Auto Show in Washington Draws Big Crowd
The Muscatine Journal reports Washington Iowa staged its own automobile show after planning trouble with an external promoter. Despite delays and unpaid debts, locals secured acts and a tent, attracting a lively audience last night. Attendees voiced enthusiasm and the management offers refunds to dissatisfied patrons.
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Muscatine Journal
Washington
Iowa
Lawrence
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Mr. Lawrence
Frost Night Leaves Light Damage in Local Area
Early risers found frost scarcely damaging with a clear night and minimum 37 degrees, six degrees lower than prior. By noon the temperature reached 57 degrees and corn remained unaffected.
Entertainment notes at the Auto Show in Washington
The Baldwin troupe impresses with high class acrobatics while Mr Baldwin performs a back somersault on a wire without a pole. Dempsey Firpo fight results will be read by G. E. Mace tonight at the Auto Show. Darwin Newton, Ottumwa violinist, accompanies on a Gulbransen piano as the Better Homes Exhibit offers demonstrations.
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Washington
Journal Office
G. E. Mace
Washington Amusement Company
Darwin Newton
Ottumwa
Voices on Women and Education Reflected in Early 20th Century Speech
A fragmentary excerpt captures views on women serving on school boards and influencing curriculum, the tension between artistic design and crowded spaces, and a critique of decorating funds misused for building upgrades, illustrating debates on gender roles and public finance.
Enrollment figures show high school at 466 students
Enrollment today reaches 466 with 241 girls and 225 boys, about fifty percent around each class. The junior class has 56 boys and 53 girls, while the senior class has 40 boys and 47 girls. Freshmen total 72 with 58 boys and 72 girls. Attendance remains high with few dropouts.
Jones declines country club committee honor
A delegation urged Jones to join the house committee of the Country club. He responded with humor that he already has a wife a son in law and a second hand car and that is trouble enough for the man.
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House
Country Club
Put it back You cut that part that gives your home value
The passage contrasts decorating with building operations and the value of a home. It advises matching room decor to function, noting laughter requires warmth while study calls for straight lines. It warns people spend lavishly on a single dress but neglect room decoration for years.
Red Cross Ford Car Auction For Japanese Relief
A Ford roadster owned by the county Red Cross chapter will be auctioned at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon in front of the courthouse. Proceeds go to the Japanese relief fund which remains well short of its quota. Washington has contributed 118.38 dollars and Crawfordville and Aineworth report near 100 dollars more.
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Washington
Crawfordville
Aineworth
Hope to wind up Libe case today
Attorney J F Reaney opened for the plaintiff in W D Roberts versus John Libe in district court over an April 23 1921 auto crash east of town. Testimony ended yesterday except cross of Lawrence Libe and Roberts rebuttal and lawyers will argue most of the day before a jury is likely seated this afternoon. Divorces granted to Clarissa M Harris and Lillian M Davisson.
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J. F. Reaney
Columbus Junction
W. D. Roberts
John Libe
Lawrence Libe
George Morrison
E. D. Morrison
Fred Molesberry
Mr. Reaney
Dougherty
Clarissa M. Harris
James W. Harris
Lillian M. Davisson
L. P
Mrs. E. Anderson Claimed by Death
Mrs. Mary Belle Anderson aged 67 died at ten o'clock this morning at the county hospital after a three year illness. Her husband died about five years ago. A son Roy Anderson of Eldora and sister Mrs Eliza Perkins of Washington survive. Funeral services set for Monday at ten at Jones and McElhinney chapel conducted by Dr W W Bowers with burial at Crawfordville.
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Mary Belle Anderson
Elleworth Anderson
Roy Anderson
Eldora
Eliza Perkins
Washington
Jones & McElhinney Chapel
W. W. Bowers
Heurtal
Crawfordaville
Man Drives $4,000 Car Amid Marriage Tension
A man with a $4,000 automobile faces strain as his wife refuses to endure shared quarters with 15 cent wallpaper. The remark highlights domestic frictions and financial expectations in troubled marriage.
Pardon Not Walton Methodist Church Reception
The notice in last evening's paper about a reception at the Methodist church refers not to the Washington church.
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Methodist Church
The
Methodist Church of Washington
Limits to Generosity
A brief reflection on balancing unselfishness with self preservation. The author cautions against excessive giving that enables exploitative labor. Emphasizes finding personal boundaries while helping others.
Morning Service and Sunday School Schedule
There will be a morning service at 11 o'clock with Rev. Sr. Mc Laughlin in the pulpit. All are invited. Sunday school at 9 45 am. No evening service.
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SR. McLaughlin
Something to Think About From Uncle Eben
A rural line features Uncle Eben warning that going to law is a risky trip that can’t predict what you will intend or when you will return. The quip reflects practical wisdom about legal entanglements and uncertainty.
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Uncle Eben
Thought for the Day Reflections on Obligation and Charity
A reflective note on individuals who feel no duty to support worthy causes unless they face loss or forfeiture, exploring attitudes toward obligation and social responsibility. The brief prompts readers to consider personal motivation and civic duty.
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