Instructions for voters on marking ballots in general election
The Journal reprints official polling place instructions for election day. It explains how voters, including new and infrequent voters, should mark ballots and vote a straight ticket.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1924
Page
3
Last Day for Filing Cases for November District Court
Today was the final filing day for cases in the November term at the clerk's office. The docket awaits printer preparation as new cases rise and old ones surface for trial. Sheriff Denison and Deputy Sweet served papers countywide, finishing notices across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Denison
Fred Sweet
How to Cast a Straight or Split Ticket on Ballots
Guidance explains voting options including a straight ticket by crossing the head circle and how to vote for individual candidates by crossing squares opposite names. It warns against crossing more candidates than can be elected and advises against defacing or erasing names. Crosses should be inside circles or squares. If a name is not on the ballot, write it in and mark the square opposite.
Schools to Dismiss for Teachers Convention
Bap. W. C. Harding announces Washington public schools will dismiss next Thursday and Friday as teachers attend the state teachers convention in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Harding
Washington
Des Moines
Fresh home made baked beans at Ideal Bakery
A brief item noting fresh home made baked beans available at the Ideal Bakery this Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ideal Bakery
Biggest Game of Season Sees Washington vs Fairfield Tomorrow
Tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. the Washington football team hosts Fairfield in the annual city clash on home turf. Washington aims to avenge a earlier defeat to Fairfield reserves and fields a lineup likely unchanged from the Burlington contest. Referee Mendenhall and umpire Lynch will officiate the double bill with a Washington second team game preceding.
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Washington Athletic
Washington
Fairfield
Washington Eleven
Davenport
Burlington
McKinstry
Edwards
Marshall
Mendenhall
Eldons
Lynch
Letts
Ted Saur
Wellman High School
Rain Breaks Warm Spell as October Records Warmth
A three week dry spell ended with yesterday evening’s shower followed by cooler air overnight. Today is clear with moderating temperatures. October’s warmth reached near August levels, with .47 inch rainfall, the first since early October. Last night’s low was 41.
Prize Winners Named in Get Out the Vote Poster Contest
The Prize Winners Committee named first and second prize posters among Get Out the Vote entries. Elizabeth Ann McCrory won first place in 6th grade Junior High, Mary Pauls took second. Richard Skipton and Curtiss Wells won first and second in the grades group. Prizes are boxes of candy for first and fifty cents for second, to be picked up at the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Elizabeth Ann McCrory
Mary Pauls
Mary
Nick McCleery
Richard Skipton
Curtiss Wells
Democratic meeting reports from Wellman and beyond
Donahey praises a good democratic meeting in Wellman despite rain reducing attendance. He notes strong local interest in issues and mentions Alex Was being called to Welton to give an address. Similar meetings occurred in Crawfordsville with more visits planned before the campaign ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahey
Wellman
Alex
Welton
Crawfordaville
Legion to Meet for Annual Post Election
Jean Beatty post American Legion holds its annual officer election next Tuesday evening November 4 with a record attendance expected. Election returns will be received by radio with Fred Downing and Maynard Brown in charge. Lunch and smokes will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Beatty Post
American Legion
Fred Downing
Maynard Brown
Charee
City Warns Youths On Halloween Mischief
City Marshal Harry Edwards says no leniency for malicious mischief tonight, while authorities allow harmless fun. They warn that property destruction will not be tolerated during Halloween observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Edwards
Hallowe'en
Joseph Rowan Dies in Ainsworth at 84
Joseph Rowan of Ainsworth died at his home on Oct 30 1924 aged 84 after several months illness. Born Freeport PA March 13 1840 he lived in the area most of his life except five years near Texhoma OK. Survived by wife Rachel Keegan two daughters Mira Carll and Mae Spessard four grandchildren and three great grandchildren plus siblings. Funeral plans pending word from a grandson in the west.
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Ainsworth
Joseph Rowan of
Mr. Rowan
Freeport
Pennsylvania
Iown
John Rowan
Sarah McLaughlin Rowan
Texhoma
Oklahoma
Rowan
H. L. Holcomb
Harry White
Thompson
Rachel Keegan
John Stone
Mira
Lincoln Carll
Mae
BE. W. Spessard
Claire Carll
Piru
Calif
Milburn
Wanda Spessard
Boice Kurtz
Washington
A. N. Buwer
Theodore Rowan
Robert J. Rowan
United Presbyterian Church
West
Political Speaking at West Chester
Political speaking at the Farmer's Union Store in West Chester Saturday evening is announced. Speakers include Sam T. Donahey and Alex Miller. All are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Union
West Chester
Sam T. Donahey
Alex Miller
Final Rules and Added Prize Offer in Journal
Final rules and instructions will be published in Monday's Journal. A $50 added prize offer ends at 9 p m tomorrow Saturday. The race for the Buick and other prizes remains neck and neck with only minor subscription differences among the top candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oty
Dutch Market at First Baptist Church Nets About 150 Profit
The First Baptist church Dutch Market last evening raised an estimated 150 in net profit after expenses. Excellent patronage and orderly service marked the event with a cafeteria style supper featuring creamed chicken and biscuits, wieners and sauerkraut, baked beans, breads, desserts, coffee and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
Who Defeated Dugan synopsis to appear in Journal
A synopsis of the play Who Defeated Dugan? will appear in tomorrow evenings Journal. The production is by a group of Washington women and will be staged at the High School tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugan
Washington
Hattie Harvey Xorbaugh
Cleveland
Ohio
Archie
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