Al Horsey to Build Guard Rail on Washington Roads
Al Horsey won the contract for 8 700 feet of guard rail on primary roads in Washington county. The bid was 44 cents per lineal foot, total price 5 171.50, covering labor and material. Work to start on or before October 25 and finish by May 1 next year on the McLaughlin hill Brighton road Wells hill Sigourney road and two spots on Ainsworth road near James Palmer and Shrader farms. Rails of novap wire attached to posts at road edges to protect fills. Other bidders were HBRL Moore Murphy and Standard Bridge Company of Omaha. Earlier bids ranged from 48 to 58 cents. second bidding followed high initial prices.
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al Horsey
Washington County
Goard Rail
McLaughlin Hill
Brighton Road
Wells Hill
Sigo
Corn Shuckers Scarce As Harvest Near
Corn shuckers are in short supply as a large corn crop nears readiness and farmers in the 5th vicinity seek help. The Journal notes widespread demand with calls pouring into the Farm Bureau offices and J R Maxwell receiving inquiries from wartime staffing. A concerted advertising push is planned to attract workers for the season.
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Journal
Farm Bureau
J. R. Maxwell
Washington Employment Bureau
Piano Tuning and Repair Service in Iowa City
Local ad seeks piano tuning and repair work in Iowa City. Ready to take care of all piano tuning needs and repairs. Leave orders at McNamara's, 4 C. Caner.
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Iowa City
Wil Viet Washington
Amn
McNamara’s
Appreciation Note After Loss of Husband
We express sincere thanks for the kind acts of friends during our bereavement in the laws of our husband and father. Mrs. T. F. Barker. Charles and Opal.
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T. F. Barker
Charles and
Opal
Advertising sales program for club meeting
Members of the Advertise club are assigned to discuss advertising phases next Tuesday evening. One man will present newspaper advertising, another circular letters, and listeners may object to any argument. President J Fr Henderson said an out of town speaker may join the program for an interesting evening.
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J. Fr. Henderson
Eppaker
Next Lecture on November 17 by Dr Hagerman in Des Moines
The Washington Improvement League announces the next lecture in its series for Friday November 17 featuring Dr F E T Hagerman a popular Des Moines minister and noted lecturer. Balcony and main floor seats remain available.
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Washington Improvement League
F E. T. Hagerman
Des Moines
Weather Moderates Today After Wintry Spell
The day begins with a chilly morning at 38 degrees and rises to 65 by mid afternoon. Residents bundle in overcoats as this week remains wintry despite the warming trend.
Iowa Yale Game To Be Broadcast By Gas Company
The Iowa Gas and Electric Company will receive wireless bulletins of the Iowa Yale game tomorrow. Information will come via the Washington Battery station and be issued in bulletin form from windows. Local fans will get quick updates directly from the Yale Bow. The Battery Station will relay the game by megaphone direct from the instrument.
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Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Washington
Yale
Bow
Lowe Ges
Battery
Turkish Troops Begin Mass Return From Chanak
From Chanak an Associated Press report says a general retirement of Turkish troops is in progress as they withdraw from the area near Chanak.
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Chanak
Associated Press
San Sen Board Elects Officers In City Meeting
Robert S. Sinclair chosen vice president of the board to succeed C G Greene who held the office the past year. The meeting this week saw election of officers with Kaltsher as president of the trustees for the college of San Sen.
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Rapaginte
Be-E. Ykhalter
C Ege ‘of Trustees
Taxes collected in September in Keokuk county
Taxes totaling more than a quarter of a million dollars were collected in the south half of Keokuk county during September by T. W. Kriel, deputy county treasurer.
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Associated Press
Keokuk. Ta
T. W. Kriel
Wells Company Entertain Fort Madison Trip and Play Review
The improvement league hosts Mr. and Mrs. Wells with a half hour of vocal duets and solos followed by a three act play Atomenent. The Wells highlight shows strong acting with dramatic changes while the football squad heads to Fort Madison for a sectional high school game tomorrow.
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W W. Bowers
Mother
Mr. Wells
Father
Mrs. Wells
Dickinson
Burelington
Fort Madison
Burlington
Edgar Washington
Tommorrow
Washington
Tts
Washington Eleven
Washington High School
Des Moines Hosts Iowa League of Pomona Day Convention
Mrs. Max Mayer urged that Americanization be a broad, inclusive effort as the Iowa League of Pomona meets in Des Moines for its annual convention. The event gathers local lodge leaders and Pomona clubs for the day.
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P’ress
Des Moines
Max Mayer
Lowa League of Pomona
Iowa to Publish State School Directory This Fall
Iowa will issue a complete directory of all schools and teachers prepared by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Distribution is planned for about November 15.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Weathering clock towers buckle in heat wave
Moorish exposed towers show disarray as heat expands metal pendulums and springs causing misalignment in towers.
Remedy for shabby leather chairs
Cleaning tip restores leather chairs by wiping with a cloth dipped in beaten egg white. Rub thoroughly, then finish with soft clean cloths to make the leather look like new.
Poetic Imagery and Natural Flow in Keats Reflection
A fragment reflecting Keats on how poetry should arise naturally like leaves on a tree, blending imagery and progress with twilight luxury. It suggests poetry should come effortlessly rather than forced, valuing genuine perception over ornate display.
Sudden Upheavals of Gases On Solar Surface
The sun exhibits sudden upheavals of incandescent gas rising as high as 26 000 to 70 000 miles, according to a science service report from the United States Naval Observatory.
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Science Service
United States Naval Observatory
United States Geologic Survey Estimates World Oil Resources
A report notes that the United States Geological Survey estimates global oil resources. It references a figure labeled C4000 GQ000000 and discusses the scale of world petroleum reserves. The text summarizes a governmental assessment of oil availability.
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United States’ Oil Resources
United States Geologicgic Survey
Action That Counts and a Cry for Sympathy
A Virginia Pilot lookalike phrase laments lack of sympathy and wishes for a swift kick to straighten someone, reflecting harsh social tone and informal regional diction in a clipped, opinionated snippet.
How to Open a Stiff Pen Cap with a Rubber Band
A simple method to loosen a stuck pen cap or jar lid uses a rubber band wound tightly around the part to unscrew. This extra grip helps twist off components that resisted turning and makes removal easier.
Means Know of Advancement
A reflective line from Phillips Lirik notes the danger of contentment in a man who loses the drive to pursue greater deeds and a life beyond simple desires and thoughts. It cautions against settling for the present when one feels called to bigger work.
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Goliath
David
Phillips Lirik
What Is a Day In Astronomy And Average Time
A day is not exactly 24 hours. The earth completes one rotation in about 23 hours 56 minutes. Astronomers use this sidereal day while everyday life uses an average 24 hour day for practical purposes.
Weather Signings Angle Nature’s Rain Drawn Winds
In poetic lines, the east living observe a weather omen showing winds gathering rain in gulf areas and spreading chaotic, circling motion across fields. The scene describes noisy weather patterns and unsettled skies.
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Gulfs
French Counsellor’s Lesson in Moderation
A French counsellor asked for general government rules wrote on a paper top as Moderation and bottom Moderation in the name of the tea and signed by George M. Adour, illustrating a cautious approach to governance.
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George M. Adour
Helping Out Bashful Swain Hints at Crop Help
In north TransyWimia a young ant named Wonk mnty tells Bashful Swain he is the apple of her eye by joining him with bins in his cart during oat harvest to help carry in his crop.
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Swain
TransyWimia
Damascus Shrine Social and Pythian Sisters Meeting Notice
Damascus Shrine invites a fortnightly social at Mrs Fred Reid 847 South Town Avenue Monday afternoon to sew. Cars depart Wumon's Pharmacy at 2 15 for riders. Pythian Sisters announce a regular meeting Tuesday October 17 at 7 30 in Castle hall with balloting and initiation in knights and ladies. Ladies to bring six sandwiches.
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Damascus Shrine
Fred Reid
South Town Avenue
Wumon
Castle Hall
Malnutrition Linked to Tuberculosis in Isolated Peoples
The text notes tuberculosis prevalence rises where food is scarce and meat is scarce among Indigenous groups and communities in remote areas, including examples from Canada and New Zealand. It emphasizes nourishment as a key factor in resisting the disease.
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Canada
New Zealand
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