Council Accepts Second Paying Job For Paving
At a council meeting the second contract for thirteen blocks of paving by Flutter was approved while the first contract for thirty five blocks had been accepted earlier. Affected property owners may object to paving assessments by October 30. Flutter expressed satisfaction with treatment in Washington. Ten residents sought poll tax exemptions citing disability. Lights and water committee to study plant improvements and report later. Mrs John Tolenaar of Sigourney visited her sister Mrs H Ditmar.
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Flutter
Washington
A. N. Alberson
Fintzer
Washington Schools To Close Thursday And Friday
W. C. Harding announces that Washington schools will be closed Thursday and Friday this week for the county teachers institute at the high school. Washington teachers may be allowed to attend the state teachers' convention in Des Moines on November 2, 3 and 4, with plans possibly approved this year after missing last year.
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W. C. Harding
Washington
Des Moines
Waterman couple injured in Clay area car crash
Mr and Mrs Waterman longtime Clay township residents near Fairfield were injured when their Buick left the road entering a ditch between Burlington and Fairfield. Both arms were broken for Mrs Waterman and Mr Waterman was trapped briefly until help arrived. Roy Waterman and a friend escaped unharmed. They were taken to Fairfield county hospital.
No Trespassing in Pasture Warned by Geo Hayes
All persons are warned that trespassing in my pasture by hunters or any others is strictly forbidden. Geo Hayes issues the notice with a clear prohibition and expects compliance. Dated in the notice metadata 96-13.
Mrs Frank Henderson Visits Washington From Ainsworth
Mrs. Frank Henderson of Ainsworth spent the day in Washington yesterday on affairs connected to her local interests and met with contacts during her trip.
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Frank Henderson
Ainsworth
Washington
Gault Grocery Sold to Congers in South Avenue Purchase
A. G. Gault & Son sold their west end grocery on South Avenue to Frank and Grace Conger who have already taken possession and will run the business. The younger Gault remains to help start the venture and the Congers, industrious siblings, plan to make the store a success with support from their uncle Julius A. Conger who once owned the stock.
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A. G. Gault & Son
West End
South Avenue
Frank
Grace Conger
Mr. Gault
Julius A. Conger
Gault
Washington
Cora Wilson Stewart to Address Iowa Club Meeting
Delegates at the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs district meeting in Mt. Pleasant will hear Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart, founder of Kentucky moonlight schools, invited by Gov. Kendall to promote literacy in Iowa. She highlighted illiteracy reform and received national honors at Chautauqua.
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Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Mt. Pleasant
Cora Wilson Stewart
Iowa
Kendall
Stewart
Moonlight
Kentucky
Ynej
General Federation
Cha
Lincoln
Booker T. Washington
Simple Pepper Onion Butterine Toast Squares
A quick skillet recipe blends butterine with green peppers and onions for five minutes. Tomato pulp is stirred in for five minutes followed by melted American cheese and paprika. An lightly beaten egg is added and the mixture is served on toast squares toasted on one side.
RERERERE I When we came to work this morn ing
Readable text shows a partial headline style fragment about morning work conditions with uncertainty about future plans and workload increasing or changing. The readable segment suggests a workplace note or bulletin without clear names or events.
Stockholders of the Chautauqua to Meet
A large attendance of Washington Chautauqua Association stockholders is desired at the annual meeting to be held in the Commercial Club Tuesday evening. The treasurer's report will be presented to show whether this year’s assembly earned or lost money, and directors will be elected. Chautauqua issues will also be discussed.
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Washington Chautauqua Association
Commercial Club
Sumptuous five course dinner honors Walkers at Robinson home
A dinner last night at Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Robinson on West Washington honored Mr. and Mrs. James Walker of Los Angeles. Pink cosmos themed the table as guests from the White Shrine sewed for an upcoming bazaar. A two week follow up social is planned at Mrs. Fred Reid’s home. The Fortnightly club music department met at Mrs. George Masson’s home with plans for an old fashioned music evening in two weeks. Mrs Harvey Young elected leader. Miss Marion McLaughlin showcased new songs and hosted a lively program with multiple soloists.
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Peter Rerdo
M. A. Hunter
Guthrie
Ralph Gibson
Fred Reid
George Masson
Harvey Young
Elton
Young
Max Marble
Hugh McCleery
Mary Hunter
Henry Shields
Carolyn Hamilton
Marion McLaughlin
Frederick Knight Logan
Helen Harvey
Ralph Minick
Sanderson
Strauss
Milan Shields
Ripe Tomato Relish Preparation Instructions
Ripe tomatoes are peeled and chopped to a hazelnut size. Drain liquor then mix with celery brown sugar dry mustard cinnamon nutmeg and finely chopped peppers. Cover with half vinegar and half water. Seal for canning.
Life as I See It Reflects On Character and Backbone
A Louisville Courier Journal quote contrasts two men: one with a style and one with backbone, praising integrity over showy persona. The observation elevates practical character as a civic virtue, implying lasting social value beyond appearances.
Opal Harrison Dies in Davenport
Opal Harrison aged 23 died yesterday in Davenport from peritonitis after an operation at Mercy hospital. Funeral services will be at Salem church near Haskins with Dr. W W Bowers presiding, and the casket will be open at Jones and McElhinney chapel tonight and tomorrow until ten. She lived in Davenport the last months and worked at Woodmen of Rock Island, with roots in the Haskins area. She is survived by her father W H Harrison three sisters and a brother, and was a member of the Muscatine Methodist church.
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Mies Opal Harrison
Davenport
Washington
Salem Church
Haskins
W. W. Bowers
Jones and McElhinney
Woodman
Rock Island
Mercy Hospital
W. H. Harrison
Route Two
Muscatine
Roy Steel
Verle
Genevive Harrison
Lloyd Harrison
Miss Harrison
Vicinity
Methodist Church
Pickling Directions for Red Hot Peppers
To pickle one quart of Red Hot Peppers seal with water, add one teaspoon of salt then cool. Drain peppers and place in a jar. Cover with heated vinegar and water and two thirds cup sugar using one half vinegar and one half water. Seal while hot.
Retiring editor bids readers farewell in Ainsworth paper
The editor announces resignation from the Ainsworth newspaper citing impossible conditions and lack of faith in the enterprise. He explains leaving with staff, thanks the public for support, and notes the successor may not meet prior goals. He plans to depart the town soon and vows to never return to the local paper field.
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Ainsworthian
Riverside Leader Letter From Early Riverside Printer Found
A letter from W. J. Bruce the first typesetter in Riverside requests copies of the Riverside Leader to learn current events. He plans to visit Riverside after leaving the sanitarium likely next spring, recalling Vir Bruce and the early printing office near E. B. Hora's current location.
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Riverside Leader
Riversid
S. K. Grace
Riverside News
Riverside
Nex Spring
Riverside+ People will probably remember Vir Bruce
EB. T. Hora
The Value of Newspapers in Rural Life
Kalona columnist reflects on how farmers shift from horse drawn travel to automobiles and how newspapers remain central. He argues newspapers deliver ads and editorial judgment directly to households, building reader trust and prompting effective advertising.
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Kalona
Advertisers Promise Dependability to Buyers
Advertisers emphasize reliability and trust to attract customers, stressing consistent quality and dependable service as key selling points. The message frames dependability as a core benefit driving consumer choices and brand loyalty.
Dunlap Takes Vacation
Leslie Dunlap of Washington has spent part of this week at home with his parents after an operation for removal of tonsils. He needed time to rest and recover.
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Dunlap
Kalona
Leslie Dunlap
Washington
Paving Delays Push Columbus Junction Project Back
Cement and other supplies arrived delaying Columbus Junction paving. The contractor plans to start midweek with about 25 days of work. At least 21 days must pass after paving before opening to traffic, delaying Santa Claus’s use of the project this year.
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Columbus Junction
Santa Claus
Stalled paving endangers winter street access in Columbus
The Columbus Gazette notes cold weather could stop paving, as few adjacent property owners will fund winter work. Merchants incurred losses this summer due to street conditions. securing material and rushing completion could reopen streets. Alleys used as streets this summer will not improve with wet freezing weather.
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Columbus Gagette
Buckley Sisters Depart for Cincinnati Hospital Charge
Miss Kate Buckley leaves tonight for Cincinnati to take charge of a 250 bed Jewish hospital after completing a three year specialized program at Cornell University. Miss Mabel Buckley remains with parents for a longer vacation.
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Kate Buckley
Cincinnati
Transcription Fragment Sparks Rumor Flood
Fragmentary OCR text hints at scattered gossip and garbled phrases. Reader notices incomplete lines and unclear context amid jumbled transcription.
Black window panes ignite risk through uneven expansion
An unclear early 20th century note discusses how black window surfaces absorb heat and produce uneven expansion across the metal frame. The explanation centers on a so called attraction risk and a hint that variability in temperature affects plated glass and steel components.
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Sigourney
H. Ditmar
Watermans
Geo, Hayes
J.A. Harwood & Son
the S Shoers
Gault Grocery
Congers
Peo
Meerting
Chilaly
Republic
Wellman
W. S. Reister & Sons
Mfgs. of
Chautauqua
Louisville Courier-Journal
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Opal Harrison
Dalghter
Evening Journal
E. F. Edmondson
American Pearl Button Co
Crawfordsville
Inquire Journal Office
Lexington
W. A. Goodspeed
West Chester
Richard Farrell
Brown
Bruns Seed Store
James Palmer
Paved
Iowa Ave
Schmoeller Bros
Walter Smith
Ernest Carlson
Chester
James K. Helmick and Son
J. T. Wenger
T. T
Eli Jackson
Tam
Boyd Berdo
Canning
Joe Freund
Kalona Mutual
Coles High Oven
Reed Baby Car
Riverside Range
Inquire Journal
Frank H. Gray
E. 3Rd St
Roy Stewart
Ada Dewey
Quire
J. W. Guy
South End Grocery
Homer Prymek
Journal Office
Brighton
Hillhouses
Brigton Pavilion
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