Washington County World War book to publish soon
The first edition of Washington binty in the World War is expected soon with distribution by Mr. Matthews to buyers who already filed orders. Advance copies praised, and due to high costs future editions will depend on sales. The book costs $10, covering biographies, sketches, and nurses, and aims to surpass similar county histories priced up to $15.
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Washington Binty
Hindery
Matthews
Hese Ks
Washington County
Card of Thanks for Mother Alyce and Ray Fread
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during our mother’s sickness and death. Alyce and Ray Fread.
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Alyce
Ray Fread
Washington Burlington declamatory contest and cavalry recruitment
Washington high school hosts an inter school declamatory contest with two boys and two girls from each school performing humorous orations and dramatic pieces while Burlington also presents a mix of orations and dramas. Separately Troop D of the Iowa cavalry expands with 15 new recruits. recruitment continues county wide as organizers aim for 70 enlisted, with physicals to follow and potential for two troops.
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Washington High School
Washington
Burlington
Josephine Caldwell
Margaret Brookhart
Richard Stevens
Clarence Logan
Emil
Jeanette Rothschild
Lyons
New Agriculture Head Takes Post at Platteville High
George FE. Bushell of Platteville Wisconsin begins duties as head of the agriculture department replacing Ray M Overmyer. He is a graduate of Wisconsin state normal school Platteville and the University of Wisconsin and has practical farming and teaching experience. Nell Gibbs of Parsons college teaches mathematics this week. Irma Woods of Iowa City arrives next week to continue the course.
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George FE. Bushell
Platteville
Wis
Ray M. Overmyer
Bushnell
Wisconsin State Normal School
University of Wisconsin
Nell Gibbs
Parsons College
Irma Woods
Iowa City
Spring Returns Visible in City Signs of Warmer Weather
Birds on the wing return to Washington as robins and bluebirds arrive in force. Streets are being cleaned of winter debris and a horseshoe pitching court plus hotel work begin. Kites and marbles appear as boys enjoy clear roads after recent thaw.
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Washington
Estrayed Black Sow Weighing About 300 Pounds
A notice announces a stray black sow weighing around 300 pounds. The finder is advised to contact the listed number R 16 3013 for reclaim or further instructions.
Steele Farm Heavily Improved With Barn School Nearby
Steele 280 acre farm two miles from town on main marked trail across the county. Includes good house large cattle and horse barn new garage mill and good well. Fenced and well tilled with level corn land in high cultivation. Less than a quarter mile from school in ideal neighborhood. Worth owning.
Court Postponed to Thursday Morning
The iailer and Havel cases set for trial before Judge Dr W Hamilton today have been settled and the re opening of district court has been deferred until Thursday morning Banks vs Banks a divorce case is scheduled to be tried Thursday Non jury assignments for the term will be disposed of this week and jury cases will start the first of next week.
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Havel
Dr. W. Hamilton
District Court
Banks
Unusual Spanish port activity cited in January report
Madrid reports January statistics show 12000 passengers sailing to Americas and 2000 arrivals at Spanish ports with 3000 more voyaging to other foreign ports. The figure highlights increased maritime movement this year.
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Madrid
Statistical Department
South
North America
Brookhart to Oppose Cummins in Senate Race
Burlington Iowa March 22 Col S W Brookhart of Washington announced his candidacy before the Republican primaries to oppose Albert B Cummins for the senate seat. He pledges to fight the Cummins Esch bill. Brookhart served in World War I as an instructor of staff arms practice.
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Burlington
W. Brockhart
Washington
Albert B. Cummins
Senate
Brookhart
Community organizational announcements fill week schedule
A dense notice bundle lists meetings and events across local clubs and fraternal orders. Cyrus Chapter No 1 HL ADM holds called meetings March 22 and 23 for past and recent degrees. Priscilla Club, Pythian Circle, Washington Choral Society rehearsals and concert March 20 21. S S S meets March 25 at Mrs Durst. Tamascus Shrine White Shrine March 25 with anniversary party. Just Us Club and B B O Class social. Knights Templar meets March 24 with three Columbus Junction candidates. Cedar Community Club March 25. Fortnightly Club evening literature session.
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Cyrus
Aolso
Ti. T. Carris
Tit us Loan and Investment Company Mortgage Ads
For 6 percent Iowa Farm Mortgage investments in denominations of 500 500 1000 and upward, call on or write to the Tit us Loan and Investment Company 211 213 Iowa Ave Muscatine Iowa. The company has a record of 42 years without a loss of a dollar to any investor.
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Titus Loan & Investment Company
Iowa Ave. Muscatine
Renaterer Advertises Coffee Served in Insulted Tanks
Boston Transcript notes a quirky advertisement claiming coffee is furnished in insulted tanks. The snippet reflects humorous wartime or industrial era marketing flair and plays on novelty delivery methods.
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Renaterer
Boston Transcript
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AST
Rothschild’s
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Foor
Hove
Trooop D
Lowa Cavalry
Karl Limerman
Wellman
DeBord
Steele
Alex DeBord
R. & M. Bank Bldg
Applegate
Rep
Spain
North
South America
Yank
Cummins
Col. S. W. Brockhart
Washington, Ia
Priscilla Club
Fred Stewcote
Pythian Chrele
Frank Stewart
South Town Ave
Washington Choral Society
New High School
Arthur Durst
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Moose Hall
Mildred Rice
Just Us Club
Methodist Church
Knights Templar
Order of the Temple
R. J. Reaney
J. KE. Reaney
Hubert Simons
Columbus Junction
J. D. Glasgow
BE. C
H. Richards
Dar Community Club
Arthur Wylie
F. L. Wilson
Evening Journal
Fred Anwy
Crawfordsville
G. C. Zugg
Ainsworth
J. W. Miller & Son
Washington Battery & Electric Co
Jackson Township
Mutual
Boyd Berdo
Rose Comb R. I
Ella Reister
East Second Street
Scranton
Albert Felendorf
Jake Sheetz
Bruns Seed
Sote
Louden Machinery Company
Fairfield
Iowa
Cedar Township
Milo J. Shatla
Ford Sale
White Way
Salie
S. McMullen
Call Haskins Garage
Plymouth Rock
Malcolm Montgomery
Toulouse Ganders
Haskins
A. J. Fuller
Smith & Richards
Washington St
Call
J. H. Cline
Levins Motor Co
Jack
Phone
Klondyke Brooder
F. L. Dodds
R. J. Dawson
WH. R. Lins
Rickerd’s Railroad Restaurant
Ray Libe
Rhode Island
South Ave. D
Smith Riley
East 2Nd Street
Mister
Washington National Bank
Boosters
Buster
W. 5S. Reister & Sons
Brooks Farm
Grace Hill
H. A. Engel
Holstein
Jersey
B. B. Berdo
Lown Avenue
Main St
Third Street
Fourth Street
Ashby & Work
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