Washington County Seeks State Bond Financing for Roads
At the forthcoming election the people of Town face a state issue to issue 100000000.09 in bonds to complete the sur facing of primary road systems. If authorized, county bonds for the purpose will be retired by the state issue relieving counties of responsibility. Washington County already votes to improve primary roads and is underway. The state bonds will avoid new county issues and pave Route 161 through Crawfordsville Ainsworth and Iverside, unifying the highway system for inter county and inter state connections. Citizens urged to vote on the bond program.
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Washington
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Iverside
Washington County
Daily Word Study Notes on Pronunciation and Usage
A compact guide highlighting mispronunciations spellings and synonyms. Key terms include maelstrom misused forms of for you or him, glutinous spelling, and oppression meaning overwhelmed or weighed down with examples.
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Malstrom
County and State Bond Issue Support Urged
The piece urges voters to back the state bond issue for primary road funds, arguing it accelerates complete roads, frees counties to improve secondary roads, saves public money, extends tire life, and boosts business by increasing travel and activity. It emphasizes no loss but potential gain for the county and state.
Get Out the Vote Campaign Urged for Washington County Women
Mrs. D. E. Brumbach calls Washington County club women to mobilize members for a Get Out the Vote effort. She urges registration and voting to reach 100 percent women voters in November, urging club presidents to discuss citizenship and share literature.
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D. E. Brumbach
West Chester
Washington County
Keyonton
Ilinois
Grand Jury Seeks Security Bond for Guilty Edge Case
Una dilla reports a call to the grand jury with a demand for a $1,000 security bond in relation to an alleged guilty edge case. The item notes legal action facing involved parties and the proceeding's possible implications.
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Grand Jury
Unadilla
N. Y
One Thing Needful in Opinion of Son’s Prospects
The Louisville Courier notes a blunt assessment of a son’s future, contrasting a supposed business aptitude with his golfing skills. The quote implies uncertainty about his potential in business.
Pathfinders Seek Postcards at Shakespearean Site
A curious exchange at a Shakespearean landmark features a traveler asking for post cards while another remarks on the site's storied home of the Bard. The brief dialogue captures visitors marveling at heritage and seeking souvenirs.
Decree Allows Participation in Beauty Contests
A decree grants permission for a group to take part in beauty contests. This change opens access to competitions previously restricted and signals official tolerance or support for the pageant activities involved.
Local Club Meetings Announced for Early September
Several groups posted upcoming events including Susan Coffey auxiliary meeting at Mrs. Bauer’s home on Friday September 7 with officer elections and fund drives, Wyman Community club picnic at Sunset Park September 8, Rebekah regular meeting Friday evening, You and It club Friday at 2 at Mrs. Oscar Jugenheimer, Independent club entertain Thursday afternoon, Jolly Kitty club opening dance September 7 at Berdo’s barn, Baptist ladies all day quilting at church, and Rural Women’s club meeting with Mrs. William Morton next Thursday afternoon.
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Susan Coffey
Bessie Bauer
Oscar Jugenheimer
Jolly Kitty Club
Berdo’s Barn
William Morton
Liito
Frost Sightings Reported in Early Morning
Residents wondered aloud about frost in the low places after an early attempt to check conditions. The note mentions missing connections and asks if anyone saw frost this morning.
Young Bobby Marble Recites Twinkle Twist of Phrase
A young boy, Bobby Marble, son of Mr and Mrs Max Marble, celebrated his third birthday last week and, after pressure from a curious audience, attempted to recite Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. He began with How I wonder who you is and then quipped Oh shoot I am a man.
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Bobby Marble
Max Marble
Twinkle, Twinkle
Little Star
Twinkle
Twinkle Little Star
Editor's odd plea urges advance payment for obituary notice
A newspaper editor dangles a morbid incentive urging subscribers to pay a year in advance to ensure a "solid" obituary notice. The piece satirically notes that some American girls have not yet been crowned queen this spring, implying social competition and public notices in a wry tone.
What’s the Use Princepals and advice in old jokes
A collage of quips about luck pessimism education rest and daily life features Rosenwald on luck and the pessimist blame, a Willie who won’t read, and a string of brief jokes. The piece blends moral zingers about education health smoking and social customs with light satire and rural banter.
Grandmother Knowledge and a Brushville Car Mishap
The Ottawa Herald editor cites a remark by Mrs. Herbert Hoover on modern 10 year olds. A Brushville resident recalls a roadside pickup that ended with a vehicle overturning in a ditch and a 2 gallon jug breaking, describing the mishap and its surprisingly minor injuries.
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Herbert Hoover
Ottawa Herald
Brushville
Humorous Quips Adrift in Brief Wortplay
A collection of light one liners and puns. Jokes compare broom and garter lengths to daily habits and end with playful quips about a bump on Harold and Alkali Al. The tone mirrors a cheeky comics corner.
Ten Arrested for Sleeping in Chicago Theatre
A chaotic scene at a Chicago theatre ends with ten people arrested for sleeping in the venue. A streetwise wag hints at marital mischief with a husband denying the slumbering tale. Christmas exchanges and political jests pepper the column, plus a humorous note on gifts between Henry Ford and John D. Rockefeller.
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Chicago
Christian Ladies Aid Meeting at the Church Thursday
The Christian Ladies aid plans a Thursday afternoon gathering at the church with work to be done and a ten cent social. All welcome.
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Christian Ladies Aid
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