Y M C A Building Gift From James H Young
The will of late James H. Young provides Washington with roughly one third of his estate to fund a Y M C A building. The city must buy a suitable lot within a year, with the Y M C A to plan architecture and accept the gift, which contains no major restrictions beyond construction use. Exact amount unknown as estate details are settled in Los Angeles, but funds are expected to secure a substantial building addressing local needs.
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James Mr. Young
California
Washington
Mr. Young
Young
Los Angeles
Civil War Veterans to Hold Tri-County Reunion
The Civil War veterans from Louisa Muscatine and Washington counties plan a reunion in the G A R hall at the courthouse with a noon banquet served by the W T C ladies and an evening camp fire program with speakers. A Washington County Veterans Association meeting will also be held to discuss important business.
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Louisa
Muscatine
Washington
G. A. Rh
Court House
Washington County Veterans Association
Flying Circus Proves to Impress in Washington Event
The American Legion and Glenn B. Messer Company announce a September 28 flying show in Washington. Messer’s five planes feature wing walking trapeze acts and stunts with Miss Fairgraves, altitude champion, as a centerpiece. Proceeds fund Legion community work. venue and plans await final details.
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The
American Legion
Glenn B. Messer Company
Aviation Performers of
Fort Madison
Washington
Messer
Central West
Miss Fairgraves
Messer Company
Legion Committee
Thras
Legion
Basia
Funeral for Ray Stewart Held Tomorrow in Pleasanton
Ray Stewart dies at his Pleasanton Kansas home after walking typhoid and related illness. The service is at 3 PM tomorrow at the home of Mr and Mrs G W Wallace 632 East Main street. He leaves wife five children and multiple relatives. burial will be in Jackson County.
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Ray Stewart
Pleasanton
Kansas
G. W. Wallace
East Main Street
A. R. Oates
Roy Stewart
Stewart
May Euwer
A. N. Euwer
Missouri
Louise M. Ward
Richard
Lena
Helen
Josephine
Washington
Anna Riley
Paola
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Bowers Reassigned Back To Local Pulpit In Church Conference
Dr. W W Bowers is returned to the local Methodist church pulpit after completing his first year as pastor. The conference in Mt Pleasant announced other assignments for pastors across nearby towns including Ainsworth Brighton Columbus City Crawfordsville Grandview Kalona and many more with U S Smith and H F Gilbert noted in special roles.
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W. W. Bowers
Mt. Pleasant
Bowers
Ainsworth
J. F. Rex
M R. French
Brighton
Notice M. B. Church Choir Practice Times
The sopranos and tenors will practice tonight from 7 to 8 o'clock. On Wednesday altos and bass will practice from 8 20 to 9 30. Regular choir practice Thursday evening.
Aged Lady Sustains Fracture in Fall
Mrs. M. J. Maxwell fell at her son J. R. Maxwell’s East Main Street home while aiding granddaughter Martha Maxwell in preparations for college. She suffered a severe fracture of a limb below the hip. hip joint displaced. She was taken to the hospital for X rays and is listed as resting easier with hopes of rapid improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Maxwell
J. R. Maxwell
East Main Street
Martha Maxwell
Electric Washer at September Co operative Sale Prices
Thousands of homes still rely on back breaking wash tubs while an electric washing machine promises faster family laundry. The feature urges inspection during September Co operative Sale with prices 62.50 80.50 and 115.00.
Funeral for W. H. Warner Held at Presbyterian Church
The funeral for the late W. H. Warner will take place Thursday at 2 p m from the Presbyterian church. Rev. H K Coates assisted by Rev. A R Oates will conduct services and the G A R members will handle grave rites. Interment is in the Elm Grove cemetery.
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W. H. Warner
Presbyterian Church
K. Coates
A. R. Oates
Eim Gree
Stewart & Wallace Grocery to Close for Ray Stewart’s Death
The Stewart and Wallace grocery store in South Washington will be closed all day tomorrow in observance of the death of Ray Stewart, brother and brother in law to the proprietors.
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Stewart & Wallace
Washington
Ray Stewart
Australia Program Next Tuesday Eve
The Fortnightly club opens its year with a combined Current Events and Evening Life department meeting next Tuesday evening Sept 20. The program centers on Australia with members giving one current events item on roll call. Items include History of Australia by Miss Tripp Country Life by Mrs Acheson Interethnic set by Mrs Godfrey Intellectual Life by Miss Meek.
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Australia
Miss Tripp
Acheson
Godfrey
Miss Meek
Cowboys Pastime Fades From The Plains
The piece recalls Stutsie Stutsman and the old days of riding and herding cattle on the plains as modern cowboys turn to medicine careers or theater work, signaling a decline of traditional ranch life.
Many Attorneys Gather for Iowa Railroad Tax Case
The Des Moines proceeding draws sixty Iowa attorneys and numerous railroad lawyers. State Attorney General Gibson leads the state’s proof before Judges Wade Munger and Stow with county representatives from about forty counties. The hearing tests whether the temporary tax writ blocks county assessments. trial on merits is set for October.
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of Iowa
Des Moines
Corp of Councilors
Fio
Wade
Iowa
Munger
Nebraska
Stow
U. S. Circuit Court
Gibson
Henderson
Commerce Council
Perry
W. M. Keeley
Local note and church social in Ainsworth
Mrs L J Trotter visits her Des Moines parents as the United Presbyterian church hosts a Friday reception for school teachers with music and refreshments. Rev Rex is the new M E minister. Rev McBlain leaves for Ft Madison. Mrs A J Laird and daughter Margaret visit H G Crawford. A remark on athletics claims it raised American women’s average height by an inch and a half over forty years.
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Ainsworth
L. J. Trotter
Des Moines
United Presbyterian
Rex
M. E
McBlain
Ft. Madison
A. J. Laird
Margaret
H. G. Crawford
Presbyterian Sunday School
Margaret Morette
C. Cunningham
Presbyterian
Mwere
Mary Juliet Lemmen
Hazel and
Esther Keiser
Barbara Cuddy
Margaret Applegate
Roberts
C. C. Cunningham
Eleanor Walker
Dear little child and the journey of wisdom
A reflective verse speaks to a child with wide round eyes about happiness and wisdom. The narrator contrasts youthful rebellion with future learning and the grown ups effort to teach, record knowledge, and pass it on despite life’s limits.
Queen Mary Cuts Wardrobe Costs With Altered Prewar Dresses
Queen Mary of England keeps her clothing expenses around 1500 dollars annually by having her pre war dresses altered. The measure reduces the need for new gowns and preserves her royal wardrobe for public appearances.
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Queen Mary of England
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Flying Circus
Glenn BF. Messer
MT. Pleas
Nichola
J. A. Worrell North English
J. H. Krenmyre
North Liberty
W. G. Thorne
Oakville
T. L. Stottler
Oxford
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Sweetland
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Webster
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Wellman
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C. D. Nash West Liberty—Lloyd Tennant
Williamsburg
U. S. Smith
Iown Wesleyan College
Mt .Pleasant
H. F. Gilbert
Burlington
M. B. Church
Franklin County
H. A. Baxter
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Warner
W. S. Reister & Sons
State OF Iowa
Evening Journal
Mia
Bowes
Cole
Green
Tate
Wuydro-Vulcan Tire Company
Traders Bldg
Chicago
Inquire Journal
Falk Motor Co
Bevins Motor Co
C. P. Nichols
Tito
Schmoeller Bros
Carswell- Hammond Motor
Tord Motor
S. F. Shockley
Noble
Téis
Minnie Jennings
Brown Painting Co
Bob Shaffer
Crawfordsville
Jacob George
T. O
Oscar George
WM. and Mary
Jones Auto Co
Duroc Jersey
Pathfinders Likeness, Jr
Kid's Sersation
W. D. Booth
Shepard
Jeoekerels
C. A. Ruebsam
Poland
China
T. C. Deal
Charles Caldwell
West Second St
Reward
P. B. O. Pin
Pinder
Snow College
M. C. McDonald
Iowa Ave
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J. Leonard
Civil Service
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