Gov Harding and education leaders speak at county hearing
Gov Harding and a group of school officials visit five Iowa counties to promote parent teacher associations and agricultural instruction. The program includes speeches by State Supt McClenan, Prof Bender, and Miss Hay, plus community singing led by Prof Fulerton. The gathering closes with a supper hosted by Mayor Bovee.
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Old Methodist
W. L. Harding
Harding
P. BE. McClanahan
W. H. Bender
Bertha Hay
Nelson
C. A. Fullerton
State Teachers’ College
J. E. Bovee
Washington
Kathryn Montgomery
A. Fullerton
Francis
Aboriginal trackers and hunting skills noted in Australian article
The piece describes Australian Aborigines as expert hunters due to deep knowledge of animal habits. It states they can follow tracks, even faint ones in sand, rock, or grass, and that children are trained to track snakes and lizards across rugged terrain.
What a Difference Between Thinkers and Talkers
A reflective aphorism contrasts those who think with those who merely repeat others. It underscores value of original thought over empty chatter.
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Madame du Deffand
Brighton to face local teams Wednesday in ball park
Brighton management accepted Washington challenge issued after last Thursday Riversde game. The contest is set for Wednesday afternoon at the local ball park. The lineup is not finalized though most of the previous players will compete, with the Thomas brothers organizing the Brighton squad.
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Claire Dewey
Brighton Baseball
Brighton
Washington
Dewey
Funerals Held for Sanders Elder and Anderson Victims
The Sanders funeral was at the East Washington home with Rev. Bevan presiding and Music by Mrs. Minick and Mrs. Dittmer. Elder services occurred at the South Iowa home led by Rev. Oates with Dr. Rall assisting and music by Hawilton and MecCleery. Anderson's funeral took place at Goodin parlors with Rev. Oates, music by Neiswanger and McGugin, burial at Elm Grove.
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Preston Wolf
Kenneth Carris
Nate Bovee
Harry Ward
Harry Reid
Tom Reido
Elm Grove
Pumpernickel Bread Legend Across Guanang Regions
The rye loaf known as pumpernickel is a regional delicacy among the Westpi Van peaxants in Guanang where loaves vary in weight. A tale ties its name to a French soldier who mocked the bread saying it was only “Bon pour Nicholas” meaning good for Nicholas and his horse.
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Guanang
Nicholas
Moylan v Boyd Walnut Logs Jury Trial Begins Tomorrow
Court reopens with jurors drawn for Moylan versus Boyd to determine ownership and disposition of walnut logs. Many jurors sought excusal. remaining jurors adjourned until 9 AM Tuesday for the trial. Other jury cases on the docket were settled or continued.
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William J. Moylan
William J. Boyd
Public Schools Open with Record Enrollment in Washington
Washington public schools opened the year with the largest enrollment in history though real conditions were unsettled. At Wallace School intermediate teacher Miss Alice Rahmer is ill and absent several weeks. Washington High School began with an assembly in an unfinished auditorium and classes scheduled around ongoing construction. Superintendent Smith and Principal Williamson addressed students as the day began with a 1:15 to 4:00 schedule for the high school and shortened hours in other buildings. Officials request visitors wait until a later grand opening when buildings are completed. Assignments and enrollment figures will be announced tomorrow as work proceeds under difficulties.
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Washington Public Schools
Alice Rahmer
Wallace School
J. Smith
F. K. Williamson
Tomor
Smith
No Shortage of Hard Coal Claims Debated by Senate Panel
Washington reports that there is no domestic coal shortage and no lack of transport cars, as A S Learay of Philadelphia testified. Senator Frelinghuysen blasted rail coal firms for price gouging, noting large producers charge 50 cents per ton above fuel administration rates while independents add up to 1.25 dollars more.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
A. S. Leareyd
Philadelphia
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Frelinghuysen
Fuel Administration
Plot to Restore Emperor in Austria Foiled
Vienna reports a planned monarchist restoration for Austria set for the 24th at a soldiers council and volkswehr meeting. Anti Semitic in tone, the plot followed the Hungary effort, with Vienna headquarters and two officers arrested for complicity as monarchist agents arrived from Switzerland.
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Vienna
Hungary
Agram
Jugo-Slavia
Austria
Soldiers’ Council
Volkswehr
Switzerland
Karl
Monarchist Party of
Austriia
Germany
Ash dra Tourmalines and the electric spark discovery
In the eighteenth century Dutch children observed tourmalines attracting straw and ashes while playing with bright colored stones. The stones were initially called ash dra, later found to possess electric power, strongest between 100 and 200 Fahrenheit.
Washington County Farms for Sale Ad Listings
Washington County Farms offers multiple tracts for sale with acres ranging from 40 to 500. Each listing notes location distance to town, land quality, improvements, price per acre, and payment terms such as cash or installment plans. Notable prices include 265 per acre for 95 acres and 260 per acre for 500 acres with various terms.
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Washington
Death of Don H. Anderson Who Died at Twenty Three
Don H. Anderson born June 20, 1896 son of Mr and Mrs Fred N Anderson died September 11 1919. He married Nellie Ross May 1 1916. He worked with his father in Washington Iowa then Pawhuska Oklahoma bank and garage ventures. In 1918 he moved to Oklahoma City becoming vice president and general manager of Sterling Auto Supply. He died after a rapid rise in business and was buried September 13 in Elm Grove cemetery Washington.
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Don H. Anderson
Fred N. Anderson
Nellie Ross
Washington
Iowa
Pawhuska
Oklahoma
W. Stephens
Citizens’ National Bank of
Oklahoma City
Life Expectancy Claims Enter Racial Stereotype
A historical remark asserts Jews enjoy a longer life on average and attributes this to communal living and resistance to diseases. the statement reflects biased, unfounded racial generalizations rather than scientific consensus.
Card of Thanks for kindness after mother’s death
The Sanders family expresses sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness shown at their mother's passing. They thank everyone for flowers received. Olive Sanders and Mr and Mrs Roy Sanders and Mr and Mrs Arch Sanders extend their gratitude.
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Olive Sanders
Roy Sanders
Arch Sanders
Glorifying a Nation Through Character and Liberty
A quotation emphasizes that a nation’s glory and civilization rise from the public’s honest character. It argues constitutions are worthless if not rooted in the people’s virtues, noting past failures to maintain liberties once individual character erodes.
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Whipple
Untitled family note about a mix up parcel
Paul writes to his grandmother about a faulty parcel sent by his aunts in town. The package contains nothing for Paul or Billy, causing puzzlement and comments from the children.
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Billy
Paul
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