Clifton Case Deferred and Local Court Actions
Trial on the estate of Rowena Clifton was deferred as issues could not be disposed of today. Emma Clifton and Elsie Tuntas are represented by A FE Main. Brookhart Bros. administer the estate and were not ready to proceed. A divorce granted to Lewis J Miller from Eva Louise Miller, custody given to the father. Pearl Chambers versus A G Turner et al, $200 claim approved by the receiver and re established. David Miller v Thomas Lewis et al reopened. bond of $500 sought. Attachments against A B Carr dismissed. several foreclosures allowed. August Felash alias Ray Miller arraigned for breaking and entering. plea not guilty. case continued.
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Rowena Clifton
A. FE. Main
Iowa City
Emma Clifton
Elsie Tuntas
Brookhart Bros
Lewis J. Miller
Eva Louise Miller
Pearl Chambers
A. G. Turner
August Felash
Ray Miller
Ohio
Fred Stewart Hardware
McCrory and Gibson Triumph in Washington Tennis Doubles
Rev J Reade McCrory and Miss Willa Gibson won their doubles match at the Washington Tennis Club tournament by scores of 6 1 and 6 4 against E Hammer and Ralph Gibson. Their opponents Hammer and Gibson started the singles before darkness halted play, to be completed later. Brown and Hammer set to play this evening.
Presbyterians Call for Friday Service and Sunday Communion
City churches urge members to attend a preparatory service Friday at 7 30 PM and communion on Sunday at 11 AM led by Pastor Arthur R Oates.
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Arthur R. Oates
Frelinghuysen Wins Reelection Nomination Big NJ Margin
Sen Joseph Frelinghuysen declared after his primary victory over George L. Record that prohibition will be the main issue of the New Jersey Senate race, with an estimated majority of 80 000 to 100 000. He said Record's support largely reflected prohibition opposition in outlying districts.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Joseph Frélinghuysen
George L. Record
Frelinghuysen
Record
Edward J. Edwards
Large share of residents owe city poll tax in Washington
City Clerk 8S. J. Kellogg reports about 600 residents aged 21 to 45 are subject to a five dollar poll tax with only 100 paid so far. Delinquency lists will be certified by Monday and turned over to the county treasurer for collection with penalties. the tax funds city streets and alleys. Some exemptions have been claimed and will be reviewed by the city council next Monday.
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J. Kellogg
Washington
Kellogg
Iowa to Broadcast Daily Radio Programs From University Station
University of Iowa will begin daily broadcasts from WHAA on weekdays 8 p m to 8 30 p m and a Sunday church service 10 45 a m to 12 noon. The 200 watt transmitter aims a 500 mile range. Prof A H Ford leads courses in radio telephony with lab work and practical exercises for physics students.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
A. H. Ford
Electrical Engineering
University
First Congregational Church
WHAA
College of Medicine
Iowa
Ford
You Doubt This Count Them 25 000 Pores in Mind
A fragment discusses the vast inner texture of the human mind mentioning twenty five thousand pores. The line hints at mental complexity without providing broader context.
Width of Strait of Dover Distance
The distance from Dever to Calais across the strait of Dover is twenty one miles.
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Strait of Dover
Dever
Calais
Local farm diary notes cider gift and trade concerns
Liane Lee 4 Joe Garrick gave a jug of fresh cider and the boys appreciated it. Apples appear to be of good grade. The poultry supply is at capacity and a live car is expected any day. Efforts to maintain trade continue, but the duration is uncertain.
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Joe Garrick
Unusual Pleasant Weather Grips Washington This September
Washington enjoys cool nights and light frosts over the past two weeks with sunlit days. Observers note a likely heavy frost approaching, though another spell of mild weather is expected in October, just three days away.
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Washington
Oetober
Bethel Homecoming Events Set Quiet Morning Pace
On Saturday, September 30 events at Bethel Home Coming and Community Day start early due to an afternoon football game in Washington. Attendees are urged to arrive by nine o clock. A pre dinner baseball game features married versus single men on the farm of F W Brindley who warns trespassers and hunters to stay off the property.
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Bethel
Washington
Birth rate in Iowa studied by Child Welfare Research station
Iowa City experts report rural areas show twice as many births per 1000 women of childbearing age compared with cities. They cite migration to urban centers, education levels, and environmental factors as key influences on birth rates and child welfare.
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Iowa City
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
Hornell Harthead
Towa
Hart
Iowa
London
Mother's Wonderful Love Inspires Gentle Devotion
A reflective note extols a mother's boundless love and self sacrifice, praising her sympathy, vision, and enduring devotion as surpassing all others.
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Alexander Lyons
Do Moths Use Wireless Mated Communication
Scientists report certain moth species can communicate over distance using pheromones. Experiments with Vapourer moths show females attracting mates from a mile or more while enclosed in a wooden pill box.
Washington High to Open New Field vs Ottumwa
Washington high school prepares for a big crowds football opening at the new athletic field against Ottumwa. The surface, while not fully leveled, is playable and will be graded next spring. A pep club and band will boost the event as coaches Dickinson and Edgar push a strong practice week. Also, Pete Moleyworth won the tennis singles title with Harry Rice runner up.
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Washington High School
Mediapolis
Ottumwa
Washington
Harold Montgomery
Rex Benz
Washington Band
Dickinson
Edgar
Lloyd Edgar
Lester Carson
Ottumwans
Molesworth
Pete” Moleyworth
Harry Rice
Rice
Waymack
Miller
Elwell
Dayton Man Loses Both Arms After Dynamite Blast
Webster City Iowa September 28 Walter Long of Dayton in Webster county lost both arms at the elbows when a stick of dynamite exploded on a Des Moines riverbank near Dayton and Stanford while fishing with two companions. Arch ie Oberg was hurt in the calf. Long was rushed to Dayton then Fort Dodge hospital. He faces severe shock and blood loss as doctors treat him.
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Webster City
Walter Long
Dayton
Webster County
Des Moines
Stanford
Long
Archie Oberg
Fort Dodge
Must Be Two in Bargain
A garbled plea references a bargain dispute and claims of deceit with self blame implied. The fragmentary text lacks clear persons or affiliations to name or date.
Reminiscences of Washington in 1856 from Monmouth s R Hamilton
S R Hamilton of Monmouth recalls Washington in 1856 with recollections of a Seceder congregation at Dutch Creek painting the church interior in glass white or white enamel. He notes the October fair, a stage trip to Oskaloosa, the court house shows, a snow brick house being built, a three story brick by James Dawson, and the November election voting for Fremont and Dayton. He mentions two hotels the Iowa House and Bacon house and describes local figures and events from that year.
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S. R. Hamilton
Monmouth
Washington
Dutch Creek
Oskaloosa Road
J. F. Tate
Oskaloosa
Mr. Huston
Andrew Brownlee
Andrew Kendall
Washington College
Doig and
Wilson
Iowa City
Iowa House
Bacon
New Dormitory Planned for Cedar Falls College Girls
The state board of education met at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls and approved plans for a new girls dormitory. Location not decided as owners quoted high prices and no ground deal was made. Enrollment has risen over 30 percent this fall, stressing existing dormitory capacity.
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Cedar Falls
State Board of Education
Iowa State Teachers College
Teachers College
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Clark & Enslin
Liane Lee
W. S. Reister & Sons
Mtge
F. W. Brindley
California
Goodrich
Goodrich Rubber
Phillips Drug Store
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Tah
Seaklom
Lee Ee
Evening Journal
Earl Corbin
Arapher
Red
C. I. Davis
Keota
W. Madison
Hampshire
Dave McLaughlin
J. D. Dayton
West Chester
Frank H. Gray
Apples
E. 3Rd St
East Washington Street
D. N. Anwyl
PEARL
Roy Stewart
Je&ersey
Riverside
Paved
Iowa Ave
Schmoeller Bros
J. T. Wenger
Ss. T. T
Chas. Vandrasek
Riverside Phone
Caldwell No. 3Rd St
Burlington
West Second Street
Inquire Journal Office
Tlowd City
W. F. Jacobs
Crank Assembly
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