Washington Holds Oskaloosa to Scoreless Tie in Iowa High School Football
Washington high school battled Oskaloosa to a scoreless tie on Penn College field before about a thousand, with McCall and Lyons standouts. Washington prepares for Columbus Junction on Thanksgiving Day, aiming to sharpen offense for the key clash.
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Washington
Oskaloosa
Junction
Washington High School
Penn College
Columbus Junction
Davenport
Burlington
Fairfield
Chester
West Chester
Reister Funeral Services Held At Local Methodist Church
Funeral services for W. S. Reister were conducted yesterday at the Methodist church with hundreds in attendance. Dr. W. W. Bowers delivered the eulogy as the Washington band led the procession to Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were employees of W. S. Neister and Sons Poultry and Egg House, with many community figures present including M. A. Hegensick of Des Moines, president of the national butter egg and poultry association.
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W. S. Reister
Methodist Church
W. W. Bowers
Elm Grove Cemetery
W. S. Neister and Sons’ Poultry and Egg House
Roy Littrell
Frank Barnes
Joe Hays
Harry Kassel
Clark Hancher
Curtis Peterson
Charles Baker
Cloyce Dusenberry
Harold Hays
Albert Askea
M. E. Dicken
Clifford Baker
Americans Seek Fate Of Ships Not Shipping Board
Citizens focus on future of the fleet rather than agency details, pondering their vessels and national maritime policy amid ongoing debates and uncertainties.
Night Air Superior to Day in Health Benefits
Night air is healthful and purifying, less laden with dust and humidity. Cold air may offer more health benefits than warm air, according to recent experiments.
Refused Rank by Napoleon Becomes First Grenadier of the Republic
A French soldier declined Napoleon’s offer of general rank in favor of a tithe and the title of first grenadier of the republic. He refused the promotion, choosing the civilian stipend, and died in 1900.
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la Tour D'Auvergne
Napoleon
Republic
South Carolina Leads in States Rights Doctrine and Secession
South Carolina emerged as the leader in advocating states rights, becoming the first to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860 and opening the Civil War with the attack on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861.
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South Carolina
Man Worth While Delivers Thoughtful Quote from Lowell
A reflective line from Lowell praises a resolute spirit that grows stronger after defeat. It emphasizes choosing better positions and timing as the sap backs progress toward victory.
Resolution Too Late Seldom framed until evil already advanced
The saying notes that efforts to prevent harm often come too late after the threat has grown. It reflects on human response to danger and the difficulty of timely action. It emphasizes proactive measures over reactive cures in moral and political contexts.
Not the Fight That Crowns but The End
A concise proverb notes true victory lies in the conclusion rather than the struggle, attributing the line to Herrick. The remark emphasizes lasting outcomes over ongoing conflict.
Mrs. J. W. Heath Dies in Denver Home
Mrs. Mary A. Heath age 80 died at her son William Heath's house in Denver after a long illness of old age. Born in Chillicothe Ohio she moved to Iowa as a young woman, lived near Washington for fifty years, and afterward joined her son in Denver twelve years ago. Funeral services are at the Olinger chapel at 1 PM with burial in Crown Hill cemetery.
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Washington
Jack Heath
Denver
Mary A. Meath
William A. Heath
Irving Street
Heath-Savageau, Realtors
Heath
Chillicothe
Ohio
Iowa
J. W. Heath
Methodist Quartet Broadcast Tonight on WSUIL
A Methodist church quartet led by Carl Hedges with Mrs H Knight Mrs Remps Hampsher and Jesse Miller performs on WSUIL Town City from 9 to 10 PM with Miss Mary Hunter at piano and Mrs S A Dickerson on violin. Tomorrow evening from 7 20 PM central time Jean McCrory Newman and Fred Newman broadcast from KDKA Pittsburgh. she is a contralto and brother Rev Reade McCrory is known locally.
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Methodist Church — Choir
Carl Hedges
H Bh. Knight
Remps Hampsher
Jesse Miller
WSUIL
Town City
Mary Hunter
S. A. Dickerson
Jean McCrory Newman
Fred Newman
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Reade McCrory
Washington
Burlington Iowa's Industries and Gateway to the Midwest
Burlington Iowa sits on the Mississippi River as a manufacturing hub with 34 churches and extensive wood product mills. Key firms include Northwestern Cabinet, Burlington Casket, EKm halming Burial Case, Ford, Noelke Lyon, Chittenden and Eastman, Showers Brothers, and Murray Iron Works. Rail lines connect to Chicago Denver St. Paul and Minneapolis, with plans to boost river transport on the Mississippi.
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L’resa
Burlington
Iowa
Mississippi River
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Iown-Illinois
Mississippi
Northwestern Cabinet Company
Burlington Casket Company
Ekmhalming
Ford Manufacturing Company
Noelke Lyon Manufacturing Company
Chittenden and Eastman Company
United States
Showers Brothers
Iowa Hardwood Basket Company
Burlington Willow-Ware
Burlington Box Company
Burlington Cigar Box Company
Murray Iron Works
Corliss
Burlington Railroad
Jury Trials Postponed in Washington County Court
District court juries are continued until next Tuesday and no cases will be tried this week. Judge Henry Wagner urged jurors to serve, noting the term may last only a week and fifty jurors reported ready to work on the docket.
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Washington County
Henry Wagner
Wagner
Chicken dinner at Presbyterian church Thursday evening
Local notes report a chicken supper at the Presbyterian church on Thursday evening November 19 with proceeds supporting church activities. Harry Bishop returns home greatly improved after hospital stay in Excelsior Springs and thanks friends for remembrances. Community updates include visits by Mrs. Ellen S. White Mason City PEO organizer, Miss Faye Jeffers Oskaloosa, and Miss Ruth Norton Ainsworth. Senator Smith W Brookhart travels to Des Moines for district business.
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Harry Bishop
Excelsior Springs
Smith W. Brookhart
Des Moines
Renie
Se Unath
Ralph
Opinion on dynamite kick and rise in the world
A Georgia male is described as needing a powerful push to rise, with critics who would growl if given time to fall. The writing uses vivid metaphors about catching a rainbow and breaking it, ending with a harsh, deterring image.
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Dempsey & Breitenbach
Georgia
Milk Preparations Condensed and evaporated differences explained
The article explains two milk preservation methods. Condensed milk adds sugar before removing water to preserve it. Evaporated milk removes water first and preserves the concentrate by heat in the final container.
Dewey Judge Heads to Oskaloosa for Court Session
Judge Charles A. Dewey and his wife travel to Oskaloosa where he will hold court today. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Strain from Rogers Arkansas arrived this morning to visit the L. F. Woodburn household.
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Charles A. Dewey
Oskaloosa
Judge Dewey
J. R. Strain
Rogers, Arkansas
L. F. Woodburn
Church and club notices from a 20th century community page
The Queen Esther Circle meets Monday at 7 30 with Mrs Gladys Peterson in charge. The Missionary Society convenes Tuesday at 6 16 at the church, bring sandwiches and one dish. A Thanksgiving program with box and candy social is set at Pleasant School near Titus, November 24. Friendship Circle meets Friday at two with Mrs Wilson Martin. Mrs Carter's place elisa meets in the Woman's room Saturday at two, bring watercolor brushes putty and shellac.
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Queen Esther
M. E. Church
Gladys Peterson
Juanita Rosenberger
Neoticoe
Alma He HS Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
the Pleasant School
Titus
Crace Roshart
Union Dale
Zoe A. Wilcox
Fortnightly club and community notices crowd local schedule
Community groups announce meetings for the Fortnightly club music and art departments at the Y building and with Mrs Carlion Wilson and Mrs Clarence Randall. Other notices include D of V regular meeting, Sunshine Community club, W S, Union Dale and Franklin school socials and candy events, and executive board lunch plus Navajo club gathering with Mrs Joe Porter.
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Art
Carlion Wilson
DeMolay Regular Meeting Notices Tonight
Notice announces a DeMolay regular meeting this evening at 7 20. James Sexton M C and Harold Johnson Scribe provide the schedule and attendance details.
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James Sexton
M. C
Harold Johnson Scribe
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McCall
Lyons
Reister
Shipping Board
Lowell
Methodist
Burlington, Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Fairbanks Morse
Windm 'Is—Teas and Karkurt
W. H. Stephens
Ellen S. White
Mason City
City
Homer Stephens
Alex Miller
Faye Jeffers
Emma Black
Ruth Norton
Ainsworth
D. D. Norton
Wilter’ Eastwood
Parsons College
Wolverine Cor
Dovan Shoes
J. A. Harwood
The
Chuir
Wilson Martin
Sunshine Community Club
Clarence Randal
W. 8
Lmart
Notre
South Prairie School
Ora Mae Applerate
Franklin School
Rhys Mann
Improvement League
Lem Cherry
G. A. Ro
Chapur
Mia Joe Porter
Service the Foundation of Profit
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Middle West
West
Michigan Avenue
Second United Presbyteran Church
United Presbyterian Church
Carl Walton
Olive Monroe
Walter Fisher
Glen McCall
Jennie Hennon
Tueg
Will Sickles
Just Us Club
Castle Hall
Sata
Nation
Damascus Shrine
American Legion ‘Auxiliary
King
Grocers
Johnson Grocery
Lytle Grocery
Cunningham Grocery Corner Grocery
West End Grocery
Itacreme
Federated Cereal Mills of America
Warren’s Seed Store
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