Death of H. C. Looney in Washington Iowa
H. C. Looney died at his home in southeast Washington at 2 10 am after five weeks of heart and vascular illness. Born 1848 near Logansport Indiana, he lived in Montezuma and Richmond Iowa before settling south of Washington. He leaves his wife Anne Morgan Looney and daughter Connie Elwell, four grandchildren, one great grandson, and several siblings. Funeral at 3 pm Friday at the family home with burial at Elm Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Looney
Washington
Indiana
Logansport
James Looney
Hannah Gobble Looney
Montezuma
Richmond
Iowa
Anne Morgan
Connie Elwell
Ringgold County
Christian Church
Elwell
Arlo Jones
Elm Crove
Washington County Farmers Union Monthly Meeting Notice
Washington County Farmers Union holds its regular meeting at Woodman Hall in Washington on Wednesday afternoon November 10 at 1 39 oclock. Attendees are urged to attend as the session promises a lively program with remarks from President Wim Sutherland and Secretary Treasurer B Rabenold.
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Washington County
Farmers Union
Washington
Woodman Hall
Ofelock
Sharp
Wim. Sutherland
Prest
B. Rabenold
Secy-Treas
Varner Buys 2000 Acre Florida Tract Near Marianna
J. W. Varner completed the purchase of about 2000 acres near Marianna Florida. The site includes the famous pine springs claimed as the largest in the world with strong water current. Varner plans resort development and a hotel and power plant with cheap energy. Adjacent land will be sold under the pecan grove plan. he has sold 10000 acres of pecan groves nearby.
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J. W. Varner
Florida
Marianna
Pine Springs
Warner
Advertising Club Meeting With Dinner And Guest
The Advertising Club will gather Thursday evening with dinner at Dean's at 6 30 pm followed by the meeting at the Commercial Club. Guest speaker C A Baumgart, former president of the Iowa Ad Clubs, will attend.
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Advertising Club
Dean's
Commercial Club
C. A. Baumgart
Iowa Ad Clubs
White Shrine Damascus Chapter Holds Large Ceremonial
Damascus Chapter No. 10 of the White Shrine of Jerusalem held a ceremonial at the Armory with over 100 attendees. Members from Muscatine Winfield Oskaloosa and Cedar Rapids joined, with a six table banquet at the Baptist church and a piano solo by Eleanor Walker. Sixty three candidates were initiated in the largest class yet. remarks praised officers and the shrine's strong work as the November Kensington is planned for November 5th at Mrs Tom Berdo’s home.
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Damascus
White Shrine of
Jerusalem
Armory
Muscatine
Winfield
Oskaloosa
Cedar Rapids
Baptist Church
Ald
Harvey Young
MccKinnen
McKinnen
W.H. P
Rose Reid
of S
Ralph Bonee
N. P
Louise Harwood
Mildred Rice
W. T
McKiernan
Prank Beatty
W. G
Grace Like
Madonna
Nina Stateman
Queen
Ida Berdo
A. C. McNurlen
Ethel Knight
Damascus Shrine
Bertha Griefe
Gethsemane Shrine No. 2
McKinnon
H. S Young
Daggett
Ottumwa
Eleanor Walker
Thiefe
MecKinnon
Berger
Burianek
Blanche Wheeler
Rock Island
Nelle Greiner
Alma Haight
Daggert
John Puranek, Jr
White Shrine
High Pries
Tom Berdo
South
Iowa Ave
Officials Still Undecided for Washington Ottumwa Game
Washington Ottumwa high school football officials remain unsettled with no agreement on referees or umpires. Barnes of Burlington tentatively named. other official and head linesman pending. Ottumwa fans forecast tough clash as Washington prepares for stiffer opposition than Fairfield.
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George Yount
Ottumwa
Barnes
Burlington
Harding
A. W. Clow
Washington
Yount
Cedar Rapids
Dickinson
Fairfield
Barber Shop Hires Gene Kisor as New Stylist
Gene Kisor joins Shelly Eberling Barber Shop as part of the efficient barber team. The advertisement notes his recruitment to strengthen service at the local establishment.
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Gene Kisor
Shelly Eberling
Candy social at South Prairie schoolhouse
Announcement for a candy social to be held at the South Prairie schoolhouse seven miles northeast of town on a Friday evening in November. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. event date and details are highlighted by a local teacher Doris Wilcoc.
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Candy Social Plesse
South Prairie
Doris I
Wilcoc Tescher
Secret Wedding Divorce Case Arises in Eldora
Mrs. Brown sues Charles Brown for alimony and dower rights claiming a secret Aug 25 1919 Denver marriage. She alleges concealment, lack of support, and disposition of farm property. banks and mortgage holders Deaconess Hospital First National Bank Marshalltown Charles H Filer and George N Gordon named as defendants. Brown has worked as a nurse in Eldora and area.
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Eldora
Tinted Sup Brown
Charles
Uumons
Denver
Colo
Brown
Diamonds Seized From Fort Dodge Employee in Theft
Elmo Fontin a colored American Express Company employee at Fort Dodge is under arrest for stealing diamonds valued at 3500 found hidden in a phonograph in his room. Fontin claimed he found the jewels.
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Fort Dodge
Elmo Fontin
American Express Company
Fontin
Charm as a cultivateable gift of sympathy and kindness
Charm is not a divine gift but a quality all can develop through true sympathy and kindness of heart. It is earned by preparation and practice rather than fate.
They Let Him Vote
In Indianapolis a white haired man with faltering steps refused a voting machine at a precinct and insisted on using the ballot. He, who said he always voted on the ballot, became the sole voter in the precinct to use a paper ballot.
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Indianapolis
Hat Location Question in Quivering Conversation
A playful dialogue unfolds as one character hints at a private question while the other guesses the topic. The exchange centers on locating a hat, with comic hesitation and teasing banter.
Community Notices and Social Gatherings This Week
Mr and Mrs Lyman Bunce host a farewell open house Thursday evening seven to eleven for Mr and Mrs M E Brown who depart for California. Methodist church workers conference discussed issues and refreshments included apples and popcorn. Ladies Bible class dinner at Presbyterian church featured quilts to be donated to Council Bluffs or Des Moines orphans homes. Miss Doris Wilcox hosted a Halloween party with Jack O lanterns ghosts and games and music.
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Methodist Sunday
Remps Hampsher
Ladies Bible Class
Presbyterian Church
Lydia Juzeler
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
F. A. Gageby
Chicago
Doris Wilcox
Miss Wilcox
Clarence Carmaechel
Greeks and Mexicans Host Dance and White Sox Game at Cascade
Buck Grove report notes a large turnout as Greeks and Mexicans danced while locals listened to music. Red Faber pitched for Cascade against the White Sox of Dubuque in a 3–2 Cascade win with about 7,000 attendees and a million plus in autos parked. Prominent Davenport citizens were arrested and fined for migratory bird act violations.
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Buck Grove
Crawford County
Red” Faber
White Sox
Cascade
Dubuque
Davenport
Town square crowds shift tone as election talk rises
Report from downtown notes many people present on the square but no Democrats among those talked to. Observers predict no change if Republicans win. Citizens pledge support for the government regardless of selection. Roads show modest improvement and price levels hold steady. Poultry buyers plan to make offers when ready.
Out of season ducks listed as contributors to treasury
A fragment names individuals connected to the treasury funds. The list includes Judge J. Bolinger, Ruel B. Cook, R. R. Engelhart, G. Decker French, H. G. Roberts, Arthus D. Ficke, Walter J. Kunkel, John Schmidt, and Jou lleinz.
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Treasury of the
United States
Judge J. \. Bolinger Ruel B. Cook
R. R. Engelhart
G. Decker French
H. G Roberts
Arthus D. Ficke
Walter J. Kunkel
John Schmidt
Joulleinz
Attorney General Denounces Public Highway Ads
The Attorney General notes advertising signs on highways impede passage and cites tourist experience with multiple signs. A Des Moines meeting, led by former mayor Wen James R. Hanna, formed a permanent group to tackle municipal issues, starting with the Streetcar problem.
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Des Moines
Wen
James R. Hanna
W. Byers
Supreme Court
Iowa Constitution Should Be Rewritten Says Panel
A group of men present expressed the view that Iowa's constitution is antiquated and needs drastic modification or complete rewriting to suit modern needs.
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Iowa
Winter Fruits That Feed
Dried figs pack more nutriment than fresh eggs and are a stout cold weather food for children. Five ounces of figs with a pint of milk make a sustaining adult meal. Weight for weight, dates surpass bread, and in desert tracts this fruit often serves as the main nourishment for people and animals alike.
Perfume From Orange Buds and Neroli Oil
The bitter orange fruit buds yield an essential oil named essence dé petit grain and white blossoms produce essence de Neroli. Production centers include Nice Cannes and Grasse in southern France. A fine tree yields only one ounce of Neroli oil, while the peel provides a valued aromatic principle once esteemed by Arab physicians as a stomachic.
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Nice
Cannes
Grasse
France
No Shame in Admitting Wrong Says Fope
A concise aphorism notes that acknowledging error reflects growth and wisdom gained, urging self honesty over pride to improve understanding and judgment. The quote frames incorrect beliefs as learning steps toward better insight.
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Clothes
Varner
Wellman
Roy Durian
Grace Durian
Joe Kabaker
Fisher
John Wehrle
Wm. Magerhausen
Harley Rugg
George Struble
Brighton
George Wanerus
Ethel Wanerus
H. W. Helmick
Florence Spohn
Ainsworth
R. C. McKiernan
Emily Watson
Arnet
Tumwa Game—Joint IS
NEGRO
Fort Dodge Expressman
ORR
South Side SQ
Marion Thompson
America
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Reister & Sons
Evening Journal
ED Gallagher
Lady Roomer
Clayde Knupp
L. C. Ahrens
T. L. Dodds
Chocolate Shop
The
Journal
Hextry
Winfield Limouse
R. I. Hed Roesters
Haskins Mutual
Joe Khotek
R. E. Brown
Jason Thompson
Madison St
Arthur Therion
S. H. Bulls
Red. Co. A. Ruebsam
Duroc Jersey
Pathfinder Likeness, Jr
Long Model
Pathfinder
W. D. Booth
Rock Island Lunch
Wayland
W. BE. Hender
Dublin
Frank AH Gray
Keota
Knotta Bros
Ed Wiley
G. L. Fetters
Call Bruns Seed Co
South 9Th Ave
Win Smouse
North
Marion Avenue
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