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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1925

Page

3

Sherfey Bond Forfeit Over Missing Defendant

Kalona resident Ralph Sherfey was charged with forgery and posted a $200 bond by A F Sherfey and A S Fry. He failed to appear in court, prompting Judge Dan Hamilton to forfeit the bond and order registered notice to the bondsmen. Sheriff aims to locate Sherfey for arraignment and resolution of the charge.

Ralph Sherfey Kalona A. F E. Sherfey A. S. Fry Sherfey Dan Hamilton Sheffey

Local People Visit Across Iowa and Chicago

Local residents travel for family visits and business. Mrs. Axline and two sons visit Morris Iowa. Mrs. Benda and daughter Bessie go to Muscatine. Mrs. Zelik visits Columbus City. Bergquist couple to Chicago then Minneapolis and St Paul. Judge Dewey travels from Mohave to Washington on business. Reiters from Chicago visit Washington and Des Moines. Marguerite Reister starts work at Four Cs business college in Des Moines.

J. C. Axline Morris, Iowa James Benda Bessie Muscatine John Zelik Columbus City J. A. Bergquist Rank and Elmer Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Wm. Reiter Claude Reister Washington Reister Des Moines Maud Reister Wm. Reiser W. S Claude Reiser Ciicago Marguerite Reister Four C.’s Business College

Burlington to Have New Schedule Sunday

Agent J. C. McKay announces a new Burlington time-card takes effect tomorrow. Washington trains keep their times, but Burlington lines adjust. Morning Washington riders can directly connect at Burlington to St. Louis and other points like Keokuk and Fort Madison.

J. C. McKay Burlington Railway Burlington Washington St. Louis Keokuk Fort Madison

West Chester W R C convention attendees listed

The West Chester W R C convention includes Mrs Abbie Bowyer Mrs Ada Hillis Mrs Ola Brumback Mrs Flossie Sherbeck Mrs Jin Hough Miss Effie Van Sickle and Mrs Brumback serves as the West Chester delegate. The West Chester W R C has 33 active members and a strong officer group amid community pride.

Wet Chester Abbie Bowyer Ada Hillis Ola Brumback Flossie Sherbeck Jin Hough Effie van Sickle Brumback West Chester

Free maternity clinics announced in Waterloo

The division of Maternity and Infant Hygiene of the State University of Iowa will hold free clinics for mothers and babies at the Dairy Catte Congress in Waterloo this fall. Funded by the Sheppard-Towner bill, the exhibit is educational with actual treatment by the family physician.

Waterloo Division of State University of Iowa Dairy Catte Congress Sheppard-Towner

County Agents to Ames Conference at Iowa State College

Ames Iowa Sept 19 The annual conference of county agents and farm bureau leaders will be held at Iowa State College Oct 7 to 9 inclusive. R K Bliss director of the agricultural extension department has announced.

Waterloo Black Hawk County Minneapolis Duluth Winnipes Co .L. Viteh Agricutural Extension Department Af Ames J. A. Brown O. A. Brown Peck Brothers Bnorean Ames Ames Iowa Farm Bureau Iowa State “College R. K. Bliss Agricultural Extension Department

Legion Fund Drive Seeks $600 More to Reach 1700 Quota

Leon Beatty post led by Commander P L Etter and A N Alberson races to raise the remaining 600 dollars for the American Legion fund aiding World War I orphans. Campaign extended to next Tuesday night with a meeting to tally totals and boosted convener effort. Local leaders urge contributions through Dr Etter Mr Alberson or ward chairmen. district workers report $81.25 collected in the Washington area.

Leon Beatty Post P. L. Etter A. N. Alberson American Legion Legionaires Legion Etter Mr. Alberson Charles M. Denison Harold Putnam Everette Griffith Phil Crail Washington Charles Kennedy Herman Otto

Five Month Home Furnishings Course Planned in Henry County

Mt. Pleasant announces a five months Home Furnishings course starting September 25 led by County Agent S. G. Baxter. Miss Adeline Murdeman of Iowa State College extension will instruct about 190 local leaders in five groups. Each leader will return to teach neighbors in their communities.

MT. Pleasant Henry County G. Baxter Adeline Murdeman Lows State College

Mrs McFadden Visits Des Moines This Morning

Mrs James McFadden travels to Des Moines to visit this morning. The page notes there are interesting items and advertisements featured today.

James McFadden Des Moines

Legion Convention Notes Omaha Preface 89th Division

Omaha prepares for the 89th Division reunion during the American Legion convention October 5 to 9. Memorial services honor fallen and missing members. the 355th Infantry suffered heavy casualties. The American Legion Auxiliary will lead teas receptions and events with 1000 cars offered to women. Ohio delegates bring a 60 piece band. Wisconsin plans a large university gym party with 8000 capacity. Prizes totaling $1500 in cash and cups will be awarded for various promenades and delegations.

Omaha Middle West St. Mihiel Mellee- Argonne 89Th Division American Legion 355Th Infantry American Legion Auxiliary Ohio Frank Merrick Cleveland Wisconsin American Legion Cretchton University Bend Promenade Nationale Promenade Nationale Deuxiene Band Promendae Nationale Deuxiene Drum Corps Promenad

Brother of Mrs E G Wilson Dies in Keota

Lee Stewart age 56 a Keota resident died after a brief illness described as an unusual apoplexy. He worked on Rock Island railway repairs and is survived by Minnie Dupuis his wife of Sigourney two daughters two sisters and several brothers with services not yet arranged. He was a Catholic and born in Keota with lifelong ties to the community.

Lee Stewart Keota E.G. Wilson Washington Homer Stephen Rock Island Stewart Minnie Dupuis Sigourney Grace Arnold Daisy Butler Des Moines Fef J. Erdice Louie Harter Perry Wilson Mar Hall J. W. Stewart A. K. Stewart W. BE. Stephen J. S. Stephen

Brookhart Orchard Crop Sold to Local Fruit Buyers

Chalmers and Rittenhouse bought Senator Brookhart’s apple crop for this season from Brookhart and partners. About 2500 bushels of Delicious, Grimes Golden and Jonathan apples are expected from eleven year old trees, with ongoing harvest through October and shipments to Chalmers & Rittenhouse for wholesale and retail sale.

Brookhart United States Europe Asia Africa Senator Brookhart Messis Young and Brown Messrs. Chalmers & Rittenhouse

Louisa County Farm Bureau Picnic Set for Oct 7

County Agent Itollo Pickford announces the annual Louisa county farm bureau picnic will be held on October 7. Charlies E. Hearst, president of the Ions Farm Bureau federation and chairman of the legislative committee of the National federation, will be the principal speaker. Mrs. J. W. Podd travelled to Centerville this morning to visit her sister.

Louisa Co. Bao Pienie Wapello Itollo Pickford Louisa County Farm Bureau Charlies E. Hearst Ions Farm Bureau Federation Legislative Committee The National Federation J. W. Podd Centerville

Willington High Faces West Chester In Opener

Willington high school opens football season in a week against West Chester at Chester Field. Last year the teams tied scoreless in Washington. Coach McKinstry reshapes the line with emphasis on interference and kicking, with 20 players in first string and plans for stiff workouts to prepare for the opener.

Willington High School West Cheater Chester Field Washington Chester Brighton McKingtry West Chester McConnell Alee McKinstry Blick Lyon Hill Simmering Pratt Davidson Swisher Palmer Bales Turner Heyins Tucker McCreedy Bain Weaver Edwards McCall Morrison Badham

Northwich Raises Entire Town Five Feet To Halt Subsidence

In Northwich England the entire business section including ten streets three banks the county court and 200 stores and houses has been raised five feet over three years to counter subsidence from brine pumping in nearby salt mines. Only eight buildings were demolished and no business stopped. the town bridge was raised at both ends to the new level.

Northwich Eng

Denmark Worlds Moulierer Poultry Industry Noted for Organization

Denmark leads in poultry industry organization with tightly structured systems cited as the most advanced globally. Authorities highlight streamlined production, distribution, and regulation driving efficiency and quality across farms.

Denmark Country

Gasoline Motor Car Arrives Here Monday Evening

Agent H W Russell announces a gasoline motor car of a new type billed for Washington will be in town Monday evening at the local station for inspection by residents. The car departs Chicago Monday morning and reaches here by early evening, with plans to operate on Rock Island branch lines in Iowa.

H. W. Russell Rock Island Washington Chicago St. Joseph Iowa

P h. D. Society Clears $200 From A Womanless Wedding

The charity committee chaired by Mrs. Carl Roberta reports a $200 net from the recent play A Womanless Wedding. All proceeds will go to charity. PEL O. members extend public thanks to all who aided the production.

Ph. D. Society Carl Roberta PEL O

Minor hometown notes from East Pleasant Plain area

Johannah Drish returns home at East Pleasant Plain and attends school here. Mrs Lorey Tachker of Keota visits the D. 4 A over home land. Reisser travels to Des Moines to enter Drake University.

Johannah Drish East Pleasant Plain Lorey Tachker Keota Land Reisser Des Moines Drake University

Ten Commandments at Graham Theatre Delights Faithful Crowd

Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments is playing at the Graham Theatre through Tuesday. Estelle Taylor Theodore Roberts James Neill Charles de Roche and Lawson Butt star in this grand Biblical episode with natural colors and a sweeping story of obedience and temptation.

Red Sea San Francisco Moses Egypt Cecil Hh DeMille Paramount Graham Theatre Estelle Taylor Theodore Roberts James, Neill Charles de Roche Lawson Butt Paramount Pictures Cecil BL. DeMille

Lee Craig Home Robbed of 35 Dollars

Burglary at the Lee Craig residence northwest of West Chester was reported to the sheriff last night around ten. The home was entered from the basement and most rooms rifled. only $35 in a pocketbook was taken, footprints noted as clues. Police suspect a wandering hobo.

Lee Craig West Chester Sheriff's Office Craig

Deportations Reach 134 in Chinatown Roundup

Federal actions in Chinatown netted 134 Chinese detainees sent to Tombs prison for detention before deportation to Ellis Island. The roundup targets suspected undesirables amid intensified immigration enforcement.

New York Chinatown Tombs Prison Ellis Island

Alligator Teeth Decline Spur Florida Farm Venture

In Florida rivers the alligator population declines leading to a breeding farm to supply reptiles for markets. The article notes long lifespans with many individuals claimed to live several hundred years in captivity and fewer in the wild while teeth wear triggers regrowth across the animal’s lifetime.

Florida

Dream of the Future in a Few Generations

The text envisions a distant era when scientists achieve a breakthrough erasing fear and pain as byproducts. It portrays a world where human labor is replaced by automated or advanced systems, redefining work and daily life.

Life's Doors and the Revolving Door

A fragment from the Louisville Journal ponders three doors of life a push door a pull door and a revolving door presenting a brief reflective joke about choices and momentum.

Louisville Er Journal

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