City election set with large Washington turnout anticipated
Washington prepares for a city election next Monday with the largest anticipated voter pool in history due to woman suffrage. Two tickets feature capable candidates and polling places include city hall second ward Jones garage third ward DeBord real estate office and Haight's store. polls open 8 AM to 7 PM.
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Washington
First Ward
City Hall
Second Ward
Jones Garage
Third Ward
DeBord Real Estate
Fourth Ward
Haight’s
Iowa income tax receipts top ten million for 1920
Dubuque Iowa March 26 tax returns filed for Iowa in 1920 totaled 10 871 187 91 with 159 700 returns made according to acting collector Mary McIntosh Individual returns rose about 10 000 over 1919 while corporate returns dropped from 4790 to 3000 Collections were lower than last year
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Dubuque
Iowa
Marry McIntosh
Mobile
Novel Idea to Bolster Local Building Starts
The Wilson Karel lumber company launches a new advertising plan in today’s Journal to revive the building industry. It will publish complete house specifications and costs to inform those contemplating homes, aiming to show reduced building costs and reasonable prices for new houses in the community. The page ad will attract steady public interest.
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Wilson-Karel Lumber Company
Kind Neighbors Aid Fire Victim in Fairfield
Fairfield March 26 funds raised by neighbors exceed 1200 dollars for Harry Lamansky of East Pleasant Plain after his winter fire that claimed his wife and sister-in-law. The relief total 1211.75 was deposited in East Pleasant Plain Savings Bank January 4th. Lamansky expresses deep gratitude and hopes to repay the community when possible.
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Fairfield
Harry Lamansky
East Pleasant Plain
Lamasky
the Tribune
Herry
East Pleasant Plain Savings Bank
Harry
Expressions of gratitude for flowers after death
Mrs Milo Patterson and family thank all who offered kindness after the death of their husband and father and for the floral tribute.
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Milo Patterson
Wellman Advance Team Loses to Washington in County Tournament
Old man hard luck followed the Wellman team to the county tournament in Washington last Friday. They lost the first game to Washington 22 to 7, missing a potential second place. Washington won the tourney by beating Riverside 4 to 5. Wellman held Washington to 10 to 7 at halftime. Fred Messenger received honorable mention in the Journal's all tournament selections.
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Wellman
Old Man
Washington
Riverside
Fred Messenger
The
Journal
Court Here Again First Day in April
Judge H F Wagner adjourned court until next Friday with several district court hearings set. Wagner and Keeley inspect Kalona drainage district. appeal from supervisor damage awards. March term light. Wagner suffers sciatic rheumatism. local and Sigourney judges split duties after April 1. Various calendar orders include amends, guardians ad litem, real estate sale, and dismissals. Supreme Court note confirms Arthaud note case modified and affirmed. Brookhart Bros and W H Butterfield represented the bank.
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H. F. Wagner
Wagner
Keeley and Brookhart
Kalona
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Dewey
Sigourney
Arthaud
Iowa Supreme Court
Farmers and Merchants Atate Bank
F. L. Arthaud
Washington County District Court
Supreme Court
Brookhart Bros
W. H. Butterfield
Ford paper sale halted in Chicago protest clash
The Dearborne Independent published by Henry Ford was banned on Chicago streets after a police order following a conference between James W. Breen acting corporation counsel and Captain Patrick Lavin. Breen cited anti semitic stance and a recent fistfight threat aimed to escalate into riot, with city action taken to maintain peace.
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Chicago
Dearborne Independent
Henry Ford
James W. Dreen
Corporation Council
Patrick Lavin
Central
Lavin
Breen
Rug
Community Announcements and Club Notices
A Fortnightly club notices several meetings and events across March and April. Activities include gym practice, initiation, prayer services, camping park donations, and sign installations. Church groups plan luncheons, tea, and Bible study, while the Presbyterian Endeavor plans a Sunrise Easter service led by Miss Jessie Kerr.
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Presbyterians
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Jessie Kerr
Muscatine and Fairfield to battle for league title next week
Muscatine and Fairfield high schools will play in Washington next week to decide the Southeastern Iowa Athletic League championship. Muscatine upset Fairfield 28 to 16 on the Muscatine floor, with Hoefflin starring and Gardner limited. The winner gains a Burlington cup and a spot in the region, drawing strong local support.
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Fairfield
Muscatine
Washington
Southeastern Iowa Athletic League
High School
Hoefflin
Muscatine Center
Gardner
Brown
Iowa
Burlington
Masestine
Church Ladies Urge Dishes Delivered to Communion
The church ladies request contribution of dishes for a church event and ask that all items be brought to the meeting hall for serving.
Iowa Prepares $37 Million Stretch for State Highways This Year
Des Moines reports Iowa will spend about 37 million dollars in 1921 on 164000 miles of public highways sourced from local state and federal funds. Projects include nine surfacing types such as concrete brick macadam and granite with primary road and bridge work receiving major shares. County towns and counties plan extensive paving and grading with several counties announcing multi mile road contracts and bridge projects across the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Lowa
Anderson
Highway Commission
Glacier Park
Marshalltown
Dallas County
Chickasaw County
North Town
McGregor
Marshall
Sioux
Polk County
Jasper
Jasper County
White Pole
County Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Kellogg
Iowa City
Dubuque
United States Congress
Territory of
Worth County
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Firestone and Miller
White Way
LONA
A. J. Johnson
Maggie Johnson Marsh W. Bailey
Guardian Ad Litem
Emma V. Smiley
Fred Smiley
Ford Paper
Alex Debord
Hoover Club
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Mary Kerr
Sunshine Mission
Pythian Sisters
Oscar Jugenheimer
Aq Club
Art Department
Methodist Church
F. L. Wilson
Daniel
George Bickford
George
Bruce Goode
W. S. Reister & Sons
Fair Piely
Evening Journal
Gital
Oncington Steam Laundry
Wash- Asott
Green
East End Garage
Ward
M. Manford
Rabenold
Haskins
Inquire Journal
S. C
A. Nebergall
Clover Seed
R. G. Vincent
FORD
J. T. Wenger
Singer Sewing Machine
D. H. Wentworth
Brighton
Dodge Bros
Bevins Motor Co
Harry Ross
Lemley, Root & Littlefield
BE. W. Spessard
Naworth
Winchester
John Gerdes
B. Rabenold
Ainsworth
Bone Yard
Esther Essley
Ata
Ohio
East Main St
Alsack
W. W. Perrie
Jackson
B. F. Campbell
Bevitis Motor Co
L. Bauer
West Chester Mutual
T. J. Berdo
Graham Theatre
John Nickerson
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