High Court Rules on Two Bank Cases
The Washington Supreme Court issued two rulings on bank note collection cases. First Savings bank of Crawfordsville v William J Edgar reversed a lower verdict in favor of the bank. Commercial Savings bank of Washington v I L Colthurst of Ainsworth reversed in favor of Colthurst. Eleven major opinions and twelve rulings were filed, with cases to be retried in district court unless further developments occur.
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Washington County
Supreme Court
Daniel Hayes
First Savings Bank of
Crawfordsville
William J. Edgar
Charles A. Dewey
Mr. Eadgar
Byron W. Preston
Commercial Savings Bank of
Livingston & Eicher
Banks
Morrison and Morrison
Women of Co. Home Thank Fox Theater Manager
The women patients at the Washington County Home thank Ralph Pratt for arranging a Fox theater showing of Booth Tarkingtons Penrod. They praise the lively film and request another visit, noting it brought new life and brightened their outlook.
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Ralph Pratt
Fox Theater
Booth Tarkington
Penvod
Pratt
Washington, Iowa
Penrod
Washington Co
President Gorman to broadcast Careful Crossing message
Radio KYW Chicago reports at 9 05 Monday evening President J B Gorman of the Rock Island will endorse the Careful Crossing campaign now active on U S railways. Local listeners with receivers are urged to tune in for the message as transmitted by Agent H W Russel today.
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KYW
Chicago
J. B. Gorman
Rock Island
United States
H. W. Russel
Mystery of skill and crime in training engineers
The passage contrasts trained engineers with burglars who master crime by practice. It notes four to five years of formal study for engineers at a modern technical college, while poets and artists are born to their crafts. Burglars, needing superior skill to crack safes and steal, are hindered by public aversion yet still find time to perfect their high level profession.
Former Local Boy Honored by Northwestern University
Paul Palmer, once a local resident, has been appointed assistant dean of the school of liberal arts at Northwestern University in Evanston. He earned his master's degree there this year and will pursue postgraduate work next year.
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Paul Palmer
Kern Palmer
Northwestern University
Burns
Kansas
Washington
School of Liberal Arts
Evanston University
Evanston
Paul
Parking Space Will Be Provided July 4
Anticipating at least five thousand cars in Washington on July 4, parking will be a major issue. Every available space will be used and authorities will protect parked vehicles. Schulty Motor Company rents nearby railway property for 156 cars. other firms and individuals plan lots for visitors as crowds are expected to be tremendous.
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Washington
Schulty Motor Company
Schulty
Eckerman Child Found After Mountain Picnic Ordeal
Four year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Eckerman strayed during a family picnic near Tombstone Arizona. Government troops aided a 24 hour search and the boy was found ten miles from the loss point. He described fighting a rattlesnake with a stick and seeing wolves. The Beckerman family are known locally.
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Harry Eckerman
Jerry Eckerman
Tombstone
Arizona
Beckerman
Westward Shriners Delegation Returns From California Trip
Pollok Wallace and Hal Reister return from the Shriners convention in San Francisco with the Kaaba Temple band of Davenport. The group toured Old Santa Fe Grand Canyon of the Colorado Los Angeles and other sights before a rapid return by a special train via Denver Ogden Salt Lake City and Council Bluffs.
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Pollok Wallace
Hal Reister
Far West
San Francisco
Pollok
Hal
Davenport
Santa Fe
Old Santa Fe
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Los Angeles
Ogden
Wreck Near Ainsworth Injures Several Youths
Two cars collided near Ainsworth last night causing extensive damage. None of the occupants were seriously hurt though several had cuts and bruises. The people involved were said to be young from Ainsworth and Washington. Further details were not available.
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Ainsworth
Washington
Cooler Today Weather Readings Show Temperature Drop
Today’s high reached 3 degrees, down from 95 yesterday. The overnight low was 4 percent, reflecting a sharp cold snap and unusual low temperatures for the period.
Still Time to Get Floats in Parade
Washington firms societies and organizations are urged to complete parade floats for the Fourth of July as the final week approaches. Many buildings will display original designs with plans coordinated by the parade committee. Rehearsals continue for Civil War era pageant scenes, with dress rehearsals and lighting setups scheduled for the coming days.
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Washington
Owen Hayes
Adinance
Willa Gibson
Mae McNamara
L. F. Morrison
General Properties Committee
Bower Darbyshire
Teveree
Lincoln Pageant Characters Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals begin tonight at 6 15 at Chautauqua Park for 26 Scenes 17 19 20 12 and June 27 Scenes 2 3 4 8 9 19 21 12 June 28 Scenes 5 7 18 15 16 18 21 22 June 29 Entire Cast June 30 Entire Cast Attend promptly to ensure a successful pageant.
Card of Thanks for Henry Campbell
I express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the loss of my wife. I am especially grateful for the beautiful flowers and other attentions received. Henry Campbell mis
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Henry Campbell Mis
Local Women National Delegates At G A R W R C Gathering
The G A R encampment and W R C convention closed in Iowa City with Washington delegates praising the event. Nora Bryson presided and Sadie Holsinger played a key role while delegates prepared for the Des Moines national meeting. Washington attendees included Nora Bryson Sadie Hollinger Sara Walker Mary Gobble Eva Durst Mary Guy Harry Dickerson and David Haney.
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Iowa City
W Rk. C
Nora Bryson
Sadie Holsinger
Eva Durst
Mary Guy
Washington
Sadie Hollinger
Sara Walker
Des Moines
Hollinger
Bryson
Sue Browning
Many New Homes Erected In Washington City
A town survey shows extensive home building and remodeling in Washington. Names and addresses appear for six to seven room bungalows, modern renovations, garages, and repaints across East Third Street East Main Street South Avenue B South Second Avenue and more. Sunset Park also sees road paving and sidewalk construction expanding the city’s park area.
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Ing
Maud Cutright
East Third Street
Blanche Gordon
East Main Street
Will McFarland
Old Christian Church
Floyd Grecian
East Sixth Street
Karl Simpson
South Avenue B
Schmoeller Brothers
South
Iowa Ave
Alden Conner
Etta
Minnie
Iowa Avenue
John Goodwin
South Second Avenue
Claire Dewey
Washington
Ezra Goodwin
South Second Ave
Bath
M. E. Siberts
Madison
South Fourth Avenue
Eva Denny
Second Street
North Avenue B
George Benson
George Heideman
Gateman Homestead
Louis Eagle
Gene Kisor
A. B. Schmoeller
Madison Street
Charles Scranton
Harry Ross
West Jefferson
John A. McCall
South Marion Avenue
George Turner
Lewis Wallace
Alice Lowash
South Marion
John Rittler
East Madison
J. M. Wilson
Marion Avenue
Myrtle Shields
Clara Darbyshire
North Marion
H. L .Whittaker
Wim. Baird
North Marion Avenue
John Dodds
North Avenue C
H. EK. Case
East Seventh Street
John Genkinger
East Seventh
Orie Turner
Henry Harrison
W. C. Harding
Washington Street
K. Rothschild
A. BE. Cunningham
E. Main Street
Frank McCaulley
East Second Street
Ed Sullivan
Will Dupuis
Third Street
Third Ave
Sunset Park
Notice of Masonic Meeting Attendance
Notice requests members of PB K. to attend Monday night work in the rank of Esquire. Full attendance desired. E. C. Carris, C. C.
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Esquire
E. C. Carris
C. C
Riverside Woman Dies After Influenza Complications
Mrs. Anton Kiefer of Riverside died Friday at a hospital in Iowa City after a two month illness that began with influenza. Born Marie Tobin near Riverside she was 20 and married Anton Kiefer February 22 this year. Survived by husband, parents Mr and Mrs Robert Tobin, and sister Velma. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Riverside
Anton Kiefer
Iowa City
Marie Tobin
Robert B. Tobin
St. Mary's School
Dubuque
Velma
Oskaloosa Honors Frank W. Glaze at Masonic Reception
Mayor A N Alberson and Judge A oan Beary spoke at a reception in Oskaloosa honoring Frank W. Glaze who was recently elected land master of Iowa Masons. Several hundred Masons Eastern Star members De Molay and others attended at the Masonic hall in Glaze's hometown.
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A. N. Alberson
A.oan
Beary
Washington
Oskaloosa
Frank W. Glaze
Iowa
Prescription Free to All In The Bible and The Hyvebook
The piece argues that certain troubles cannot be solved by religious texts alone but can be helped by practical actions such as proper perspiration and a breath of fresh air. It reflects Beecher’s emphasis on reform through personal discipline and humane living.
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Beecher
Thanking Mr Kelly for Kind Thought by Washington Co Women
The women patients of the Washington County Home thank Mr Kelly of Washington IA for a kind treat given Tuesday afternoon after the picture show. The gratitude is expressed by the women patients for his thoughtful gesture.
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Mr. Kelly
Washington, Ia
Kelly
Washington County
Odd Visit Sparks Talk of Grandmother’s Cottage
A confused reminiscence from Robert about visiting his grandmother in a small cottage. He recalls unexpected details and muttered unfinished phrases describing rooms and upstairs and downstairs arrangements, leaving the memory tangled and unclear.
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Robert
Gem birth stones and ancient beliefs described
The volume lists birth stones from January garnet to December lurquosse with months and gems. It notes ancient beliefs that gems cure diseases and bring good or evil to wearers, some persisting in parts of the world today.
Chinese Poetry Versus Freud Influence on Our Poets
An essay argues Chinese poetry may shape Western letters beyond erotic themes. It suggests poetry can reconcile romanticism and classicism, being both humane and virtuous, offering a model for American verse to study from Chinese practice as discussed by Matcelm Cowley in the Dial.
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Matcelm Cowley
The
Dial
Josiah Henson Inspired Uncle Tom Tale, Stowe Life Link
Josiah Henson, born a slave in Port Tebaccs Maryland, escaped to Canada in 1828 and became a preacher in Dresden Ontario. He lectured across the United States and made trips to England in later years, reportedly honored by royalty.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe
Josiah Henson
Uncle Tom
Josiah Benson
Port Tebaccs
Canada
Dresden
Henson
United States
England
Whloadsor Castle
E. R. BR
World Famous Paris Theater Brancais Home of Comedie Francaise
The World Famous Theater Brancais in Place Palais Royal housed the Comedie Francaise. It burned in 1900 and was rebuilt promptly. The original structure dated from 1682 and was later heavily modified.
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Theater Brancais
Paris
The Cure Doctor Links Chronic Grouch to Fatigue Toxication
A Chicago doctor claims persistent irritability stems from fatigue toxication. Rest may restore mood and energy, offering a simple health tip for the weary.
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Chicago
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Preme Court OF
Women of Co
W. SS. Reister & Sons Cash Bavere
LAR
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Sented
ITY
Grant
Lee
Chautauqua Park
Ington Propertiens—T Wy
Journal
Anton Kiefer Riverside
Maester
Evening Journal
Frank Libe
North Side Fruit Store
Harvest Hand
Walter L. Hotle
Rubio
Flanders & Blick
Green
Steod
Effie Knowels
East Third St
Totfeod
Remington
Woodstock
James Ralston
Keota
Boyer
Dayton
West Chester
Herrick Refrigerator
H. EB. Busby
Lloyd W. Martin
Thos
Simpson
James Batterson
South 7Th Ave
Buerken
A. J. Fields
Shetler & Eimen
Kalona
Maxwell Touring
Ford Touring
Joe
Scoen
Klein Bros
Thrash- Ine
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Clifford
Mary Hunter
Mt. Pleasant
Epworth League Institute
Rhea Warren
Black
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Myrtle Poole
Georgia Cummings
Peter Berdo
Priscilla Club
Rebekahs
N. G
Rural Womens Club
Lioyd Humeston
Savings Bank of
Freud
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