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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1919

Page

3

Coach Whitford Seeks 40 Member High School Football Squad

Coach Earl Whitford states his 31 candidate squad shows speed and discipline as training begins. He expects several trials, aiming to reach about 40 players with line and backfield spots contested, while stressing strict training rules and daily practice ahead of opening game versus Harold Kross Keota.

Earl Whitford Whitford Romen Duke C. Neill Lemley Mintler McCreedy Wehr Ross Reid Carson E. Neill I. Jones Freshwaters Work Kracaw Dusenberry Gardner Barnoske Hill Haney C. Reister Durst Swift Putnam R. Jones Hunter Gates Rice Waymack Hall Knottnerus Brookhart Oskaloosa Herald Kelly Hoyt Oskaloosa High School Washington Harold Kross Keota High School Fairfield

Milk bottle return request to GW customers

GW customers are urged to return milk bottles when requesting milk or keep bottles clean for the delivery person. The notice emphasizes returning empties to ensure smooth service and proper reuse.

How to Remove Paint Stains From Steps

To get rid of paint stains on a doorstep use a strong potash solution. Wash the step with the solution and let it soak. The paint will soften and can be washed off with soap and water. Paint left on for some time will yield to this treatment.

Kalona drainage project awards contracts

This week the board let contracts for a Kalona drainage project to improve nearly nonproductive lands. The project costs 59 676 89 dollars funded by assessments on benefited property. Martin Day company Lincoln Nebr won open ditches fences and bridges for 32426 72 dollars. Chris Haugsted Nevada Iowa secured tile drain work for 27250 17 dollars. Work must start within thirty days and finish by July 1 1920.

Board of Supervisors Kalona Martin-Day Company Lincoln Nebr Chris Haugsted Nevada Iowa

Bible Conference to Be Held At Baptist Church

A Southeastern Iowa Bible conference on Christian fundamentals runs from Sunday, September 21 through Wednesday at the Baptist church. Interdenominational in scope, it follows Philadelphia’s world conference and features speakers invited by Dr. W. B. Riley of Minneapolis. The event aims to deepen Bible study, strengthen Christianity, and spark spiritual fervor across denominations.

Washington Ministerial Association The Baptist Church Iowa United States Philadelphia W. B. Riley Minneapolis Riley Vartonian Parsons College Methodist Church Washington

Drought Broken by Rain With Light Drizzle Today

Rain began this morning after a dust storm that filled streets and highways with dust. An inch fell by dawn, followed by a continued drizzle this afternoon, likely totaling half an inch or more, easing health concerns caused by dust.

Ball Game Cancelled Between Brighton and Washington

Rain makes grounds too wet and roads muddy causing the postponement of the Brighton versus Washington baseball game. Arrangements will be made later for a possible rescheduled date.

Brighton Washington

Washington County Farms for Sale Listings

Washington County Farms offers multiple tracts for sale including No 112 of 95 acres at 266 per acre with 9000 financing for 5 years. Also No 130 of 80 acres at 260 per acre with 6000 cash, No 116 of 40 acres at 350 per acre with 5000 cash, No 114 of 128 acres at 425 per acre with 24000 financing for 5 years, No 102 of 120 acres at 175 per acre with 10000 financing for 5 years, No 140 of 150 acres at 250 per acre, No 126 of 120 acres at 140 per acre for short time.

Washington

Squad From Medical Corps in Town Today

A group of United States Army medical corps soldiers visits town for a recruiting mission. An officer escorts them and a wet Sunset Park camp is noted as their possible demonstration site this evening if weather allows. No official schedule has been released.

Medical Corps of United States Army Medical Corps Sunset Park

Rural Women’s club to meet and aid Armenian relief

The Rural Women’s club will hold a Thursday meeting with Mrs. Ernest Carlson and requests a free will offering for Armenian sufferers. The 8113 Chapter 1 P B O plans a Sept 18 evening meeting at Miss Dell Hollingsworth’s home with important business and full attendance.

Ernest Carlson Dell Hollingsworth Chautauqua Commercial Club Orville Elder C. M. Keek J. A. Glendinning Charley Dewey Ralph Dougherty A. R. Miller J. M. Wishart

Church Ladies Meet for Afternoons At Two Gatherings

The Ladies Aid societies and Ladies League social hold Friday and Thursday gatherings at local churchs. Members should bring own work needles and thimbles as projects will be done.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the First U. P. Church Ladies’ League Ladies Aid Society Christian Church

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