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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1929
Page
7
Oskaloosa Iowa August 5 H S Hoover will receive 750 dollars from the state highway commission for land taken when rounding a corner. The payment covers orchard damage caused by the road project and settles the claim in full.
Francis K. Morgan of Lincoln Nebraska credits the Sargon treatment with reversing gall bladder and liver troubles after years of pain and poor appetite. He says he improved quickly, regained an active liver and appetite and no longer suffers constipation, asserting overall stronger health.
Damages were awarded after condemnation proceedings that closed yesterday on highway 63 near Oskaloosa. A injunction halted paving and road work on Hoover land until the damages were heard by Judge Frank Bechly in Montezuma last week.
West Chester August 3 A Dayton correspondent notes a rain event described as a million dollar rainfall. The piece asserts wide value to the state, with many places eager for such rain when most needed.
Visiting and returning residents fill Brighton this week with guests from Waterloo Peoria Boulder and Fairfield. Marjory Robson Helen Genkins Phyllis Woodford Mrs Crawford and three children of Peoria Jr visit. Rex Brier Jimmie of Winfield stay with Hod Brier. Edna Oswalt and Ed Wanerus wed Thursday.
Evening at Mt Pleasant featured Edwin and Edna Hagey of Wayland, high school grads now engaged, with Edwin working at a meat market and Edna teaching rural schools. A funeral for Mrs Perd Brier was held near Brighton with distant relatives from multiple states attending. Reverend Heidel led services and attendees included the Wooten and Hallgren families among others. Additional items note travels, hospital visits, and family gatherings across Burlington, Chicago, Detroit, and New York as well as a car accident involving Rev M W Baughan of Albia with injuries not serious. Patty Coffman, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Vanerus, celebrated her sixth birthday with a gathering at the Vanerus home before returning to Vinton.
United Press reports strong performances including Ed Morris two hits for Boston against Chicago and a late rally by Detroit over Washington. Yankees split a doubleheader with Cleveland while Indians rally for a 14 to 6 nightcap. Cubs edge Robins 6 to 4 as Grimm drives in winning run.
Sylvester Johnson pitched the Cardinals to a 5 to 0 win over the Braves, delivering nine victories in two weeks for St. Louis.
Eleven year old Arthur Gerken of Rochester may face trial for the murder of Henry King a 13 year old fatally wounded last week in an attempt to frighten him from the farm where Arthur was visiting
Washington County Iowa invites sealed proposals by August 14 at 2 PM for 336 ft of 42 in reinforced concrete pipe and 336 ft of 42 in Army Corrugated pipe to Noble Iowa. Bids require 5 percent certified check and compliance with Iowa State Highway Commission specs. The county may waive technicalities or reject all bids. Specifications available at the County Auditor or County Engineer offices.
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for babies and children. It claims the product eases colic, constipation, and distress by improving digestion so the child gains weight normally. The ad urges buyers to seek the genuine Castoria with the Fletcher signature on the wrapper.
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