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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1929
Page
5
Des Moines August entries from across Iowa compete in the Baby Health Championship at the Diamond Jubilee Town State Fair. Contest open to babies aged five to twelve months, judged by experts brought to the fair for the event.
Albert Dill born 1887 in vokuk county near Keota to Daniel and Sam Greenlee Dill. He grew up as a country lad, split between school and work, married Mae Palmer of the same community, later Mae became Mrs Errette Smith of Washington. The couple lived in Keota, then Well teen, and later Washington for the following years.
Bert, a progressive farmer and longtime Washington County community member, died after a lingering illness. Survived by wife Doll and daughter, he left two sisters Lula Palmer of Keota and Mrs Amos Weaver of Washington, a twin brother Allen, and a sister who died earlier. Known for farming acumen, he remained engaged with local farm land lectures and lending a helping hand to neighbors. His gentle nature and family devotion defined his life, and friends recall his calm acceptance in illness and joy in family ties.
Washington man and Civil War veteran Milton M Runyon died July 2 at the Veterans Hospital in Algiers and was interred in Fayette. He served in the Union Army with two enlistments, was born in Ohio in 1844, moved to Iowa then to Jefferson County Mississippi, and valued reconciliation with former foes. His funeral was at Fayette Methodist Church, led by Rev. W. W. Cammack with Rev. J. Cain este assisting.
A Burlington man credits Sargon Pills with lifting his stomach pains and rheumatism, boosting appetite, and restoring strength. He praises renewed farmer confidence and suggests diversification in agriculture aided by favorable markets and improved marketing, noting postwar Nebraska ties and a legislative background.
A fragmented listing shows radio schedule times and networks with a reference to Floyd Gibbons. It includes a horticultural tip about keeping cut flowers fresh by trimming the stoma a quarter inch diagonally every other day, stating about two weeks freshness.
A 200 Prelude Address section features Irene Delong and Catherine Jane Hull among girls from the group The Maud Buschlen Music Party. Chief Red Fox Citizens Today and Judge Bred G Bale preside over the event with performances by Irene Delong and Therine Jane Hull and a focus on children's work and understanding.
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