Local notes and errands at Winfield Fair and region
Local notices list purchases and visits in Winfield and surrounding towns. Items include Oott W. A. Harper buying a Kurtzman piano from G. W. Hobson, Mrs J. W. Clapper visiting Cedar Falls, and Mrs. John Titterington traveling to Havre for a Will Ling visit. Also public notices promote feed grinding, drone flights by Marcel Toursier at the Winfield fair, and special trains to the West Liberty fair with pool of local vendors and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Titterington
Havre
Will Ling
Keota
West Chester
Washington
Ainsworth
Cotter
Columbus Junction
Cone and Nichols
West Liberaty Fair
West Liberty
W. H. Shipman
Washington Iowa Seeks Sidewalk Bids For 1912 City Work
Sealed proposals must be filed with City Clerk Fred H Steck by noon August 19 1912 for constructing about 4000 square feet of four foot sidewalks and 1250 square feet of eight and twelve foot sidewalks in Washington Iowa. Bids require a 10 percent certified check and bond of 200 dollars. bids may be rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Steck
Washington
Iowa
City of
Fred H, Steck
Polly Perkins Hosts a Doll Show for Girls and Dolls
In a sunny garden Polly Perkins plans a doll party with prize awards for best dressed dolls, prettiest carriages, oldest doll, and best cared for. Prizes include candy cake and fruit. judges are three grandmas. The event ends with a dolls tea and every girl receives a prize, leaving all happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Evelyn
Daddy
Polly
Polly Perkins
Mamma
Dolly
Sie
French Aviator Marcel Tour sier Flies At Winfield Fair
Marcel Toursier, the French aviator, completed a successful 200 foot flight at Winfield Fairgrounds at 2 45 this afternoon. He circled the grounds four times and plans two more flights tomorrow at 2 and 4 o clock and two additional flights Friday afternoon.
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Winfield Fair
Marcel Toursier
Winfield
The
Evening Journal
Community meetings and rally dinner announced for August
The W C T U will meet Thursday afternoon with Miss Mary Parker. The Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church meets Friday at 2 50 with Miss Ellen Smith. A grand rally dinner opens the new A M E church lecture room on Thursday August 5 with all you can eat for 25 cents from 11 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Parker
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Ellen Smith
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Rochester Dentist
Dr C H Ellsworth of 16 Baldwin Street Rochester N Y says Foley Kidney Pills gave immediate relief and strengthened him after kidney and bladder troubles. Sam pleased to recommend their use. Lemmons Pharmacy.
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C. H. Ellsworth
Baldwin Street
Rochester
N. Y
Foley
Sam
Lemmons
Prosperous Businesses Ignore Campaign Jitters Across Nation
New York reports Wall Street experts say business and industry pay no heed to presidential politics. Lumber, cement, rail, and retail are strong amid scarce labor and high crop prospects, with forecasts of a 700 million bushel wheat crop and solid grain yields boosting optimism.
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New York
Wall Street
United States
Big Annual Alumni Clinic at Iowa City
Dates for the big annual alumni clinic of the College of Medicine at the University of Iowa are announced for October 22 and 23. Three leaders of American medicine will speak Dr William H Welch John Hopkins University Dr William Thayer John Hopkins University and Dr P L Kerrison of New York City. About 600 graduates and Iowa physicians are expected to attend. By October the new wing of the University Hospital will be open for inspection along with the hospital and other medical college buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
College of Medicine
University of Iowa
William H. Welch
John Hopkins University
William §. Thayer
Johns Hopkins University
P. LD. Kerrison
New York City
Iowa
University Hospital
Medical College
Plans for Tri-County Veterans Reunion in Muscatine
The Tri-County Veterans association will hold its reunion in Muscatine on Wednesday August 21 after delaying from September. Iowa Railroad Commission member and Civil War survivor David Paluiter and former G A R state president Lot Abraham are slated speakers. Commander Brown of the Iowa Department may attend. Parade is a key feature with broad turnout expected from posts and auxiliary groups.
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Lot Abraham
Brown
Iowa Department
Will Politicians Flop or Stay Put
Washington August 6 United States Senator Cummins of Iowa has started a discussion in connection with the Chicago convention that may unsettle fence sitters. Republicans in Washington are divided into serene and uneasy camps as Progressives backing Taft watch the situation. Cummins suggests a Republican senator should resign if he intends supporting the National Progressive Party. He argues electors loyal to the regular ticket who won t vote for the nominee should withdraw, a view aligned with La Follette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Cummins
Iowa
Chicago
National Progressive Party
New Party
Democrats
Taft
Self-Depreciation Too Prevalent Quote
A brief quotation from the Exchange notes a belief that self-importance is common while humility is scarce, framing the idea with a sharp media tone. The line contrasts one man’s vanity with many others’ undervaluation of self.
New York Proposes Deer Hunting Law Change
A proposed New York game law aims to alter deer hunting seasons to reduce accidents. Officials hope exposing hunters to leafless woodlands lowers the risk of shooting guides or companions during hunts.
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New York State
Judge and Barmaid's Blush
An Australian court heard a witness describe a period just after a barmaid's blush. The phrase meant a drink of compounded beer and raspberry vinegar, revealing a momentary lack of legal knowledge among judge and counsel.
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London Chronicle
Chautauqua Season Tickets Go On Sale Now
Chautauqua season tickets are on sale at all banks in Washington and from student ticket sellers. Pre price is $1.50, rising to $1.75 after Saturday. Buyers are urged to redeem pledges early and tents can be reserved through Frank Stewart. Program booklets with tent prices are available at local businesses.
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Catha Woodland
Washington
Woodland Players
Frank Stewart
Death of Robert Meck Kilgore Former Resident
Robert Meck Kilgore died June 28 1912 at the home of his son Charles in South Lancaster Massachusetts at age 73. Born March 21 1839 in Tuscarawas County Ohio he moved with his parents at age six to Washington County Iowa where he grew to manhood. A longer obituary is expected to follow.
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Robert Meck Kilgore
Charles
Lancaster
Mass
Tuscanawas County
Ohio
Washington County
Iowa
Daughters Born to Two Local Families
A daughter arrived this morning for Mr and Mrs J E Clark living west of the city. Saturday, August 3, a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Gelski four miles south of Washington.
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J. E. Clark
West of the City
Paul Gelski
Washington
Practical wisdom and money drive a busy life
The author contrasts practical people with geniuses, noting that while genius sparks ideas and activity, money is what actually moves progress. A full pot of potatoes and sufficient fuel are seen as essential to make work productive.
Notice to move goods to the chautauqua grounds
Persons seeking to relocate goods should call 216 for arrangements at the chautauqua grounds. The note ends with garbled text not providing additional details.
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Chautauqua Grounds
Republican county central committee to meet in Washington
The county central committee of the republican party is called for Saturday August 10 at 2 pm to fill the representative vacancy and handle any other business. Chairman J. O. Glasgow signs the notice.
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Republican Party
City Hall
Washington
J. OD
Glasgow
Notice to collectors for August assessment in bank
Woodmes issues a formal call to neighbors to appear at Commercial Savings Bank to settle the August assessment by September 1. J. G. Moriarty, Clerk, M. W. of A, 14706 Pr.
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Commercial Savings Bank
J. G. Moriarty
M. W. of A
Merital Eczema Remedy Ad From Lemmon's Pharmacy
A local pharmacy promotes Merital Eczema Remedy as a cure for eczema and skin trouble urging readers to obtain a bottle from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon
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W. A. Harper
Kurtzman
G. W. Hobson
Royal Society
J. W. Clapper
Cedar Falls
Luella Shaw
Congress Hotel
Glenn Hazen
J. F. Hemmings
C. B. & Q. Depot
Melinsky Green House
Mattie Patterson
Waterloo
J. A. Porter
Columbus Chautauqua
Amos White
George Marr
C. A. Overholt
George Wascow
James Swift
Fred Neis- Wanger
FF Haight
A. Ferguson
Crawfordsville
Sam Ferguson
J. J. Benda
Maurice
Ft. Madison
Keokuk
Quincy
Gulf Coast
Galveston
Houston
Texas
W. F. Brinton
Graham Flour
Ldreadt
H. M. Sallenbarger
Columbus
Dankwartt
Burlington
Nora Holden
Independence
J. A. Todd
Jacobus
Detroit, Mich
C.b.&q
KE. R. Harvey
Frances Porter
C. C. van Dyke
City
Santa Ana
California
Leta McConnaughy
Des Moines
P. McConnaughy
Bessie Nelson
Shallenbarger
Charley Ware
Floris
Wagner
Lytle Bros
Todd Stuart
Mutual
Sir John Lubbock
J. A. Harwood & Son
South Side
CLINI
Atowa City
Mus
Catine
R Meu. Cyeglasses
Sile Manalon
Laos
Reed
J.F. McNamara
South Side Square
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