Washington County Iowa court notices listing numerous defendants
In the District Court of Washington County, Iowa Nellie Booth sues Nathan Baker Thomas Baker Sarah Baker John Lyon Margaret Lyon Alexander Lee Rosanna Lee Jemima W Malin Jeremiah W Malin and many others in a long list of defendants and unknown claimants regarding real estate in East Washington Lot eleven block six Additions to the town now city of Washington. The notice names dozens of individuals and the Washington Loan and Building Association with executors and heirs or devises referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Baker
Thomas Baker
Sarah Baker
John Lyon
Margaret Lyon
Alexander Lee
Alex Lee
Rosanna LI. Lee
John E. Martin
John W. Malin
Rosannah Lee
Jemima W.malin
Rosanna Lee
Jermia W. Malin
Jeremiah W. Malin
Jeremia W. Malin
Jerimima W Malin
John Lyen
Margaret Lyen
Wesley Ritehey
Lydia A. Ritchey
Caroline M. Ritehey
Edwin M. Ritehey
Wm. Lee
Elizabeth A. Johnsson
Elizabeth Johnston
Catharine Ditmars
James G. Ditmars
F. L. Wallace
Washington Loan and Building Association
Fannie Ritchey
Jaecah F. Kopp
Jesse Ashby
Jessie Ashby
L. H. Wallace
Charles J. Winter
Enoch Winter
France
J. Wallace
Fanny Ashby
Manney Ashby
Margaret Jen
East
Washington
City
Repay Good With Public Health Wins In Washington County
A May 31 1940 Bible Thought reflects on valuing infant lives in Washington County noting infant death rate at two per hundred versus the state's four and praising Washington County Hospital for leading public health efforts. The piece links Dr. C A Boice’s vision to local gains and mentions a proposed county hospital expansion to be decided at the upcoming primary election.
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Washington County
Wash
Des Moines Register-Tribune
National
Washington County Hospital
C. A. Boice
Local News and Social Notes from Nira Area
Felbere and Bhrader painted the interior of the Le Noah Ferry home last week. Mr and Mrs As Wever were in Signourmtson ft iLess last Thursday. John Cray moved back to Kincross last week. Ed Parker works at Dor rances. Some children attend Bible school in Wellman. Mrs Bill Hanley entertained the Ald Society last Thursday with most members present and several visitors. Business on various work topics was planned.
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As Wever
Sigourmt
John Cray
Kincross
Ed Parker
Dorrances
Wellman
Bill Hanley
Ald Society
Not Guilty After Guilty Plea Confession Slips
A juror’s quip and remarks from locals frame a humorous panel of age old witticisms. The piece showcases JOE PALOOKA facing theft charges and a courtroom twist ending with a not guilty verdict after a confessed guilt remark.
Bateerse Is Coming by Ham Fisher
A county candidate attended a meeting and ate five slabs of butter during the regular meal and added another slab to his pie. The candidate emphasizes economy as a campaign angle.
Stone Gomatesvara figure towers 60 feet in India
A Jain beint figure of Gomatesvara stands about sixty feet tall in India. The incomplete OCR suggests the sculpture reaches a remarkable height and draws visitors to the historic site.
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Gomatesvara
India
Iowa Freshman Golf Star Wins Title
Gil Morrison is listed as a winner in freshmen golf at the University of Iowa. Rumors say he beat every Iowa varsity foe except the captain in dual matches this year, signaling possible future spots for Morrison and Charlie Snyder on the Iowa varsity. Also notes on Memorial Day parade and local chatter about voters next Tuesday.
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Gil Morrison
University of Iowa
Git
Iowa
Washington
Charlie Snyder
Gil
Quieting of Title Suit Filed in Washington County Iowa
A petition in the District Court of Washington County Iowa seeks to quiet title in fee simple for the plaintiff who claims full ownership of described real estate. Unknown claimants are named but their claims are deemed invalid and failure to appear by noon on September 2 1940 term will result in judgment by default as prayed.
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District Court of
Washington County
Iowa
Washigton
Ss. W. Livingston
State Cigarette Taxes Passed by Twenty Three States in 1921
In 1921, twenty three states enacted acts levying taxes on cigarettes, signaling a broader move to raise revenue via tobacco products. The measures reflect a period of fiscal policy experimentation as governments address budget needs.
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Nellie Booth
the Evening Journal
The
Memo Daily Newspaper of
Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
Publishers News
North
Marion Avenue
Pea
United Press
Pere
Iowa Daily Press Association
Des Moines
Morial Day
Ington County
Ion
Nira
J. B. Hanley
Felbere
Bhrader
Terior
le Noah Ferry
James Shoe Shop
Harwool
Bam James
Cyril James
Joe Palooka
Poreman
Smith
Creod
Mrs. Meeker
Meeker
Bateerse
Ham Fisher
Cress “ He
Joe
Bateese
That's
Marv’luss
T Day
Yassah
Zenith Radios
W. Sloat
P.l.etter
Oateopathhe
Soa
Towa
Mnone
Leonard Simmer
Simmer
E. L. Stewart
State House
Theodore B. Bailey
the Journal
Bailey
John Owen
Mr. Bailey
Batley
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