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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1920

Page

6

Officials Set for Washington Fairfield Saturday Football

Officials agreed on for tomorrow Beck of Iowa City referee Ball of Burlington umpire and Clow of Washington head linesman. Fairfield Washington clash marks Southeastern Iowa title race as both teams boast experience and strength. A large crowd is expected for the 3 p m kickoff amid rivalry and continued efforts to curb gambling at high school games.

Washington Fairfield Beck Iowa City Ball Burlington Clow Washington Beck Ia Agll-State College River Town Crow Fairfield Southeastern Iowa Junction W. C. Harding Channing Hall Columbus Junction Altho Winfield Sigourney

Gruppe Entertainment Draws Large Washington Crowd

The Fortnightly club opened its musical course with Paulo Gruppe and associates before about 500 at the high school auditorium. Gruppe on cello, his wife Camille Plagschaert on violin, Robert Monahan a praised tenor, with Corey Williamson Smith on piano, delivered high quality yet accessible music. The second program will be December 17 by the Mallebay company.

Gruppe Washington Paulo Gruppe Robert Monahan Camille Plagschaert Corey Williamson Smith Mallebay Company

Battery misnomer sparks car owner debate

An article argues storage batteries for cars are misnamed since they generate current via chemical action, not store electricity. It explains charging and discharging as chemical conditioning, notes the English call them accumulators but prefer secondary cells, and urges proper battery care. It ends with an ad for Mannhardt Pros. guidance.

Hawaiians Please in Show at the Graham

Marjorie Brayton delivers a lively compact performance in My Honolulu Girl at the Graham with musical Hawaii native air. Nick Copeland provides strong comic relief amid a bright six girl chorus. overall crowd turnout large and theater near full.

Graham Marjorie Brayton

Schulty Awarded 5750 for North Town Frontage

Halph BK Schulty received 5750 as fair value for a frontage on North Town avenue and East Third street to widen North Iowa avenue. A sheriff's jury set the award in condemnation proceedings. The city council accepted the sum. Schulty may appeal to the district court if dissatisfied.

Schulty

Banks to Close on Election Day in the City

Banks will close all day on November 2 for the election. The notice notes the city as the location and references a political or civic context alongside brief civic guidance.

Man Struck by Bicycle In Street Crash on Way From Bank

Yesterday afternoon R F P Lewis was crossing near Washington National Bank when two boys riding bicycles dodged an approaching car and failed to see him. He suffered a head cut but no serious injuries and rested well last night, able to move about the house today.

KR. P. Lewis R. F P. Lewis Washington National Bank

Tribute to Agriculturist Says Cato On Sericnitural Population

A translated quip attributes to Cato a view that the sericnitural population yields brave soldiers and steadfast citizens, while warning that they are prey to evil designs at large gatherings.

Cato

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Fairfield High School Gest Games NUM Ber Smith's West Sides Square Washington County Mannhardt Brothers Sheriff's Jury N. Town Avenue East Third Street R. FB. Schulty F. Macon Japan American Legion McElhinney’s Drug, Store al Tho Phonograph Department Gulbransen Sale McNamaras South Side Square H. J. Ward & CO H. I. Ward CO
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