Changes in Missouri Division Expand Rail Line Reach
Rock Island announces a Missouri division expansion adding 78 miles from Washington to Evans and 76 miles from Allerton to Short Line Junction. The Des Moines Valley division offices are closed and Supt. C. E. Green becomes assistant to the Rock Island general manager in Des Moines.
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Rock Island
Missouri
Washington
Evans
Oskaloosa
Des Moines Valley Division
Des Moines
Supt
C. E. Green
Dispatch
Allerton
Short Line Junction
Winternet
Indianola
Boyer Returns Home After Treatment Visit
D. A. Boyer came back to his home Thursday following a two week stay in Excelsior Springs Missouri for medical treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Boyer
Excelsior Springs
Rev Arthur Wright Delivers Sermons at Local Christian Church
Des Moines minister Rev Arthur Wright well known in evangelistic work with his two brothers preached at the local Christian Church yesterday. He spoke on Philip and the Ethiopian statesman, praising energetic ministry and receptive audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wright
Des Moines
Wright
Philip
Senator Substitutes For Magnus Johnson At Farmers Union Meeting
Senator Magnus Johnson of Minnesota was listed to speak at Fairfield Saturday but suffered a wreck between his hometown and Minneapolis and could not attend. Senator S. W. Brookhart of Washington filled in by phone and traveled to the county seat, reporting a splendid meeting, large turnout, and strong enthusiasm. Brookhart then spoke at Taylorville Illinois for Labor Day and will head to Camp Perry Ohio for the national rifle matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
Fairfield
Farmers Union
Minneapolis
8. W. Brookhart
Washington
Brookhart
Taylorville
Ill
Camp Perry
Ohio
James Carson Dies After Long Illness At Jefferson Street Home
James Carson aged 70 was found dead this morning about eleven at his Jefferson street residence. Asphyxiation suspected as the cause with gas filling the house. He had endured years of ill health and, in a moment of temporary insanity, ending his life. Funeral plans await his son’s arrival from Bloomfield. He leaves a wife, daughter Matilda Pierce of Washington, two sons S L Carson of Duluth and Frank Carson of Bloomfield, and two brothers Joseph and Thomas. He was beloved in the community and known for his industrious nature and fondness for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carson
Jefferson Street
Mr. Carson
Bloomfield
Carson
Illinois
Belle Thompson
Matilda Pierce
Washington
S. L. Carson
Duluth
Minn
Frank Carson
Joseph
North
Thomas
Wichita
Kan
Quiet Labor Day Observed as Offices Close Across Washington
Labor Day brings widespread closures with courthouses post offices banks and barber shops shut. Many residents travel to neighboring communities for observances while labor union members attend events in Iowa City and Burlington and Kalona hosts its annual fall festival with the Washington band participating.
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Washington
Court House
Iowa City
Burlington
Knights of Columbus
Kalona
Washington Band
Washington Schools Open With Largest Enrollment Yet
This morning Washington city schools opened to record attendance with all buildings crowded and teachers ready. No school Tuesday or Wednesday due to the county teachers institute, then classes resume Thursday. High School talks by Dr. W W Bowers and Supt. W C Harding praised school spirit and urged cooperation. Faculty list included principal Della Patton and numerous teachers across departments.
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Washington City
County Teachers’ Institute
W. W. Bowers
W. C. Harding
Della Patton
Washington Schools
Harding
Lloyd M. Edgar
Althea Montgomery
H. EB. Case
Lillian Minick
Alice Klippel
Edith Shields
Margaret Doolittle
Helen Wilson
Hazel Smith
Kather Gibson
Johanna Pokorny
W. D. Meyer
Eunice Green
Edna
Claims Paid by Farmers Mutual Insurance
Secretary J. J. Benda reports settlement of multiple claims from Farmers Mutual Insurance Association. Payouts include hay and straw, barn, house, dwelling, contents, steer, heifer, cow, machinery, saw, damage to property, and other farm items across Washington, Ainsworth, Keota, Crawfordsville, Wellman, Riverside, Brighton, Wayland, and Gladwin with various sums.
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J. J. Benda
Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
W. F. Gardner
Ainsworth
H. A. Dusenbery
West Chester
Fred Radda
Washington
Silas Caldwell
D. A. Huber
Earnest Eisele
Wayland
W. P. Wells
John E
Minnie E. Elgar
Jess Marr
Steer
Andy J. Sheetz
Keota
Fred Sheetz
Robert Reane
Colt
Susan J
Oscar Gardner
R. J. Chorpening
Wellston
Mare
James
Havel
Riverside
Call
John W. Brinton
Brighton
Earl G. Burroughs
Bull
W. J. Crawford
Wellman
Heifer
John W. Neal
Cranary
W. H. Bash
Big crowd expected for Washington county pig show
Farmers, hog breeders and businessmen are urged to attend the boys pig club show at the east end garage and sale pavilion. Judging by E L Moser of Fairfield starts at 1030 in the morning with twelve to fifteen club members displaying pigs in several classes. The event is supported by the Farm Bureau and county agent with prizes offered by local business leaders.
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Washington County
East End
E. L. Moser
Fairfield
Farm Bureau
Washington
Picnic Visit Ties Local Woman To Pleasant Plain Event
Mrs. Clare Nelswanger went to Pleasant Plain this morning to attend a church picnic.
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Clare Nelswanger
Pleasant Plain
School Staff List Reflects Centennial Era Education
A compiled roster lists principals and teachers across several district schools. Caryle Williams, Elizabeth Irvin, Gertrude Kendall, Maude McCreedy, Mae Allen, Lela Powell, and many others are named among school leaders and faculty in Wallace, Heights, Lincoln, and Centennial schools.
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Caryle Williams
Elizabeth Irvin
Ethel McCreedy
Lela Rhodes
Grace Hines
Myrtle Morrow
L. M. Edgar
Geneva Henderson
Ruth Lemley
Helen Cunningham
Guy Carleton
R. L. Austin
Centennial Schoole
Gertrude Kendall
Esther Welch
Elsie Minick
Louisa Young
Isabel Hoyman
Heights School
Maude McCreedy
Jessie Kerr
Madeline Atkins
Carol Forgey
Doris Robinson
Wallace School
Mae Allen
Lora Busby
Helen Wylie
Cora Iriwin
Lincoln School
Lela Powell
Hannah Jones
Gladys Hawthorne
Jeanette Wooley
Ottumwa Faces Loss of Cavalry Band in Des Moines Fallout
The Ottumwa cavalry band may be moved to Oskaloosa Washington or Iowa City after a weak Des Moines encampment. Captain Brockman says attendance suffered as workers feared losing civilian jobs. A decision is expected soon with city officials rallying to keep the band.
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113Th Cavalry
Iowa National Guard
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Washington
Oskaloosa
Iowa City
Charles Brockman
Militia Bureau
Brockman
Sellers
Howell
Col. Howell
Cleveland Dayton
Maj
Merrick
Chamber of Commerce
Dayton
Milton
Rotary Men Hear About Golf Club in Washington
Rotary members heard E M Cook of Davenport discuss possible golf courses in Iowa including a Dewitte club and urged economical planning to avoid excluding younger business members. J D Glasgow outlined a Boys Week plan to be led by Gamel. Lawn Labor Day featured horticultural displays and grain cutting tools.
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Washington
E. M. Cook
Davenport
Rotary Club
Dewitte
Iowa
Mr. Cook
J. D. Glasgow
Gamel
W. M. Keeley
Marsh W W. Bailey
J. R. Maxwell
Leigh H. Wallace
Orville Elder
Harvey Young
Teachers' Institute Opens Tomorrow in Washington County
The annual Washington county teachers institute starts tomorrow at the high school and runs through Wednesday as county schools close for the two days. Dr. C. P. Colegrove from Cedar Falls speaks at 9:30 tomorrow on Teaching and Literature, with Dr. Suhindra Bose of India delivering talks on Wednesday at 9:30 and 1:30.
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Washington County
C. P. Colegrove
State Teachers College At
Cedar Falls
Suhindra Bose
India
State University
Clara Wallace
Homer Freding Arrives Home After Des Moines Visit
Homer Freding returned home last evening from Des Moines for a visit at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Freding
Des Moines
Johnny Chooses Patience Beats The Others In Harvest
Johnny sticks to his bush while others chase better picking. By focusing and working, he ends up eight ahead as his father predicted. The tale highlights steady effort over flashy searching.
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Johnny
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J. B. Crail
Jas Carson
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Evening Journal
Inquire Journal
Knights Road
Washington Cereal Mill
Lloyd Hays
Harry Kracaw
Elias Williams
Crawfordsville
Ralph Kann
Ting Pota
Whitee Way
Haisy Pearson
R. E. Brown
Gardner Auto Shop
E. F. Edmondson
Poland
China
Jones Auto Co
Tamworth
Lloyd Martin
Jersey
Jerssey
H. M
Stewart
Arthur Romine
R. R
KODAK
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West
Madison
American Music Co
Broadway
Dept. N. Y
Warren's
Journal
Finder Call Journal
Frank Bandy
Journal Office
Teachers’ Institute
Marguerite Wallace
Ruth Vincent
Iron Mountain
Michigan
Arnold
F. & M. Bank
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Madison Street
Henry Wagner
Sigourney
District Court
Johnny Flatla
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Migs. of
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