Commencement at vacation Bible school marks closing exercises
Tomorrow at ten o clock closing exercises are held at the junior high school for four weeks of vacation Bible school led by Mrs. Maude E B Osborn of Chandler. The program includes worship, songs, stories, dramatization of Joseph and a benediction followed by an exhibit in the lower hall. A 12 30 picnic at Sunset Park for pupils and parents completes the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacation Bible School
Maude E B. Osborn
Churdan
Sunset Park
Remember Improvement League festival at Central Park
A brief festival note mentions the Remember Improvement League event in Central Park this Saturday. An ad promotes shadow proof sig nettes slip ons in silky white shadow proof material, reduced from 3.39 to 2.98 at Crall's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Improvement League
Central Park
Crall's
Airplanes to Feature Washington Fourth Celebration
Airplanes may appear in Washington for the Fourth with one or two Curtis built ships. David Livingston of Monmouth says Curtis-Wright Aircraft may send two planes for passenger flights and exhibition. Shirley Short piloting a Curtis-Oriole will take two passengers. John Livingston on a Laird Swallow. Passengers pay five dollars for fifteen minute rides. The firm touts 600000 miles flown without an accident, adding a notable feature to the day’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Asist
David Livingston
Curtis-Iown Aircraft Corporation
Monmouth
Shirley Short
Curtis Company
John Livingston
Play House Donated to Washington County Hospital
Supervisor A J Morgan presented a children's play house to Washington county hospital built by Greenville School pupils in Clay township under teacher Miss Frances Meacham. The large furnished structure serves young patients recovering from illness as a fine plaything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Morgan
Washington County Hospital
Greenville
Clay Township
Frances Meacham
Burglary Accusation Ties to William Sutherland
A man arrested for a burglary at Ainsworth claims the name William Sutherland though he says he has no name. He is not related to a Washington County Union president and former legislator with the same name. A preliminary hearing is set for this afternoon before Squire DC Kyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
William Sutherland
Sutherland
Washington County Farmers' Union
Squire DC. Kyle
Rothschild to Build Home in Bella Vista Place
Iowa City merchant J Rothschild buys a lot in Bella Vista place from Prof Waterman and plans a large new home. Blueprints are being made. The Rothschild family now resides in Washington and will move to Iowa City once construction completes. Jeanette Rothschild recently graduated from Washington High School.
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Iowa City
Republican
J. Rothechild
Washington
Bella Vista Place
Prof. Waterman
Rothechild
Jeanette Rothschild
Washington High School
Rothschild
Ad Club
Railroad Service Sparks National Pride
A playful editorial quip links railroading to patriotism, noting trains bind the nation with the closest of ties and reflecting pride in the country’s railway system.
Oelwein Man Wins Washington County Grading Contract
R R Knight of Oelwein Iowa was the successful bidder for grading about sixteen miles of Washington county rural roads this year. His bid was 23 cents per cubic yard, the lowest of three bids. The work covers routes near Bush Corner Kalona Johnso county line Frankinty Center West Chester and the Louisa county border. Drainage contract to be awarded later this afternoon.
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R. R. Knight
Oelwein
Iowa
Washington County
County Board of Supervisors
Knight
H. H. Lehman
Rock Island
J. W. Peed & Son
Slude
Bush Corner
Kalona
Johnso County
Frankinty Center School House
West Chester
Chester
West Oregon
Louisa County
Aineworth
Leave Lost Numbers With Co. Treasurer
Persons who pick up lost automobile numbers on the highways should leave them at the office of the county treasurer. The treasurer knows to whom each number in the county belongs and will forward them to the owner if left at the office. It is not necessary to advertise found number plates in the newspapers.
State Faces New Task on Tax Levy
Des Moines June 29 The Iowa executive council will again act as board of review and board of assessment on the second Monday in July for annual land values and public utility assessments. The railroad valuations were disputed last year with a 17 percent hike dropped after a lawsuit. A state auditor report shows 1921 tax distribution: schools 57.16 percent counties 27.72 state 11.54 misc 3.58. Marion county taxes rose 285 percent in ten years, deemed representative. J Rothschild buys lot in north Iowa City for a Dutch colonial home and plans immediate construction.
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Des Moines
State Executive Council
Iowa
Board of Review
Board of Assessment
Marion County
Fourth event closing at noon offers produce trade chance
The creamery will close at noon inviting customers to bring produce. A morning parade is planned as one feature. No price changes for Friday and mention of Washington Butter remains available.
Fourth of July Pageant Promises Nonstop City Celebration
Chairman Phillip Crat announces a full day program from nine in the morning to late at night with three divisions, three high class bands, and continuous entertainments. Crowds will see a grand pageant with costuming needs and many volunteers, while lights and props are prepared for a spectacular show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Crat
Pageant Cast Called to Evening Rehearsal at Park
All members of the pageant cast must be at Chautauqua Park at eight o clock for a complete rehearsal. It is crucial every character attend and spectators are not admitted.
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Chautauqua Park
Lincoln Pageant Characters Rehearsals Schedule
Rehearsals start promptly at 6.15 PM at Chautauqua Park with the entire cast on June 29 and June 30. Attendance is essential to ensure a smooth pageant performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Park
Scent and saints shape European calendar frost lore
The text notes the perfume sense as crucial in tastings and links medieval European beliefs about saints and feast days to weather, claiming May 11 22 and May 22 11 spread frost fears. It mentions Matvertus Payers Servatiuse Baneras Ser vatius Bonifaces and ties saintly days to destructive frosts, a topic debated by science, with calendars called ioe stlats in popular lore.
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Europe
SS Matvertus
Payers
Servatiuse
Baneras
Servatius
Bonifaces
Special Capital Stock Taxes Due Under 1921 Revenue Act
The 1921 revenue act imposes a special excise tax on domestic corporations based on capital stock value exceeding 5000 dollars plus surplus. Rates range from 1 per 1000 on excess stock, with exemptions and definitions of carrying on business. Miscellaneous occupational taxes and boat taxes are listed with specific amounts and vehicle caps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Notice of Will Proof Hearing in Thomas Brinton Estate
Iowa district court in Washington County schedules March Term 1922 hearing for proof of last will and testament of Thomas Brinton deceased. Instrument filed opened read July 17 1922 and is set for hearing. clerk J D Glasgow signs dated June 2 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Washington County
Thomas BR. Brinton
J.D. Glasgow
State Regulates Tourist Camps Across Iowa
Des Moines June 29 Tourists camps in Iowa will be governed by strict sanitary regulations issued by the state board of health secretary Dr Rodney P Fagen The rules require tested potable water proper sewage disposal fly proof facilities clean grounds and regular inspections to enforce the health law The measures cover water supply piping approved wells fuse warning signs for unpiped sources designated drinking water samples for potability and caretaker oversight of grounds and garbage handling.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Rodney P. Fagen
State Board of Health
Board of Health Laboratories
Iowa City
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J. Rothschild
Rothschilds
W. Ss. Reister & Sons
Migs
Simmerman
Wolf
Kurtz
John Lemmon
Lincoln
Mary Todd
Wanda Neiswanger
Stephen A Douglas
J. L. Brookhart
H. M. Eicher
Lupton
Oates
Sam White
Frank Macon
Phil Crail
Ice Saints
Amusement Enterprises
United States
Notlior
Wikt
Evening Journal
Flanders & Blick
Green
Tfeod
Effie Knowels
East Third St
Frank Hoffman
Washington, Iowa
S. A. Walker
W. 6Th Street
Boyd Berdo
Saddle and Bridie
South Marion Ave
Black
James Batterson
South 7Th Ave
John E. Keating
Carl Haskins
BE. R. Williams
Boyer
Dayton
West Cheater
Lloyd W. Martin
G. L. Fetters
Walton
Buerken
A. J. Fields
Furnace
North Sixth Avenue
Frank Frazier
J. R. Max
Rock Island Depot
James Beatty
Board OF Health
A. E. Atchison
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