How to vote and ballots explained by County Attorney
Voters are urged to study sample ballots and follow simple rules to mark the official ballot. The basic method is to place an X on the party ticket to vote that party or mark individual candidates. Other voting options exist but the outlined method minimizes confusion. A separate ballot covers road bonds, constitutional amendments, and tuberculosis measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Office
Baldridge
Hoth
Strang
Daily Lessons in English Word Usage and Pronunciation
A compact guide discusses misused phrases and pronunciation tips. It covers pronoun use, common mispronunciations, and the word impracticable as a model for daily vocabulary practice.
Iowa Road Bond Debate Appeals To Trust In People
The attorney general must challenge the act in court before bonds issue. if primary road funds cannot cover principal and interest, the act is unconstitutional. Proponents urge belief in good faith, warn against traps, and argue surfacing roads will quickly pay dividends and complete the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Iowa Good Roads Movement
Iowa
Supreme Court
World War Veteran Backs Smith In Faith Based Row
Col Louis Yandell, a World War I veteran and American Legion member, writes a letter advocating for Smith. He argues Catholics and Protestants fought together in wars, condemns religious bigots, and asserts that a Quaker president would undermine national defense. He cites wartime service to support his stance.
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Louis Yandell
Jackson
Iss
South
Smith
Colondell
Hoover
J Smith
Jefferson
Cleveland
Woodrow
Wilton
Mason
Sam
France
America
Washington
JaiFaytte
Pulinski
Rochambeau
DeKalb
Generaleauregard
Ralph Semmes
Rosecrans
Thomas
Marshall Foch
Mexico
Tor
Flanders
Camp Mills
Long Island
New York
Juse Tam
Meing
Buddy
Mayfe'd
Army
Navy
Col
LL. Yandel
Jackson, Miss
Farmer Arises to a Noise in Poultry House
A farmer wakes from a start and, arming himself with a revolver, probes the poultry house. He calls out, gets no answer, and announces one more warning before potentially shooting. A shaky voice responds, "Nobody—just the hens."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearvons Weekly
Harry
Jean
Madge
Dwight
Uncle Jack Sie
B.D
Jack
Halloween Mischief and Odd Tales Parade Through The Way
A collage of playful seasonal bits and jokes on Halloween and autumn antics. The page features a mock column with witches and moon lore, a rambling Uncle Jack bridge tale, quips about gravity and reading fine print, and light anecdotes about family life and aging.
Community Announcements From East Prairie School Events
Announcements list events at East Prairie school and local groups. A candy social is planned for Friday evening November 2 at 40 o'clock, with ladies urged to bring boxes. Ruth Shall the teacher and Womans Relief corps officers should attend Saturday at 2 20. Rebekah meeting Friday 7 30 includes home wing and dues paying night with a delegate report. The Annual Phoning of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the West Chester MLE church Sunday November 4 with Mrs Frank Davis delivering the address. District meetings and Farm Bureau activities noted with public invitations and committee names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Prairie School
Ruth Shall
Rebekahing
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the West Chester Mle
Frank Davis
Natiol Field
ABE MARTIN on marriages and family in the orient
ABE MARTIN notes in homes abroad cattle given for marriages and daughters fetch high sums, while at home the bride's father often receives his daughter back. He also quips about a home that is half Smith and half Hoover, reflecting local humor.
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Smith
High School Notes Dinner hosted by HI Y officers
The HI Y boys held their first dinner at the Y with president James Davidson presiding. Advisors Dr. F. W. Eastwood Supt. J. H. Peet and R. B. Shannon attended. Captain present and spoke. Committees for entertainment and meals appointed. English club meets Wednesday at 4. Debates and declamatory activities growing. about thirty declamatory and fifteen debates. Commercial club held first party in school gym with Hallowe en theme. Earnest Meyers won prize for makeup. Entertainment and refreshment committees led by George Jones Barbara Cuddy Mary Briley. president Lucille Parr and VP Walter Wells assisted. program Dora Haney Gengerich.
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James Davidson
F. W. Eastwood
J. H. Peet
R.B. Shannon
Aho
Commercial Club
Hallowe'en
Earnest Meyers
Dora Haney
Mary Briley
Victor Westphal
Gengerich
George Jones
Barbara Cuddy
Lucille Parr
Walter Wells
Dora Haney Gengerich
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Washington County
Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
Publishers
East Main Street
United Press
Vance
Carrer
Ball
Lao
Phe Journal
Washi
Ypten
Alfonso
Alphonso
Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Green
Earth
Uncle Jack
Wight
Jerusalem
Funes
Wom 'N Relief Corps
Cos
West Chester
Tom West
Fred Porinash
Floyd Banks
West
Watt
Farm Bureau Committee
Abe Martin
Klein Klothing Ko
Saranac
Plymouth
Pathfinder
Bows Tire Shop
OK Simar
Westphal the Jeweler
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