Y M C A Drives Toward 4000 Budget in Two-Year Plan
Community Y M C A canvassers report $2900 pledged on first day toward a $4000 two year budget. Pledges cover two years totaling $8000, with installments of $4000. No large gifts. top gifts around $199, with many $25 and $59. Local team led by EF Hamner organized volunteers as rain limited rounds.
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Hamner
EF. B. Hamemr
Altho
D. W. Harvey
W. A. Gibson
W. M. Keeley
David Livingston
Harlequinade Symbolism: Sacred Origin in Clown and Pantaloon
A privately printed little book for Lady Glenconner's friends presents the harlequinade as of sacred origin. The harlequin is the Unknown and Columbine the Soul facing trials of material life, with the clown representing the world and the pantaloon the body.
James Palmer Pioneer Farmer Called by Death
James Palmer longtime community farmer died at 9 35 last night at his home three miles east of town after a four month illness He was 70 He was born January 21 1849 in Carroll county Ohio and married Flora Adalaide Easton March 4 1873 Surviving are his widow and seven children two sisters and one brother Funeral plans pending with Dr J M Wishart to conduct the service and Woodlawn cemetery to receive the interment
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James Palmer
Washington
Mr. Palmer
Carrol County
Ohio
John
Rachel
Latia) Palmer
Flora Adalaide Easton
James R. and
Christa McLaughlin Easton
T. D. Wallace
J.T. Anderson
Jennie
Morrow
Syracuse
Kan
WH. Latta
Tyndale Palmer
Los Angeles
Cal
Misa Myrtle Palmer
Chula Vista
Col
W F. Palmer
Cedar Rapids
Lake Charles
Palmer
First United Presbyterian Church
Ife
Kansas
J. M. Wishart
Woodlawn Cemetery
Henrietta Lauderman Obituary Notice
Henrietta Lauderman born December 24 1885 in Marion township Iowa died June 3 1919 at Mt Pleasant Iowa youngest daughter of Henry and Martha Lauderman.
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Henrietta Lauderman
Marion Township
Washington County
Iowa
Mt. Pleasant
Henry and
Martha Lauderman
Graham Theatre Undergoes Improvements Opener Signals Change
D Earl Combs of Southern Iowa Theatres and C L Eveland oversee remodeling at the Graham Theatre to add convenience and attractiveness. A new inside lobby is planned with a partition behind the rear seats, later rest rooms for women, lighting updates, and decor changes. Combs says the theatre has several advantages for conversion to a modern venue and will see major alterations in coming months.
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D. Earl Combs
Southern Iowa Theatres Company
C. L. Eveland
Graham
168Th
Des Moines
Combs
Conference With Prominent Hotel Men Here
Local efforts accelerate for a new Washington hotel with plans and expert advice. C A Holden of Miller Hotel company visited, reviewing Davenport Waterloo Des Moines interests. Stevens Hotel company from Chicago also contributed ideas as Iowa and Illinois architects are expected to visit soon. A stockholders meeting to decide on the site is likely within two weeks.
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New Washington Hotel Company
C. A. Holden
Miller Hotel Company
Davenport
Waterloo
Des Moines
Successe
Stevens Hotel Company of
Chicago
Jefferson
Iowa City
Savery
Stevens
Iowa
Illinois
Thirty-Five Births Reported in May in Washington County
Washington county records list thirty five births for May including names such as Arthur Emil Anderson Cedar township son of Arthur KB born March 29 and Hellen Marie Atkinson Brighton child of James Henry born May 7. The list covers multiple townships with birth dates from February to May and includes the child name residence father’s name and birth date.
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Washington County
Anderson
Arthur Emil
Cedar Township
Arthur KB
Atkinson
Hellen Marie
Brighton
James Henry
Adkins
Ira Ralph
Barba
John
Washington Township
Ramon
Bickford
Robert Joseph
Washington
Clyde Harold
Blumenstein
Paul Taylor
Wellman
Lloyd E
Ralph H
Cline
John Sterling
John Henry
Custer
Donald Howard
Grover Leon
Dickingon
Merle Edward
Clay Township
Cy D
Dea
Elizabeth Lane
Dutch Creek
Wm. John
Kimde
Memorial obituary for Lauderman family members
The obituary notes deaths of a father in 1886 a sister Bet tie C Lauderman in 1891 and a brother Harry Lauderman in 1914. Surviving relatives include the mother and two sisters Mrs Jas Thompson of Verdi and Mrs C E Nicholson of Washington. Funeral services were conducted at Woodford chapel by Rev M R Regan and burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Bettie C. Lauderman
Harry Lauderman
Jas. Thompson
Verdi
C. E. Nicholson
Washington
Woodford Chapel
M. R. Regan
Baptist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Local Soldier Returns Home After Honorable Discharge
L. Baker of Co. I 114th Infantry arrived home in West Chester today after receiving an honorable discharge from military service.
Rest the Eyes Message Encourages Brief Visual Breaks
A guidance note urges workers to look away from their tasks briefly every now and then. It recommends resting the eyes by shifting focus to distant objects for a minute or two.
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Evess
Daily Thought Poem Line
A compact line from Emily Dickinson notes that success is sweetest to those who never succeed. The aphorism reflects on achievement and perspective, echoing themes of fulfillment and longing in a concise literary toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Thought
Emily Dickinson
Raymond Kaga Awarded Croix de Guerre
Friends of Raymond Kaga formerly of Washington report he received the croix de guerre for rescuing comrades under shell fire. He enlisted in the navy, trained at Great Lakes, and was decorated by Admiral Benson. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry L Kaga and starred on the local high school football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Kaga
Washington
Kaga
Navy
Great Lakes Station
Admiral Benson
Harry L. Kaga
New Street Flusher Arrives In Washington Ahead of Schedule
The new street flusher arrived two weeks early and is set for testing. Officials say it has enough pressure to remove bricks and wash concrete sidewalks. city streets will be kept clean.
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Washington
Raise Valuations in Four Townships
The county board of supervisors raised farm land valuations per acre in four townships. Jackson up five percent Crawford eight percent Franklin fifteen percent Cedar twelve percent. No changes elsewhere. Original per acre valuations were Jackson 95.10 Crawford 56.07 Franklin 77.63 Cedar 86.01 Oregon 96.17 Marion 56.02 land 58.67 Brighton 2
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County Board of Supervisors
Jackson Township
Crawford
Franklin
Cedar
Averag
Jackson
Oregon
Bseventy
Marion
Land
Brighton
Advertising club plans big city promotion drive
Washington Advertising club members discussed promoting the city to residents and outsiders. New officers led a session with a 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Miss Houdek. President L F Henderson outlined a year of campaigns and study courses with lectures by Prof J O Kiingaman from Iowa City. Leon Rothschild of Albert Lea attended as an out of town guest.
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Washington
Advertising Club
Henderson
City
J. O. Kiingaman
Iowa City
Leon Rothschild
Albert Lea
Unclear Financial Figures List Names and Totals
Fragmentary OCR shows several place or entity names followed by dollar amounts. No clear event or narrative. numbers include 60.17 57.18 7.15 61.31 102.57 and a total 373.88 for entities Clay Towa Lima Creek Dutch Creek English River Washingtes.
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Clay
Towa
Lima Creek
Dutch Creek
English River
Washingtes
The Right View and the Wrong
A brief quotation contrasts two attitudes toward opportunity with a caution against passive waiting. The speaker praises proactive effort and notes a critic who blamed others for inaction.
Optimistic To Enlighten Subjects About True Province Of Rules
A brief note urges rulers to illuminate their people on the genuine scope of governance. It emphasizes clarity in rule and accountability within the realm. The text reflects a call for transparent authority and educated subjects.
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Warren Cash Grocery
Uncle Sam
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Sam
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Maxine Ruth
West Chester
John C
Funston
Delmer Leroy
Clarence R
Garrett
Beatrice
George Henry
Glider
Willis Edgar
Ingham
Elsie Irene
Homer E
Mooney
John Alfred
Meacham
Richard Allen
Allen J
Morrison
George Gilford
George F
Robertson
Retha Maxine
Dutch Creek Township
Robert R
Randall
Charles Roy
Roy W
Romine
Ellis H
Walter
Redlinger
Sojka
Lorene May
Charles J
Wiedenhreft
August E
English River Township
Williams
Hoyt Jerome
Washington Jerome Larkin
Call Boyd Berdo
Red
Care Journal
Atim
Robert O. Larimer
Jersey
Guernsey
F. E. Smith
F. R. Burger
ANG M
United States
Jones Auto Co
Jersey & Guernsey Milk
East End
W. H. Spera
John Heaton
West
Washington St
W. A. Harper
The
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Studebaker
Fairfield
Russell Smith
Ray Martin
Pitt
Washington Loan & Trust Co
Lavaliere
Graham Herald Bell Wrights
Eyes of the World
Gladstone
Washington Street
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