Trials Begin In September Term Of District Court
Jury trials in the September term of district court start Monday September 11 at two o'clock before Judge A D W Hamilton. First case is First Savings Bank of Crawfordsville versus W J Edgar arising from a note on Daniel Hayes company land in California. The docket lists cases for September 11 18 19 and includes various civil actions and a drunken driving sentence. Judge Hamilton plans to adjourn tonight until Monday.
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District Court
AD. W. Hamilton
First Savings Bank of
Crawfordsville
W. J. Edgar
Washington County
Iowa Supreme Court
Edgar
Daniel Hayes Company
California
Hamilton
Remembering how we heated and lit with coal and fuel
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls old time methods of heating with coal and wood and lighting with coal oil lamps. It mentions carrying coal, filling lamps, trimming wicks, paper tapers, and cautions from mothers about lamp safety.
Many Peddlers Working In Town Warned
The article warns residents about door to door peddlers pushing high priced goods. It notes canvassing is spreading to Washington and Iowa towns with inflated claims of savings versus local merchants. An Burlington investigation found peddlers sold inferior goods at higher prices despite claims of savings.
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Washington
Iowa
Burlington
Court in session this week aside from cases and grand jury
The court continued hearings this week beyond the assignment and impaneling phases and delayed sentencing of Russe this afternoon.
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Russe
Smilin Through Pleases Audiences At Pratt's Theater
Manager Feit Pratt presents Smilin Through starring Norma Talmadge. The show, one of his big summer productions, has had long New York and Chicago runs and pleases crowds with its strong story and production value.
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Feit
Pratt
Gremiing
Wall
Gong
Norma Talmadge
New York
Chicago
Gas Range Offer With Monthly Bill Payments
Iowa Gas and Electric Co promotes a limited time deal allowing customers to purchase a new gas range at a reduced price and pay in small monthly installments added to their gas bill. The ad targets homeowners seeking affordable kitchen upgrades through bundled billing.
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Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Coach Dickinson Starts Large Washington High Grid Squad
Coach Dickinson begins work with a large squad as about thirty candidates report after school at the new athletic field. The group is expected to grow to forty with late arrivals and cooler weather. Last year's lettermen return and compete with new players for first and second team spots. The school has invested in new equipment and Edgar Edgar will again coach the second team. The 1922 schedule calls for eight or nine games, one of the toughest in school history.
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Dickinson
Harry Rice
George Freshwaters
Gaylord Waymack
Chester du Boise
Arlington Daniels
Andrew Cunningham
Bob McGugin
Cloyece Dusenbery
Harry Maccon
Ernie Marshall
Idaho
William Bolce
Frank Skipton
Smith Brookhart
Keith Molesworth
Harold Durst
Hubert Essley
Ferry Fields
Glen Showalter
Ted Duke
Husky
Casey
St. James School
Harold Elwell
Ned Fisher
Kenneth Jackson
Ted Neil
Neil
F. Rhodes
Don Duke
Walter Longer
Robert Fulton
Washington High School
Liloyd Edgar
Edgar
Homeless man injured in accident faces possible death
Elijah McCloskey a fifty five year old farm hand lies at the county hospital in serious condition after a hayload fall damaged his spine and left him paralyzed. Doctors fear he will not survive as no kin or friends are available for support while Ottumwa prepares for a big opening game and a home coming dedication of the new athletic field.
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Elijah McCloskey
Fred Palmer
What Cheer
Mt. Peasant
Ft. Madison
Burlington
Muscatine
Fairfield
Sigourney
Columbus Junction
Ottumwa
W. C. Harding
Dickinson
Funeral for Keotan McClure Held Here
W H McClure age 76 died yesterday evening at 6 30 in University hospital Iowa City after cancer since May. Born in Tennessee he moved to Iowa as a child lived in Richland long time and near Keota last thirty years. Survived by three children and a brother. Private funeral at Jones McElhinney chapel Washington Thursday at 1 30 funeral place to be decided. Mrs Seigle and John Seigle visiting in Davenport.
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W. H. McClure
University Hospital
Iowa City
Mr. McClure
Tennessee
Iowa
Richland
Keota
D. W McClure
Crawfordsville
O. A. McClure
Concordia
Kan
Irene McClure
What Cheer
John McClure
Washington
Jones & McElhinney
Gollmar Circus Delivers Small Crowd Fine Washington Show
Gollmar Bros circus drew a modest audience in Washington yet offered a high quality performance. Elephants horses and aerial acts impressed, with tight wire routines and careful security from Sheriff Denison, reflecting a tough season for such shows due to a railway strike.
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Gollmar Bros. Circus
Petepda
Washington
Denison
Booster Day At Brighton Sept 8 Features Barbecue Baseball
Booster day at Brighton on Friday September 8 promises a big event with a barbecue at noon a major baseball game races music free attractions and general good time. Everyone is invited for a celebratory day of entertainment.
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Brighton
Market price changes and two excuses noted
A fragmented toast of a notice hints at changes in prices and references an advertisement on page two. The text implies a humorous or dismissive tone about offering two excuses while signaling a price adjustment.
High School Announces Tennis Tournament for Boys
Coach Dickinson announced a boys tennis tournament to be run off at the high school over the next two to three weeks. Players have trained this summer and will compete under the supervision of a disinterested umpire. Several entries are signed with another spring tournament planned.
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Dickinson
Gas Range Sale Promote Savings in Iowa
Local advertisement urges shoppers in Iowa to save by purchasing a gas range during a promotional sale. The brief promotes value and household kitchen upgrades with limited detail on price or dates.
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Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Washington Public Schools Open Under Best Conditions
Superintendent W C Harding reports a well organized start to the school year in Washington with a capable teacher corps and enthusiastic pupils. Despite circus day delays, overall enrollment matches average levels with higher turnout at the high school and strong parental support.
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Supt
W. C. Harding
Washington Public Schools
Harding
Warmest September Day Reaches 97 in City
The official thermometer hits 97 degrees this afternoon, the warmest day of the year. Previous record 95 occurred about two weeks earlier, with 96 degrees by 1 PM and 94 yesterday as September in TowA swirled with heat.
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Towa
Man Held Up Near Washington Report
F N Berry of Eddyville Iowa reports he was robbed by two men on the highway eight miles east of Washington Monday night. They stole 42 dollars and a leather tool bag. The bandits drove a green Haynes roadster. Police seek two suspects matching descriptions.
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Muscatine
F. N. Berry
Eddyville
Iowa
Washington
Washington County
Qn Haynes
Rotary Meeting Features Prof Case At City High School
Prof Case of City High spoke at the noon Rotary gathering urging stronger parent teacher cooperation and wider adoption of school policies. Frank Webb from Los Angeles praised the Westward move and Senator Stoeckhart shared brief remarks. A watermelon eating contest by the Turners’ sons entertained members and the victors took home cash prizes.
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H. BE. Case
City High School
Rotary Club
Iris
Frank Webb
Los Angeles
Washington
Frank
Webbs
J. Lo Stoeckhart
Wilh Turner
George
Freddie
Liam
Durant line gains local agency through W. J. Kiefer
W. J. Kiefer announces the Durant automobile agency after closing negotiations yesterday. He will handle the Durant line in connection with his Velie agency, adding a new member to Washington's growing auto family. The Durant offers moderately priced models among over twenty makes sold locally.
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W. J. Kiefer
Durant
Durant Company
Kiefer
Velie
Washington
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Daniel Hayes
First Savings Bank
W. J. Edgar J. BE. Romine
William Erwin
SB. A/Tallman
George Rowe
Frank Friese
Chapin Corp
A. N. Grady
John Stewart
Jacob Chapman
Iowa Clay Products Co
Virgil Miller
John Miller
Gilbert Fleiz Cyrus Bush
Consol
Ruth Schachner
W. H. Anderson
W. D. Roberts
John Libe R
E. Sehulty
S&s. D
Frank Russe
Riverside
Jai
Rouse
Iowa Gas
Napshots
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Ford
Washington Motor CO
Heat
Circus
County Hos
SAT
Urday
Glen Powers
East
Madison St
Keotan
John Seigle
Davenport
Laura Longwell
Seigle
Gollmer Circus
Knights of Pythias
K. of P. Lodge
Sunset Park
Frank Beatty
Jim Brookhart
John Applegate
George Limerman
Katables
Lee Holland
J. R. Busby
George Pauls
J. C. Bauer
John Davidson
Ed Bovee
Wyoming
Ralph Minick
Nedseere
Remps Hampsher
The
Cir
W. S. Reister & Sons
Mfg. of
Nero
Evening Journal
Wasiiineten
Get
Care Journal
American Pearl Button Co
Poland
Farrow
Clifford C. Hunter
BRO LK
Rittenhouse
Mare
Frank Nt. Gray
Wre
China
Hampshire
C. FB
Plumly
Thos. Simpson
VOI
Las
Joe Kohlbek
Northeast
Mel Crandall
North Ave
Netify Journal
Peres
Prof. Case
Rotary
Hel
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