Local notes mention funerals visits and injuries in town
Charles Brown of Washington closes out March first. Mr and Mrs J W Longer and daughter return from Lone Tree after funeral of their nephew Frank Henik buried locally. Lillian Singmaster visits Beatrice Redlinger. Edith and Helen Carr recover from Burlington train injuries and may return to high school next week. Charles Winter of St Louis arrives to visit sister Mrs Boyd Berdo. Margaret Brookhart visits from Columbus Junction. Teresa Vastine travels to Davenport to see her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Longer
Edith
Helen Carr
Burlington
Washington Street
Charles Winter
St. Louis
Boyd Berdo
Radiola Promises Better Football Experience At Home
The article extols listening to football on radio over viewing from the grand stand. It claims radio brings many interesting affairs to the home and suggests Radiola would please listeners on these occasions.
Local visits noted across several towns
Mrs. Perry Hayes traveled to Delta for a weekend visit with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wright and Mrs. Hugh McCleery spent yesterday in Ottumwa. Mrs. C. W. Kreser of Keota visited with Mrs. W. M. Fitzwilliam and went shopping. Mrs. W. C. Porter of Crawfordsville came to Washington to address the missionary society of the Second United Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Perry Hayes
Delta
Joe Wright
Hugh McCleery
Ottumwa
C. W. Kreser
Keota
W. M. Fitzwilliam
W. C. Porter
Crawfordsville
Washington
Second United Presbyterian Church Missionary Society
Local visits and plans noted around town
Miss Twila McGinnis arrived from Ainaworth to visit her sisters over the weekend. Mrs Georgce Hreltenback and Moline travel to Davenport after visiting Freshwaters. Mrs Peter Optenberg went to Rock Island on business. Mr and Mrs C R Hanshaw and two children went to Cedar Rapids after visiting Mrs M L Orris. George Gilbert west of town captured an opossum and plans a big dinner tomorrow.
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Twila McGinnis
Ainaworth
Georgce Hreltenback
Moline
Freshwaters
Davenport
Peter Optenberg
Rock Island
C. R. Hanshaw
Cedar Rapids
M. L. Orris
George Gilbert
Local residents spend day trips across towns
Mre John Brownhousen visited Davenport for the day while Mrs. Alex Miller traveled to Clinton. Virginia Drax and others from Keota visited Washington, with Mary Louise Warwood and Betty Hollingsworth joining. Lucile Jones returned to Crawfordsville after visiting her grandmother. Iowa State College marked its 60th anniversary in Iowa City with Mareh W. Bailey Col. Wilson and Judge Dewey among attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Wood left for Paris Missouri to visit relatives. Mrs. Mekkee of Macon Missouri returned home after a short visit, as did Harold Ross and son Russell of Crawfordsville who spent the day with Silas Noss in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Stewart
Virginia Drax
Margaret Clendenninge
Rhea Falmer
Keota
Washington
Mary Louise Warwood
Betty Hollingsworth
Lucile Jones
Crawfordsville
Bromma Bennett
Mareh W. Bailey
al Baldridge
Col
Co. J. Wilson
C. A. Dewey
Iowa City
Iowa College
J. R. MekKee
Macon
Missouri
P. L. Etter
Harold Ross
Russell
Silas Noss
Subscriptions switch to J Roberts grocery with local notices
The Press Post Office announces subscribers previously served by the Washington post office will now receive the press at J Roberts grocery. A note on local sports praises a half mile course near the depot. Various town items cover a tornado joke, Bryson House restoration, cholera morbus tale, prohibition forecast, and a plan for dancing lessons and a new buggy shop.
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The
Press Post Office
Washington Post Office
J. Roberts Grocery
Return From Month-Long New York State Vacation
Mr J Con rer comes home after a month in New York State. He finds only one familiar face among locals as all others have emigrated died or vanished during his 30 year absence.
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Mr. J
Con Rer
New York State
Complete Grocers Store Offers Wide Range And Low Prices
Charles Hl. Wilson stocks groceries proper queensware glassware fruits notions tobacco cigars and more. He buys in large quantities with purchase discounts passed to customers. The east side store is neat and orderly with full fresh lines and fair value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hl. Wilson
Buckeye Table Rake Impresses In Wheat Field
The Buckeye Table Rake shows strong performance in heavy wheat and tangled lodged grain, saving nearly every head. Demand is high as makers struggle to fulfill orders from W Wilson Jr and a St Louis house. Also notes Bacon's carriages on streets and Lake St Paul fishing and croquet while Rev Williamson and Len Smouse pursue summer activities.
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S. Flemming Jr
W. Wilson Jr
St. Louis
W. C. Williamson
Len Smouse
St. Paul
T. D. Wallace
Dr. Marbourg
Duluth
Academy building excavation near completion
The Board plans a light airy basement under the academy structure for recreation and room purposes. This addition will enhance facilities and accommodations of the building.
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The
Academy
Fire safety warning notes city ill prepared to fight blazes
Citizens face heightened fire risk as wells run dry or near empty, leaving town poorly equipped to combat fires. Officials urge readiness amid possible drought and limited water supply.
Town Talk: Stones Piled Near Witching Posts to Be Gravelled
A short note reports that broken stones circling the Witching posts on the square will be covered with gravel, improving the area and restoring the look of the square.
Iowa Hawkeyes One Of Seven Unbeaten Big Teams
Iowa's football squad enters the final stretch as one of seven major teams without a loss or tie. The list includes Dartmouth, Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Michigan, Alabama and Virginia. After a game with Wisconsin, Minnesota visits Minneapolis on the 14th, then Iowa hosts Southern California on November 21 after two more wins or a setback.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Tlowa
Dartmouth
Healy Cross
Cornell
Michican
Alabama
Virginia
Hawkeyes
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Iowans
Middle West
Pacific Coast
California
Yale
Harvard
Princton
Ilinois
Nebraska
Chicago
Ohio State
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Notre Dame
Army
Navy
Southern California
Stanford
Georgia Tech
Pittsburgh
Star Car Promises Low Upkeep with Durant Features
The Star car line touts exclusive Durant components including a Red Seal Continental Motor and bodies built by Durant. A $69.60 maintenance plan covers grease oil parts labor and service for the first 16 000 miles with a written guarantee. Daily production reaches 1800 cars.
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Durant
Continental Motor
Star
Chrysler Production Surges with 800 Cars Daily and Growing
Chrysler production has risen to about 800 cars per day featuring mostly closed models. Fisher bodies ride all models with balloon tires and optional four wheel brakes on the 4 cylinder line, standard on the 6. Ease of operation and low upkeep fuel rising popularity since the car’s early offering.
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Chrysler
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First United Presbyterian
Marty Ward
McElhinney Drug Co
Phone
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Chas. Brown
Autioneer
Black
Lillian Singmaster
Beatrice Redlinger
Ostaloosa
Doll's Restaurant
Fairbanks Morse
Teas and Karkoff
Waawe
Margaret Brookhart
Columbus Junction
Teresa Vastine
McCall Bros
John Brownhousen
Alex Miller
Clinton
J. P. Wood
Paris
Mr. Wood
Bryson House
S. B. Sanford
Bryson
Sanford
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Astrander
Moore and Sherman
First National
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Weer
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Mich
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Durant Motors
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Star Car
Lee Holland
J. W. Sommers
Will Bailey
Taylor Stout
Brighton
Kenneth Ross
Muscatine
James Patterson
Malfordsville
John Patterson
Grimne
Masoni
Crawfordsville Spen
Lewis Herring
F. J. Maxwell of
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South Side Square
Ross Taxi
John Shields & Sons
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