Circus Arrives in Washington with Roebbins Brothers Show
The third largest Roebbins Brothers four ring wild animal circus arrives in Washington with elephants camels and many beasts. The Big Top tent rises as 6 000 spectators watch the parade and opening acts led by Major Metcalf Captain Ashcraft and Tim Smith with aerial and animal acts. A large crowd gathers for a full wild west show including lions tigers bears and trained elephants amid juggling feats and aerial stunts.
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Roebbin
Washingtton
Big Top
Cap
Metcalf
Ashcraft
Tieber
Tim Smith
Lloyds
Millers
Poodles Law
Mabbe Japs
Oliver Ewines
Committees Named for County Water Pageant
At four special meetings of Leon Beatty post American Legion yesterday evening Commander Walter Conner named chairmen of six pageant committees. Talent Jesse J. Miller. properties C. E B. Kerr. costumes Preston Wolf. program Fred Downing. historical Howard Baxter. parking Ed Squire. Other matters tied to the celebration and Legion membership campaign progress amid difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty
American Legion
Walter Conner
Jesse J. Miller
C. E B. Kerr
Preston Wolf
Fred Downing
Howard Baxter
Ed Squire
Legion
Annual Election Held by Lions Club Today
George McDaniel was elected president with Louie Jones as vice president and Lee Holland as secretary. Walter Conner becomes treasurer, Phil Crall as tail twister, Fart Corbin Nowtamer and Reade McCrory join Charles Stewart as directors. President McDaniel to attend the national meeting in Omaha next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McDaniel
Louie Jones
Lee Holland
Walter Conner
Phil Crall
Fart Corbin Nowtamer
Reade McCrory
Charles Stewart
Washington
McDaniel
Omaha
W. M. Keeley
Rotary Club
Frank R. Sage
Robbins Bros. Circus
Lions
Commercial Club
Court Session Opens For Adjourned March Term
Judge Henry P. Wagner of Sigourney presides an ad journed session of the district court. The brief session addresses miscellaneous matters and winds up the March term plan as the town was not known to host the circuit.
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Henry P. Wagner
Sigourney
Wagner
It Pays to Advertise in The Journal
Advertisement guidance is offered by The Journal with assurance of service and ongoing support for effective promotion.
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The
Journal
Sirwell Home Damaged by Fire
A midnight blaze damaged the Sirwell home at 615 North Iowa Avenue as residents escaped smoke. Firefighters confined the fire to the kitchen area while smoke and heat ruined upstairs rooms. two firemen sustained minor injuries. Insurance likely covers nearly all losses.
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L. L. Sirwell
North
Iowa Avenue
Sirweil
Asa Jones
Owen McGovern
Sitwell
Rosary song tops sales in 1973 and worldwide reach
The Rosary sold eighty thousand copies in 1973, the year of publication, with many thousands more sold annually since. It has been translated into most languages, including Beperanto.
First Auto in France Becomes Paris Museum Treasure
The first practical automobile powered by internal force was built by a French inventor and is now a prized exhibit at the Paris Museum of Arts and Crafts.
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France
Paris
Heard by the Wayside Fiddler Faces Trouble
A fragmentary line suggests a tale of a freeborn fiddler provoked by Trouble and a stubborn showdown over a fiddle. The baroque phrasing hints at a rustic conflict or tall tale with regional flavor.
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Prouble
Trouble
Tower Rise of Elevated Water Tank Dims Viewers
Crowds watch the water works site as the elevated tower nears completion. Iron pillars for the tower and the top railing are in place while reservoir components await installation. The tower stands about a hundred feet high with a tub to be added and riveted joints planned. Foundations for the water works building advance steadily.
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Water Works
County home program marks National Music Week event
A county home concert for National Music Week opens at 7 30 PM with an orchestra song piano solos and vocal numbers by listed local artists including Mary Louise Harwood Evelyn Brambick Robert J Grimes and Mary Hunter The week’s Washington musicians program at the Methodist Church drew a large audience and favorable notices reflecting community interest.
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Robert Stutsman
Mary Louise Harwood
Mesdames Masson
Mafin
Tolander
Olo
Mrs. Scott
Cornet Sole
Evelyn Bambrick
Vine
Methodist Church
Mary Hunter
Washington
Library Displays Music Books and Literary Works
The library features musical books and musical literature on display all week inviting the public to view them. A musical story hour is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the library.
Primary Election Boards Named for June 3
City council listed receiving and counting boards for each ward with named judges and clerks. Paving petitions sparked a note that frontage majority is represented and may lead to a season paving contract. A new residence zone committee was formed with members from each ward to study restricting blocks near the square to homes only.
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Board of Supervisors
J. H. Squire
L. 8. Patterson
C. M. Keck
Alice Rownd
Ed Harmeier
George Maxwell
Russell Gooditf
Celeste Marie
Merle Lytle
Mattie Shenefelt
Chas. Pauls
al McCall
H. H. McCleery
William McFarland
Carl Roberts
Charles Lemley
Fourth Ward
Will Eldridge
J. M. Bratton
William Libe
Jean Patterson
Phil Crail
Reade McCrory
John McCall
Charles Davis
Ray Guest
O. M. Cuddy
East Third Street
North Seventh Avenue
McCleery Calendar
Baxter Yards
Hemmings Mill
Henry Shields
W .Livingston
A. E. Cunningham
John A. McCall
John Squire
Joe McElhinney
Commercial Savings Bank
Eldridge, Putnam and
Gibson
Washington Band
County Board Meets For June Primary Election Prep
The regular monthly session of the county board of supervisors opened yesterday at the courthouse and continues today. Delegates discuss routine business and matters connected with the June primary election.
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County Board of Supervisors
Court House
I Saw Your Ad in the Journal Merchant Prompt
A brief note instructs telling merchants to say I saw your ad in the Journal. The phrase appears as a pointed reminder for soliciting responses to newspaper advertisements.
Indirect Lighting At Osborne Durbar Room
The earth at recorded example of Indirect Lighting is credited to Queen Victoria in 1835 at Osborne Durbar room illuminated entirely by deflected light with no lamp or fixture visible.
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Queen Victoria
Durbar
Osborne
Farmer and New Hired Man Exchange Jabs Over Farming
In a terse exchange the farmer blasts a new hire, accusing him of lacking brain cells, while the new worker claims to have studied every old homestead and farm Olav that has been screened.
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Olav
Bride Discovers Husband Prefers Corned Beef to Chatting Dish
A Philadelphia record joke notes the early marital jolt as a bride learns her husband favors corned beef and cabbage over fancy chatting dish fare, illustrating domestic mismatch with humor.
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Lfe
Philadelphia
Poultry and Eggs Sent to Market in Large Shipments
We can use a lot of poultry and eggs we are anxious to get. We ship to market in ear lots. We appreciate your business, you bet.
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Ponca Fill’'S
Congress of Roughriders
Sioux Indians
Lions Club Today
Sirwell
Iowa
McElhinney’s Drug Store
OF Music Week
Arthur Anderson
Hawkeye
Ford Station
Council
Town Gas and Electric Company
Lemmon
Woodworth Line
Karess
Whitman
Evening Journal
T. B
Willis Beatty
Green
Lime
Ohio
Toulouse Gander
Blue
Gete
Richards
Sherman Bros., Drug Co
Nileart Company
Wayne, Indiana
Tos
L. H. Wallace
Reid
REED
Ames
I. B. Rabenold
Columbia
W. J. Brown
Wellman
Farm Bureau
Rhode Island
Ralph Waggoner
Frank Pringle
W. S. Gallagher
C. M. Edgar
North Marion Ave
A. E. Putnam
Edward Wiley
N. St. Ave
Brown's
Yfowa Gas & Electric Co
North Marion Avenue
Dempsey & Breitenbach
North Side
Harry Campbell
Knotek
G. FP
Foater
Win Smouse
Narion Ave
Srcond Street
Dodge
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
J. M. Goodwin
Brussels
D. G. Knottnerus
Minnie Jarrard
Bernice Jarrard
Scott Jarrard
Sahara
Subera
Lenry d’Anjou
Cracaw
Hub
Arnold
Washington Buttes
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