Ford Believed Key Clue in Sommers Missing Person Case
A Ford owned by Henry D. Sommer was found on Columbus Junction main street. Sheriff Denison learned from Marshal Green that a Washington car had stood there days, prompting hopes the discovery will aid the investigation into Sommer's unexplained disappearance and may bring a message from his sister on Fast Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Sommer
Columbus Junction
Charlies Denison
Bunk Green
Washington
Pheasant Hatcheries Run by Massachusetts State
Massachusetts operates three pheasant hatcheries located in North Wilbraham East Randwich and Marshfield to support wildlife propagation and habitat programs.
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Massachusetts
North Wilbraham
East Randwich
Marshfield
Davenport bankers push hotel financing plan in Davenport notice
R J Walsh and J W Simons of Davenport representing the Walsh company prepared a written statement on financing a new Washington hotel. The hotel board will meet this evening to discuss the proposal and plan a stockholder meeting next week for final action. The plan includes safeguards to appeal to local investors, though directors have not yet committed and will consider the project before presenting it to last year’s hotel fund stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Walsh
J. W. Simons
Davenpoot
Walsh Company
Washington
Hotel Company
Walsh
Simona
Davenport
Poverty’s Blessings Seen Through Rich Eyes
A reflective line notes how wealth can reveal the value of poverty, suggesting perspective shapes understanding of hardship and fortune. The quote invites contemplation on social contrasts and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Washington Women at Mission Convention
Washington women including Mrs. W. W. Bowers Miss Veda Stryker and Miss Myrtle Rouse traveled to Wellman to attend the district convention of the Women's Foreign Missionary society. The program featured officer reports a banquet with Miss Stryker as toastmistress and a keynote address by missionary Eva Gregg Wilpon from India. Further sessions are planned with W. W. Bowers speaking on the Forward Movement and Miss Rouse reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bowers
Veda Stryker
Myrtle Rouse
Harry Kracaw
D. Fe, Zimmerman
Omer Jones
Wellman
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
Washington
Bowers
More Boys Than Girls Born in This County
Between January 1 1919 and May 1 1921 physicians in Washington county reported 1176 births. Boys numbered fifty more than girls making 53 percent boys and 47 percent girls. The text notes a wartime theory that male births exceed female births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Delinquent Autos Down From 170 to About 100
County Treasurer Harry McCall reports the delinquent automobile tax list dropped from 170 to about 100 after publication. Many people were upset to see their names in print despite prior notice by postal ecard, while some entries seemed incorrect but officials worked to register cars before publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McCall
Wolary Moves Former Parsonage to East Second Street
Wilbur Wolary buys the Presbyterian parsonage at auction and moves the house to his East Second Street lot near his home. He plans extensive remodeling and the contract for the new minister’s home on the old site has been awarded to Harry Shrader. Work will start after site clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Wolary
Presbyterian Parsonage
East Second Street
Harry Shrader
Notice of Local Trades and Feed Yard Services
One blacksmith two auto mechanics one top worker and a skilled painter operate in a clean brick building. Drop in for supplies or services. City Feed Yard offers chicken feed day or night.
Samuel A. McGuire Dies in Gary Indiana
Samuel Andrew McGuire of Pleasant Plains died Tuesday in Gary Indiana after surgery and pneumonia. Funeral service Saturday at 2:30 pm at Jones and McElhinney chapel with Rev Regan of First Baptist. interment in Him Grove cemetery. He leaves wife Harriet daughter and parents Mr. and Mrs Andrew McGuire plus siblings Maud Martha Herbert Edward Tom J. in Pleasant Plains and Gary Indiana.
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Tom J. McGuire
Pleasant Plains
Wunele
MeKer
Samuel Andrew McGuire
Gary
Indiana
Jones & Metthinney Chapel
Mr. Regan
First Baptist Church
Grove
Jones & McElhinney
McGuire
Andrew McGuire
Rose McKee
S&s. J
Methodist church announce choir and social notices
Announcements list church activities with meetings for the Methodist senior choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 pm a Friday basket picnic at five o clock and social events by Ladies Aid and an American Legion auxiliary flag presentation on Friday evening at 8 pm plus roundtable gatherings and contact names such as Jesse R Busby Mrs J E Gardner and Mrs J W Warner.
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Methodist
Jesse R. Busby
Methodist Church
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
J. E. Gardner
J. W. Warner
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Court House
No Trouble at All Says Hen Laughter Echoes
A London Punch quip compares a hen laying an erg to laughter by a scientist. The joke hints at eggs and humor, suggesting the hen’s laughter reflects a curious or absurd outcome in a lighthearted fashion.
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London
County Meet Looms Large with 73 Boys Entered
Seventy three high school athletes are entered from seven schools for the county track meet next Saturday. Washington leads with twenty four competitors and Riverside sends three. Washington and Wellman provide entries in every event while other schools fill most program items.
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Washington
Riverside
Wellman
Ainsworth
White
Davis
Young
Mullin
Ebner
Kelsey
McConnell
Cook
Lambert
Lins
Crawfordsville
Bicher
Cherryholmes
Witting
Bower
Twinam
Anderson
Conrad Kalona
Snider
Hess
Helscher
Hulse
Havel
Soukup
Alfred
Rebekah Lodge Members Visit Richland for Degree Work
Members of the Rebekah lodge joined a Richland convention to perform degree work under Captain Oscar Jugenheimer. Attendees included Mesdames Dowis Rittler Ross Baker Laura Baker Schnei der Richardson Johnson Bey Jugenheimer Haney Mayo Malory Phillips McFadden Murdock Phillips Johnson Bailey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Richland
Oscar Jugenheimer
Jessie Phillips
Edna Fouchek
Lloyd Phillips
Charles Johnson
Merle Bailey
Notice to Woodlawn Owners for 1921 season care
Desiring special care for their lots during the 1921 season, owners are asked to notify Mrs. J. B. Crail. The charge is $2.00 for the season. Work is under the supervision of the committee from the Washington Improvement League including Mrs. J. B. Crail Mrs. Henry Eicher and Mrs. Manton Hebner 7214.
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J. B. Crail
Washington Improvement League
Henry Eicher
Manton Hebner
Clear Lake Hunters Plant Wild Celery for Duck Feed
A Clear Lake Commercial Club action raises funds to buy and plant wild celery at the lake head to feed migrating ducks and fowl. Planting is underway and a strong celery field is predicted to improve hunting prospects, making Clear Lake a premier spot in the state within a year.
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Clear Lake
What Is The Matter With Fifer Today
Readers wonder if Fifer is ill or away and plan to check at the bank to see if he is present today.
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Fifer
The Quiet Hope Behind a Brave Battle
The article notes that many secretly wish for success in a principled struggle, while few openly assist. It emphasizes that courage and perseverance matter even when public support is scarce.
Pershing Aims to Keep World War Divisions Intact as Reserves
General Pershing proposes sustaining the historic World War I divisions as army reserve units. He argues for a permanent large military establishment, a force to meet international obligations, and a trained citizen reserve. He favors keeping divisions intact with officers as needed to preserve tradition and esprit in future recruits.
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General Pershing
Washington, D. C
Army Reserves
Pershing
National Guard
National Army
Edith Seeks Arrival Observed From Rooftop Incident
Edith visited a new arrival at my home where a claim says an airplane dropped it on a hospital roof and a doctor retrieved it. On her way home Edith saw another airplane and cried out to bystanders Please, mister drop one.
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Edith
China Sunday urged for church relief drive in Iowa
Des Moines Iowa May 12 May 15 set aside as China Sunday by national and state relief organizers to aid famishing China. Churches and Sunday schools will donate and readers are urged to sacrifice meals to save lives with three cents a day. A portion of rice or grain is highlighted as a God send and local dinners could fund relief.
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Des Moines
Towa
China
Iowa
China Relief
Bergdoll Sends German Papers to U S Officials
Bergdoll informs Americans about his status in Germany by sending copies of German papers to Representative Jules Kahn and Secretary of War Weeks. He personally addresses the chap papers, with handwriting checked by Kahn.
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Washington, D. C
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Germany
Jules Kahn
House Military Affairs Committee
War Weeks
Kahn
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Women At Mission Convention
Wolary
Iown Gas & Electric Co
A. M’guire
Gary, Indiana
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Mra. J. BE. Lemmon
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Lantz
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Sprague
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Griffith
Morrow
Rebekah
Woodlawn
Reister & Sons
Grahame depthSiere
Evening Journal
Willis Knight
James Turner
W. W. McFarland
Falk Motor Co
Poorman
D. W. Crawford
C. A
Ruebsam
Poland
Harry Lauderman
Harry Hesseltine
Green
FPORD
Cooper
Call
Journal
Leonard
RK. J. Davidson
Wellston
Inquire Journal
Lincoln School
John Nickerson
Bilne
Columbus Institute
Columbus
Mra. J. A.morrett
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