Democrats' Names to Appear on County Ticket
Three Democrats will oppose three Republican county offices two weeks before the election with Lillian Crone withdrawing from recorder. The ticket lists A. L. Griffith auditor Mame E Shearer treasurer Belle Rice recorder T A Michels attorney Dr G W Way coroner KK L Bartholow supervisor and others. The independent ticket includes Arthur Saarmann for Congress and William Sutherland for state representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Crone
Democrate
Recorder
A. L. Griffith
Mame E. Shearer
Belle Rice
T. A. Michels
G. W. Way
Kk. L. Bartholow
JV. Glasgow
Hilton M. Rathernold
Charles M. Dennison
James H. McCaleb
RW Stafford
Samuel T. Donahey
Ears Mai
George W Reed
AR Miller d
Congress
Supreme and
District Court
J. L. Brookhart
C. F. Letts
Venture Turned Out Well
Timber exported from Liaiti all over the world was produced on that island in 1750 to furnish Mossenis for a superior nectar for bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venture
Liaiti
Telephone Men Hold Fall Meeting at Washington
A conference of independent telephone company representatives gathered in Washington for an annual fall meeting. After lunch at the Commercial club they discussed service improvements and toured the Washington plant to view underground cable work. Attendees included C. C. Deering Des Moines secretary treasurer I I A, F H McQuiston Fairfield H Rasmus Mediapolis and others from Wayland Letts Columbus Junction Mt Pleasant and Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commercial Club
Charles C. Deering
Iowa Independent Telephone Association
Des Mecines
F. H. McQuiston
Fairfield
H. Rasmus
Arthur McDonald
Mediapolis
H. FB. Melick
F. C. Heaser
West Liberty
George G. Larson
Olds
Lincoln Noble
Ainsworth
H. E. Cummings
Morning Sun
L. D. Hensy M. (. Payne
H. H. Hulm
Wayland
Thomas J. Manning
Charles Estell
Letts
Garry Stapp
Columbus Junction
C. W. Quillen
John F. Anderson
Mt Pleasant
W. M. Elmore
Brighton
A. L. Kelley
Batavia
325 Head of Cattle Sold at 107 Each
Joe Wright acting as receiver for Cannon Brown sold 325 Hereford head of cattle from the Washington area ranch at an average of 107.00 per head. One hundred head shipped to Chicago, the rest sold locally to a slipper. This marks the year's largest fat cattle sale in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wright
Cannon & Brown
Washington
Chicago
Quality That Wins Theme of Precision at the Corner
A reflective line on racing strategy emphasizing execution over mere advantage. The speaker argues success comes from knowing exact actions at the corner, not just reaching it first. The meditation connects athletic focus to disciplined planning and decisive movements.
Strny Bits of Wisdom from a Frayed Journal
Fragmentary notes read like a late 19th century maxims collection. Phrases reference guests burdens and a term Laboulage. The legible segments hint at social observations and cryptic musings rather than a coherent narrative.
Leon Beatty Post Plans Armistice Day Observance
Leon Beatty post of the American Legion held a live meeting to plan an Armistice Day banquet on November 10. A committee was appointed to prepare the program and promote the state bonus. T. L. Brookhart reported on the Waterloo state convention and Judge K M Landis was praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty Post
Leon Beatty
American Legion
A. K. Oates
Legion Auxiliary
Gram. T. L. Brookhart
Waterloo
K. M Landis
Washington
America
Lane Wilkin
Local Meeting Ends with Simple Address Toast
A man invited to speak at a community gathering was last on the speaker list. As the chairman announced Mr Brown would speak, he stood and gave a brief address, saying his address is 556 Ruston Ave and wishing the attendees good night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Ruston Ave
Question Shrouded in Mystery
A quotation reflects on human purpose stating that people were placed on earth for a natural aim, yet many will never discover that purpose. The source presents a cryptic, philosophical view attributed to Exchanse.
Advertising Club Discusses All Phases of Adver tising
The Washington Ad club held a full evening program at the Commercial club with Karl Hender in charge. Speakers covered circular, signboards, novelty, show cards, window, freak, and spoken word advertising, plus newspaper ads not present due to absence. Charles Hudson of Omaha urged Time Is Money and telegrams to save time, with a synopsis printed elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertising Club
Commercial Club
Karl Hender
Washington Ad Club
Joe Falk
Carl Lledges
Hill Brown
J. W. Enslin
Ralph Shannon
Mr. Hender
F. J. Appleby
Charles Dpd. Hudson
Omaha
Western Union
Spanish War Vets Entertain G. A. R. And Their Ladies
Spanish American war veterans hosted the J. G. White post G. A. R. and spouses at the Commercial club in Washington. About 160 attended a five-table banquet with creamed chicken, served by the Women's Relief Corps, followed by a toast program and songs. The event honored veterans of three wars and emphasized camaraderie across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commercial Club
Albert M. Huff Post
J. G. White Post
Women's Relief Corps
Carolyn Hamilton
Ola McCleery
E. T. Wickham
American Legion
Clifton Thorne
Bosworth
Richland
Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
America
Cp. J. Eichelberger
Sawtelle
Calif
James M. Brown
Freeport
Ill
Spanish War Veterans Organization
Seymour
Mt. Pleasant
Sigourney
Tairfield
Salem
Acheson Funeral to Be Held at Second United Presbyterian
The funeral for Rev. J. L. Acheson will be held Thursday at 2 20 PM at the Second United Presbyterian church. Rev. J Reade McCrory of the First United Presbyterian church will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Elm Grove cemetery. The funeral party is expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Acheson
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. Reade McCrory
First United Presbyterian Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mitchell Car Wreck Not Belonging to J H Fenton
Washington readers learned that the Mitchell automobile seen wrecked and burned between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Sunday afternoon was not Fenton property. It had been sold in Cedar Rapids and is now driven by J H Fenton in Linn county with a new car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Washington
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
J. H. Fenton
Fenton
Linn
Mr and Mrs Rules Spend Day in Iowa City
Mr and Mrs John Rules are spending today in Iowa City visiting local sites and enjoying a brief sojourn in the college town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
John Rules
Iowa City
Poultry buyers seek more supply with high appetite
A buyer expresses constant demand for increased poultry supplies, stating a readiness to purchase more as consumption grows and the motive remains unclear. The message emphasizes ongoing eagerness to secure additional birds or poultry products.
Community notices from local society page
Mr. and Mrs. F B Appleby host the Afternoon Bridge club at 6 50 Friday evening. The D A of A meets Thursday afternoon with Miss Julia Mc Kevith at the George Wheelan home. Christian Ladies serve a chicken supper Saturday 5 to 7 at the church. The Ladies of the Methodist group...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. of A
Julia McKevith
George Wheelan
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Gils
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Christian Church
Wreck East of Town Involving Haynes Auto and Gas Truck
An automobile driven by a man from Oskaloosa collided with a Town Gas and Electric company truck east of Washington 94 afternoon. No one was seriously hurt, but the Haynes car was demolished. The driver was taken home by Iowa Gas and the company employee, and the other car left for repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes
Oskaloosa
Town Gas and Electric Company
Washington
Iowa Gas
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Banqrupt
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A. R. Oates
S. J Kelloge
E. B. Hammer
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Mr. Hammer
Acheson
Penton
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Evening Journal
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Sechwat Bros
Phone
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Lotheed
Ralph Hesseltine
Thomas Simpson
W. A.D
Washington Roofing Co
Og-eod
Inquire Journal
Hoover
Ray Blankenhorn
Ead
Poland
Concord
Ban Waters
N. Ave
Ogee
Burroughs Adding Machine
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Fast End Grocery
Roas Crawford
Walter Smith
Shropshire
Bruce
Sam Baker
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R. E. Brow
Wilde
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T. W
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George Jarrard
Oakland
Richards
Ralph Zeck
Black. Gott
Coppock
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Walter Peterson
South Iowa Ave
Crail's
Womens Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Will Sutherland
Sam Donahey
Young América
Walnut Women's Club
W. A. Cherry Thursley
Walnut School
Junior Missionary Society of the
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U. P. Church
Frank Beatty
White Shrine
Township
Gladys Page
United Presbyterian Church At
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Howard Fisher
Geo. Stattler
Floyd Crave
A. M. BE
Mite Missionary Society
Emma Bilark
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J. A. P. Jones
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C. P. Jones
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