Washington voters approve new city water plant and bonds
In a decisive vote, Washington residents authorize an $80,000 bond issue to build a new water works plant with deep wells a steel tank and pumps and approve a contract to buy electric current for operation and street lighting. City officials plan plans and bids and expect construction to begin soon.
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Washington
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Public Service
Arthur Mullergren
Kansas City
Mrs Balderson of Brighton Dies at 92
Mrs William Balderson of Brighton dies at 7:25 pm after long illness. Born Katherine Gibson in Indiana on December 29 1830 she moved to Iowa as a young woman and married William Balderson March 6 1877. Survived by husband three stepchildren and one step son who died last March. Funeral planned at Methodist church.
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William Balderson
Katherine Gibson
Indiana
Iown
William Balders
R. C. Balderson
James Jones
Onley Hawkins
Yeo
George
Methodist
Balderson
State Board of Health to name health officer
At a county supervisors session, it was decided to ask the state board of health to name the physician who will direct Washington County public health work. The county adopted a public health program funded by state and local sources for the year beginning September 1, 1923, with $10,000 appropriated.
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County Board of Supervisors
State Board of Health
Iowa
Washington County
International Health Board
Iowa State Board of Health
Wm. A. Cook
W. A. Gibson
J. Reade McCrory
R. E. Shannon
Marsh W. Batley
Washington Independent School District
Board of Supervisors
A. J. Morgan
J. W. Parrow
Sam ‘T. Donahey
Judge Otto Delayed by Rain In Ramsey Desertion Case
Rain prevented Judge Ralph Otto of Iowa City from appearing to impose sentence on Ray Ramsey found guilty of wife desertion.
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Otto
Ralph Otto
Iowa City
Ray Ramsey
Naturalized Men Will Be Welcomed
The local Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a brief welcome service for new citizens at 1 30 Friday afternoon Sept 14. DAR members urge families friends of the new citizens and members of patriotic groups in the county and civic classes in the public schools to attend.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
PIG RAISING PROVES A MONEY MAKER FOR BOYS
Boys who fed pigs in the market pig club contest found feeding is profitable. Records show May 15 to June 1 as the start for feed consumption on all pigs. Final weights averaged 241 pounds with gains around 186 pounds and profits varied by method.
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Market
Wien
Charles Barthelow
William Darbyshire
Clarence Booth
Wash county teachers join Iowa state association record
Miss Clara Wallace county superintendent reports at the institute this week 149 Washington county teachers affiliated with the Iowa state teachers association. The count far surpasses last year's total.
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Clara Wallace
Washington County
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Red Cross Appeals for 5000 in Washington County
The American Red Cross asks Washington County to raise 5000 for Japanese relief as part of a nationwide county drive. Clergy will host a union service at 7 30 p m in the Methodist church with A R Miller delivering the address. Contributions may be left at any local bank and more details follow in notices.
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Washington County
American Red Cross
America
Iowa
A. R. Miller
Ministerial Association
Red Cross
PB. M. Davis
Ainsworth
Washington County Red Cross
J. D. Glasgow
Washington City
Rainfall Inches Recorded After Daylight
Official measurements show yesterday's rainfall totaling 3.65 inches, recorded late in the afternoon.
Tree trunk riddle and urgent bird attack claim from Cincinnati Enquirer
A quip asks if a tree must pack its trunk when it leaves while a dramatic note urges urgent medical care for a bird, per the Cincinnati Enquirer. The fragment blends a pun with a call for hospital treatment for a bird.
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Doc
Cincinnati Enquirer
Frugal Watcher Wheeler Keeps Time in Rear Pocket
Smith and Brown joke about Wheeler who is obsessed with punctuality. Brown notes Wheeler carries his watch in the rear pocket to ensure never being late. The exchange highlights Wheeler’s extreme habit and humor about time discipline.
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Wheeler
Smith
Brown
Smallpox Scar Costs Undertaker Assistant Job
Otto Knight, undertaker assistant in San Francisco, receives 2345 dollars in partial disability compensation from the state industrial commission after claiming smallpox scars marred his public appearances as a hearse driver and funeral attendant. Knight says he contracted the disease while performing undertaker duties.
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Otto Knight
State Industrial Commission
Knight
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