Parents Converge on Ingh High Freshmen Conference
A two hour meeting led by Supt J Smith and Ingh high school staff drew about 75 parents of first year students. Topics included nurse staffing, out of school hours, home study, evening gatherings, and plans for a school band and home talent play at the new high school auditorium. Miss Nel Walker and Fred L Mannhardt discussed cast rehearsals and potential band direction.
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Ingh
J. Smith
Fred L. Mannhardt
Washington Band
Missa Nel Walker
Atlantic
Washington considers extending town limits to include nearby residents
Voters face an election to extend Washington limits and absorb about 2 000 residents living just outside the current town. Supporters say inclusion boosts population and prestige, while infrastructure like water mains and sewers would be extended. Action before the 1920 census is urged.
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Washington
City of
International exhibitions shaping U S cultural strides
The first international exposition in the United States occurred in New York in 1853. Subsequent major events include Philadelphia 1876 centennial, Chicago 1893, Buffalo 1901 Pan American, St Louis 1904 Louisiana Purchase, and San Francisco 1915 Panama-Pacific. These fairs defined international character in American exhibitions.
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New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Buffalo
St. Louis
San Francisco
Mahogany Trees in Dense Forests Not Clusters
Text notes that mahogany trees do not grow in clusters but are scattered through forests and hidden in dense undergrowth.
Pastor L M Grigsby Omitted From Local Church History
A Journal error left out Dr L M Grigsby from a pastors list in a Washington First Methodist Episcopal church history. Grigsby led from 1915 to 1917 before Dr J A Glendinning, later serving in Oskaloosa, and was praised as a worthy minister in the community.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
L. M. Grigsby
C. H. Wilson
Grigsby
Methodist
Oskaloosa
J. A. Glendinning
Washington
Muscatine
Washington Choral Society Formed At Community Rehearsal
At last night’s rehearsal a rising unanimous vote established the new organization as the Washington Choral Society. Mrs Ed Harmier received thanks for her work as accompanist. Meetings will be Tuesday evenings at 7 45 instead of 7 30. The group rehearses four strong compositions with improving tone and teamwork.
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Washington Choral Society
Ed Harmier
Fairfield couple buys Arthur cafe in city
Yesterday evening Mr and Mrs D H Richerd of Fairfield became the owners of the Arthur cafe at 323 North Fourth avenue. They took immediate possession and some employees began work while the couple prepared to move from Fairfield. Floyd Horning sold the cafe after a brief ownership. The Richerds previously ran the South Side Restaurant in Fairfield before purchasing the Arthur cafe.
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D. H. Richerd
Fairfield
Arthur Cafe
North Fourth Avenue
Shopping showdown over unsold jars ends in drastic plan
A sarcastic remark from a shop manager after seeing nine patrons leave empty handed leads him to threaten a bold display of sold dale jars marked down to 90 cents outside the storefront. The Public Ledger notes the comic frustration and retail desperation in a single moment.
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Public Ledger
Thieves Steal License Plate During Wedding Trip Incident
Lawrence Lemley received a Missouri county attorney letter detailing two young black men who stole a Chandler car, removed Lemley’s Iowa license plate, and swapped it onto the Chandler on their way to Kansas City. The thieves were later arrested in Lexington, Missouri, with Lemley’s plate recovered awaiting return. Lemley fears being stopped with only one plate as he races home.
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Colorado Springs
Lexington
Lawrence Lemley
C. A. Keith
Chandler
Iowa
James Collier
William Cooper
Kansas City
Collier
Colorado
H. D. Harper
Lemley
Jim Little
Washington
Ready sale for lecture course tickets reported
Solicitors for the 1919 1920 lecture course report that tickets are selling well with enough already sold to assure the course. Income beyond expenses will go to the Washington Improvement league treasury to fund improvement measures. About 250 adult and 25 children tickets have sold. the goal is 300 to 400 before sales end. The first program opens Oct 31 featuring the Artists Trio. other acts include Charles Edward Russell Overseas Ladies orchestra Sarah Mildred Willmer and the Fighting Americans. Miss Anna Dawson oversees ticket sales for the league.
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Treasury
Washington Improvement League
Big Little Company
Charles Edward Russell
Overseas Ladies Orchestra
France
Germany
Sarah Mildred Willmer
Anna Dawson
Junior Y M C A Meeting and Keota Football Trip
Secretary W F Huxford announces a junior Y M C A meeting at the junior high Friday at 7 30 p m including Boy Scouts and Christian Citizenship trainees. The junior boys football team will travel to Keota for a game with the Keota high school eleven.
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W. F. Huxford
Keota
Washington
Huxford
The Benefits of Quick Decision Making
A rule favors rapid decisive action over prolonged deliberation. Quick decisions prevent indecision and save time for the actor and others, arguing that automatic mental faculties often yield correct results more than constant weighing of options.
Chinese Wheelbarrows and Freight in China
The article notes wheelbarrows move more freight and passengers in China than any other land method. It describes a center mounted wheel facilitating loads, with handles supported by a strap over the operator’s shoulders. The Chinese wheelbarrow cooley can carry nearly no half-ton on his vehicle.
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China
Coal's Uncertain History in Literature and Industry
The article traces coal as a fuel whose origins are unclear. It notes coal appears intermittently in English literature and only becomes prominent with the peak of the industrial expansion over a century ago, without drawing specific attention at the time.
Making Improvement Sure New York Evening Telegraph
The passage urges steady effort and adherence to proven methods to improve. It argues that following wise practices leads to gradual personal progress and skill development. It suggests individuals may innovate once they have built a solid foundation and experience.
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New York Evening Telegraph
Life Beyond Years Quote by James Martineau
A reflective excerpt argues that merely aging and daily routines do not constitute life. It emphasizes awakening consciousness, resisting habit, and valuing deeper sanctities that give life true meaning.
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James Martineau
Chile’s Poor Land Limited Cultivatable Acres
Chile possesses 187 million acres of land with only about 26 million suitable for cultivation. The cropped area faces constraints impacting agricultural potential and development prospects. The note highlights the disparity between total land and arable resources.
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Chile
Community Events Announced Across Local Schools and Church
A series of gatherings listed include a box supper at Landscape School 6 miles NW of Washington on Friday October 24 1919 with children performing a program. The M E church Sunday school class at Mrs M M Speidel’s home on South Iowa Ave holds a social and meeting Thursday at 2 30 with officer elections. Year books at Chilcote library then with officers. call for copies. District No 8 candy social plus Hallowe en program by The McNamara Company Friday Oct 24. girls bring boxes. Benson school 7 miles SE of Washington holds a Dec 28 program with light refreshments and box lunch. A miscellaneous market sale nears Saturday Oct 25 with various goods available.
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Landscape School
Washington
Mauree Applegate
Delta Alpha
M. E. Church
M. M. Speidel
South
Iowa Ave
M-To
Haskins
McNamara Company
Ruth Foster
Stbeo
Bargains on Articles for Sale at Local Fair
The notice lists items for sale including clothing needlework bulbs and a ten cent counter of bargains. Rev Bower will preach at Haskins church in services Sunday October 26.
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Bower
Haskins Church
Harry Thomas Lecture and Recital at South Side Square
Harry Thomas will give a lecture and piano recital at his studio on Saturday evening October 25 with Miss Mary Hunter assisting. He will sing a number of songs and discuss voice culture and singing.
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Harry Thomas
South Side Square
Mary Hunter
Mr. Thomas
Webster City to Enforce Curfew Law Again
Webster City Iowa will revive its curfew ordinance after years of dormancy. Supt D May cites complaints from the public school about minors on streets after nine with guardians absent. Proprieties owning billiard and pool halls pleaded guilty to allowing youths, prompting enforcement.
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Webster City
D. May
Kelly
Permise Lost nets Milton $25 in time enhanced effort
A cryptic item records John Milton earning twenty five dollars from a project titled Value Enhanced by Time. A fragment mentions Boothby’s and a temporary edition of a lagacial vue numbered 160 with BL250 in London.
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John Milton
Boothby
Fae Mows
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