Clearing Site For New Ugh High School Construction
The site at East Washington and South Fourth streets is being cleared under Superintendent J B Angstead and contractors Henkel and Brown of Mason City. Workers remove trees and debris while awaiting 20 carloads of material and the planned basement excavation of 182 by 160 feet.
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New High School
Angstead
Eldora
Iowa
Fairfield
Martin White
Washington
H. L. Brown
Diemen
East Washington-South Fourth- East
Jefferson
Brown
Angestead
Card of Thanks from W H Smith for condolences
W H Smith expresses deep appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness after the loss of his wife. He is especially grateful to the Odd Fellows and the Rebekeh for their thoughtful attentions.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekehe
W. H. Smith
Buster's Measurement Anecdote
Frances measures her cousin with a yardstick and notes a misread. She announces that Duster is 84 inches tall, pointing out the error in the top numbers.
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Frances
French scientists show vapors pass through glass
French scientists demonstrate that iodine and bromine vapors pass through thin glass at ordinary temperatures, revealing a surprising permeability of glass to these halogen vapors.
Eight Washington county men leave for army training
Eight Washington county youths depart for Ames for an eight week intensive automobile mechanics course. They will be sent to army camps for skilled auto care. The group includes Glenn McCall Walter Reed Ezra Swartzendruber Charles Kennedy Sylvester Moothart Owen McGovern Floyd Dunbar and Walter Barnett.
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Washington County
Ames
Washington
Kalona
Brighton
Glenn McCall
Walter Reed
Ezra Swartzendruber
Karona
Charles Kennedy
Sylvester Moothart
Owen McGovern
Floyd Dunbar
Walter Barnett
Auditor's Office
C. J. Wilson
J. Palmer
C. A. Bolee
Stock Island
Red Cross
National Guard
United States
Ad Club Meeting Postponed to Thursday Evening
The Ad club meeting moved from Tuesday to Thursday evening to accommodate a visit by state president J. Sidney Johnson of Marshalltown. Also expected are state secretary A. Baumeart of Des Moines and J. Leo Baum of Burlington with others from nearby clubs. The Colenso hotel hosts. members should notify the secretary if unable to attend.
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Ad Club
J. Sidney Johnson
Marshalltown
Johnson
A. Baumeart
Des Moines
J. Leo Baum
Burlington
Baum
Burlington Club
Colenso
Community Announcements From Local Churches And Clubs
A program proceeds Tuesday at p.m. at West Chester Baptist Church to aid the West Chester auxiliary. The Fortnightly Club plans a general meeting Tuesday June 17 at 2 20 p m at 10058 Avenue B hosted by Mrs W R and Miss Myria Jeffrey. The Haskins Presbyterian Church will install Pastor Wallin on Tuesday evening June 18 at 8 15 with two eminent speakers.
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West Chester
W. R
Myria Jeffrey
Avenue B
Haskins Presbyterian Church
Wallin
North Avenue C
L. C. Frank
Cleaning Silver with Ammonia Solution
The method cleans silver not tarnished but discolored by using a weak ammonia water wash. It removes brick stains and then the items should be washed and polished with a cloth. The method also works on silver spoons discolored by eggs.
Brinton resigns from the Graham Opera House
W F Brinton steps down after nine years of management at the Graham Opera House he and Mrs Brinton plan a winter in California He reports last show this week The Garden of Allah and notes health concerns led to retirement The community appreciates the Brintons efforts to provide entertainment and hopes they return healthier after winter in the Far West
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W. F. Brinton
Graham Opera House
Brinton
California
Opera House
Graham
Garden of Allah
Washington
Far West
Obituary for Loveland Alderman Geo Eckerman Dies at 52
George R. Eckerman longtime Loveland businessman city council member and owner of the People's Store died in Boulder following cancer surgery at age 52. He had been a resident five years and leaves a large family across Iowa Washington state Canada California and Arizona with funeral plans in Loveland pending further word from relatives. Mayor Norcross announced council and store closures in tribute.
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Geo
S. Eckerman
Loveland
Colorado
George 8. Eckerman
Boulder
Eckerman
Monmouth
Washington County
Iowa
Mias Eva M. Cobb
Washington
People’s Store
United Presbyterian Church
Washington State
Canada
California
Arizona
First
Monroe
Norcross
Twin Huggins brothers join navy amid unique registration
Two identical registration forms list Orie Huggine and Ray Huggine as distinct individuals. The brothers from Olathe Kansas recently moved to Washington to run The Wardrobe Cleaners, then enlisted at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. A Kansas wedding followed. Ray wed Madeline Millikan in Ottawa before shipping out.
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Orie Huggine
Ray Huggine
Huggins Brothers
Washington
Olathe
Kansas
Wardrobe Cleaners
Navy
Great Lakes
Madeline Millikan
Ray Huggins
Ottawa
Ore
Leakes
Chiccago
al Millikan
Lone Elm
State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Johnson County
the Croom
J. O. Hueeine
Garden of Allah shown at Graham Opera House
The Garden of Allah film presented at Graham Opera House delivers desert life scenes with a sand storm soundscape by the orchestra. W. F. Brinton will describe Bedouin life tonight, linking the film to wartime themes and Kaiser imagery, with doors opening for a nine pm start after a band concert.
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Garden of Allah
Opera
Sahera
W. F. Brinton
Orient
Theatre changes hands in Washington
The Washington Opera House Company leases Graham Theatre to Graham Theatre Operating Company led by George Bickford and H. S. Holmes. New management promises extensive improvements, high class performances, films, and strong photo plays, with bookings already underway. Bickford is a longtime Washington figure and Shubert orchestra organizer. Holmes brings theatrical experience.
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Washington Opera House Company
Graham Theatre
Graham Theatre Operating Company
George Bickford
H. S. Holmes
Manstead
Washington
Shubert
Holmes
Walter Meek and companions head to training camp
Walter Meek departed for Ft. Monroe Virginia to enter heavy artillery training. Miss Alice Meek accompanied him to Chicero where she will visit Miss Lillian Brookhart Merle Thomas and Ethelda Thomas daughters of the late Ben Thomas of Los Angeles guests at J P Thomas home and then reside with relatives. Miss Watel Stewart left yesterday for Iowa City to attend the State University of Iowa summer school reviewing French. She will teach French and Latin at Sparta Illinois with a higher salary than at Mt Pleasant.
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Walter Meek
Ft. Monroe
Alice Meek
Chicero
Lillian Brookhart
Merle Thomas
Ethelda Thomas
Ben Thomas
Los Angeles
California
J. P. Thomas
Stamp perforation origins and early methods
The text notes stamp perforation began in England in 1858 for receipt and draft stamps and in 1804 for postage stamps. Before perforation, stamps were cut with scissors or knives, and the roulette tool with small cutters was used by those needing many stamps.
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England
The Heavy Hand of Justice
A Fargo Cowler-News note jokes about a butcher discharged for light fingers and poor profit, suggesting the hand’s weight kept him from retail success. The item preserves local tone and humor in a brief, satirical news blurb.
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Fargo Cowler-News
Some Shade in All Lives
A reflective note warns that life includes trial and anxiety and each person has responsibilities to face. It suggests that assuming constant ease is a dangerous illusion and that unexpected challenges may arise for everyone.
Need for Extra Help Anticipated in Local Farms
Farmers report urgent need for extra help in coming two to three weeks due to corn plowing and haying season. Labor is scarce as oats and wheat mature. plans to relieve the emergency include volunteers from Washington and local workers ready to lend aid at modest wages. Applicants may contact J. R. Maxwell at the C M F P Store for potential draft of experienced helpers.
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Washington
Reas
J. R. Maxwell
Relationship Tension Cited in Miss Krushley Letter
A noisy exchange reveals Miss Krushley telling Mr. Lawhead she will not speak further after his cold reception and a prior note dated last Thursday. The fragment ends with a defensive remark about unintended romantic intent.
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Lawhead
Miss Krushley
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