Court Adjourns to June 16 for Further Probate and Civil Hearings
Judge A. Dewey presided in Washington in an adjourned March term session. Probate and civil calendars issued numerous orders and adjourned hearings set for June 16 on estates Guardianships and trusts with notices posted at the courthouse. Final reports allowed executors discharged bonds released and sale or distribution actions approved across multiple estates and guardianships.
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A. Dewey
Washington
J. B. Wallace
A. L. Mayer
Martha Mayer
Carl Mayer
George Yy. Dusenberry
John Lohberger
CH. Buchwalter
Court House
J. Warren Moore
Anna J. Wonderly
Rose A. Gardner
Cloyd E. Whitlock
GR. Stamp
Edward Page
Hattie M. Brown
N. A. Whitlock
Luella Crandall
Nancy F. Fleming
Liberty
Claud E. Whitelock
Edna G. Whitelock
John Patterson
Guardian
Charlie Spevack
Emma Wilson
Daniel F. Hofer
Kalona Savings Bank
Matilda Gardner
Sarah Gallagher
S. Thompson Rickey
Florence C. Boulton
J. W. T. Wallace
Eva Wallace
al Cocklin
Harris Peckover
George W. Morrison
Washington County
J. R. Campbell
Simon P. Teeple
Eastern Refining Company
J. P. Davis
T. F. Eggleston
W. M. Darbyshire
James Dawson
Cora McCall
Olive Bandy
Henry M. Dungar
Lee Dungar
Elizabeth Corbin
Nita Corbin
Co. A. Pratt
Marshall M. Edmondson
Matthew Acheson
Facetious Feller Quips on Theater Preparations
A witty remark mocks a man waiting two hours for a companion to dress for theater. The speaker, bald and facetious, notes the humor in convincing a man he has nothing to wear while the woman delays preparations.
Be Gilad and Respect the Success in Others
A concise exhortation to honor achievement without envy urging readers to acknowledge success and avoid wasting time doubting or belittling it. It stresses channeling effort into personal growth rather than undermining others.
Remembered Washington Citizen Charles O. Bailey Dies
Charles Orville Bailey aged 76 longtime Washington resident died at six this morning at 221 East Washington street from apoplexy following a stroke last Wednesday. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Dr. J A Glendinning. G A R members attend. Interment Elm Grove cemetery. Bailey born July 2 1842 in North Troy Vermont served in Fifth Iowa infantry Civil War. Survived by widow Samantha and one grandson Charles, two sons William C. and Clyde A. Bailey deceased. brothers and sisters listed. He was constable and game warden for twelve years and a devoted protector of wildlife in Washington County.
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Charles Orville Bailey
Washington
East
Washington Street
Bailey
J. A. Glendinning
Methodist Church
Elm Grove
North Troy
Vermont
Louisa County
Fifth Iowa Infantry
Samantha Boden
Charles Bailey
William C
Clyde A. Bailey
A. Pierce
Lewis
Iowa
S. A. van Horn
Cotter
John F. Bailey
Atlantic
Washinton
County purchases $1,142,750 worth of Victory bonds
Washington county residents invested $1,142,750 in the Victory Liberty loan, $60,435 over the county quota of $1,082,325. A total of 3,428 subscriptions came from individuals, with no banks or firms taking part.
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Victory Liberty
Washington County
Fairfield Journal
Jefferson County
Fairfield Panel
Brighton and
Clay
Roads Near Town Called Worst in the Country
Residents traveling from Crawffordeville to Washington reported the two mile stretch beyond town as the worst road on the trip. Deep ruts formed by weeks of rain mar several routes including the Sigourney road near the Rock Island overpass. Road conditions are improving as rains lessen and wear patterns emerge.
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Crawffordeville
Washington
Sigourney Road
Rock Island
Card of Thanks from George Young and family
We express heartfelt thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during our time of sadness and loss of our wife mother and sister. We especially thank everyone for the beautiful floral offerings and donations of cars. George Young and family. Sisters and Brothers.
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George Young and
Thanks to neighbors for aid during illness and death
The note expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends who provided help and sympathy during the illness and death of John Davis. Signed by Mrs John Davis and Mr and Mrs Ed Gibson, acknowledging their support.
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John Davis
Ed Gibson
Funeral of Mrs Geo Young Held at East Jefferson Street
The funeral services for Mrs Geo Young were conducted at her home on East Jefferson Street at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev J M Hartigan of St James Catholic Church. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Geo Young
East Jefferson Street
J. M. Hartigan
St. James Catholic Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Funeral for C O Bally Set by G AR Post Meeting
Comrades of the G A R Post to gather at Post Hall for the funeral of C O Bally at 1 30 tomorrow afternoon. J A Donaldson P C notes event for local veterans.
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G. AR. Post
Post Hall
C. O. Bally
J. A. Donaldson
P. C
Why Sting Effects Vary Across Regions
The article explains stings cause pain from formic acid and a snake venom like chemical. It notes nettles are milder but in India and Java some varieties produce effects lasting weeks or months, akin to snake bites.
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India
Java
Pittsburgh Housewife Backs Vinci For Strength And Appetite
Mrs James Croker, a Pittsburgh housewife, describes how Vinci rebuilt her weak nervous condition and restored appetite. The ad claims Vinci supplies elements to build up a weakened system and red blood, with Sherman Brothers and local druggists distributing it. Baxel Salve is also advertised with a money back promise for skin troubles.
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Pittsburgh
Vinci
James Croker
Sherman Brothers and Druggists
Hoy McElhinney Preaches at First U P Church
Hoy McElhinney recently graduated from Pittsburgh theological seminary visited his parents Mr and Mrs T J McElhinney and preached yesterday at the First United Presbyterian church He has accepted a pastorate at Burlington and plans to start there next month.
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Hoy McElhinney
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
T. J. McElhinney
First United Presbyterian Church
McElhinney
United Presbyterian Church
Burlington
Local notes from Kalona and Washington headlines
Howard Benn of Kalona handles business in Washington today. Col D J Palmer plans a brief Des Moines visit tomorrow. Ambrose McConnell reports Sergeant Jacobus S Brewer registered at the Iowa Bureau in Des Moines. Warren McAvoy, a railroad worker near Washington, was found sleeping today but revived at home. doctor cites nervousness and no sleeping sickness.
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Howard Benn
Kalona
Washington
Col
D. J. Palmer
Des Moines
Ambrose McConnell
Iowa Society of New York
Jacobus S. Brewer
Iown Bureau
Hall of States
Warren McAvoy
Whipping Wrong Horse In Parliament Clarified
A visiting foreigner questions why each party has a whip to beat the opposing side in England’s Houses of Parliament. The note explains party discipline and the role of a parliamentary whip in coordinating votes and party unity.
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England
Language Shapes Thought and Its Subtle Beauty
A reflection on how language frames thought and emotion, suggesting ideas gain or lose nuance with linguistic expression, and how meaning shifts with the words chosen. It notes the deep link between speech and perception, implying dependency of thoughts on language.
Community club notices outline weekly meetings
Announcements list multiple events at local clubs and schools including a candy social at White Oak school house on May 13 hosted by Alma Coroman, home economics meetings, and Willing Workers and Clover Leaf club gatherings with dates, times, hosts, and attendance requests.
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White Oak
Wellston
Alma Corpman
Ladies Aid 10 Cent Social at West Chester Methodist Church
The Ladies Aid society of West Chester Methodist holds a regular 10 cent social in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon May 14. Mrs. J. D. Dayton chairs the serving committee with Mrs. A T Augustine Mrs. R C Ferguson Mrs Herman Sechuity and Mrs. Frank Wilson assisting. An invitation is extended to church members and friends.
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Ladies Aid Society
West Chester
Kolah Club Meeting Planned Wednesday Afternoon
The Kolah club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Tessie Kerr. If the weather is bad they will meet with Mrs. Bessie Wead.
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Kolah Club
Tessie Kerr
Bessie Wead
Funeral for Mrs. Geo. Young Held at East Jefferson
The funeral for Mrs. Geo. Young was held Sunday at 3 p.m. at her East Jefferson street home conducted by Rev. J. M. Hartigan of St. James Catholic church. Pallbearers were Joe Melinskie Frank Bussert Leo Wolfe Bernard Walker Hugh Dougall and Fred Jones. Interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery. Mass was offered at St. James church this morning.
Funeral of John Davis Held at West Main Street Home
The funeral for John Davis was conducted Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at his West Main street home by Rev. J. A. Glendinning of the Methodist church. Music was by a male quartet with pallbearers E. G. Fox Will Clark Roy Burham Jesse Davis William Sutherland and Homer Davis. Burial followed in Brighton cemetery.
Painting on Brass Surface Preparation Tips
The article advises cleaning polished brass with a salt and vinegar scrub to remove grease, washing with hot soup suds, and drying with a clean rag before painting. This prevents running or peeling of the paint once applied.
Storms Carry Birds to Far North
Weather researchers note rare sightings of birds far north of their normal range during cyclonic storms. Winds spiral counter clockwise, pushing birds offshore then hurling them back toward shore as storms rotate.
Makeshift, as It Were. A Strange Family in the Neighborhood
The Chicago Tribune notes a newcomer family in the area as Robert explains the boy’s stepfather is not the boy’s biological father but a secondhand guardian. The anecdote highlights tense family dynamics and community perception of unfamiliar adults living nearby.
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Robert
James
Chicago Tribune
Japan's Delightful Climate Draws Tourists to Resorts
The article notes Japan's pleasant climate as a draw for visitors from the Far East, Dutch East Indies, the Philippines, and the Straits settlements. In hot summers, residents flock to Japan to enjoy mountain retreats and modern resort amenities boosted by a thriving tourist business.
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Japan
Far East Indies
Philippines
Straits Settlements
Contrary Mary and the Circle Bar Brand at Windermere Ball
In a Maine woods tale the Contrary Mary helps a going to town figure the Cow Puncher dresss as a Spaniard at the Windermere ball. He proclaims the Circle Bar brand on a dancer and Mary as the brand’s target. A witness recalls a kiss between them.
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Mary
Chalmers
Windermere Ton
Maine Woods
McClure
Circle Bar Brand On Mary in Californian Romance
Mary Rayburn hides in a canoe as Jet Tng finds her and declares love after years apart. He transports her, dries her belongings, shares coffee, and marks her arm with a Circle Bar brand before revealing details of his ranch and intent.
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Mary Rayburn
Mary
Coronado
Chalmers
California
War Department to sell surplus knit goods for export
Washington May 12 The entire stock of surplus knit goods held by the war Department will be offered for sale for export purposes. If these goods are not sold under this restriction the industry will be confronted with elimination before they enter the domestic market. Most of the stock is in underwear and socks.
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Washington
War Department
Cuban banks pledge to buy Cuba victory bonds
Havana May 12 The Banco Be panel informed the Cab an Victory town committee that the bank's board voted to subscribe for any amount needed to fill Cuba's four million dollar quota. The Banco Expanel will also buy an additional one and a half million dollars, oversubscribing the quota by at least forty percent.
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Havana
Banco Be
Caban Victory Town Committee
Cuba
Banco Expanel
More men sail for France
The second provision battalion of the overseas replacement depot, numbering 1,60 men, will leave today for New York to embark for France. Cedric W. Lewis and I will be in charge of the third battalion.
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Ump Meade
Overseas Replacement Depot
Mak York
Comer
Cedric W. Lewis
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U. S
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Washington National Bank
Charles
Geo. Young
U. P. Church
Ruskin
Rude Warfel
Home Economies Department
Ralph Dougherty
Lewis Beard
Frank Wilson
Clover Leaf Club
Ward Essely
Navajo Club
John Bryson
South of Town Pimbroidery Club
John Wagner
O. BE. Rittenhouse
Gerald Duncan
Columbus Junction
Gott
Frank W. Vincent
Keota
Phone Haskins Mutual
A. J. Fuller
TOG
Detroit Vapor
M Lemley’s
J. Redlinger
G&t
Journal
A. J. Waldschmidt
Oakland
Overland Washington Co
James Baird
R. E. Brown
Win Smouse
Washington Loan & Trust Co
Rebecca Pin
Express Office
Mel MacDonald
Snoopy Fairy
Havana Bank
France
Europe
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