Automobile show ends tonight draws big crowd
The automobile and better homes show closes tonight after a record run in Washington. Crowds grew each night with vaudeville acts and car exhibits. Washington band performs a concert at the big tent on North Iowa avenue, plus a Darwin Newton violin number from Ottumwa.
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Washington
Iowa Avenue
Baldwins
Darwin Newton
Ottumwa
Ellis Newton
EB. H. Hall
Davenport
Casting Tourney in Des Moines Soon
The third annual Iowa state casting tournament will be held at Greenwood Park in Des Moines on Sunday September 23 under the Izaak Walton League of America. Anglers from several Iowa cities and visitors from Omaha and Chicago will compete for state championship honors in four events including half ounce accuracy six to eight ounce ball accuracy fly rod and long distance. The event is conducted under the rules of the National Association of Scientific Anglers Clubs. Clyde C. Putnam, press-
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Des Moines
Towa
Greenwood Park
Izaak Walton League of America
Iowa
8. O. Carter
Omaha
Chicago
Olnce
National Association of Scientific Anglers Clubs
Clyde C. Putnam
Press
Crowd Packs Journal Offices for Dempsey Firpo Returns
Washington readers crowded the Journal offices and lined the sidewalk as Dempsey and Firpo fight results arrived by wire. Telephones rang nonstop and public interest was high with sentiment split between the two boxers as others learned the news via radio.
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Journal
New York
The
Washington
Des Moines Area Contest Seeks Accurate Typists
The Des Moines chapter lists entrants including Max and Clyde Jr. and numerous locals such as F L Casselberry H C Falkenheimer W L Thomas and more from Ames Iowa City Mason City Adel and Grand Junction. Mr Marnett of Orleans won the Capital cup for accuracy last year and invites eligibility to enter the contest.
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Marnett
Orleans
Washington High to open gridiron season versus Brighton
Washington high school faces Brighton in the season opener at the local athletic field next Saturday at about three o clock. The game serves as a practice for both teams as they test depth, with Coach McKinstry and assistants guiding a large squad of fifty boys across three teams and several substitutes.
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Washington
Washington High School
Brighton
Morning Sun
McKinstry
Edgar
Carlton
Mexicans Celebrate Nation's Recognition in Iowa
About fifteen hundred Mexicans from Iowa and Illinois gathered in Valley Junction on September 15 to mark the resumption of friendly relations between Mexico and the United States. The celebration honors Mexico’s independence anniversary on September 16 and reflects recent U.S. recognition of Mexico with enhanced local sponsorship by city officials and the Valley Junction Commercial Club.
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Associated Press
Valley Junction
Iowa
Illinois
Mexico
United States
Offic
Want to Close Up the Jap Relief Fund
Washington county will have until Monday to donate to the Red Cross Japanese relief fund. The Ford coupe from the chapter is to be auctioned this afternoon and the proceeds go to the relief fund. County banks and other towns are expected to contribute early next week.
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Washington County
Red Cross
D A R Welcomes Two New Citizens
The Washington chapter of the D A R and local groups hosted a naturalization ceremony in the district court room. Two new citizens, examined by Judge Henry Wagner, took the oath and received a patriotic send off led by Mrs Myrtle Speer and others.
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Washington
District Court Room
Myrtle Speer
August Glanzman
Wayland
Switzerland
Frank Vicha
Riverside
Bohemia
Henry Wagner
United States
Speer
J .E. Lemmon
Anna Dawson
Vieira
Glanzman
Iowa
Wagner
Mexican Celebration Planned in Valley Junction
Under city auspices and due to Sunday holiday, a two day program precedes Sept. 16 with a parade of over 1,000 Mexicans from Iowa cities, a mass meeting by Mexican American leaders, and a band concert and ball. Valle y Junction merchants display Mexican colors as Wiley Lopez and Joe Parado lead arrangements. About 1,000 Mexicans work in local railroad shops and cement plants in Valley Junction and Des Moines.
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Fion
Colfax
Dubuque
Oelwein
Newton
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Silva
Valley Junction
Wiley Lopez
Joe Parado
Des Moines
Presbyterians Call for Old Papers and Magazines
Church seeks donations of old papers and magazines to ship for sale. Funds from sale will support charitable purposes. Bring collected items to the church to aid the effort and avoid waste.
Defendant Wins Roberts Versus Libe Jury Verdict
This morning the jury returned a verdict for the defendant in Roberts versus Libe after a three day trial. Both parties were found guilty of contributory negligence with no damages awarded. Costs are assessed against Roberts.
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W. D. Roberts
John Libe
Libe
Roberts
District Court
Ralph Dougherty
M. L. Miller
Dairy Cattle Congress to Feature Cost of Poor vs Good Cattle
Demonstrations in Waterloo show that maintaining low grade dairy cattle costs the same as high producing stock. The event runs the last week of September with 3000-plus entries expected across dairy cattle and Belgian horse shows. Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin farms will display hundreds of Holsteins Jerseys and Ayrshires with state herd prizes contested. Junior demonstration teams and government exhibits will educate the public alongside daily entertainment at the hippodrome opening September 24.
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Associated Press
Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
Dairy Congress
Dairy Club
Iowa
Estes
Fred E. Ferguson
Iowa State Dairy Association
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Lawa
Hippodrome
Local social notes from Ainsworth and nearby towns
Ed Lins attended a conference in Newton last week. Edna and Herman Genkinger and Clarence Jacobs visited Mr. and Mrs. Chas Palmer. W A McIntyre and children went to Bethel Sunday school picnic. Will Richards had his tonsil and nose growth operation at the University hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Palmer and children spent time at Arnet Mathers east of Haskins. George Birney hosted a Haskins church weiner roast. Chas McDowall and family visited Chas Davis. Will Martin and children visited sister Mrs. Ben Cole in Haskins.
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Ainsworth
Ed Lins
Newton
Edna
Herman Genkinger
Clarence Jacobs
Chas. Palmer
W. A. MclIntyre
Bethel
Richards
University Hospital
Thought for the Day on Compliments and Criticism
A reflection urges gratitude for the unseen unfavorables and discouragement from dwelling on sparse favorable comments, noting that not all critique is spoken and implying resilience through focus on positive stimuli.
Courtesies Count In Everyday Life
A short reflection extols small courtesies as shaping social harmony. Gentle acts open doors and smooth interactions, fostering goodwill and making strangers feel welcome. The speaker notes civility as the path to pleasant first impressions and smoother social roads.
Foolish to Believe All One Hears Quote Insight
A historical note cites a maxim about discernment in belief from Quartea warning that most of what is heard is unreliable. It emphasizes skepticism toward rumors and the value of judging information before acceptance.
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Washington Band
Furnishes
Ernoon
Tomor
First United Presbyterian Church
Fathers and Sons
Blue
Gamel
Jesse J Miller
Moody ‘S Rating Service
Standard Statistics Service
Washis Suse
Washington and Brighton
Lyon’s Hall
GEO. Bickford
Lis
Latham
Orchestra of Muscatine
Billy Greer
Orchestra of
Jap Relief Fund
America
Jesse J. Miller
Vidha
Journal Office
Evening Journal
Inquire Journal
Inquire Journal Office
West Chester
Care Journal
C. H. Boileau
Iowa Gas & Electric CO
Wm. Hesseltine
Collie Puppi
C. L. Miller
Will Embree
Chester
Joe Kohlicek
Whitee Way
Art Stouter
OHL
Rhode Island
J. A. Work Ins
J. A. Ins
Black
Eod
Imquire Journal
Quire Journal
Y. Inquire Journal Office
John J. Black
East 9Th Street
Elias Williams
Crawfordsville
Winchester
NEW House
Richmond
Milt Chapek
Winchester Repeating Shotgun
Warren Seed Store
A. Horak
Poland
China
Farrow
O. L. Dayton
Earl Nicola
R. E. Brown
Fargubar
Arnold
F. & M. Bank
Norad Einere
Dempsey
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