Absent Voters Ballots Now Available in Washington County
Washington county voters away on election day may apply to County Auditor A L Griffith for absent voter ballots. Ballots can be voted and mailed back. those away from home or out of the county should request forms and apply promptly. Ballots are prepared and held sealed to be counted with precinct ballots.
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Washington County
A. L Griffith
Office of the Auditor
Sach
Griffith
Ottumwa Man New Head of Iowa G A R
D Wy Cowles of Ottumwa was installed as Iowa department commander to succeed the late W H Needham. The funeral of Commander Needham was held in Sigourney with A G Batty and J P Risley officiating and Daughters of Veterans representatives in attendance.
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Des Moines
D. WY. Cowles
Ottumwa
Iowa Department
W. H. Needham
Sigourney
Cowles
A. G Batty
Independence
J. P. Risley
State Department
Risley
Daughters of Veterans
Ommander Needham
I First Real Frost Coldest of Season
Frost last night reached a2 degrees marking the freezing point and the coldest fall reading to date. Earlier minimums show 36.5 degrees on September 28, with October warmth and a record high near 84 degrees last Friday boosting corn farmers' optimism despite anticipated shorter crop due to delayed maturity.
Pastor Eastwood to Lecture on The Chosen Son
Reverend Frederick W. Eastwood of the Presbyterian church will give a lantern slide aided talk this evening at 7 30 on The Chosen Son as part of his High Lights In Bible History series.
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Frederick W. Eastwood
The
Presbyterian Church
Blinded Driver Crashes Ford North of Town
L. A. Herper driving a Ford coupe left the road into a ditch last night after being blinded by oncoming headlights. He says the other car dimmed its lights then suddenly brightened, obscuring his view. The vehicle was damaged and the occupants bruised but uninjured.
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L. A
Sigourney Mourns as Commander W. H. Needham Is Buried
Largely attended funeral events honor W H Needham longtime Keokuk County News publisher and former Sigourney and Oskaloosa postmaster. A church service, G A R K K ritual, and a procession accompanied the burial in Oskaloosa after services in Sigourney.
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Sigourney
G. A. KK
W. H. Needham
Keokuk County
Campaign Face 10 Ace Talk Number 3
The winner of last week's added Price is announced in today's paper. You have an opportunity this week to share in added prices and increase your vote total to win one of the automobiles. Will you avail yourself or stand idle while others pick the plums. You can be a triple winner on October 25 and in November.
Candidates with top campaign contributions named
The article lists the candidates who turned in the greatest amount of campaign collections by 6 p m yesterday, holding the place of honor. It notes Miller out of town and Mrs Pred Kephart on Washington Route 7 as mentioned individuals.
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Kephart
Washington Route 7
Thinking About It Get Busy After Votes
A brisk call to action urging continued effort after voting to secure a bigger victory and maximize momentum. The message emphasizes persistence and a landslide outcome through sustained voting influence.
Special Services Draw Crowds at First United Presbyterian
Large audiences attended last night’s special services at First United Presbyterian Church. Rev. Fred Elliott of Des Moines delivered an exposition on 2 Corinthians 2 15 about the transferring power of Christian idealism. He urged worship of Christ to transform life and warned against worshiping wealth or worldly success.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Carolyn Hamilton
Hugh McChery
Geo. Stewart
Fort
Jesus Christ
Twelve Die After Explosion on Ship Trenton
Norfolk dispatch reports the cruiser Trenton off Hampton Roads suffered a turret explosion. The death toll rose to twelve with four more identified and four of the six sailors from the turret crew in critical condition. Names include Franklin Bigelow Jeffry of Lynn, Massachusetts. George J. Gaffney of New York. Arthur J. McCormick of Charlestown, Massachusetts. George De Witt Lucker of Bedford, New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Trenton
Hampton Roads
S&x
Franklin Bigelow Jeffry Seaman
Lynn
Mase
George J. Gaffney
New York
Arthur J. McCormick
Charlestown
Mass
George de Witt Lucker
Bedford N. J
Mrs Chas Davison Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Charles Davison wife of Davison man J W Davison of 215 S Second Ave died Monday evening at the Davison home in Wayland after a lingering battle with tuberculosis. She is survived by her husband and young daughter. Funeral services were held this afternoon in Wayland with burial at Shrock Cemetery near Eureka.
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Chas, Davison
Charles Davison
J. W. Davison
S. Second Ave
Davison
Wayland
Shrock
Eureka
Society Notes Miss Ruth Bridges Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club
Miss Ruth Bridges entertained the Tuesday Bridge club at her home on East Washington Street with three tables of bridge and a one course luncheon served during the evening.
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Ruth Bridges
Tuesday Bridge Club
East
Washington Street
Bridge
Miss Bridges
Roof Blaze at Silas Ross Home Causes Local Fire
A roof fire at the Silas Ross residence on East Second Street was sparked by chimney heat after a furnace fire earlier in the fall. Dry shingles fed the blaze, which was discovered by a neighbor and contained by firefighters about two hours after noon. The blaze damaged a chimney area, but property loss is insured and not expected to be extensive.
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Silas Ross
East Second Street
Recorder to Sell Hunting Licenses
Beginning October 28 hunting licenses move from the county auditor to the county recorder Mrs Belie Rice with new forms under the recent code. Mrs Nice awaits blanks and will distribute new fish and game laws while A L Griffith may sell licenses on October 27. old forms expire end of the year and issued licenses remain valid through 1925.
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Belie Rice
A. L. Griffith
Nice
Griffith
Why Not Raise Potatoes At The Journal Office
DD C Griggs visited the Journal office carrying three unusually large potatoes weighing two pounds one and two fourths pounds and one and a half pounds. He called them potatoes but they seem to be oversized and deserve a pen name. Griggs harvested 70 bushels from about one eighth of an acre at Banner brand, smooth and clean. He grows them on his farm northwest of town and farms at a high yield rate.
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C. Griggs
Journal
Jland
Griggs
Seed Prices Listed for Clover and Timothy
The notice lists cash prices for Clover seed at 18.20 for October 18.50 and 18.20 for December February and March. Timothy seed shows cash prices of 3.00 for October 3.15 for December and 3.25 for March.
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Toledo
Clover Seed Cash
Timothy
Polands Sell at Healthy Prices at Washington Sale
The Welsh Wagner Gamon Poland China hog sale at the Whiting garage in Washington drew a large crowd and brisk bidding. Sixty head of boars and gifts sold with prices rising above last year, with local buyers purchasing about half and distant breeders the remainder.
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Poland
Whiting
Washington
P. J. Welsh
John Wagner
W. R. Ganon
Wreck Damages Essex Wells' Car Near Jewett Bridge
Ed Wells escaped injury after his car fell from a small bridge west of Jewett yesterday evening. The vehicle sustained minor damage and is in repairs today. The road clings to a dangerous curve at the bridge, raising accident risk if the driver misses the bend.
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Ed Wells
Jewett
Mr. Wells
Dawes Renews His Fight On Radicals
In Pittsburgh on October 22 Charles G. Dawes Republican vice presidential nominee denounced the La Follette independent bid as a threat to government stability business and agricultural prosperity He warned the west would not accept what he called eastern radicalism and urged unity against the movement He claimed its success could spark conflict chaos and wage insecurity.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
la Follette
Charles G. Dawes
Republian
Mr. Dawes
Burglarized Four Times Sparks Theft Notice
Shenandoah Lumber Company reports its safe was burglarized four times in recent years. A notice left on the door Saturday night contained the safe’s combination and directions for burglars, indicating repeat targeting and ongoing risk to the facility.
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Shenandoah
Shenandoah Lumber Company
Popcorn Prices Noted for Harvey R 13-32
Record shows popcorn price at two dollars per bushel with entry labeled T. M. Harvey R 13-32 and number 21412. The fragment documents an old market or sale listing.
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T. M. Harvey
For Sale Cord Wood and Lumber by Frank H Gray
Cord wood block wood and native lumber sawed to order fence posts wagon gear tongues bolsters reaches axles and more by Frank H Gray at 1205 East 3rd Street. Phone 264 Blue. 19819eod
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Frank H. Gray
E. 3Rd St
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Office OF County Auditor
New Head
Iowa
A. R
Oskaloosa
Needham
Cny
Desse
Miller
Maxwell-Chrysler
Maxwell
Maxwell & Chrysler Cars
Schulty
Max
Elliott
Perit
Crosley
Trirdyne
Brown’s Tire Shop
Wagner
Gamon Sale
Goon
Dawes
BRE
Evening Journal
Brighton Canning Company
Brighton
Towa
Frances Osweller
Harper, Iowa
New Corn
Boyd Berdo
Chester White
James K. Helmick & Son
Columbus Junction
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Riverside
John Heittaanek
Port Sale
Witting
Wittrig's
Cail Rn
KR. B. Brown
AJAX
Black- Hawk
Wittrick
Cy Bush
Wilde
Boyd Foster
J. D. Dayton
West Chester
Walter Leet
Eod
F. D. Baumeister
Ainsworth
J. Patterson
Win Smouse
Inquire Journal
Inquire Journal Office
Oakland Auto
Washington Rendering Works
Mutual
Brussels
Poultry Division
Extension Service
Ames
W. H. Lapp
CGT
Warren
Wole
Wolf Floral Company Growers of
Sunshine Flowers’ Store
Westside Square
County Hospital
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