Kansas floods leave millions in damage and five dead
The article notes more than four million dollars in damage and five fatalities as heavy rains swelled streams in southeastern Kansas. Neosha and Verdigris river valleys suffered the worst, with widespread crop, farm building, and livestock losses across towns near the Oklahoma border. Relief agencies rushed food clothing and medical supplies while Governor Paulsen called for outside aid.
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Kansas
Neosha
Verdigris
Here
Oklahoma
Maxwell Takes Store Management in Chicago
John Waymack of Florence Alabama visits Rit Maxwell in Chicago where Maxwell has become a department manager in a Hub store. Maxwell enjoys his new role in Evanston territory and looks forward to a bright future. He sends greetings to old Washington friends and invites local trading at home while affirming enduring friendship.
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John Waymack
Florence
Alabama
Rit
Maxwell
Chicago
Evanston
Mr. Maxwell
Washington
County Board Fixes Tax Levy At 240 500
The county board of supervisors set next year’s county tax levy at 240 000 after an August 21 meeting raised no objections. The levy is about 19 000 less than last year’s 259 449. The board also plans a future meeting to discuss revised drainage district plans north and east of town.
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BOARD
County Board of Supervisors
Fororth
Retired Minister Killed by Auto in Iowa
The Rev. Charles Artman aged 74 a retired Methodist minister of Mount Vernon Iowa was struck by an automobile near Cedar Rapids last night and died from a crushed skull Harold Stoneking of Lisbon was the driver Artman who had served on the Mount Vernon city council and the Iowa Northwest Methodist conference was walking in the highway at the time of the accident
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Charles Artman
Mount Vernon
Towa
Harold Stoneking
Lisbon
Artman
Iowa Northwest Methodist Conference
Mrs Letha Taylor Beveridge Visits In California
Mrs Letha Taylor Beveridge of Hollywood California arrives for a several weeks visit at the home of her father Will Taylor in the city.
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Letha Taylor Beveridge
Hollywood
Calif
Will Taylor
Bridge Painters Killed on Jefferson Bridge Tragedy
Four workers from a bridge painting crew were killed on the Chicago and Northwestern bridge west of Jefferson when struck by a westbound train. Foreman John Kolesar of Streator and Albert Laurer of Chicago died alongside John Guegel and John Lamont whose addresses were not known.
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Jefferson
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Here
John Kolesar
Streator
Ill
Albert Laurer
Chicago
John Guegel
John Lamont
Y W C A board holds a September meeting
The Y W C A board met in the women’s room after a 6 15 dinner. Reports noted summer progress, new committee appointments, and fall plans. Hair dryers were purchased, and letters from national secretaries and Girl Reserves updates were read. Edna McCarty discussed Y work in Elgin Illinois and attended events in Washington.
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Y. W. C. A. Board
R. L. Coulter
House Committee
Dewey
Joe Wright
Louise Cunningham
Edna McCarty
V. W
Elgin, Ill
Washington
Althea Montgomery
Helen Cunningham
Orville Elder
Manton Hebner
Edna Flynn
Alma Karel
Frank Carter
Iown Southern Utilities Co
Young Woman's Christian Association
Lake Okoboji
London Art School Plan Lets Artists Rent Pictures
The head of a London art school proposes relief for struggling young artists by renting out their works. A charge of 3 dollars per year is set for pictures valued at 240 dollars.
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London
Pupils Travel Europe in History Study Groups
In several English schools pupils are sent in groups to European places to study history first hand. The groups are led by teachers and children pay their own expenses.
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Europe
Oil Coat in Gun Barrel Alters Shot Elevation
Government tests show an oil coating inside a gun barrel changes the elevation of fired projectiles. The finding indicates a material effect on trajectory that could influence accuracy and ballistics standards.
Churches to Offer a Play The Glow Unseen by Verne Jay
A four act religious drama titled The Glow Unseen by Verne Jay will be staged October 14 and 15 at the Methodist church. The production is backed by six leading Washington churches, with a cast of about seventy and a community choir of fifty to sixty voices. Jesse Miller leads the choir while Verne Jay directs and performs a double role.
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Washingon
Verne Jay
Washington
Jesse Miller
Wall
Morgan Park
Chicago
Waterloo
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Jay
Rock Island
Mr. Jay
Mr. Warren
Chester Stilson
High School Hi Y and Girl Reserves Plan Membership Drive
The Hi Y club and the Girl Reserves at Washington high school launch their annual membership campaign. A 1 15 PM assembly will introduce the drive, which runs through the week. Hi Y capped at 75 members, Girl Reserves may exceed that, with a joint banquet set for Thursday evening September 23 likely at the NY M C A to start the year.
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Hi-Y Club
Washington High School
Maine Goes Solidly Republican Ralph Brewster Re-elected
Maine voters favored Republicans in the biennial election. Governor Ralph Brewster won re election by over 20 000 votes and all four Maine congressmen were returned to office. Brewster credited Coolidge era policies while rival Ernest I McLean noted limited campaign funds.
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Maine
Ralph Brewster
Associated Press
Portland
Ralph ©. Brewster
Ernest I. McLean
Augusta
Brewster
Coolidge
McLean
Second
False Alarm Dims Fire Blare. No Blaze Found
A fire alarm this morning proved a mistake with no blaze discovered. Earlier reports proved unfounded as investigators confirmed the alarm originated from a false signal. Tornado activity in 1925 totaled 115 events across the United States causing about $25 million in damage.
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United States
Deposits in Closed Iowa Banks Fall Short of Total Assets
Des Moines September 14 Deposits in all state banks now in receivership amount to only 4 percent of total assets of banks. Since January 1 1918 Iowa has 249 banks in receivership including 22 national 174 state and 43 private institutions. Each county has at least five banks and capital and surplus of closed banks totals under 9 million dollars.
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Des Moines
Wehks
Comptroller of the Treasury
Iowa
Judge Wagner urges unselfish cooperation for industrial harmony
Judge H F Wagner spoke at the Rotary Club on industrial troubles and the need for sacrifice and shared interest. He urged citizens to obey laws and stressed that progress comes when all parts of society consider the mass first. The club approved hosting the Eastern Iowa Older Boys Conference in November and invited the conference management to Washington.
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H. F. Wagner
Rotary
Chuck
Eastern Iowa Older Boys
Washington
Richmond Picnic Program Adds Two Knights of Columbus Speakers
Two speakers join the Richmond community picnic schedule with Joe McCormick Cedar Rapids and J. Mullaney Sioux City set to discuss community betterment in the morning. Claude Porter Des Moines and Alex Miller Washington are slated for afternoon addresses with the Washington band providing music amid sports and vaudeville acts.
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Richmond
Joe McCormick
Cedar Rapids
J. Mullaney
Sioux City
State Knights of Columbus
Claude Porter
Des Moines
Alex Miller
Washington
Washington Band
Fred West
Knights of Columbus
J. C. Mullaney
State conference to draw 400 boys to Washington
Washington will host a state Y M C A boys conference November 26 to 28 with about 400 to 500 delegates from eastern Iowa and other towns. The event follows last year’s three conferences and is supported by local clubs and church groups, with organizers planning speakers and activities.
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Washington
Tarry Kreider
Boone
Iowa
Keokuk
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Debuque
Clinton
Davenport
Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Iowa City
Fort Madison
Kreider
Fordere
Des Moines
State Boys’ Work Department
Ford
Arguments Begin in Clifton Trial Over Trust Fund
The trial before Judge Henry F. Wagner opened with Roberts of Ottumwa for a group of claimants. Witnesses included Mrs. H. M. Eicher of the Washington home for aged people and William H. Clifton of Wayland. Clarence Clifton’s death leaves a contested $11,000 trust fund for his son.
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Clifton
C. ©. Clifton
Henry F. Wagner
Roberts
Ottumwa
H. M. Eicher
Washington
Clarence Clifton
Fred Palmer
Old Ladies Home
Clarence
William Clifton
Old People's Home
Iowa City
Incorporated
Paroled drunk driver Kramer from Oskaloosa
John Kramer who wrecked a travel truck west of Washington pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Judge Wagner sentenced him to up to one year in Fort Madison prison but suspended execution on good behavior with revocation possible. The judge cited wartime service and family duties as reasons for giving a chance to reform.
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John Kramer
Oskaloosa
Washington
Wagner
Fort Madison
Kramer
Wanhsien clash toll disputed by officials
AP dispatches report 2000 Chinese casualties in Yangtze Wanhsien fighting with Britain, but officials call the figure a very great exaggeration while acknowledging a serious affray occurred.
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Associated Press
London
England
China
Yangtze River
Wanhsien
Army blimp lands at Clinton amid storm delays
The army blimp TC-7 from Scott Field Belleville Illinois arrived for an exhibition flight during the Iowa American Legion convention in Clinton. A northwesterly approach to avoid a storm led to a 10:30 landing after delays. The three day convention opened yesterday with speeches, a promenade, speed boat show, aviation displays, and fireworks. Attendance was rising toward 2000 despite foul weather.
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Clinton
Scott Field
Belleville
Ill
Iowa
American Legion
H. A. Strauss
Funeral services for Mrs J M Talor set Thursday
Mrs J M Talor who died in Philadelphia will be buried after funeral services Thursday at 2 30 P M in the First United Presbyterian Church. Rev J Reade McCrory will conduct the service with Dr Mills Taylor expected to arrive from Philadelphia with the body Wednesday night.
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J. M. Talor
Philadelphia
First United Presbyterian Church
J. Reade McCrory
Mills Taylor
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Y. W.C. A. Board
Lewis Warren
Washington County
Oahee
Porter and Miller Bory
Vaudeville
Triangle Twins
Ladies of Holy Trinity Parish
Alex R. Miller
Claude B Porter
Boys’ Work Committee
Ministerial
Rotary Club
Charles Ford
Paul MacKachron
W. A. Ganfield
Carroll College
Y. M. C. A. Board
Dwight Drew
Err, Sutton
The
Christian Church
Tha Y. M. C. A
Will
Carl Jungbluth
Margaret Ann
la Crosse
Wisconsin
ARMY
State Legion Con
Taylor
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