Parade plans for Washington Fourth of July spectacle
Frank Beatty heads the parade committee as members organize departments for a big Fourth of July parade in Washington with new features and early surprises promised. Rehearsals for the Lincoln pageant continue while free attractions from Rock Island and state fairs are coordinated for regional showings.
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Frank Beatty
Washington
Rock Island
Middle West
South
Lincoln
Chautauqua Park
Miss Dade Shearer Advanced at DePauw
Miss Dade B Shearer daughter of James 8 Shearer has been promoted from assistant professor to associate professor in the Latin department at DePauw University. Shearer has taught at DePauw for thirteen years and holds a master's degree from the institution. DePauw, a large Methodist college near Greencastle Ind, hosts over 1500 students.
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Dade B. Shearer
James 8. Shearer
DePauw University
Shearer
DePauw
Greencastle
Ind
Funeral of Miss Patterson
Funeral services for Miss Victor ine Patterson were held at three o'clock Saturday afternoon at her late home on West Main street conducted by Rev. W. G. Robb. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery. The pallbearers were Wiliam Fleming W. A. Cook Warren Donaldson A. L. Glenn W. M. Conner and J. R. McDowell.
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Victorine Patterson
West Main Street
W. G. Robb
Woodlawn Cemetery
Wiliam Fleming
W. A. Cook
Warren Donaldson
A. L. Glenn
W. M. Conner
J. R. McDowell
Citizens' Military Training Camp Opens For August Start
Several Washington young men apply to attend the citizens' military training camp to begin August first for one month at Fort Snelling. Applications may expire tomorrow with possible extension to June 30 unlikely if enough sign up. Three courses target different experience levels and officers’ training for the Army Reserve Corps. First Sergeant Glenn Eldridge of Troop D offers information and help at the Armory. The Journal also provides application blanks.
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Washington
Citizens
Fort Snelling
Army Reserve Corps
Glenn Eldridge
Troop D
B Y P U Delegates Appointed To World Convention
At a recent B Y P U meeting delegates to the International convention of Baptist Young People to be held in St Paul from June 28 to July 2 were chosen. The delegates are Miss Faye Sutton Miss Helen Wood and Rev Mr Regan. They expect to attend and a fine convention program is in prospect.
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International Convention of Baptist
St. Paul
Faye Sutton
Helen Wood
Regan
Honesty and Unselfishness Urged by Rev Regan
Rev. M. R. Regan told Rotary Club honesty and unselfishness are virtues to practice for right reasons, not rewards. He warned that honest with selfish motives can still be dishonest, urging members to act morally. The stunt committee tested many pet peeves from named attendees, who showed peevish dispositions.
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M. R. Regan
Rotary Club
Card of Thanks for Victorine Patterson Death
The Fleming and Lowery families thank neighbors for sympathy shown at the death of sister Miss Victorine Patterson.
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Victorine Patterson
Robert Fleming
L. M. Lowery
Knoxville Seeks Rock Island Rail Link Extension
Knoxville revival of Rock Island extension aims to connect with the Des Moines to Kansas City short line at Melcher Nepan area. officials visited amid dams, hydro plant plans, and $500000 cost estimates for a twelve mile link.
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Rock Island
Knoxville
Des Moines Register
Washington
Register
Rock Island Railroad
Melcher
Nepal
Kimball
Dee Moines
Summerset
Iowa City
Des Moines
Allerton
Twin Cities
Kansas City
Oskaloosa
West Liberty
Marengo
Grinnell
Newton
Marion County
Pleasantville
Pleasant Grove
Franklin
Dallas
Nepan
Whitebreast Creek
Harvey
Mocer to Meet Mason City Loyal Order of Moose
Final arrangements are under way for a two day Moose convention in Mason City with events on Monday and Tuesday. A class of fifty will be initiated Monday night and the formation of an auxiliary order is a key item on the agenda.
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Mason City
Loyal Order of Moose
Obituary: Joseph D. Nelson Dies at 86 in Washington
Joseph D. Nelson longtime Washington resident died at his home 920 South Iowa avenue at 1 45 am He was 86 yesterday and had lived in the area for more than 70 years The funeral will be at 10 am Wednesday at the home conducted by Rev A M Malcolm Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery He was born June 18 1836 in Mansfield Ohio and served in the Forty fifth Iowa Infantry during the Civil War Surviving are three children Rupert J Hal and Metta Nelson all of Washington two brothers William M of Keota and Hugh Nelson of Fresno The family may call at Jones McElhinney chapel tonight or tomorrow for the wake
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Washington
Joseph D. Nelson
Iowa Avenue
Mr. Nelson
A. M. Malcolm
Associate Presbyterian Church
Woodlawn Ceme
Tery
Joseph Dawson Nelson
Mansfield
Ohio
Matthew
Mary
Dawson) Nelson
Pyles
Iowa Infantry
Columbus City
Nelson
Rupert J. Hal
Metta Nelson
William M
Keota
Hugh Nelson
Fresno
Calvin Nelson
Jones & McElhinney
Candidates for County Offices Expended Little
Expended funds in the county primary show minimal spending by most candidates. Some who faced opposition spent modest amounts, with several filings still incomplete. Clerk race saw the highest outlays among Republicans, while many supervisors and other offices posted small expenses or none at all.
Dandelion Wine Bootlegging Leads to Custody
Two local youths were found with a consignment of dandelion wine after attending a nearby baseball game. Night Officer Harry Edwards arrested them. one youth disclaims involvement while the other faces punishment. Authorities withheld names as first offenses.
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Harry Edwards
Rev W M Rownd Dies in Rochester Brother of Washington residents
News of the death of Rev. William M. Rownd reached Washington today. Born in 1857, he was educated at Denison University and Rochester Theological Seminary and had long been away from Washington. He leaves three sisters in Washington and a brother, Dr Frank L Rownd of Kansas City. Interment will take place in Rochester.
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William M. Rownd
J. As McCoy
M. I .Yard
Alice Rownd
Washington
Rochester
N. Y
Rownd
Denison University
Rochester Theological Seminary
Special Matinee for County Home People
The Fox theatre hosts a Tuesday matinee for county home residents with transport provided by Ralph Pratt and Jones and McElhinney. Wesley Barry will star in Booth Tarkington's comedy Penrod for the guests.
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Fox Theatre
The
Fox
Ralph Pratt
Jones & McElhinney
Wesley Barry
Booth Tarkington
Notice of personal liability and debt disclaimer
Notice states that the signer will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife or son Harry. The address line 10713 Morton Chance is noted.
New York Man Wins Bride Through Mall Course Scheme
A New York man allegedly wooed and won his bride by exploiting an expensive correspondence course sold through a mall program. Investigators say the scheme centered on the promise of education and personal advancement.
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New York
Meeting at Young America on June 21
A Wednesday evening gathering at Young America will feature Mr. Critchfield from North Dakota representing the Equitable Marketing Association. He will deliver an illustrated presentation.
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Young America
Critchfield
North Dakota
Equitable Marketing Association
Thames Floodwaters Sweep London Fishes Dead by Millions
A heavy rain after a long drought flooded London sewers, driving foul water into the Thames. The surge killed millions of fish and left corpses along the riverbanks for miles.
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Thames
London
Confused Banter Over Newlywed Query
A quirky exchange unfolds as a confirmed bachelor reflects on marriage and a crowd mishap. He recalls stepping on a lady’s gown, the moment turning tense before she misnames him as her husband and lightens the mood with a sly apology.
The Foly of Weathing Beauty and Her Band
A fragmentary note describes the life of a famously beautiful woman and her devoted circle. It mentions efforts to stay fit and the social circle around Mrs. Dish, with oblique references to manners and appearances in a dated, comic tone.
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Worcester
London
Humen Nature Changes Little in Ancient Note
A fragment from 4S B.C. laments youth behavior and manners, noting children love chatter, disrespect elders, and tyrannize over siblings in a dim view of early society. The text contrasts old discipline with new affectionless conduct.
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Napshots
Magnesia
Kodak Store
Pam
J. D. Glasgow
Journal
Merle Lytle
Democrat
Lytle
Humphrey Richards
Luther Gormly
D. F. Berry
E. L. Bartholow
A.L. Griffith
John 8. Wilson
T. A. Michels
Belle Rice
Recorder
Charles M. Denison
W. M. Rownd
Ss. Reister & Sons
Migs
Harry
Morton Chance
Evening Journal
Effie Knowels
East Third St
Green
ILM Ccompleti
SALE
Raspberris Call Mutual
Va Tiseed
Clover Bay
Eli Jackson
Cod
Cablf
A. BD
Rath Mel
Wilson
Singer
Safe
Oliver
Driving Horse
Buogy
Dan Rohrer
West Chester Mutual
Maxwell
D. Carris
West Chester
Mutual
Boyd Berdo
A. H. Plank
Floris
Iowa
Paved Street
So. 2Nd Ave
Clara Barton
F. P. Bureh
Herrick Refrigerator
H. &. Busby
M. E
Harvey Chance
Washington Lodge
A. FP
A. M
H. T. Carris
W. M
Pythian Sisters
the Baptist Church
Washington Do
Wheelan
Epworth League
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Pleasant Plain
Pythian Circle
J. A. Y. Ashby
Women's Improvement League
Booster Club
Harry Anderson
Commercial Club
Ogle
Varsity Five
Charles Thompson
Prairie Flo Church
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Sunset Park
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