Joseph Roth Dies of Tetanus at County Hospital
Joseph Roth died at the county hospital last night at 11 o clock from tetanus contracted from a scratched hand. Born in Alsace July 13 1868 he came to America in 1870 and lived in Marion township near Washington. He married Celia Bruty Keister in 1898 and left four children Catherine Hubbell Francis Irene James and Bernard Joseph. He was a longtime resident, a former Eicher Mennonite, and known as a hard working kind neighbor. Funeral set for Friday at two from Jones and McEwinney parlors with viewing Thursday.
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Joseph Roth
Alsace
John Roth
Old Place
Conrad and
Sommers
Marion Township
Peter
Joseph
Celia Bruty Keister
Mac. Keister
Joe Dougall
Tom Dodd
Catherine Hubbell
Pleasant Hill
A. BB. Carr
Francis
Irene James
Bernard Joseph
Omaha
Bernard
Joe
Washington
Old Home Place
Eicher Mennonite Church
Lends
Christian Conrad
Christian Farnest
Jones & McEwhinney
Mrs Godfrey Injured in Power Wringer Accident
Mrs Bertha Godfrey of East Washington street sustained a painful hand injury this morning around nine o clock when her hand was caught in a power wringer. The flesh was badly lacerated but bones are not broken, and she remains confined to bed with severe nervous shock.
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Bertha Godfrey
East Washington Street
Burham Daughter Hurts From Fish Bone in Throat
Elmer Burham’s daughter Mise Helen Burham suffers a fish bone lodged in her throat causing significant trouble and potential need for surgical removal. Medical staff monitor her condition closely in hope of relief without further complications.
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Mise
Helen Burham
Elmer
Legion Adds 300 To Building Fund At Meeting
Leon Beatty post of the American Legion voted to set aside 400 for the building fund. The sum, from the Brundage carnival, joins 200 previously provided by the post and its auxiliary, totaling 600 placed in a bank as a nucleus for future additions. A committee praised Boyd Berd0 for venue use and the Washington band for free music. The post hopes for a delegate to the state convention in Mason City this August.
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Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Post
Legion Building Fund
Brundage
Legion Post
Women's Auxiliary
Legion
Friends of the Legion
Philip Crail
H. F. Masson
Boyd Berdo
Washington Band
Leon Beatty
State Legion Convention
Mason City
Spud Boys Leave Washington for Minnesota Trek
A letter from a Spud Boy reports they are still in Washington but plan to depart Tuesday afternoon around 2 o'clock for Aitkin Minnesota. They mention Will's slow recovery, Grandparents' advice, and that they will take him on the trip despite concerns about the stock.
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Washington
Aitkin
Minnesota
Will
Dingger
Grand Pa
Grand Ma
Bill
Spud Boys
New High Line Nears Completion in Louisa County
The Iowa Gas and Electric Company plans a 14 mile high line from the John Adams corner south of Ainsworth to Columbus Junction to serve Columbus Junction and nearby towns. The project includes 25 poles per mile, new transformers and a second 500 hp boiler at the Columbus plant, with full service anticipated next September from Washington if needed. Also notes widespread car registrations in Washington County with 67 makes and Ford leading. May adds 82 new registrations, signaling a surge in 1922 versus prior years.
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Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Columbus Junction
Washington
Louisa County
Muscatine
John Adams Corner
Ainsworth
Columbus City
Letts
Grandview
Cotter
Town Gas and Electric Company
Miners help in film mine disaster scenes at Fox theater
Miners who survived the Argonaut gold mine fire share real life expertise for Warner Bros film The Little Church Around the Corner. Director William Seiter used their input to recreate authentic mine details. Claire Windsor stars with an ensemble including Kenneth Harlan and Hobart Bosworth.
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Agonaut
Warner Brother
Charles Blaney
William Seiter
Argonaut
California
Hollywood Studio
Fox Theater
Claire Windsor
Kenneth Harlan
Hobart Bosworth
Walter Long
Alec Francis
Pauline Stark
George Cooper
Margaret Seddon
Winter Hall
Cyril Chadwick
Fairfield taxi chief plans 15 passenger bus service
William Lambert of Fairfield, operator of the local taxi line, prepares to launch a 15 passenger bus service as demand grows. He reports two missed trips to Pairfield due to impassable roads on Monday and Tuesday and believes business will expand once operational.
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William Lambert
Fairfield
Pairfield
Father’s Day Appreciation Dressed In Family Honors
A nostalgic note suggests Father’s Day on June 17 invites families to honor dads with small gifts like ties or shirts. The piece playfully reflects on the father as a domestic pillar who may feel embarrassed yet appreciates being valued by home and neighbors.
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Father
Esse
Porm Bureau Picnic Postponed By Heavy Rain
Heavy rain delays Louisa County Farm Bureau picnic. The event now set for Thursday June 28 with the same program and activities planned by the Picnic Committee.
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Porm Bureau
Louisa County Farm Bureau
Farmams
Wayland resident Jesse Eicher in town today
Jesse Eicher of Wayland visits the city today. The brief sighting notes his hometown connection and presence in town on this day.
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Jesse Eicher
Wayland
Miss Oletta Stewart Visits Mrs. Daniels in West Chester
Miss Oletta Stewart traveled to West Chester this morning to spend the day with Mrs. James Daniels, planning a social visit and time together.
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Oletta Stewart
West Chester
James Daniels
Edith Miller
County Livestock Worth $2 369 608 Across Washington County
Enumeration by township assessors shows 10 749 horses and mules 28 971 cattle 79 032 hogs 7 560 sheep and seven goats on Washington county farms. Total live stock value 2 369 608 with land values highlighting Lime Creek and Washington townships and per acre values over 100 dollars in select townships.
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Washington County
Lime Creek
Washington
Jackson
Seventysix
Brighton
Oregon
Des Moines
Marion
Frankin
Town Visitors and a Serious Illness Report
Keota resident Matt Wehr and Olds businessman O L Seberg arrived in town on yesterday's business. Crawfordsville residents Bob MecClery Ina McCleary and Henry Wittrig were in town on business or shopping. Edith Miller visits West Chester. John Zaring suffers another stroke and remains in serious condition. Sim Wittrig and Havre neighbors stop by. Irene and Aletha Holmes shop in town. John Hough notes West Chester offers more room than Washington.
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John Hough
West Chester
Washington
Livestock counts shift in County A assessment
Comparison of 1922 and current figures shows fewer hogs on county farms this year at 1,1456, with 12 cattle fewer and a drop in horses. Sheep numbers similar while hogs goats and sheep value rose to $2,203,076 last year and $2,369,? this year, indicating net livestock value increase.
Market Report Signals Volatile Poultry and Egg Prices
The poultry market is described as sharply lower with eggs following suit. Analysts acknowledge a pronounced decline and suggest further weakness ahead as prices fall across segments.
Bonds Growing in Favor with Iowans
Des Moines reports show Iowa investors favor domestic issues as stock offerings shrink. Superintendent Austrim credits strict state securities laws with curbing high pressure sales and ensuring 15 percent of raised funds go to the project while 85 percent finances the company. Violations are rare and often inadvertent.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Sma
Iowa
Austria
Star Securities Department
Executors Sale of Nancy J. Sherry Property Iowa
On Friday evening June 15 1923 at 630 pm a public sale will be held on the premises in Washington Iowa. The three room brick house and household goods of Nancy J Sherry deceased will be sold. Lot measures 132 by 39 feet. Cash terms. Eicher executor.
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Nancy J. Sherry
Brick Plant
Washington
Iowa
M.W. Thu
E. C. Eicher
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County Hospital
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Tim
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Berdo
Spud
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J. A. McCall
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Allen
Apperson
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Hriscoe
Buick
Cadilac
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Gale
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Empire
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Glide
Hayned
Hudson
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Jewett
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Maxwell
Moline Knight
Metz
Mitchell
Michigan
Nash
National
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Oldsmobile
Overland
Packard
Paige
Pierce Arrow
Premier
R. & W. Knight
Rep
Saxon
Scripps-Booth
Stephens
Studebaker
Stutz
Velie
Star
Willys Knight
Winton
White
Valith Mi
Jacob Moses Harris
Chicago
West Chester Methodist Church
C. D. Nash
and Testament Witter
Mr. Harris
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Dixie
Klein Klothing CO
Washington, Iowa
Aulditor
Parms
Barior
Maiona
Noble
Grace Hill
Wellston
Valley
Rubio
Richmond
Yatton
Nira
Haskins
Washington Town
Vio Washington
Kalona
Evening Journal
L. B. Beard
Fred Wagner
Eod
Rene Warner
Chalmers & Rittenhouse
Ave. D
Singer
BBC
Inquire Journal Office
Red Gore
Call J. Bernard Walker
Matt Wehr
Keota
Bob MecClery
Crawfordsville
Larry Crone
Weatchester
Miss “Ina McCleary
Henry Wittrig
Crawfordaville
John Zaring
Sim Wittrig
Near
Havre
Irene
Aletha Holmes
Rane
Reister & Sons
Hewes
John Skipton's
Charley Brown
John Skipton
John
Charl
Woo
Washington Iron and Metal Company
Iowa Avenue
Abe Glatstein
Prop
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