Cooking School and Better Homes Week Planned for October
A Washington event runs October 24 to 27 with free cooking school lectures on interior decorations and home economics hosted by Vera Megowan. Miss Irma Mundy of the Chicago Art Institute assists, with demonstrations at the Armory seating about five hundred. Local merchants may set up display booths as part of the Better Homes Week program.
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Ood Housekeeping
Vera Megowan
Western Grocer
Milla
Marshalltown
Iowa
Irma Mundy
Chicago Art Institute
Miss Megowan
Coumbia University
Illinois
Missouri
Mason City
Charles City
Waterloo
Malltown
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Davenport
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Burlington
Fairfield
Iowa City
Oskaloosa
Journal
Mise Megowan
Lecture course opens as fine show in Washington
The Washington Improvement League launched its lecture course with a large audience and excellent program led by the Zedeler symphonic quintet. Highlights included the William Tell Overture and selections from I Trovatori, with Miss Fortune delivering a powerful vocal number. Supt. W. C. Harding introduced the concert company and promoted upcoming events and ticket sales at Nicola and Harmon and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Washington Improvement League
Zedeler
Washington
I! Trovotors
Miss Fortune
Soholar
W. C. Harding
Nicola and Harmon Book Store
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Divorces Granted in District Court Yesterday
Judge Hamilton heard various matters in district court yesterday and today. Divorces were granted to Caroline Droll from Lawrence Drol and to Carroll Deeds from Emily Deeds.
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Hamilton
Caroline Droll
Lawrence Drol
Carroll Deeds
Emily Deeds
Mrs D H Rood Visiting Relatives in Chicago
Mrs D H Rood of Chicago is visiting at the home of her nephew Fred H Bey and at the home of her sister Mrs Fred C Bey.
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D. H. Rood
Chicago
Fred H. Bey
Fred C. Bey
Home Talent Revue Set for Graham Theater Dates
Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters sponsor a two part high class musical revue to be staged October 24 and 25 at Graham Theater. About eighty local performers will be featured with Robert Gerber Producing Company directing rehearsals and costumes. L. B. Lupton will assist in casting and production.
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Graham Theater
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Daughters of America
Robert Gerber
Chicago
L. B. Lupton
Washington Man
Mr. Lupton
Gerber
Kenosha
Wis
Washington
Many Are Paying Their Pell Tax Today
City Clerk Kellogg spent the day accepting five dollar poll tax payments as the October first deadline nears. Delinquents face penalties starting Monday as the county treasurer is prepared to take over collection after tomorrow. A want ad is expected to help boost payments.
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J. Kellogg
Kellogg
Burglars Take 30 Dollars From Gardner Home
A burglar entered Oscar Gardner's home seven miles NW of town between eight and nine pm and stole thirty dollars and a ring. He overpowered Mrs Susan Gardner threatening her and her daughter in law while another accomplice waited outside. no trail or phone line worked, and deputies had no solid leads.
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Oscar Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Sehulty Parace
Gardner
Sheriff's Office
Washington and Ottumwa to Meet in Big Friday Tilt
Washington and Ottumwa high schools clash on the local athletic field Saturday at 2 30 in a likely fierce southeastern Iowa football showdown. Both teams appear strong with key players returning and the loser eliminated from title contention.
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Washington and Ottumwa
Washington and Ottuawa
Iowa
Ted Saur
Fairfield
Washington
Keesey
Carberry
Iowa City
Flander Sells Farm To William Reinert
Edd Flander sold his 160 acre farm east of the city to William Reinert who lives near Harper. Reinert plans possession about the first of the year. The property features a modern house two large barns and stock lots. Reinert, a prominent Harper farmer and breeder of Poland China hogs and Black Angus cattle, operates with his son in progressive farming. No sale details or future plans were disclosed.
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Edd Flander
William Reinert
Harper
Washington County
Reinert
Flander
The Fool’s Condition Seeks No Profit or Harm
A fragment quotes a Latin style line on fools who never expect profit or harm from outsiders, but from terminators. The wording hints at satire on gullibility and external influence.
Special Music Sunday Night at First Church
A special Sabbath program at First United Presbyterian Church features Rev. J Reade McCrory speaking on Our Songs in Worship. The service includes organ preludes and numbers written for the denomination's national young people's convention, with works by Renner Mendelssohn and Manney.
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First United Presbyterian Church
J. Reade McCrory
Renner
Mendelssohn
Manney
Love Matches from Kasper in Stockholm
A quip on modern marriages notes that couples wed for love yet must offer a reasonable excuse to satisfy friends. The remark, attributed to Kasper of Stockholm, reflects social expectations around romance and union.
Last Band Concert in Central Park This Saturday
Announcement notes the final band concert of the season in Central Park on Saturday night. The message invites attendance and highlights the band's effort to please the audience. Additional lines indicate local shopping needs for cream eggs and poultry and reiterate prior statements about Washington Butter.
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Central Park
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