Washington High School Class of 1926 Day Program
The Washington high school graduating class of 1926 showcased a lively class day program marked by strong orations from salutatorian Isabelle Davis and valedictorian Helen Young. Max McCall opened with remarks, glee clubs performed, and humorous skits by Anita Tellin and Kelly Edwards punctuated the event.
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Washington High School
Helen Young
Isabelle Davis
Max McCall
Max
Bertha Hay
Washington
Judge C A Dewey speaks at Rotary on US constitution
Judge Charles A. Dewey delivered a patriotic address at the Rotary Club, praising the Constitution as the greatest civil document and warning against excess in democracy. The program included a male quartet and piano accompaniment delighting attendees.
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Charles A. Dewey
Rotary Club
United States of America
United States
Eutopia
Everette Griffith
Preston Wolfe
George Stewart
Jesse Miller
Miss McLaughlin
T. R. Phillips
Doc Clow
Senate Deadlocks On Farm Relief Move
Senator McNary of Oregon urged immediate action on farm relief in the Senate but faced unanimous consent rejection from Senator Bruce of Maryland. Debates focused on whether to prioritize an inquiry into gasoline price hikes over agricultural legislation, while a migratory birds protection bill had already been set aside.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Bruce
Maryland
Washington High School Class Day Ends With Song
Seventy-eight seniors participate in the ceremony with toasts and readings led by Miss Vanelta and Miss Mable. The event closes as eighty-one seniors join in the class song, stage numerals lit in silver and blue.
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Washington High School
Morrison Elected Track Captain at Washington High
Dunham Morrison, a junior, has been elected captain of the Washington high school track team for 1927. He is a sprinter and broad jumper and also plays football. Twelve track athletes won letters this year, seven will return next season while the others graduate this week.
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Dunham Morrison
Washington
Lloyd Hill
Morrison
Memorial Day Plan Praised By Civil War Veterans
Civil War veterans endorsed a forenoon Memorial Day with all ceremonies in the morning after testing the plan yesterday. They praised visiting rural cemeteries, decorating graves at Eureka Benson Roberts chapel and Elm Grove, and urged earlier flower arrivals. Rain shortened Washington services, while Elliot Grayson and J. C. Boice led, and a large parade with cars bands and cavalry escorted the colors.
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W. RR. c
Eureka
Benson
Roberts Chapel
Washington
Elm Grove
A. E. Baldrige
Elliot Grayson
Rev
F. W. Sutton
Jesse J. Miller
America
Clayton Neiswanger
Woodlawn
Carlton Wilson
Neiswanger
Who
J. C. Boice
John D. Kern
Singing of America
Frank R. Sage
P. J. Crail
Washington’ Band
Leslie Dunlap
Hugh McCleery
Durkin Faces Murder Charges in Chicago Trial
Chicago March 1 Durkin the famed bandit faces the first of two murder charges in a courtroom appearance over the fatal shooting of federal agent Edwin Shanahan in a garage last fall. The defense cites Durkin’s money on him and claims he acted believing the agent was a bandit. Three former sweethearts testify as a key unknown element, including Irma Sullivan a 16 year old who married Durkin during flight and Ruth Wiedbach who claimed marriage and divorce after capture.
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Chicago
Martin’ J. Durkin
Edwin Shanahan
Durkin
St. Louis
Shanahan
Debonair Durkin
Irma Sullivan
Pacific Coast
Irma
Betty Werner
Ruth Wiedbach
A Common Occurrence And A Vision At The Door
The Kansas City Star describes a strange scene near a small cottage where a bystander explains the scene as a fight between a stork and a wolf at the door. This curious tale reflects local superstition and rural imagery tied to passing houses.
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Kansas City Star
Community program praised by attendees at a day of exercises
The organizing committee earned praise for the program as the day featured a morning service at the Y with patriotic songs two readings and an address by Rev. J Reade McCrory. Twenty Civil War veterans joined the events though Col D J Gabmer was too ill to participate.
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J. Reade McCrory
D. J. ’Abmer
Altho
Pronunciation Aid Helps Expo Name Pronunciation
Noah Webster’s descendant presents a copy of his work to the Expo Association Publicity Department. The big event opens June 1 to mark the 140th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with guidance on the correct pronunciation Ses-QuI-cen-ten-nial, stressing the first syllable of Sesqui and the second syllable of centennial.
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S To Webster
Lumvds Texicographer
Noah Webster
Fesqul Centennial International Exposition Association
Noah
Washington Team Edges North English In Rain Shortened Game
Washington defeated North English 3 to 1 yesterday afternoon on a lot just north of town. The game stopped in the seventh inning due to heavy rain. Stebbins of Muscatine pitched for Washington as both teams fielded solidly.
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Washington
Stebbins
Muscatine
Franking privilege abuse sparks Senate contest in Iowa
In Des Moines and Washington reports, Senator Reed accuses Brookhart's campaign of using franked mail to spread a four page circular and a speech copy. Reed says the action violates postal laws, while La Follette doubts abuse and Lund of Brookhart denies any improper use and says the staff acted only with authorization.
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Washington
Iowa
Senate
Reed
Pennsylvania
Brookhart
Congress
Brookhart-Steck
Voice
Voice of
Des Moines
la Follette
Wisconsin
Frank
Tam
Wheater Reed
Frank J. Lund
Smith W. Brookhart
Associated Press
Kipling quip frames breach case amid letters demand
A breezy note recalls the byline on a breach of promise suit as Mr Kipling quips that the world was happier before stationery. The Babylonian maiden faced the burden of proving the affair with a sheaf of letters in a historical dispute.
Absolutely Very Superior Salesman Premier Squid Tease
A London Opinion cartoon note shows a diamond tiara labeled Absolutely Very Superior Salesman with a quip praising the premier Squid. The caption plays on luxury, commerce, and witty satire.
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London
Unveil Tablet at Log Cabin Shower Strikes Area
A afternoon shower around 4 30 yesterday disrupted picnics and automobile trips. Golfers at the country club fled home or got soaked while Washington streets saw drivers seeking shelter. Wind and lightning occurred but caused little damage as .34 of an inch fell, following another recent shower that improved fields and gardens.
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Washington
Cress Estate Trial Moves On In Riverside Court
A probate trial over the estate of W H L Cress, a former county supervisor and Riverside figure, opened before Judge Charles A. Dewey. Heirs object to executor reports seeking court judgment sustaining their objections. Attorneys include 8 F Wilson Iowa City Morrison Morrison Brookhart Bros. An injunction case Ode Ferguson v John Koch over a fence line remained continued to June 14. Judge Dewey will hear court in Oskaloosa Thursday and Friday. press case expected to finish tomorrow.
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W. HL. Cress
Riverside
Charles A. Dewey
8. F. Wilson
Iowa City
Morrison & Morrison
Brookhart Bros
Ode Ferguson
John Koch
Dewey
Oskaloosa
Miss Louisa Johnston Dies at Columbus City Iowa
Miss Louisa Johnston age 78 pioneer resident dies after brief illness at her home in Columbus Junction Iowa She and her brother James B Johnston have lived there for over forty years A niece Myr the Johnston raised with them and a brother Fred Johnston of St Charles Iowa survive Funeral plans to be announced after Mrs Vincent arrives
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Columbus Junction
Louisa Johnston
Ohio
Elm Grove
Presbyterian Church
Junction
Myrthe Johnston
Cc, QC. Vincent
Grangeville
Idaho
Fred Johnston
St. Charles
Iowa
Vincent
Medical Care for Swollen Arm After a Bump
If He Gets a Bump To reduce that bump sustained by Junior, tooss of silver knife blade against the swelling for a few minutes, then make alternate applications of hot and cold water, allowing the latter to be of somewhat longer duration than the former. This treatment, if applied at once, will bring down the swelling entirely and prevent dis coloration.
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Junior
Hasn't the Ratio Increased
We are informed that five babies are born every minute in the United States. If the old Barnum ratio still holds good the proportion of suckers only amounts to 20 per cent. This after some recent observations is a bit encouraging.
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United States
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
Growth of Corn Proves Kernel Begets Multiple Stalks
The bureau of plant industry reports one corn kernel can produce four or five stalks, each stalk linked to its own root system. This finding highlights rapid plant multiplication from a single grain.
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Bureau of Plant Industry
Bronze tablet unveiled at Sunset Park log cabin event
Col J C Wilson chaired a ceremony marking the unveiling of a bronze tablet over the log cabin door in Sunset Park. He praised the D A R and the Young family’s historic hospitality and wartime service as the Washington band played and speakers recounted early county settlement. Readers toured the cabin to view preserved antique furnishings from the cabin’s era.
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J. C. Wilson
Sunset Park
United States
Alexander Young
Young
Washington
Wilson
Alexander
Colonel Wilson
Mr. Young
Washington Band
W. W. Bowers
W. W. Bowers, After Which Mrs. E. DD. Morrison, Re- Sent of the D. A. R
Charles Speer
Edith Miller
Youngs
Washington Band Praised by D A R Regent
Mrs E D Morrison regent of the Washington chapter praises the band for its generous effort. She says the Washington band provided more numbers than expected and contributed greatly to the program’s success and enjoyment.
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E. D. Morrison
Washington Band
Orchestra Will Go to Haskins
The Shields orchestra will give a concert tomorrow at 8 o'clock in Hasking church. The program includes instrumental and vocal numbers with notable solo work and high artistic merit. Mrs. S. A. Dickerson is first violinist with valued experience. All are welcome.
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Shields Orchestra
Hasking
A. Dickerson
Rainfall Patterns Shift Across Centennial Years
Periods of wetness occurred every fifth year from 1868 to 1882, followed by a pattern of every third year being wet from 1889 to 1909, and since 1910 an alternating sequence with heavy rainfall every other year.
Literary Note on Craft of Short Stories
A literary correspondent argues the good short story is harder to compose than a novel, needing immediate impact. He cites market challenges, saying editors prefer longer works and a three-line text often conveys more than a three-column sermon.
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Liteerary
Atlanta Constitution
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Mable Livingston
Harry Enslin
C. A. Dewey
Rotary Meeting
Senator McNary
Houston Post-Dispatch
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Miss Johnston
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Haskins
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