Frances E Wilson Named County Clerk of the District Court
Miss Frances E Wilson was chosen by the County Board of Supervisors to fill the County Clerk of the District Court role from October first until the general election in November. She would serve a short term and then the electors decide for a full term. The appointment follows the resignation of D Glasgow who joined the State Treasurer's division. Wilson is described as well qualified with years of business and deputy clerk experience and will be assisted by Lola, who would become deputy until the election.
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Frances . Wilson
County Board of Supervisors
District Court
Nuary-First
Miss Wilson
D. Glasgow
State Treasurer's Office
Lola
Glasgow
Wilson
Poultry Culling Demonstration Scheduled Near Noble
A poultry culling demonstration will be held Friday afternoon September 12 at 2 o clock at the J B Alliman home near Noble. Everyone is invited to attend and observe the work.
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J. B. Alliman
Noble
Wilsons Return From Western Trip
Mr and Mrs W A Wilson return from about six weeks traveling from Washington visiting Yellowstone Park Burlington Washington and Portland Oregon. They used the Canadian Pacific route home and avoided Lake Louisa after a fire burned much of the hotel and limited accommodations. The trip was described as their best and was marked by good weather and pleasant associations.
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W. A. Wilson
Washington
Yellowstone Park
Mr. Wilson
Elmer
Burlington
Portland
Oregon
Lake Louisa
Armory Hall Reopens After Complete Redecoration
Under Captain P. J. Crail supervision the Armory Hall has been overhauled with white and tan walls new curtains and lighting. A lobby was created by partitioning the entrance a ladies dressing room and a trooper’s club room added. The hall opens with a dancing party next Thursday featuring the Flint orchestra from Clinton.
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P. J. Crail
Armory Hall
Flint Orchestra
Clinton
Central West
Armory
College Definition Optimist quoted by Boston Transcript
An aphorism says an optimist is a man who dances with the professor's daughter and expects to pass the course. The quip reflects light humor about college life and academics.
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Boston Transcript
Grand Jury Impaneled for New Term in Local Court
The morning session focused on impaneling the grand jury with J. M. Nicholson of Ainsworth as foreman and R. W. Thompson as secretary. Members include M. A. Knittle Riverside John Powell Keota E. B. Young Washington C. K. B. Townsley Brighton and W. J. Augustine Keota. Will Black serves as bailiff. Probate orders were issued and a petit jury will report on Monday September 22 with a list of assigned cases for Sept 21–28 across multiple dockets.
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Ainsworth
Foreman
R. W. Thompson
MN. A. Knittle
Riverside
John Powell
Keota
E. B. Young
Washington
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Brighton
W. J. Augustine
Will Black
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Lehrer
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DeBord
Baird
Eicher
Riley Va
Crawfordsville
Plecker
Knottner
Rev McClanahan Preaches at Second Church
Rev Neal McClanahan, former Assuit student pastor in Egypt, occupied the Second United Presbyterian pulpits delivering two sermons. He spoke in the morning on methods of bringing Jesus Christ to Egypt people, citing Psalm 72, and in the evening on Egypt's backyard front yard and the path between. The text noted 6000 American tourists last year and 17,000 pupils in the church’s schools. McClanahan previously served at Second Church for about six months in 1917.
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Kgypt
United Presbyterian Church
Second United Presbyterian Church
Hends
Jesus Christ
Egypt
Basid
America
United Presbyterians
Rev. McClanahan
Early granulated sugar emerged from brown sugar four percent ago
The Bureau of Pliant Industry states that granulated sugar as sold commercially began to replace brown sugar about four percent years ago, after previously being used only to a small extent.
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Bureau of Pliant Industry
A paradox of the art exhibition
A paradox of the art exhibition notes that a painting can be well executed yet poorly hung, illustrating how presentation can undermine even strong technique in gallery settings. This reflection appears in the Boston Transcript.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Light Frost Seen in Low Places Reports Crop Relief
Local weather man D. D. Sherman notes light frost last evening in low areas with temperatures around 41 degrees. Farmers say damage to Washington County corn was minimal and warmer weather is hoped to continue. Historical frost dates and a Sunday night precipitation of 0.8 inch are mentioned, with Washington County referenced in relation to a western Missouri storm.
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D. D. Sherman
Washington County
Missouri
Washington
Selective Service Board Sets September 12 Enlistment
The Selective Service Board announces September 12 as the enlistment day for voluntary service in a national emergency. It asks towns to designate enlisting places and report willing names for Company M of the 349th Infantry and support units, to be recorded in the county courthouse all day.
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Selective Service Board
United States
United States Army
Washingdon County
349Th Infantry
General Staff
County Auditors Office
Thrifty planters grow vanilla on coffee in Seychelles
In the Seychelles islands coffee planters adopt a double duty approach by cultivating vanilla vines among coffee bushes to boost revenue and diversify crops. The mixed farming aims to leverage existing plots for an additional spice market and potential higher yields.
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Seychelles Islands
Cynical Idea Social Butterflies Misnomer
The Cynical Idea column in the Cantorine Herald discusses the phrase social butterflies and argues it mischaracterizes how women move through clothing choices. It reflects a skeptical view on social behavior and fashion dynamics.
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Cantorine Herald
Defense Day Program Outlined For Washington Parade
City committees outlined the Defense Day program in a meeting last evening. A parade will start at three and encircle the square with military and civic groups, followed by a park ceremony in Central Park led by Mayor A N Alberson. The day aims to honor good government and defense effort with schoolchildren and local clubs taking part.
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Washington
Central Park
A. N. Alberson
R. H Walker
Verade
L. B. Lupton
L. A. Jones
Jesse J. Miller
Neil Ham
Mayor Alberson Relates Humble Life History at Rotary
At a Rotary meeting yesterday Mayor A N Alberson shared a life history to entertain. He recounted a boyhood gift of 2 50 for a lamb that later grew into a $1000 nest egg and a trek from Ohio to Iowa with sheep. He noted Washington and the Washington community have always been too kind to him.
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A. N. Alberson
Rotary
Mr. Alberson
Amos
Anothe
Ohio
Iowa
Alberson
Washington
Tehiaelon
Washington Audience Reacts To Million Dollar Dreams
A Washington program features Preston West Hugh McCleery and Frank Sage sharing what they would do with a million dollars. Preston Weil briefly explains after his wife takes her share he is left with only one thousand, which he spends readily. The panelists present detailed plans while recalling Washington and its interests, and the audience sighs they lack such wealth to spend.
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Washington
Lfe
Preston West
Hugh McCleery
Frank Sage
Preston Weil
Me ‘Igery
Mr. Sacre
Grahams Store Enlarged With West Room Extension
Carpenters began work this week extending the west room of Grahams store to the alley. The project should finish in three or four weeks and will add display space and convenience. A twenty foot archway will connect the rear rooms for easy access to all departments, while the rear is boarded up to protect stock.
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Grahams
Hard to Destroy Gold Resists Water Through Ages
Gold remains in pristine condition after burial or erosion for centuries due to its resistance to water. The metal's durability and chemical stability underscore its value and persistent appeal across civilizations and ages.
Too Far Gone to Reform in Philadelphia Record Note
A Philadelphia Record line notes a girl with a vivacious reputation is deemed unreformable. The remark suggests social judgment and lasting stigma regardless of effort. The dated tone reflects early 20th century attitudes toward female behavior.
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Philadelphia Record
Chekiang Forces Regain Ground Near Shanghai in Rain
Chinese Chekiang troops counterattacked near Liuho northwest of Shanghai, regaining all lost ground after two hard battles. Heavy rain paused fighting, as is traditional, with the Lungwha headquarters announcing the success late today.
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Shanghai
Liuho
Poetic Essence of My Poetry, Keb'e
A brief reflection on poetry’s aim focusing on heart and genuine feeling rather than polished wit. The excerpt cites Keb e as the author and notes the writer’s emphasis on inner depth over stylistic cleverness.
Latter Laughs At Work In Uncle Eben's Quip
Uncle Eben comments that the man who is always in a hurry may be working hard or may be disguising that he is not working at all. The remark reflects a sly street wisdom scene about effort and pretense.
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Uncle Eben
There's a Difference by Charles Norn
A reflective line contrasts social classes with the rich bachelor who dines out daily and the poor man labeled a sponger inviting readers to ponder attitudes toward wealth and hospitality.
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Charles Norn
Butter Quest Across Town Ends With Washington
A playful verse charts a narrator’s failed grocery hunt through Wilsons Klein Lemmon and local shops from suburb to town. The punchline arrives with discovering only butter named Washington, highlighting misdirection in a lighthearted public square journey.
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Mother Goose
Wilson's
Klein's
Joe
Lemmon’s
Washington
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