Farm Bureau Picnic Moved to Sunset Park
The Washington county Farm Bureau picnic will be held at Sunset Park instead of Chautauqua Park. County Agent Fedderson announced the change this morning and expects a very large crowd. Invitations have gone out to all residents, with Ed Cunningham state secretary and Mr Middleton of the Grain Growers Association expected to attend and speak. if rain, the program moves to the Graham Theatre.
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Farm Bureau
Sunset Park
Chautauqua Park
Fedderson
Washington County
Ed Cunningham
Middleton
Grain Growers 'A Association
Graham Theatre
Notice of Proof of Will in Iowa District Court
Notice that the last will of Adam Mayer is filed and a hearing for proof is fixed for September 26, 1921 in Washington County District Court Iowa. Judge Chas A Dewey orders the proof hearing. J D Glasgow is the clerk.
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Washington Couny
Adam Mayer
Chas. A. Dewey
Sixth Judicial District of
Iowa
J.D. Glasgow
Notice of Debt Responsibility Assertion
Notice states that the undersigned will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Mrs Kleo Luther. Person: Kleo Luther.
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Kleo Luther
Economy Shoe Shop to Open in Washington
A new shoe store named Economy Shoe Shop will open Saturday at 3 PM in the Stewart room south of Sherman Brothers on the square. M D Perrin, formerly of Chariton Iowa, will manage the store. he partners with Meyer in Meyer & Perrin who run airfield and Chariton outlets and will keep Chariton and airfield stores running.
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Stewart
Sherman Brothers
M. D. Perrin
Chariton, Itowa
Meyer & Perrin
Airfield
Chariton
Meyer
Patrfield
Perrin
Oth
Washington
M. Perrin
Household Goods Sale Announced by Auctioneer Brown
Chas Brown the auctioneer lists a sale of rocking chairs beds refrigerators tables a sixhole range and kitchen furniture at the southeast corner of the square next Saturday September 17 at 2 30 pm bidders may call 282 Black with items to include in the sale
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Chas, Brown
Appreciation for kindness after Mr Strain’s death
We express deep gratitude for the many kindnesses shown by friends and neighbors during sickness and at the time of the death of Mr Strain. Mrs Frank Strain. Mr and Mrs A E Gault.
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Strain
Frank Strain
A. E. Gault
Quicksands Formed by Springs Under Shale Beds
Quicksands arise when springs drain water through shale beds, preventing sand grains from binding and creating a loose, fluid mix rather to a solid.
McKinstry Case Set for Jury Trial Monday
Judge Charles A. Dewey assigned the McKinstry ward guardianship case for a jury trial next Monday afternoon. John McKinstry, 88, seeks a permanent guardian. his son Charles McKinstry, a Washington county farmer, petitions. The case questions his mental competence after the death of son Albert and alleged property decline with land valued at about 200000.
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Charles A. Dewey
McKinstry
John McKinstry
Charles McKinstry
Washington County
Brookhart Brothers
Atorneys W. MM. Keeley
OC. Brewer Appew
John McKinetry
Albert McKinstry
Kansas
Washington High Faces Tough Schedule This Year
Washington high school braces for the toughest football schedule yet with opponents from strong programs and many veterans. Coach Dickinson and assistant Lloyd Edgar drill a 45 man squad, mixing veterans and promising newcomers to build team fundamentals amid a cancelled Keota game and a Freemont matchup on September 24. Public health letters urge parents to enforce simple precautions to protect children from preventable diseases as school begins.
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Washington High School
Washington
Dickinson
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Wapellio
Lloyd Edgar
Washington County
Sophia Potgeter
Effie Haines
I’m Still Sold On Sold And Other Frustrations
A speaker rails against hollow phrases like I’m sold and laments inward fury when confronted with popular labels. He rejects partisan sales pitches and clings to personal pause, confessing he remains unshaken despite flaring temper and social cant.
Ottumwa Fairfield Armistice Day Game Schedule Change
Principal Brenneman of Ottumwa high school traveled to Washington to seek a schedule change for the Fair field game. Ottumwa and Fairfield had a Nov 11 game with Washington and Fairfield set to meet the next day. A change would shift Fairfield’s two games to Wednesday Nov 16 at Fairfield.
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Fremont
Keota
Brenneman
Ottumwa High School
Washington
Fairfield
Ottumwa
New Modern Residence For Sale on S Second Ave Washington
J F H Taylor offers a finely built single family home near the public square and high school. The 7 room plus kitchen porch residence features oak floors and built in extras, full basement, two fuel rooms, two baths, attic, two electric washers, automatic water pump, corner 77 by 124 foot lot with 24 by 24 foot garage. Also adjoining 40 acre dairy farm with small cash payment. Cash on or before March 1st with balance terms.
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S. 2Nd Ave
Washington
Public Square
New High School School
City of
J. F. H. Taylor
Reception to Honor West Chester Pastor
A reception is planned at the West Chester Methodist church tomorrow evening to honor the Rev. H. C. Druse and family who will soon leave town. The conference at Mount Pleasant assigned him elsewhere. Members and friends are invited to attend the farewell social.
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Methodist Church
West Chester
H. C. Druse
Druse
Mount Pleasant
Old Time River Boat to Be Sold at Auction
Dubuque reports the United States snagboat David Tipton also known as the Barned will be sold October 10 by the Rock Island district engineer’s office. The Mississippi vessel operates between St Louis and St Paul on channel work marking the end of an era as a new boat is slated to replace it. The craft was renamed David Tipton in honor of a river pilot after being rebuilt from the Barned.
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Dubuque
United States
David Tipton
Mississippi
St. Louis
St. Paul
United States Engineer's
Rock Island
Tipton
Tipton Vessel Could Become Excursion Steamer
Captain Frank B. Martin who retired after fifty years as pilot and river worker commanded the Tipton until retirement. Since then the boat has done little work. The Tipton was the largest government craft between St Louis and St Paul at 650 tons, and, if rebuilt, would make an ideal excursion steamer.
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Her
Frank B. Martin
D River
Tipton
St Louis
St. Paul
Brittle beefsteak shatters in liquid air test
A beefsteak frozen in liquid air becomes extremely brittle and shatters like china if struck with a light blow.
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China
Fairfield Nutrition Clinic Aids 100 Babies
Miss Effie Haines returns from Fairfield where a nutrition clinic examined 100 babies. Dr Walter F Winholt of Chicago provided consultations to mothers and Fairfield doctors under the supervision of Red Cross nurse Miss Merle Wright. The event was arranged by Jefferson County physicians.
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Effie Haines
Fairfield
Walter F. Winholt
Chicago
Merle Wright
Red Cross
Winholt
Jefferson County
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