Washington City Council Minutes 1923 Proceedings Highlights
City Council in Washington Iowa holds regular sessions March 5 1923 and April 16 1923 approving minutes approving numerous contingent water sewer street and salary fund claims and adopting ordinances including fire department compensation and city clerk pay Also elected and sworn in new officials and discussed water plant improvements and a smoke stack contract
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Council
City Hall
Alberson
McElhinney
Work
Putnam
Marsh
Eldridge
Finance Committee
James Casey
McCarty i
Washington Fire Dept
McElhinney Drug Co
Marry, Edwards
Onear Maney
A . Mecant
Harry Maifley
Bidwell
Wallace Bidwell
A. le Dusenberg
Washington
Iowa
W. E. Buell & Co
N. Littler
Old College Grounds
South
J. Kellogg
Chamber
John Bales
R .R. Gordon
A. M. McCulley
Dick Bidwell
Harry Haifley
Fire and Water Committee
S. J. Kellogg
Evening Journal
Tobe Minick
Sioux City
Council Chamber
McElthinney
Finance Com
Cyy Sas
W. Pwos
Dick Spe
Dvben
John Shields & Sons
P. Cy
Pieter Pen
Tobias Minick
Hoganaaa
The
White-Phillips Co
Standard Oil Co
Wrank Bayder
Udoaa
Jon Bales Sau
Anense
Harry Miller
Ani
J. S. McElhinney
RTE Nn
Ie SG
M. Ligeley
Mranihes Ieee Om
Vivre Fund
Deanecauus
Arthur Goode
Harry Edwards
TOTO
Ali
Towit
St. & Alley
D. C. Kyle
Ss. J. Kellogg
A. N. Alberson
M. D. Work
A. Putnam
James F. Marsh
W. Fildridge
Ann A. N. Albers
Iown
C. W. Stew
W. W. Bidwell
Cc. Welch
Street & Riley Fund
Ciaw
Bevins Motor Co
RB. Co
R. R. Gordon
Smith Riley
Sanitary District Fund
M. Danb
la France Fire Engine Co
R. R. Noonan
City Treas
Fire and Water and Light
City Water and Light Plant
Corncil
Improvement League
Clara Barton
Balle
Matty Miller
Ieedbkeon
Jack Dewees
Harry Mattley
Chieesenv
Geo. M. Bechtel & Co
Massy Miler
Ccnckeeeseves
Mr. McCaler
Honored Dead Listed From Iowa Inft and Other Units
A long registry honors fallen soldiers and nurses by name from the Iowa Infantry and various units. The list includes Easton Robt H and Thos L of Iowa Inft, McClelland W C and McDowell John of War era units, and many others such as Nelson Jos D and Clyde Jas with Iowa Inft connections. The compilation names soldiers, nurses, and officers from Iowa Inft and adjacent formations, spanning War of 1812 through later conflicts.
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Easton
Iowa
Thos. L
McClelland
W. C
McDowell
John
John L
McMillan
Woods
Wm. L
Young, Robi. S
C & Towa
Clyde
Jas
Ill
Wm. J
Espy
D. Bruce
Towa
Highstone
Isaac F
Ohio
Lease
Henry
MecCrum
Roberts
Geo. W
Rodman
A. A
Chas. C
Stichter
Lucian L
Worbery F
Serat
Lowa
Babcock
N. L
Black
U. 8
Dawson
Dickson
Chas. H
Kellogg
E. L
N. G
N. G. Kellogg, J. J., B 113 MT. Inft. Capt. B XS U.S
Kilgore
Jas. M
Shields
Jas. A
Shoeckler
Solon
Stiles
Geo. E
U. S
Wm. A
Stinson
C. M
Class of Nineteen Graduates at Ainsworth High School
May 26 at Ainsworth the largest class of 19 graduated from Ainsworth High School. Diploma ceremony opened with a decorated stage and program including invocation, music, class prophecy, address by Dr. Forrest C. Ensign, and diploma presentation by Supt. W. G. Robertson. The class roster lists Earle Davis through Charlies C. Mullen with 19 graduates.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth High School
Rey
Rex Music
Thelma Davis
Merle Simkins
Millard Chambers
Gertrude Beal
Odette
W. G. Robertson
Earle Davis
Alice J. Peterson
Mary Gertrude Beal
Neal A. Sands
Eva Leona Morrison
Robert L. Stephens
Raleigh W. Forner
Lee Roy Carter
Sheldon Hawkins
Ida Belle Davis
Gearelene A. Wood
A. Eileen Jeffrey
Merle R. Thompson
Elizabeth I. Koehler
Homer Jones
Alice Evalyn Townsend
Everette E. Simkins
Charlies C. Mullen
Sharing Luck: A Man Who Celebrates Others
A philosophy article notes that a person who does not share in others success is bound to be a sour soul. It states no failure harms someone who takes joy in neighbors good fortune.
Fragmentary Aphorisms Attributed To Ancient Philosophers
A garbled passage cites Solon Chilo Thales and others with phrases like Know thyself and Avoid extremes. Names and phrases appear misspelled or distorted, making attribution uncertain and the overall meaning unclear.
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Solon
Athens
Chilo
Thales
Miletus
Nightingale counsel on singlehearted devotion to work
A quotation attributed to Florence Nightingale urges a straight path to God’s work with a singleness of heart. The fragment emphasizes inner focus and purpose over external influence.
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Florence
Signal men seek large wage increase across carriers
The Brotherhood of Railroad Signal Men of America asks for wage raises totaling about 4.5 million dollars for 15,000 employees across 75 carriers. D. W. Helt, president of the union, announced the request in Chicago.
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Chicago, Ill
United States
Brotherhood of Railroad Signal Men of America
D. W. Helt
Nature's Relief for Birds
Evidence shows that air sacs inside bird bones help dissipate heat from high activity. This mechanism aids thermoregulation in active birds across species and may influence understanding of avian physiology.
Self-made fortune vs lifelong labor for security
One man may enter a fortune while others toil for a lifetime to build a cushion for old age. The man who achieves financial independence is deemed more fortunate than those who work for decades without such security.
Food requirements vary by worker and gender
An average institutional worker consumes about 7,200 pounds of food annually, which is 400 pounds less than the amount required by a man. The figures highlight differing dietary needs for different genders in the workforce.
Salt Water Cleanser for Milk Bottles
Use hot water and salt to soak narrow bottles and cans for five minutes. Rinse with cold water and turn upside down to drain dry. This method ensures interior surfaces are cleaned before reuse.
Elm Grove Cemetery Military Dead List
A list of fallen soldiers buried in Elm Grove Cemetery detailing names such as Robt. W. Alberson, Jos. B. Allen, Abe Reenblossom, and many others with units including Iowa Inft, Ohio Inft, Pa. Cav, and U. S. Vol. entries. The roster covers a wide range of states and branches, listing ranks from private to captain and noting infantry, cavalry, and artillery affiliations. The compiled roll emphasizes interment records across multiple Civil War era units.
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Alberson
Robt
Allen
Jos
Bailey
W. F
Iowa
Reenblossom
Abe
Boyer
C & Iowa
Brookhart
Abraham
C . Mo
Brown
Jesse
Chalmers
Cherry
Benj. F
Cole
David S
David P
Corpman
Safe
Crone
Thos
Cunningham
J. A
Ind
T. C
Dayton
Patrick
Dewhst
E. W
Eckerman
Heavy Artil
Fleming
James
Fordyce
Justice G
Fulton
Guthrie
John Reed
Gunn
W. C
Jayne
John
Kleese
Isaac
Logan
Samuel M
Maxwell
Thos. H
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Council Proceedings
Jones & McElhinney
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Block Co
Itech Ice
Aweaneeknoban
Bevneee Ooo
Washington Telephone Co
Water Fund
R. J
P. Ry. Co
Cc. M
St. P. Ry. Co
Phillips
Cc. R. Davidson
Henderson Wallace
Oc. Co. Welch
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the Register and Tribune Co
John. Bates
Bidwell Ethics
Tucker & Bicher
Jones Auto.Co
Cicoscauns
Cncdens
F. W. Wegner
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
Sherman Bros
Wallace Digwee
Harry AE
Stirect & Alley Fund
Hillarry Miller
Snyder Lee Adair
Gordon A. M. McCulley
Hiarry Haifley
H. S. Bidwell
Pire Pando
Ciendex
J. Holmes Cvwecvesceeve
Hevins Motor Co
Manhattan Rubber Mfg
Ieee En
Florence Patterson
Ralph
Harold M. Putnam
Mayme Gibeen
Glenn Mace
Geononne Ein Sau
Shone Baedanes Pants Bett
Emma C. Anderson
McEihinney
Ethel Tillottson
Maude Sherman
Meniekt
Wentenan
Eee
Dearborn Chemical Co
Eenennee Iw
D. Ahen Mfg. Co
Albia Goal Ca
Sascs
Jowa Gas & Elec. Co
Wy B. Gaal
Cacascns
Matias
Nesadeanes
Ennewaewe
C. W. Stewart
Der
Oscar Haney
W. M. Keeley
Woodlawn
Cowden
Andrew
Keating
Chas
McClane
Cyrus
Morison
Hamilton
Pa. Cay
Ritchey
Wesley
von Vient
Martin
Winter
J. Leander
Wm. E
Marnes
Geo. J
Jonathan
Johnson
Berg
Mealey
Sam l
Patton
Donald
Montgomery
Roth
Williams
D. M
Anderson
D. Carson
Cowles
H. R
Doran
Alexander
Farris
Horsey
Harvey C
McConnell
Nelson
Rob
Phoebe
Bennett
Cook
Wm. W
Downing
J. H
Jowa
Julia
Kendall
Leeper
Josiah N
McGregor
McMullin
J. K
Taylor
N. G. Todd
Twiggs
Arnold
Vincent, Thos. P
Wallingford
Elder
Op. C
Clark
Hise
J. G
Lewis
Jes. H
Long
McCutcheon
Jes. A
Jas. C
Moore
Isaiah G
David
Sam
L. L
Burkholder
T. L
Mason
N. Y
Sweeney
Waddell
White
Wylie
BE. T
Young
Armatrong
D. H
Fisher
Geo. F
Godfrey
R. C
Haynes
Daniel
McCausland
Hugh
MacConnauchey
J. F
Beatty
Leon M
Inft
Bell
Wm. B
Cel & Towa Inft
Blair
Purnett
Theo
Conger
R. Ralph
Folger
Adam S
Taft
Glasgow
Hale, Geo. H
Lovelett
McConneughey
McMasters
A. F
Orris
M. L
Sanford
Fred
Sitler
L. Clark
Tony, J. H
Wise Men of
Greece
Associated Press
Nature
Food Requirements
Elm Grove
McJunkin
FE. W
McKay
George S
Mickey
J. C
Nisle
George
Pauls
Felix
Scott
Jae
D & Lowa
Rebt
Skipton
Tripp
Geo
Samuel A
Wilson
W. A
Alex
Lise
Samuel V
A. Bennett
Booth
Henry A
Burham
Wm. I
Casey
Mary, John
Andrew G
Curran
Ferguson
Peat
Hampshire
Artil. Harvey
Jesse E
Hicks
Oliver
Kensler
Kiesey
Cooperal Ordnance Dept
King. Patrick
Langenberg
Lauderman
Little, Geo. M
Loftus, Thos
Corp
McAvoy
Mead
Augustus M
Nelson, Chas
Poston
Rev
Pratt
Benton
Pyle
Shannon
Isaiah
Ward
James A
N. Y. Heavy Artil
Warner
Rughey
Daniel L
Beamery Wm. R
Hervey
Rovee
Brown, Dennis
K & Towa
Cocklin
D. E
Tray
Harvey
William
Jeffrey
W. R
Jones
Benj. L. M
Lemley
Ralph R
A. T. C. Lemon, John, H 2 Lowa Inft. Lehrer
Jacob
McClellan
MecCutcheon
Wm. R
McGuire
Neal
Samuel W
Pattee ‘Son
Ott
Reeves
Divle
Arith Russel
Foory
Shanafelt
Percy
Bat
Peel Artil
Smith, J
Tove Caveronens
Elias G
Stewart
Wolf
Sherman
Seret
Houston
James H
Adair
Bush
Chilcote
Alfred
Wis
Clapp
Elme F
Corbin
Crawford
Davis
Melville
Denison
Tow
Harding
Wm. H
Helm, George
Hood
G. H
Thos. E
Keister
A. N
McCullum
Hugh E
McColl
Peter
Means
Orville
Mechanic
Mercer
Nichols
Howard J
Daniel W
Page
Edward
Parkinson
W. Va
Robinson
Ernest R
Engineers
Shaw
Albert H
Steck
H. F
Adj
Swisher
Claude D
Waters
Solomon
Walter
Wright, Martin, Co
Wate
Tim
N. J
Copeland
Alexands
Cay
Dodd
Fish
Evan
Artil
Gilson
Helwick
John J
Hoxworth
Humm
Lamb
W. H
Latta
John M
Miller
Lowa Cay
Myers
John G
Noris
John D
Oldfield
Payne
Rea
Robertson
Stone
Harmon
G & Cal
Tucker
J. T
Wernock
Waters, Samuel
Weston
Frank
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