Wealthy farmer Gediké Sojka dies by own action amid financial worries
Gediké Sojka a prominent farmer from ten miles northeast of Washington died by his own action yesterday in a corn crib at his home. Coroner Dr G W Hay cites months of financial worry including losses in oil and packing deals and a declined farm market as key factors. He was 67 and leaves a widow three sons a daughter and four sisters. Funeral at the family home tomorrow at 1 PM.
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Gediké Sojka
Washington
G. W. Hay
Sojka
Red Cross
Democratic Party
Farmers' Exchange Becomes Co operative Washington Unit
A notice in the Journal states the Farmers Union Exchange dissolves as a stock company and reorganizes as Farmers Co operative Exchange of Washington. The move changes the business into a cooperative entity while continuing operations.
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Farmers’ Exchange
Farmers’ Union Exchange
Today
Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange of
Washington
Pythian Sisters Meeting Report Corrected
A misreported item from the Pythian Sisters meeting yesterday is corrected noting the knights would be entertained by the sisters rather than the inverse. The notice appears in a brief correction column and references a rental or want ad phrasing.
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Pythian Sisters
Farm land values remain the same in Washington County
The Washington County assessors and township boards kept farm land valuations unchanged after equalization. The county board of supervisors decided no revisions to township values, despite the State Executive Council previously raising county land values ten percent two years ago. A report will go to the state council for potential adjustment. Tomorrow the supervisors will award two contracts for highway grading and drainage plus culverts and bridges, with bids expected near 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
County Board of Supervisors
State Executive Council
Ride
Clothiers Shoers Issue Challenge To Banks and Barbers
Washington stores claim top baseball talent and challenge the bankers and barbers who battled in a summer league. The four o clock game today may spawn an evening rematch next week at six, promising novel plays and a repeat of last summer’s home league excitement.
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Washington
Ball Park
Bankers
Barbers
Liability disclaimer notice regarding wife obligations
All persons are notified that I will not be responsible for any obligations contracted by my wife Mrs. W. A. Raymond oats W. A. RAYMOND. The notice serves to absolve the husband from any debts or commitments made by the spouse.
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W. A. Raymond
Oats
Lengthening Days Explained by Earth's Tilt
The article explains that days grow longer because the Earth’s axis is tilted about 23 degrees from perpendicular to its orbit. As Earth moves to its northern extreme, sunlight reaches a given location later, but seasonal tilt eventually reverses this effect.
Smiths Begin Mission Journey to Syria and Latakia
Dr and Mrs Remond Smith depart after visiting relatives to attend Geneva College reunion in Beaver Falls and synod in Pittsburgh. They sail August 5 from Brooklyn on the Fabre line, reach Naples August 19 for six days then Beirut Syria to study language and serve six years in Latakia as medical missionary and teacher respectively.
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Syria
Italy
Beirut
Dr. Smith
Latakie
Notice of Dissolution of Farmers Union Exchange
Notice states that at a June 9 1921 meeting in Washington Iowa all stockholders voted unanimously to dissolve and terminate the Farmers Union Exchange of Washington Iowa The dissolution was ordered by resolution and witnessed by officers W J Todd president and Chas Wm Jackson at the office in Washington County Iowa.
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Farmers Union Exchange
Washington
Iowa
Farmers Union Exchange of Washington
Washington County
Marshalltown Welcomes Carnival Amid Festive Rumor
Marshalltown June 9 The council has loosened rules for carnivals. One carnival by the Moose lodge is set, another has council sanction, and a third seeks permission. The Mystic Maze dog rack leather hinged ballyhoo and hot dog aroma to linger until autumn hints end.
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Marshalltown
Moose Lodge
Jack Frost
Palmer Hopping Case Set For Saturday Court
In Washington, Judge Dewey will hold an adjourned district court session while Justice of the Peace D O Kyle chambers a case arising from a Sunday dispute at the Hopping place west of town. Palmer pleaded guilty to assault and was fined five dollars and costs. Palmer also accuses Hopping of threats, set for Saturday before Squire Kyte.
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Charles A. Dewey
District Court
Justice of the Peace
D, OC
Kyle
Justice Court
D. H. Palmer
Howard A. Hopping
Hopping
Palmer
Squire Kyte
Pythian Sisters Invite Flowers for Decoration Service
Pythian Sisters request flowers to be used in a decoration service for Mrs. Chas Hebner on Saturday morning June 11. Also Philatheas of West Ches Baptist plan an ice cream social on the church lawn Friday evening 9712, and the ladies of the Methodist church hold their regular business meeting Friday at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome.
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Philathea’ Clase
West Ches Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Mrs Bryson Heads State W R C in Waterloo
Mrs Nora Bryson of Washington was elected president of the Iowa state Women's Relief Corps at the state gathering in Waterloo. She is the first Washington woman to hold the office, after leading the local W R C with a chapter of over two hundred members. Also elected were Rev S K Coats as chaplain for a third term and Dr J C Bolle as department medical director. J B Hareh of Creston named department commander of the G A R.
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Nora Bryson
Washington
Women’s Relief Corps
W. R
Waterloo
Reister's Film Popular for High Farm Prices and Music
Reister's draws attention for paying the highest price for farm produce and featuring a band led by the boss. Mrs. Henry Simmering from Hello Plains Iowa notes music soothes the beast when other efforts fail.
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Henry
Plains, Iowa
Notice of Dissolution of Ainsworth Telephone Company
Notice announces dissolution of Ainsworth Telephone Company in Ainsworth Iowa Washington County. On April 29 1921 all stockholders present voted to dissolve and terminate the corporation by order and resolution. Witness dated April 29 1921. 9-16-23-20
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Ainsworth
Iowa
Ainsworth Telephone Company
Washington County
Ramsay Prepared for Blue Sky Act in Des Moines
Secretary of State W. C. y and Major L. D. Ross outline plans to enforce the new Blue Sky law. Beginning July 4 corporations with over 60 000 capital must file written applications to sell securities and obtain state licenses for selling and appointing agents. Iowa corporations are being informed and blanks sent for reporting under the act.
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Des Moines
Secretary of
L. D. Ross
Securities Department
Secretary of State
State Department
Iowa
Hotel at Ottumwa Enjoys Strong Finances and Dividends
Ottumwa June 9 The Ottumwa Hotel company reports strong finances at its annual meeting. Treasurer D A Emery notes $31 606 of debt paid off including $6 000 in second mortgage bonds retired. $11 000 in second mortgage bonds and $20 000 construction borrowing have been settled. A 6 percent dividend is declared to be paid August 1 and future dividends will be annual. Officers and directors re-elected. Deaths of F W Simmons and M W are recorded.
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Ottumwa
D. A. Emery
Ottumwa Hotel Company
Christie fills two board vacancies at meeting
G B Simmons and Dr BE Graham were appointed to the board after Christie created two vacancies. J B Bax, head of the flotel company, presided over the gathering.
Farmer traps three held as con men in wire tapped scheme
Newton Iowa June 9 state agents arrested three men at Celfax after they failed to post bonds. Prisoners BE Parker 8 Anthony Idaho C H Davis Salt Lake City J J Coughlin Chicago claimed to be clerks and salesmen. They allegedly tried to defraud Lovilla farmer McElhaney of 3000 by promising him a 15000 share from a Chicago board of trade windfall.
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Newton
Colfax
BE. Parker
Anthony
Idaho
C. H. Davis
Salt Lake City
J. J. Coughlin
Chicago
Parker
J. C. McFlhaney
Celfax
McElhaney
Board of Trade
Glass drilling tip with camphor ether turpentine mix
A method describes boring a hole in glass by first rounding edges and using a filing technique. A prepared mixture of camphor ether and turpentine is applied to the drill site to prevent cracking during the operation.
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George Sojka
Egypt
Ian Bronze
Marion Gray
Panther
Chiefs
H.L. Ward &Co
Dubuquer
Oxford
J. P. Smith
Thompson Boot Shop
East Side Square
Clothiers
Bankers and Barbers
Woodrow
Hoover
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Dr. and
Mrs. Smith
Near East
Remond Smith
Mee
Esmond Smith
W. J. Todd
Chas. Wm. Jackson
Bee
Squae
Sault
Mrs. Bryson
Coats
Evening Journal
Shores Retail Plan
Shores Mueller Company
Dept. 40
Cedar Rapids
Town
F. Frechin
Vernis Martin
Oakland
Studebaker
Mannhardt Bros
Bruns Seed Store
Mahaska County
Augustine Stalker Company
3Rd Ave
Cedar Rapide
Bevine Motor Co
H. L. McCleery
Eppel
Aston Howard
Fred Cannon
BY the Hour
Pone
HOUSE
Eclipse
Jeffrey
Ringer
CMILD
Farrow
Charles Jackson
Ainaworth
Guernsey
Poland
China
T. C
Bevins Motor Co
Journal
Green
Davis
Kensel C. Conner
Black
Columbus Institute
Columbus
Aytle'’s
Cunningham's
Farmers
L. Breitenbach
Reister & Sone
Ramsay
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