Death claims W. L. Sutten in Canada
William L. Sutten formerly of Washington died in northwestern Canada after a two week illness from peritonitis due to stomach ulcers. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Goodin funeral parlors with Rev. M. R. Regan officiating. He is survived by his widow Nellie R. Sutten and one son J. A. Sutten, plus daughters Edith Taylor Mabel Hazel and Phianna all of Washington and two others in Canada, with a sister in Texas and a brother in Texas.
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Goodin
William L. Sutten
Washington
Canada
M. R. Regan
The
Baptist Church
Woodlawn
Nellie R. Shockley
Scotland St. D
Irricana
Alberta
Calgarry
Sutton
Bel Carriage Factory
J. A. Sutten
Redondo Beach
Calif
Edith Taylor
Mabel
Hazel
Phianna Sutten
Wilma
Phianna Shockley
West Madison Street
Lucinda Cooley
White Deer
Texas
K. R. Sutten
Measuring brides to claim dowry in Royden parish
In Royden England a 300 year old bequest uses 35,000 pounds annual interest to fund dowries for four brides each year. The youngest eldest shortest and tallest brides married in the parish church are measured by the minister after removing shoes and letting hair down to determine who qualifies.
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Royden
Shields Company Secures School Coal Contract
At a special school board meeting the contract for the season’s coal supply was awarded to John Shields & Sons. Mystic Iowa coal sold at 7.75 dollars per ton after bids from three firms. Officials said recent strike threats are easing and shipments should meet school needs without trouble.
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John Shields & Sons
Mystic Iowa
Funeral for Elijah McClosky Held at Jones and McElhinney
Funeral services were held at two o'clock this afternoon at the Jones and McElhinney chapel for Elijah McClosky who was injured by falling from a load of hay about two weeks ago and died at the county hospital. Rev J Reade Mc Crory conducted the service. Burial followed in Woodlawn cemetery.
Mayors List Four Major Evils Plaguing Cities
Oklahoma City Sept. 14 four major evils cited by mayors from over fifty cities include lax parental control poor motor car use improper dancing and immoral motion pictures. McAnnally notes nearly all executives agree on these choices warning late hours dancing and indecent films threaten youth character.
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Oklahoma City
United States
George H. McAnnally
Konawa
Okla
McAnnally
New Washington Concrete Pavement Fully In Use
The final section of Washington pavement opened this week completing two city contracts for the season. West Main street and North Marion avenue are in use with the first contract of thirty five blocks already accepted. The second contract awaits council action after a week of operation. Contractor P C Flutter stores equipment nearby until next spring. Workmen dismantle sand and gravel chutes east of the water works as this years paving, all concrete, stands as the largest and one of the best jobs yet in the city.
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Washington
West Main Street
North Marion Avenue
P. C. Flutter
MecLaughirt Elected President of Young Peoples Union
Charles MecLaughiirt of Washington was elected president of the presbyterial organization of the Young Peoples Christian Union of the United Presbyterian church at the meeting in Morning Sun. Dorothy Sands of Ainsworth was elected vice president with officers from Keokuk Burlington and Columbus City. Rev G W Hanna Crawfordsville was moderator and Rev C F Hoffman Keota was stated clerk. Addresses were given by Rev Shields Sudan Mission Rev D M Davis Aireworth Rev J Reade McCrory Washington and Rev E F Kimmelshue Des Moines. Miss Gertrude Beal of Ainsworth reported on the national young peoples convention.
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Charles MecLaughiirt
Washington
Young Peoples Christian Union
United Presbyterian Church
Dorothy Sands
Ainsworth
Keokuk
Burlington
Columbus City
G. W. Hanna
Crawfordsville
C. F. Hoffman
Keota
Shields
Sudan Mission
D. M. Davis
Aireworth
J. Reade McCrory
E. F. Kimmelshue
Des’ Moines
Young Peoples Convention
Gertrude Beal
Legend of Wandering Jew in Regional Lore
The piece recounts the wandering Jew myth condemning a man to wander until Christ’s second coming for reviling Jesus. References tie the legend to Cartaphilus or Ahasuerus the cobbler, and note literary uses in Southey and other works as summarized in Nanusas City Star.
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Christ
Savior
Calvary
Pontius Vilate
Cartaphilus
Ahasuerus
Iis
Jesus
Southey
Crey
Sue
Nanusas City
One Type of Man in Atchison Globe Tone
The Atchison Globe quotes a belief that deceit earns a hypocrite label and describes a contrast with other men. It discusses public perceptions of honesty and integrity in a compact opinion style.
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Atchison Globe
Nineteenth Iowa to Hold Reunion in Des Moines
Postmaster Alex Miller received a notice from Irvine Dungan of Jackson Ohio announcing a reunion of the Nineteenth Iowa during the National G A R encampment from September 24 to 28. Several survivors remain in Washington area and will attend. The regiment partly raised in this County will meet at the Iowa hotel in Des Moines.
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Alex Miller
Irvine Dungat
Jackson
Ohio
Dea Moines
Washington
Dungan
Iowa
Des Moines
Miss Cunningham Appointed Assistant in Zoology Deanery
Miss Marjorie Cunningham daughter of Mr and Mrs Amdrose Cunningham has received her degree at Ames. She is appointed assistant in the Zoology and Entomology Department at the college and will study for her master's degree while assisting. She leaves soon for Ames to begin her work.
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Marjorie ( Unningham
Amdrose Cunningham
Ames
Iowa faces return to normalcy predicts strong farm year
Archer Wall Douglas, business statistician for Nation's Business, argues Iowa is rebounding from hard times. He notes 1921 saw cotton first in farm value and Iowa lead in animal products, with Illinois second. He forecasts a harvest boom despite late corn start and plentiful fruits and vegetables boosting revenue. Livestock and hog breeding rise as prices attract farmers.
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Archer Wall Douglas
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Iowa
Tssue
Douglas
Minnesota
Missouri
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Abu Ben Adhem
Illinois
Texas
Lowa
West
Oskaloosa Herald
Plans for Ottumwa Washington gridiron opening Sept
Plans are underway for the Sept 20 grand opening of the new Washington high school athletic field with Ottumwa, marking the season’s biggest local game. Organizers expect a high crowd, special program, two bands, and advance ticket sales.
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Washington
Otumwa
Ottumwa
Yount
Iowa
The Heart That Understands
A sentimental poem praising the “heart that understands” over beauty voice or handshakes. It contrasts three flawed facets—beautiful face, musical voice, and firm hand—with a final praise of a person whose heart truly understands needs without words. The author is Hazel Elizabeth Masterson.
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Hazel Elizabeth Masterson
Rebekah Lodge Regular Meeting Friday Evening
Notice states the Rebekah Lodge will hold a regular meeting Friday evening at eight o clock in the IOOF hall with balloting. It also notes a basket dinner picnic for 8112 Rebekahs of Pepaitaton County at Sunset Park on September 16, please bring own dishes and silverware. In case of rain it will be held in the hall. Admission is $1.12.
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Washington County
Sunset Park
Pilotsburg
Jessie Bishop
Pilotsburg Church
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekahs
Pepaitaton County
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