Final Honors Paid First County Boy Killed in France
Funeral services honored Leon Beatty, Washington county’s first World War casualty in France. The 168th Infantry private, born 1895, enlisted 1917, landed December 1917, and was killed July 15, 1918 in the Champagne battles. A large procession, military rites, and Legion and G A R support marked the ceremony.
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France
Washington
Woodlawn
Beatty
Leon Beatty
Legion
Swayne P. Beatty
Eudora Bb
Story) Beatty
Armory
Germany
Iowa Infantry
168Th Infantry
Rainbow Division
Iowa Regiment
Champagne
Marian Story
Oskaloosa
Rita Harris
Leon
Leon Beatty Honored as First Local War Hero
A large crowd attended a memorial service for Leon Beatty, the county’s first World War sacrifice. The sermon urged steadfast patriotism and adherence to war-time ideals, noting Beatty’s death helped preserve democracy. An estimated 1,600 people filled the Methodist church for the service.
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Thas
Leon Beatty
American Legion
Mor
Methodist Church
The
Beatty
Ivan Thom
Leaington Methodist Church
Legion Quartet
Kenneth Carris
Preston Wolf
W. E. Hender
James Ferguson
A. R. Oates
John McKinstry on Stand in Guardianship Case
Court opened with John McKinstry still testifying in a district court guardianship trial. Expect lengthy cross examination by Col. W. Brookhart as defense plans multiple witnesses and days of arguments. McKinstry discussed plans for the Bert McKinstry ranch in western Texas and his wish that grandson Orville grow up there.
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John McKinatry
8. W. Brookhart
McKinstry
W. M. Keeley
Bert McKinstry
Texas
Orville McKinstry
Beatty Family Names Davenport Barnes City and Rockford Members
A partial obituary fragment lists Ralph Garper Galdner and two Beatty families from Davenport Barnes City and Rockford with two sons Alvin and Harold in a Davenport Barnes City Rockford lineage. The text mentions I as a potential initial.
Chloride of lime mildew cleaner instructions
The text describes using chloride of lime to remove mildew by dissolving a teaspoonful in water for a small tub or cloth method. It advises thorough dissolution or using a cloth bag, running water over it, soaking the item for several hours, then rinsing in multiple waters. Do not increase lime quantity to avoid material damage.
Alcott on Authors and Readers in Mutual Benefit
A Bronson Alcott aphorism notes that an author who invites readers to explore his own benefits best serves them while teaching authorship's modesty. The exchange emphasizes humility and reciprocal benefit between writer and reader.
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A. Bronson Alcott
American Legion Auxiliary Dues Reminder and Priscilla Club Meeting
The state officers request all members pay dues this month as Iowa representation depends on paid memberships. Send payments to Mrs. Ernest Louck or any membership committee member. The Priscilla club will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Stewart at 320 West Jefferson St.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa
Ernest Louck
Belle Rice
Susie Edgington
Elizabeth Fisher
Priscila Club
Fred Stewart
West Jefferson St
Meeting notices and society gatherings in Des Moines
The article lists state board and committee sessions in Des Moines with invitations for membership consideration. It notes a meeting of two Pythian Sisters of West Chester and urges all members to attend. Also announces the Bethel Presbyterian Missionary Society gathering with Mrs. Mary Applegate and a Senior W. W. G. meeting at the church to hem tea towels.
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Des Moines
The
Missionary Society of the Bethel Presbyterian Church
Mary Applegate
Queen Esthers Meet for Officer Election at Church
A Queen Esthers meeting is set for Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the Methodist church to elect officers and urges a large attendance. A called American Legion meeting follows Tuesday evening September 27 at 7 30. The South of Town Embroidery club will gather with Mrs C R Conner Thursday afternoon September 25. all members are urged to attend.
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Frank Wilson
Anna Dawson
Kolah Club
Goldie Jackson
Elsie Jackson
Pleasant Hill Ladies’ Aid Society
Fort Madison
Methodist Church
The
American Legion
South of Town
C. R. Conner
Horseshoe Pitchers Win at Keota Again
Washington horseshoe pitchers proved their superiority over the Keota devotees of this sport again Saturday afternoon. After two sets, a deciding game was needed. Caldwell and Briley beat Blattner and McGraw 42 to 25, while Caldwell and Ferguson defeated Musgrove and Wade 52 to 45. The Keota pair Wade and Fulton beat McCall and Fetters 42 to 5, and Musgrove and Willis edged Ferguson and Bauer 58 to 56 in three games.
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Washington
Keota
Ferguson
Bauer
Musgrove
Willis
McCall
Fetters
Wade
Fulton
Caldwell
Briley
Blattner and
McGraw
Caldwell and
Engines Use Third of Mined Coal
About one third of all coal mined in the United States is required to keep the country's 65 000 locomotives going.
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United States
Linn Gale Seeks Liberty by Informing on Radicals
New York dispatch reports Linn A. E. Gale held on Governor's Island for desertion and antiwar publishing charges has offered to turn over information on radicals in the United States and Mexico in exchange for freedom. ACLU chief Roger Baldwin declined to defend him, citing Gale's renunciation of radical beliefs and refusal to reveal client communications. Gale's Atlanta attorney Samuel Castleton confirmed his client has repudiated former radical ties and would not seek aid from radicals.
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New York
Linn A. E. Gale
United States
Mexico
American Civil Liberties Union
Gale
Selective Service Oet
Mexico City
Ile
Governor's Island
Roger N. Baldwin
Union
Baldwin
Department of Justice
War Department
Radicola
Cale
Samuel M. Castleton
Atlanta, Ga
Castleton
Linn
A. E. Gale
New York City
Gale's
Linn Gale
Notice of Will Proof in Washington County Iowa
Notice is given that an instrument alleged to be the last will of J. A. McCoy, deceased, has been filed in the District Court for Washington County Iowa. The court fixes October 20 1921 for proof hearing. dated September 26 1921. J D Glasgow Clerk District Court.
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Washington County
District Court
J. A. McCoy
J. D. Glasgow
Sensitivity of radio minicrometer described for heat detection
The radio minicrometer is noted as highly sensitive, capable of detecting heat from a hand held device at thirty feet and recording heat from a distant fixed star whose light travels 186000 miles per second, taking many years to reach Earth.
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Punerat
PR. Bowfhs
W. W. Bowers
Howers
Company K
Earl Fulton
Daryl Mathers
Harry Swift
Wayne Simerman
Claire Beatty
Dewey Godlove
Paneras
Jeon Beatty
American Legion Post
Private Leon Beatty
John Weinstry
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
J. W. Applegate
C. C
Wo Ss. C
West Chester
Mina Jones
Ladies’ Aid Auxiliary
United Presbyterian Church of West Chester
the Chocolate Shop
Will
E. Marcucci
L. Giovanardi
Pythian Sisters of
Reds
Oregon
Portieres
Oregon City
Saturday Evening Post
Ladies Home Journal
J. B. Crail
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