Civil War Vets to Meet Here Oct 3 in Tri-County Gathering
Washington hosts the Tri-county Veterans Association annual convention on Friday October 3. Survivors of the Civil War from Muscatine Louisa and Wapello Counties may form a company if weather permits. Col D J Palmer organizes the program with a noon dinner at the Presbyterian Church for old soldiers their wives and widows and other family members at a nominal charge. Association officers include President J C F Weade Washington first VP W C Saunders Wapello third VP James Corbin Muscatine secretary D J Palmer Washington treasurer Dr J C Boice Washington.
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Washington
Veterans of Washington
Tri-county Veterans Association
Muscatine
Louisa
Wapello
Presbyterian Church
J. C. F. Weade
W. C. Saunders
James Corbin
D. J. Palmer
Treasury
J. C. Boice
Manila Eyes Jose Rizal Memorial Stadium Project
A city drive to raise $500000 for a new Jose Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila received official sanction. The plan aims to fund construction of a fine athletic venue in the city to serve as a central sports facility.
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Manila
Jose Rizal
Sanc
Test Pump and Well Begin 543 GPM at New Water Plant
The turbine pump at the new water works plant started a 24 hour test yesterday afternoon after an initial morning run. An average of 543 gallons per minute was pumped from the deep well and the system was fed into the sewer. Visitors inspected the plant as contractors prepared to pour the floor of the building this morning.
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Water Works
Wittmer Buys Havre Store to Serve Community
S C Wittmer of Wayland buys the Havre store from Peter Witting and takes possession. He aims to serve Havre with general merchandise and has added a lumber line to the offerings.
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C. Wittmer
Wayland
Havre
Peter Witting
Wittmer
Campaign for 256000 raised for stadium work in Manila
Governor General Wood issued a proclamation fixing Aug 10 to Sept 30 as the campaign period to raise 256000 for the stadium project. The plan aims to complete a portion of the stadium by the Far Eastern Championship games to be held in Manila in May 1925.
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Wood
Menila
Out of Town Candidates Rise in This Week’s Campaign
The Evening Journal reports growing out of town contenders entering the race with serious purpose. Editorial notes their expanding presence beyond Washington City and predicts strong activity through October 4 as subscriptions drive votes, with peak value now.
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Evening Journal
Washington City
Terest
Plecker Wins 5000 Damages Against Knottnerus
In district court Mrs Emma Plecker was awarded 5000 dollars after a jury verdict reached at 1235 last night and read this morning. Plecker claimed 15000 in damages over an alleged insanity information filed by Knottnerus, with two days of testimony preceding the verdict. The story also notes the start of picking a jury for Dan Hesseltine versus A J Morgan et al, an appeal over highway condemnation affecting land owned by Hesseltine at Sandy Hook with route changes on primary road No 11 between Washington and Brighton.
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Emma Plecker
R. T. Knottnerus
Board of Supervisors
Washington
Brighton
Hesseltine
Sandy Hook
District Court
J. L. Brookhart
W. Livingston
W. M. Keeley
T. A. Michels
Ed Stoutner
J. D. Morrison
George Nelson
Andy Oswalt
William Ineram
Jennie White
Roy Flynn
Etta McCall
Marion Smith
A. H. Freel
A. D. Schmidt
James A. Ryan
Dan Hesseltine
Knotek Hog Sale Brings High Prices Across Duroc Line
The Knotek Brothers sold 54 Duroc hogs with an average of 40 a head and all animals finding buyers. The top price went to a spring male bought by Herman Toelle of West Point for 117.50. Twenty five hogs went to breeders, the rest to Washington county buyers, with strong demand and praise for quality breeding stock.
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Knotek Brothers
Knotek Boys
Herman Toelle
West Point
Neb
Washington County
Knotek
On Grid Squads Local High School Grads Doing Well
Several Washington High School football alumni are making early impact at their colleges. Daniels earns a guard spot on the State University of Iowa first team after replacing Olson. Rice appears at end on the second unit with potential for future advancement. Duke stands as a key Grinnell player likely to start at guard or tackle. Molesworth shines in Monmouth backfield and earned a letter last year. Frankson and Macon from last year’s squad join State Teachers College with a good chance to make the eleven. Freshwaters who earned a letter last year is near certain to claim a place this year.
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Washington
Daniels
State University of Iowa
Olson
Rice
University
Duke
Grinnell College
Mrs Sol Allen Claimed By Death After Long Illness
Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 30 p.m. in the Jones and McElhinney chapel for Mrs Solomon Allen who died yesterday afternoon in the county hospital. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery. She was born February 7 1840 in Lawrenceville Indiana and married Solomon Allen August 18 1858. The family lived in Agency Iowa before moving to Washington county soon after the Civil War. Survivors include husband and children Ella Eaton Edward C Allen W M Allen Joseph Allen Eva M Allen with three other children deceased. MRS Allen was active in the Methodist church and known for Christian character and devotion to her son W M Allen.
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Jones & McElhinney
Solomon Allen
County Hospital
W. W. Bowers
Woodlawn Cemetery
Allen
East Third Street
Rebecca Hazen
Lawrenceville
Ind
Nathaniel
Mary (Stewart) Hazen
Lowa
Agency
Washington County
Ella Eaton
Oakland
Calif
Edward C. Allen
Spokane
Wash
W. M. Allen
Joseph
Snowstorm Delays Threshing Across Central Montana
A general snowstorm swept central Montana, delaying threshing operations but deemed highly beneficial overall. Lewistown reports the weather fell yesterday with widespread impact on farms and harvest progress.
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Lewistown
Mont
Montana
Chester Huskies Ready to Face Washington in Season Opener
West Chester high meets Washington high tomorrow at 2 30 on the home field in a much anticipated second game of the season. West Chester fields an intact lineup with last year's stars. Washington shows a patched squad with several injuries.
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Washington
Bramer
Schulty
Weaver
Marshall
West Chester
Elizabeth Sherman Undergoes Operation
Mrs Don Sherman reports their daughter Elizabeth underwent surgery at Evans ton Illinois hospital yesterday removing a tumor from her left knee She had suffered months from an injury last winter after a fall on the knee and she is said to be progressing splendidly.
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Don Sherman
Elizabeth
Evanston
Illinois
Investigation Into Alleged Pennsylvania Political Corruption
The Law Enforcement League telegram to President Coolidge claims signed evidence of political corruption by federal office holders across Pennsylvania. Attorney General Stone, at the president’s direction, is conducting the investigation with official confirmatory action from Washington.
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Washington
Coolidge
Stone
Law Enforcement League of
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Law Enforcement League
Union
United States
Campaign Plans of President Coolidge Remain Unfixed
President Coolidge faced the final campaign stretch with an announced program only partly defined. He has two addresses scheduled for next month here and may review midwest invitations, while staying at his desk for most campaigning. He will consult with Republican National Committee Chairman William M. Butler.
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Washington
Coolidge
William M. Butler
Republican National Committee
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Coolidge and Dawes Caravan Moves Through Illinois
The Coolidge and Dawes coast to coast campaign caravan reached Illinois ahead of an Iowa swing. The party skirted Chicago, met with northern Illinois workers, and planned stops in Joliet Cedar Rapids Danville Marshalltown and Denison with an Omaha visit in A. W. Jefferis’s home city.
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Ananciated Press
Chicago
Coolidge and Dawes
Ilinois
Iowa
Chicaro
Lake Michican
Lincoln Highway
National
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Denison
Omaha
A. W. Jefferis
Plymouth
Accident Near High School Narrowly Avoided
A noon collision near the high school involved a truck and a student on a bicycle as students left school. The impact caused minor damage to the bicycle and no serious injuries were reported. Mrs Sherman White of Crawfordsville was mentioned as a city visitor and juror for the first term court while John Woods arrived from Colorado Springs to oversee local business interests.
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Sherman White
Crawfordsville
John Woods
Colorado Springs
Mrs. Woods
Dutch Windmills Replaced by Modern Electric Pumps
Amsterdam reports that old Dutch windmills are being overtaken by electric pumps. Once iconic and picturesque, the windmills are losing relevance as modern machinery proves more efficient. The shift marks a transition from traditional wind-driven mills to electric pumping across Holland.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Journal Ad Service: Payoffs for Intelligent Advertising
The Journal presents advertising guidance promising value for smart spenders. It stresses effective placement and thoughtful messaging to maximize reach and returns for local businesses.
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