Ada Marie Todd Dies From Sleeping Sickness at Fifteen
Ada Marie Todd aged fifteen, daughter of Oliver Todd, died Sunday at 2 36 AM at the Todd home 28 South Avenue B after a five week illness that began with the grip. She was an eighth grade student at the Junior high and a gifted pianist. Funeral 2 30 PM Tuesday at home, Dr W W Bowers presiding, interment Kim Grove cemetery. She was born October 16 1905 in Washington and leaves parents and four siblings Lloyd Floyd Gertrude Eva.
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Ada Marie Todd
Oliver Todd
Todd
South Avenue
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Lloyd
Ft. Madison
Floyd
Wasbin
Gertrude Blaesing
Uatlecena
Eva Todd Mieger
St. Louis
Graham Theater Opens Under New Management
O B Olson has leased the Graham Theatre from Adams Theatre Company and assumes daily control with a 10 and 25 cent admission policy. He brings years of theatre experience from Des Moines Denver and Omaha and will present nightly pictures with matinees and occasional stage attractions. Mrs J B Harvey returns home from Welton after visiting daughter Mrs Earl Burris.
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Graham Theatre
O. B. Olson
Adams Theatre Company
Mr. Olson
Adam Theatre Company
Des Moines
Denver
Moving Picture Theatre
Omaha
Te Swanson-Nolan Theatre Company
Olson
Graham
Adams Theatre
William H Helmick Dies After Long Illness at 71
William H Helmick aged 71 died at 3 15 this morning at his home after a long illness. He had not been well since a sun stroke four years ago and jaundice since December. Funeral plans await word from his son Ben in Maine. Survived by widow Matttie, son Ben Helmick in Maine, daughters Blanche and Helena, and four brothers. He was born April 16 1849 near Columbus City and lived seven miles southwest of town before moving to Washington. He joined the Columbus City Methodist Church and later the local denomination, and was regarded as an upright citizen and devoted husband and father.
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William H. Helmick
Mr. Helmick
Ben Helmick
Maine
Columbus City
Matttie Coe
Washington
Maine State Agricultural College
Orona
Blanche
Helena
John M
Davenport
Charles W
Montane
James K
Columbus Junction
S. M. Helmick
Winfield
Helmick
Methodist Church of
Interesting Debate Tonight Washington vs Muscatine on Immigration
Community members are invited to a high school debate between Washington and Muscatine on immigration restriction. Washington will affirm and Muscatine negates with the local team of James Work Richard McCleery and Jeanette Rothschild arguing at home. A 24 cent admission and a brief musical opener precede the 7:30 debate.
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Washington
Muscatine
James Work
Richard McCleery
Jeanette Rothschild
Chicago man visits mother and ill aunt in Wellman
John A. Babcock of Chicago spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Ny Se Babcock. Mrs Will Jacobs has returned from Wellman to be with her aunt Mrs Rich Moore who suffered a severe stroke and remains in critical condition since last Thursday.
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John A. Babcock
Chicago
Ny Se. Babcock
Will Jacobs
Wellman
Rich Moore
City Election Looms With Three Weeks Until Voting
With the city election three weeks away, no tickets or nominations have appeared. Incumbents are reluctant to run again, and Mayor Bovee will not seek another term. School election follows next Monday March 14 with three board seats to be filled, drawing more interest than the city race.
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Washington
Bovee
Herslf
Board of Education
Parsons Glee Club Concert Set for April 8
The Parsons college men’s glee club will perform at the Presbyterian church on the evening of April 8 under the church’s auspices. A strong fund is reported and a standout show is anticipated. Soprano soloist Miss Margaret White from Fairfield College will assist, having sung in Washington on multiple occasions.
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Parsons College
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Choir
Margaret White
Sololst
Fairfield
Washington
Gas range sold below price at local sale
Town Gas and Electric Co announced a sale where a gas range priced at 46.00 sold for 30.00. Howard McCreedy and family plan to move to the Washington community from Carthage and Diinots, residing on the Miller farm southeast of the city, where friends will welcome them.
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Town Gas & Electric Co
Howard McCreedy
Washington
Carthage
Diinots
Miller Farm
Pacaroni Verse: A Latin Base In Multilingual Verse
The piece describes Pacaroni Verse a playful form mixing Latin with other languages using Latin inflections. It notes the term reflects a blend like macaroni ingredients and cites long standing use in Italy.
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Italy
Early cultivation and spread of melons through history
The text traces melons to extensive cultivation in France in the 17th century, notes their ancient awareness since the start of the era, credits the Egyptians with growing them, and claims their transfer to America by Columbus and to the Malay archipelago by the Portuguese.
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France
America
Malay Archipelago
Yeast Cake Advice for Troubled Souls
A whimsical verse counsels the reader to eat a yeast cake when feeling sad or ill. It urges turning to self care, staying hopeful, and avoiding despair or drastic actions, with repeated prompts to eat a yeast cake as solace.
Washington High Makes Notable Run in State Tourney
Washington High, coached by Arthur Dickinson, returned from Cedar Falls after a strong showing at the State Teachers College basketball tournament. They lost to Jesup 14 to 13 in the semifinals amid referee controversy, and defeated Rockford to reach third place, earning respect as a potential dark horse.
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Dickinson
Cedar Falls
Jesup
Washington
Teachers’ College High
East Waterloo
Edar Falls
Ofockford
Rockford
Schedul
Washington High
Downstate
Parkersburg
Butler County
Arthur Dickinson
Teachers College
Burlington
Ottumwa
Duke
Davis
Rice
Community groups schedule meetings this March
Announcements list upcoming meetings for the Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion the Missionary societies of the Methodist and M E churches and the Fortnightly Music Department. Dates show March 8 15 and 7 with times and location notes in Legion rooms church nursery and related venues.
Household economics meets Tuesday with Mrs Will Dupuis
The Household Economics Department 1 will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Will Dupuis at the corner of 4th Avenue and 3rd Street replacing Mrs Brooks. Attendees are asked to bring 15 cents for demonstration.
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Wilson
Household Economics Department
Will Dupuis
4Th Avenue
3Rd St
Brooks
Reverend Hampton to Preach at Mason City Christian Church
Rev. W. H. Hampton of Mason City will preach Wednesday evening March 6 at 7 30 at the Christian church 7730 A full attendance is desired and everyone is welcome. Also notices of the embroidery club and Fortnightly Club meeting follow.
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W. H. Hampton
Mason City
Christian Church
Fleur de Lis Club Meeting Announced
The Fleur de Lis club will meet at Mrs. James Veek's home Thursday at 2:00 PM. The Navajo club will meet Wednesday.
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Anno
Fleur de Lis Club
James Veek
Navajo Club
Notice to Delinquent Water Rent Holders
Delinquent water rents must be paid by Thursday March 10 to avoid strict enforcement. If rents remain unpaid, water service will be turned off without further notice.
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Arant
Graham Theater
THE
J. B. Harvey
Welgton
Earl Burris
Sonne
J. A. Harwood & Son
Washington County
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
WM. H. Helmick
Luisa County
Alec Tricity
Woodrow
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
May Means
Hoover
School
Elaction
Tou
Parsons Glee Club
Reister & Sons
BOYS
Dar Falls
Altho
Ameés
Mt. Pleasant High School
Woman's Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion
Standard Rearers Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Young Woman's Home Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Corona Se
Evening Journal
Coléneso Hotel
West Bide Drug Store
Call
Green
George Hell
Wellston
Jack Herr
Ainsworth
Ff. F
W.” Care Journal
Will Darbyshire
W. Main St
Greer
Acorn Gas Range
Coles
Rf. I. R
Jake Sheets
Oscar Jugenie
Bevins Motor Co
S. Cc. RO
Lille Bible
Bad Smith
Mutual
Boyd Bertho
Timothy
Clover Seed
York
Marcus Kuhn
Hardey
Carl L. J. Milter
Jonés Auto ‘Co
Modere
J. Hanley
Phobe
Quire Qt Journal
Bestman
Binder
West Side Drag
Ty Mato
Harvey Young
Ana
H. S. Young
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Lexington Methodist Church
Earl Eutsminger
South of Town
Embroidery Club
J. T. Wenner
Hein
Just Us
Chloat
Mra
Carlson
Sunshine Mission
Ing
Ralph Dougherty
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