Farm Bureau Seeks Members in Washington County Drive
Jeane White of the Iowa State Federation arrives to lead a county wide Farm Bureau membership drive in Washington County over the next two weeks. Volunteers will operate one to two per township with township directors handling solicitation and coordination. The campaign aims to widen farmer participation in county state and national Farm Bureau programs offering savings through membership and promoting marketing transportation taxation and legislation reforms. Washington County 1926 program includes meetings on lime and legumes farm accounting corn improvement orchard work insect control and home projects with four to five weeks of training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeane White
Iowa Farm Bureau State Federation
Farm Bureau
Washington County
Eat
Berrean
Bromelet Ff
Iowa
Washington
Three Directors to Be Elected at Washington Country Club Meeting
Three directors are to be elected by stockholders at the annual meeting to be held Tuesday evening at the club house. Directors whose terms expire are Fred Martin Joe McElhinney and Carl Keck. Other important business will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Country Club
Fred Martin
Joe McElhinney
Carl Keck
Mrs Badenoch to Talk on Brightening Family Menu
Mrs Nena Wilson Badenoch will discuss How to Brighten the Family Menu at 2 30 Wednesday in the YMCA community room under the Fortnightly Club No 3 Economics Department. All local club members and the public are invited. She is an authority on the subject and her lecture should interest city women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nena Wilson Badenoch
Themmome Economics Department
Badenoch
Kamochatra Lake Modern Metropolis Claims
Seattle reports Captain Albert Grove of a fishing schooner returning from Kamochatra Lake region. He disputes the idea of desolation, describing well paved streets modern machinery and robust education with literacy improving from 30 percent nine years ago to over 90 percent now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Kamehatha
Sileria
Albert Grove
Petropav‘osk
Grove
Essoys
Be careful selecting the experience you want story
A brief note from the Columbian advises readers to choose experiences carefully to ensure satisfaction, promising a money back option if not satisfied. The fragment hints at a consumer guidance angle without detailing specific products or dates.
County Farm Program Seeks Wide Support
A county program appeals to all farm homes and farm bureau members to back the effort, promising benefits for participants and for the larger state and national farm organizations.
Ottumwa Edges Washington In Muddy 7-6 Heartbreaker
Ottumwa barely defeated Washington 7 to 6 in a mud drenched clash. Washington outgained Ottumwa and dominated first downs but a late Ottumwa break secured the narrow win. Washington fans praised their team's hustle despite the defeat.
Washington Triumphs Over Ottumwa In Muddy Battle
Washington defeated Ottumwa in a difficult mud soaked game marked by fumbles and slips. Key players included Turner, Bates, Hill, Simmering, and Sheehan scoring for Ottumwa with McConnell and Edwards carrying the ball for Washington. The crowd saw a hard fought contest amid heavy rain and standing water, with prep for Davenport ahead.
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Washington
Jean
Ottumwa
Ottumwans
Ier
Turner
Kevins
Bates
Talmer
Blick
Hill
Simmering
Bain
McCreedy
West Chester
Weaver
McConnell
Edwards
Sheehan
McCall
Ottumwa- Turner le Lyman
Wilson
Cornell
Mendenhall
Iowa
Harshbarger
First Frost Hits Stronmoe Area With Light Frost
A light first frost of the season touched Stronmoe last night with a minimum near 38. The cold snap did not endanger corn crops and the weather moderated today. Rainfall from Friday night and Saturday totaled 1.83 inches per the official report.
Homeward trip from Canada noted by Link
Mr Link returns from a business trip in Canada. He found twelve inches of snow at Moose Jaw and preferred warmer weather. Two weeks earlier Mr Ed Wells and Mrs Wells with Mr Link began the journey by car, stopping first at Scott Saskatchewan about 1180 miles away. En route home they faced mud, with the Wells family aiding the car while Joe pressed on.
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Aiost
Washington High School
Ottumwa
Washington
Ottumwans
Mel Winatry
Link
Canada
Moose Jaw
Ed Wells
Mr. Link
Scott, Sascatchewan
Gaya
Mrs. Wells
Joe
Engagement Ring Negotiated in Family Dispute
Clara and Dick spar over an engagement ring after a tense exchange highlighted by an American Legion Weekly note. The issue centers on who earned the ring and how the gesture is perceived within the couple.
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Fibel
Clara
American Legion Weekly
Molesworth Nets Key TD in Monmouth Victory
Pete Molesworth of Washington helped Monmouth College beat Coe 7 to 0 last Saturday. He caught a fifteen yard pass from Taylor and then ran twenty-five yards for the rushing touchdown early in the first quarter.
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Pete” Molesworth
Washington
Monmouth College
Coe
Monmouth
Molesworth
Taylor
Drake University announces pledging of Claude L Reister
The Phi Mu Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Drake University announces the pledging of Claude L Reister of Washington to membership. The notice highlights his acceptance into the society and the formal initiation process to follow.
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Drake University
Deas Moines
Claude L. Reister
Washington
Lord and Sons Sale at Ainsworth Postponed Weathered
The MM Lord and Sons sale in Ainsworth proceeded Saturday after a postponement due to bad weather. Gilts dominated bidding with Ray Townsend buying 17 head and Glenn Davin 14. 49 gilts sold at an average 32.50 and 10 males at 95.00. Knotek Bros. topped the sale with a gilt at 51.00 amid rain reducing turnout and distant attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord and Sons
Lord Sale
Ainsworth
Ray Townsend
Glenn Davin
Sign language signs bridge tribes in Brazilian interior
Travellers in the interior of South America report that sign language conveys substantial communication among Indian groups. Despite limited knowledge of local languages, explorers note a shared or closely related sign system used across different Brazilian tribes.
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South American
Brazil
Professor Craig Addresses Second United Presbyterian Church
Professor J Trad Craig of Pittsburgh spoke at the Second United Presbyterian Church on Sabbath school work. He noted laws allowing Bible teaching in public schools and warned that many youth do not remain in the church after adolescence. He urged every member to join Bible school efforts.
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J. Trad Craig
Pittsburgh
United Presbyterian Denomination
Second United Presbyterian Church
Piret
Met
Craig
Churc Bible Schools
Opening of New Bakery Promises Modern Equipment
Oral Mayo announces the opening of his new bakery opposite the Graham Theatre on Tuesday October 6. Mayo, known in Washington, ran Cap bakery here for years and has fourteen years of bakery experience. He bought new equipment and secured a good location to serve customers with preferred merchandise. Mrs Will Sutton visits town due to her mother Mrs Hogg Kendall’s illness. Mrs Kendall was hospitalized after a fallfractured wrist.
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Davenport
Washington
Davenpor
Ottumaa
Journal Today
Oral Mayo
Graham Theatre
Oral
Cap Bakery
Will Sutton
Hogg Kendall
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Thes
Mrs. Badenoch
Kamochatra Lake
Satlor
Washington Hust
Whishtington
Charles Moore
J.T. Moore
Chari Moore
Portland
Oregon
Soney
Uttam
Washington Goal Lite
Uttumwa
Whelh Laces
Ottumwe
Capstain McConnell
Tia
Oran
Plng
Bilding Beouna
Palmier
Ah Ukulowa Iumne
Iouve
Tour Saras
Hundras
Jaiis
Frank L. Wilson & Co
Ned
Drew Arch
Oxfords
Heavy Raen Stronmoe
Claude T. Rester
Washington Buiter
Second Church
H. I. Kendall
Eisemann
Brown’s Tire Shop
Cus
East Washington Street
Vmayo’s Home Bakery
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