Ammunition Train Returns Homewardbound from Europe
Burlington reports say the 109th ammunition train has sailed for America aboard the steamer Lowar from Bordeaux last Monday. The unit, comprising southeastern Iowa men including Lieut. Jay Brown Maynard Brown and Gerald Ashby of Washington, should reach New York next week. The train had been kept hidden from home for weeks while ready to sail on a previously returned mail intended for members.
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Burlington
America
Lowar
Bordeaux
New York
Southeastern Iowa
Jay Brown
Maynard Brown
Gerald Ashby
Washington
Motor Cyclists to Be Here Next Sunday
Fred Anderson reports a letter from 8S. A. McGinnis a motor cycle dealer in Iowa City stating about sixty men on motor cycles from that city will visit Washington Sunday on a gypsy tour. They arrive near noon and plan dinner in Washington before continuing to Burlington.
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Fred Anderson
A. McGinnis
Iowa City
Washington
Burlington
Vox Populi Vox Dei in Ancient Thought
The phrase Vox Populi Vox Dei traces from Hesiod in the eighth century BC Greek poetry to Latin usage. It describes the belief that popular voice reflects divine will and has influenced moral and political writings across cultures.
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God
Hesiod
Christ
McKee School Chosen as Site for Hotel by Vote
In a two ballot vote, 225 to 96, stockholders pick the McKee grammar school tract as the hotel site over the Winfield Smouse property. Two propositions from H J Ward offered sale of all or a 64 foot frontage, with the board to decide final ground use.
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M’kee
BIG Vote
McKee Grammar School
H. J. Ward
New Hotel Company
Winfield Smouse
McKee School
Smouse
Casey
Wallace
Ward
Busness
Lytle
East Washington Street
Casey Livery Barn
North
Iowa
E. G. Mason
Mason Implement Store
Marion Avenue
I. Rothschild
Roth
J. M. Wilson
W. H. Butterfield
T. A. Michels
Washington High Seniors Stage Fine Class Play
Washington high school seniors delivered two plays The Kleptomaniac and Standing By at Graham Theatre with strong acting from Lucile Hartman Joe McConnell and others The Friday performance followed by a rehearsal noting Miss Nellie Walker as coach and an audience warm with support The commencement is set for Tuesday at Graham with Dr Charles W Flint Cornell College to speak and two seniors to give addresses
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Washington High School
Graham
Nellie Walker
France
Lucile Hartman
Joe McConnell
Herbert Gass
Sterling Rigg
Grace Mauck
Red Cross
Jean Hay
Alberta Wolfe
Letha Taylor
Delbert Sayre
Helen Cunningham
Peggy
Ferne Freshwaters
Lucile Shalla
Faye Dankwardt
Ruth Foster
Wanda Harvey
Alice Cunningham
Graham Theater
Charles W. Flint
Cornell College
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Leslie Mountford
Second United Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Service First and Service Last at Mannhardt Battery
In Wadlington the Prest-O-Lite Battery Service Station treats automotive owners and their families. Miss Lizzie Ford and others seek care for flu or coughing, but a simple battery check and distilled water fix loosens joints and bad connections. The Ford family and others depart rejoicing.
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Wadlington
America
Lizzie Ford
Overland
Miss Tractor
Waterloo Hoy
Ford
Fordson
Miss Dodge
Miss Buick
Miss Maxwell
Miss Velie
Miss Nash
Miss Ford
Mannhardt Hos
Boy Killed by Lightning Near Conrad
Ray Gohenan, about 16, was struck by lightning while plowing corn with his father four miles north of Conrad. Both were knocked down, the father unhurt. The boy, the family’s only son, is survived by his parents and one sister.
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Conrad
Ray Gohnen
Rural county schools diploma day set for 2:30 PM
One hundred fifty one boys and girls from Washington county country schools will receive diplomas tomorrow at 2 30 PM in the high school auditorium. Attorney B E Morrison will deliver the address to the graduates and there will be a brief music program.
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Washington County
BE. D. Morrison
Four graduates to perform on program evenings
Four graduates will have parts on the program with assignments spread across the evening. The lineup includes musical numbers and readings reflecting the class’s achievements.
Grade Schools to Have a Field Meet
A field meet for the four grade schools will be held Friday, June 20, at Denison’s ball park at three o’clock. Medals awarded to winners and a banner to the school with the most points. Six best performers from each school to contest in the six bouts. Secretary Huxford reports revised McKee meet standings led by Keith Molesworth after including a discus score. Camp Wapello trip costs 7.50 for nine days with two dollars due at registration.
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McKee
Denison’s
Ball Park
Huxford
Keith Molesworth
Molesworth
Rice
Botce
Hying
Knottnearns
Kunath
Carris
Duke
Williams
Nicholson
Eicher
Jones
U Huxford
Packing Hints for Garments in Travel Trunks
In packing and wardrobe trunks use ample tissue paper in sleeves and between garments to prevent mis-shaping. A safe rule is to pack tightly and avoid sparing with materials to maintain shape on arrival.
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Frank L. Wilson & Co
South
Iowa Ave
Vox Populi
Vox Dei
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Over Smouse
Schild
East
Washington Street
J. F. Duffy
Duffy
L. H. Wallace
Telephone
Second Avenue
Wagner
Zaring
Conger
Iowa Avenue
Butterfield
168Th Infantry
SERGT
L. F. Morgans
Graham Theatre
Bankers
Money Back
Warren Cash Grocery
Asiean Store
American Pearl Button Co
Mediately
Imate
Capital Collection Co
Des Moines
William Sutherland
Journal Office
Albert Irvin
the Journal
H. RB
Turner
Kiela Bros
Keota
Timothy Hay
Poland
China
Eli Jackson
Duroc Jersey Sow
Studebaker
Overland- Washington Co
Mutual
Singer
Ray Martin
Washington Loan & Trust Co
Klein Bidg
MccCully
Phore
Bethel Church
W. L. Jackson
Helwick
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