presbyterian church communion June 13. Jubilee concert by A M E church at Lexington Methodist church under Ladies Aid. Proceeds to Royal Neighbors. Busy club all day at Mrs Ed Grayson.
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Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Lexington Church
Radda
Washington Fire Department
City Hall
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Matchett
Nebraska
Amundsen
Evening Journal
Keota Farmer
Chandler
J. F. Duffy
T. J. Berdo
Bevins Motor Co
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Fee
Perch
Boston Ee
McWmamara Undertaking Co
Fiorists
Graham Theater
D. A. RR
C. A. Speer
Po B. Or
Louise Cunningham
Fleur de Lis
Delta Alpha
M. B. Church
Shelly Eberling
Navajo Club
Petitian
The
Baptist Missionary Society
Mothers’ Club
L. A. Jones
C. BE. Babb
South of Town
Embroidery Club
Cyrus
Mark Masters
H. T. Carris
H. P
Second United Presbyterian Church
A. M. E. Church of Washington
Lexington Methodist Church
Ladies Aid Society
Ed Grayson Thureday
R& W Knight
Scout Pereale
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