All-Year Roads Seen With 600 Million Federal Aid
The nation has about two million dollars daily for highway improvement and a total of 600 million dollars this year from state county bond issues and federal aid. A shortage of skilled engineers slows progress as colleges graduate about 1000 yearly. A vast all-year road network is envisioned across states, with Washington to host a monument for Miss Jane A. Delano who died in France serving the Red Cross.
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United States
Washington County
Panama Canal
Bureau of Public Roads
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Jane A. Delano
France
Department of Nursing
American Red Cross
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Satirizes Weather Pessimists
The poem critiques pessimists who lament too mild a winter and foresee a harsh spring. It contrasts cheerful forecasts of sunny days with grouches predicting further cold and storms, noting their habit of doom despite nature's gifts and pleasant weather.
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Scott
The American Legion A Portrait Of Civic Power And Valor
The American Legion is depicted as a grand biographic composite of Americanism from Putnam to Pershing. It blends solemn military pride with popular culture, unifying civic duty and patriotic purpose without boastfulness, and earns trust through chivalry, sense, and spirit.
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Putnam
Pershing
Republic
Dixie
Potsdam
America
Legion
Congress
The Story of Our States Utah Statehood and Mormon History
A compact history tracing Utah from early explorations in 1540 and 1776 to discovery of the Great Salt Lake in 1824, the Mormon emigration of 1847, territorial governance under Deseret and later 1850, Brigham Young as first governor, polygamy adjustments, and Utah’s admission as the forty fifth state in 1896.
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Utah
Coronado
Colorado River
Pacific
Santa Fe
Utah Lake
Great Salt Lake
James Bridges
Salt Sea
Timnels
Missouri
Great West
Plains
Salt Lake City
Mexico
United States
Mormon Church
Deseret
Union
Territory of
Brigham Young
Joseph Smith
State of the Union
McClure
An Ode To The Violets Poem Contributed By Reader
The piece praises blooming violets and spring rain. It extols humility and a guiding mission for people, noting nature as a teacher. The reader is identified as a Journal contributor.
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Robin
Wren
Marrow
Strait
Peaceful Valley Screen Debut Starred by Charles Ray
Charles Ray brings Sol Smith Russell hit Peaceful Valley to the Fox Theatre starting Tuesday. The classic comedy marked 5207 stage performances and features a Hick role with supporting cast including Harry Myers Lincoln Stedman Walter Perkins William Courtright Vincent Co. Hamill directed by Jerome Storm under Associated First National Pictures release.
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Sol
Smith Russell
Peaceful Valley
Charles Ray
Hick
Isabel Johnston
Edward EB. Kidder
Fox Theatre
Mr. Ray
Associated First National Pictures
Jerome Storm
Harry Myers
Lincoln Stedman
Walter Perkins
William Courtright
Vincent Co. Hamil
Peaceful Valley shines with star power and leading roles
The piece notes Sol Smith Russell in the leading role of Peaceful Valley and describes its status as a popular spotlight attraction in America. Charles Ray is highlighted as a fit vehicle for the young star, with Ann May in the chief female role alongside him.
Complex Iowa foreclosure notice lists numerous defendants
In District Court of Washington County Iowa Frank Szagna files against numerous Wilsons Smiths and others claiming fee simple ownership of 3.60 acres in Washington County Iowa. The petition alleges errors and a court action to determine ownership and rights to the described real estate in Stiles Jackson addition Washington city.
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District Court of
Washington County
Iowa
Frank Szagna
Thomas Wilson
Eliza Ann Wilson
William Norwood
Jonathan Wilson
Johnathan Wilson
Alice Wilson
Rebecca Norwood
John Jackson
William A. Stiles
Josephine M. Stiles
J. M. Stiles
Wm. A. Stiles
Josephine State
John Dodds
Joseph N. Reynolds
James W. Reynolds
Mary Reynolds
A. H. Patterson
A. J. Patterson
Ann J. Patterson
J. R. Davis
W. A. Stiles
John Milne
Josaphine Stiles
Margaret Milne
John Milen
Patric Ceasy
Catharine Ceasey
Patrick Ceasy
Patrick Casey
Allice Kelly
Alice Kelley
A. W. Chilcote
J. A. Chilcote
Alexander W. Chilcote
Jane A. Chilcote
Mra. M. KB. Davis
Nelson J. Davis
M. BE. Davis
N. J. Davis
Howard A. Burrell
Mattie J. Burrell
Nathan Baker
Mary Baker
Joshua Marshal
Margaret Marshal
John Young
Mary I. Young
Alfred T. Burris
Jas. H. Fitzgerald
Jane Fitzgerald
Sarah Jane Fitzgerald
James H. Fitzgerald
Elizabeth S. Fitzgerald
John P. Kirkpatrick
John P. Kirkpatric
Mary Kirkpatrick
Mary May Kirkpatrick
Martha A. Gray
Section Twenty
Stiles& Jackson
City
Washington
District Court
Quieting of Real Estate Title Sought Against Unknown Claimants
A petition seeks a decree to quiet and confirm in the plaintiff the fee simple title to described real estate and to bar all named defendants and unknown claimants from any adverse rights. The court is ordered to publish. failure to appear by noon of the second day of the next term (Sept 5, 1921) will result in default. Attorneys: Livingston & Eicher. Apr 30 May 7 14 21.
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District Court
City of
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
Livingston & Eicher
Madame’s Charmed Talk Sparks League of Nations Stock Inquiry
In Chicago on May 14 a dapper linguist speaks with polished accent and gestures about buying stock in the League of Nations, hinting at financial interest amid political talk. The fragment suggests a humorous or theatrical remark rather than a formal report.
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Chicago
Silent Actress Gladys Cooper Stars in Betrothal
London stage icon Gladys Cooper appears for two hours in Macterninck's Betrothal without speaking a word. Her daughter Joan accompanies her in the production and the pairing highlights a rare silent performance by a leading actress.
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Gladys Cooper
London
Joan
Macterninck
Stock pitch targets District Attorney in League of Nations sale
A woman bought five shares at ten dollar par value, paying only a quarter, as District Attorney Charles F. Clyne investigates a salesman about a stock scam linked to the League of Nations. He warns the public and notes the risk of such investments.
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The
League of Nation
Central
Charles F. Clyne
Wilson
The Man They Remember
Women prefer a good man who is resolute noble and self sacrificing yet grow tired of him. In contrast their interest in a bad man never lags according to the Philadelphia Ledger analysis.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Esteemed local business leader J Patterson dies at home
J Patterson died this morning at his West Jefferson Street residence. He was a highly successful businessman and one of the communitys largest landowners with a life largely spent in the area.
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J. Patterson
West Jefferson Street
Halls Catarrh Medicine Promises Relief for Nasal Catarrh
An old advertisement claims Halls Catarrh Medicine strengthens the system, cleanses mucous surfaces, and reduces recurrent nasal catarrh. It warns repeated acute catarrh may become chronic and offers testimonials and a money back guarantee from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Railway Time Tables Corrected to September 21 1920
Eastbound and westbound schedules listed for Golden State Limited Express Loafing Freight and Local Pass trains. Washington Branch times show arrivals and departures with local freight trains daily except Sunday. Agent H W Russell lists for B Q lines and notes Tuesday Thursday annulment of No 64 and a stock extra train at 7:45 a m.
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Setenaien
Golden State Limited
Golden State
Washington
H. W. Russel
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Walt Mason
American Legion
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F. & M. Bank Bldg
Irvin BE. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Farmers’ Union
I. Bateman
M. D. Blair
General Practice of Medicine
J.D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
V. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
C. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Eicher, Livingston & Ficher
LAW
Abstract Department
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor Mra
M. H. Sartor Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Gapere
Klein Kiathing
S. B. Watson
Washington . Ee
Austin Sutherland
R. R
Morrison & Morrison
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Saturda
Monda
Desday
Pewee
I. W. Calvi
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. Elliot Grayson
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
W. C. Bell
H. P
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
Kerr
B. Cc
Mary Lavada Kerr
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Moose Hall
Louise Harwood
Lena M. Marble
Washington Lodge No
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Mitchell
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Elmer McFadden
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