Delegates Arrive for Synod Meeting in Washington
Ministers and lay members gather in Washington for United Presbyterian Synod meetings. The opening session featured a sermon by Rev. W. J. Stewart and reports from church leaders. Future programs include prayer, Bible study, and numerous addresses on the New World Movement and related topics.
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United Presbyterian Ig
Lowe
Washington
Traina
Synort
W. J. Stewart
Winterset
WR. Anderson
Philadelphia
Board of Permissions
Ainsworth
Iowa
Spiritual Life Conference
R. W. Thompson
Des Moines
K. W. McGranahhan
D. OD
Pittsburgh
W. P. Fraser
W. M. Ramsey
Garner
E. Brown
St. Joseph
McCulloch
G. E. Raitt
J. F. Jamieson
D. D. Clerion
the Ideal Seminary
J. B. Work
D. Lm
Tarkio
Synod
New World Movement
KR. W. Thompson
R. L. Welch
Mount Ayr
W. B. Anderson
Board of Foreign Missions
McGranahan
Freedmen’s Board of Missions
Pershing Way gains traction in Missouri tourism plan
Missouri towns along the proposed Pershing Way promote a north south route connecting Keosauqua and Fairfield to Washington. Herbert F. McDougal, secretary of the International Pershing Way Association, tours the line through Memphis Whina Shelbyville Shelbing Paris Mexico Fulton and Jefferson City. Local towns prepare exhibits and photographs to attract east west and cross state traffic and spur tourist travel.
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Mexico
Missouri
Iowa
Keosauqua
Fairfield
Washington
Herbert F. McDougal
International Pershing Way Association
Memphis
Whina
Shelbyville
Shelbing
Paris
Fulton
Jefferson City
McPongel
Pershing
Ozark
P. W
Arkansas
Louisiana
County Teachers Gather Thursday In Institute At High School
County educators gather for a two day institute at the high school directed by County Superintendent Miss Kathryn Montgomery. Dr Henry B Hartzog of St Louis and Deah W F Russell of Indiana speak Thursday with Friday featuring Dr C A Fulmer Omaha schools and public health talks by Miss Haines and other educators.
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County Teachers’ Institute
Kathryn Montgomery
Henry 8. Hartzog
St. Louis
Mark Twain
Deah W. F. Russell
College of Education
State University of
Iiona
C. A. Fulmer
Omaha
Institute
Grace Shields
Cedar Rapids
Elizabeth Burney
the Low
State Teachers’ College
Besse Johnson
Sioux City
Iowa
W. C. Harding
Washington
Miss Johnson
Muele
Miss Hay
Dean Russell
Dean Russel
Beacon System of Reading
Miss Shields
Harding
Dr. Hartzog
Fulmer
Effie Haines
Ington County
Red Cross
Barbara Agan
Anti-Tuberculosis Association
C. H. van Tuyl
Central Division
Junior Red Cross
Miss Burney
Haines
Hicher
Hic
Commercial Bank elects new president and officers
At the annual stockholders meeting Frank Stewart, previously a vice president, is elevated to president succeeding long-time leader A. Anderson who resigns as president but remains on the board. George F. Foster joins the board. several officers are re elected or named, with D. J. Ross cashier and Nelph L. Bunce and Miss Mary Hunter assistant cashiers. The bank reports continued growth and stability.
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Commercial Bavings Bank H
A. Anderson
Frank Stewart
Mr. Anderson
Bank
i Washington banking @reles
Eashier
Washington County Savings Bak
Commercial Bank
Consolidated Bank
George F. Foster
T. J. Berdo
A .E. Cunningham
H. C. Huji
M. Keck
Mary Hunter
Navy Recruiting Station Opens in Ottumwa Iowa
The navy operates a six week recruiting station in Ottumwa Iowa inviting young men aged 17 to 35 to learn a trade and travel with good pay. Information literature is available by writing the Ottumwa Office.
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Navy
Ottumwa
Iowa
Richard Edgington Struck by Automobile
Five year old Richard Edgington son of Dr. and Mrs J B Edgington was struck by Milford Kiefer while running into the street after a truck passed the Livingston home on North Iown Avenue. The accident caused head injuries but witnesses saw no blame on the driver and doctors expect a quick recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Edgington
J. B. Edgington
Schuyler Livingston
North Iown Avenue
Livingston
Milford Kiefer
Keifer
Wee
Beatrice Taylor Shines in While New York Sleeps at Fox
Washington patrons praised Beatrice Taylor for three distinct roles in While New York Sleeps at the Fox last night. Marc McDermott supported the film, contributing to its noted success and Taylor's standout performance.
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Washington
Motion Picture
Fox
Beteile Taylor
New York
Marc McDermott
City Council Hopes Talks With Gas Firm on Rates
Routine meeting left no major actions as council members plan a conference with President George S. Carson of Iowa Gas and Electric on gas rates charged locally.
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George S. Carson
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Rumor of Washington Man’s Death in Oskaloosa Not Verified
A circulating town rumor claimed a former Washington man now working in Oskaloosa died by his own hand. It could not be verified today and appears unfounded.
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Washington
Oskaloosa
Moose Lodge Team Beats Sockum Ridge 29 to 5 in Sunday Game
A Moose lodgeMem ber team played at Charles Randall farm south of town Sunday afternoon and defeated Sockum Ridge 29 to 5. The Moose scored seven runs in the first inning and plan another game at the same site next Sunday.
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Moose Lodge
Charles Randall Farm
Sockum Ridge
Moose
Protest Over Grave Robbery Reported at Elm Grove Cemetery
A citizen protests that Nowers and plants are taken from graves at Elm Grove cemetery. He asks the Journal to publicly request an end to the practice, a request likely approved by readers with interest in Kim Grove.
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Nowers
Elm Grove Cemetery
Kim Grove
Five masked robbers loot New York cafe for cash and gems
In Lenox Avenue a cafe robbery left 45 patrons lined up against walls as six masked bandits seized cash and jewelry worth over 85000. Four robbers covered patrons with revolvers while the others emptied pockets during the October 5 incident in New York City.
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New York
Lenox Avenue
Grain Hits New Low Level On Chicago Board
Chicago October 5 corn wheat and oats declined further on the board of trade to their lowest levels since 1917 amid ongoing weakness in grain prices.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
Murray Conger Promises Regular Poultry Pickups
Murray Conger announces weekly trips to collect eggs and poultry from farmers. He says supplies are steady through January first and urges sellers not to dump stock all at once. The note notes a market slump and compares trucks to busy bees while promising continued service.
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Murray Conger
Prized War Relic Returned to Webster City Veteran
Webster City resident J. Kearns, Civil War veteran, received a minie ball relic he’d carried since 1868. Dr. C. C. Griffin removed the ball from his hip in 1870 during Vicksburg fighting, ending a storied four time wounded career. The keepsake, kept as a surgeon’s souvenir, is now restored to its owner via his brothers and nephew from Vinton.
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Webster City
J. ¥. Kearns
C. C. Griffin
Vinton
Mr. Kearns
Battle of
Vicksburg
Kearns
Evil Times Report Laments Moral Decline
The Boston Transcript offers a terse reflection on a perceived rise in wickedness, noting crimes such as theft, vandalism, and elder exploitation. The piece frames society as deteriorating and questions whether modern times are more corrupt than the past.
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Estella Taylor
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East End
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Farm Bureau
Carrier Boys
Davenport
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Harvey Hoyle
Ben Davis
H.C. Hotle
Earl
H. C. Hofle
Donald McLaughlin
W. Hy McConnell
Ross Crawford
Karl L
Nicola
Brighton
Royal
Ralph Zeck
Malcolm Montgomery
S. W. Brookhart
Gall Bruns Seed Co
East Main Street
Fishburn
Crawfordsville
Journal
Democrat
Care Journal
Motor Inn
Frank Pringle
Hampshire
Boehn
F. L. Mannhardt
Windshield Glass
Dodge Roadster
RK. E. Brown
Chester
Dan Rohrer
Call Bruns Seed Co
S. H. Bulls
C. A. Ruebsam
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