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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1912

Page

5

Local and Personal Notes On Visitors And Events

A crowded column lists visiting officials from Denver and Pueblo including Judge Sleeper and J. C. Teller touring the area with Geo. H. Paul. Local residents travel between Crawfordsville Ottumwa Winfield and Cedar Rapids. The piece notes a commercial club meeting, a pneumonia fever illness, a funeral, real estate money to loan, and a new auto tire repair shop opening by Dupuis Brothers with Harry Dupuis’s experience.

J. C., Teller Denver D. Ll. Sleeper Pueblo Geo. H. Paul Mr. Teller

Birds Prepare for Southward Journey and Local Notices

A family contemplates August bird migration to warmer regions noting nightly travel and dangers like hawks and owls. Nearby, several residents attend funerals, visits, and trips to West Chester, Burlington, Dubuque, and other places. Community members report arrivals from North Dakota and Yellowstone journeys, plus local social visits and newspapers items.

Tiger approaches with menacing roar in London Standard

The tiger moved toward the observer, emitting fearful coughs that reveal a near encounter with a beast. The creature measured eleven feet in length.

London Standard

Master Henry Lee Hosts Ninth Birthday Party

Master Henry Lee entertained a small group of young friends Saturday afternoon at his home to celebrate his ninth birthday. Hazel Beal helped entertain, gifts were given, and refreshments were served. Guests included Henry's grandmother and his cousin Sheldon Morris of Keota.

Henry Lee Henry

Chautauqua Board Sets Opening Plans For 1912 Sessions

Chautauqua board met to finalize opening arrangements for ten days of programs with Cambridge players, local talent on platform, and Sunday services under the ministerial association. Ticket pledges remain due at 1.50 each. auto and team tickets interchangeable.

Cambridge Players Chautauqua W. O. Fisher A. S. Smith S. W. Livinston I. I. Coon M. W. Lailey J. J. Glasgow A. ©. Puller W. M. Keeley W. R. Sawhill

Pamahasika to Headline Chautauqua Show Tomorrow

Pamahasika the skilled animal man will headline the Chautauqua grounds tomorrow drawing hundreds of children. The exhibition features trained birds and dogs with shows in the afternoon and evening. The full program runs all day and into the night.

Pamahasika

Neighbor's Cat Named Gladstone Sparks Curiosity

In a neighborly tale, a couple heard a voice calling Gladstone before bed. The next day the wife discovered their new next door neighbor owns a cat by that name, prompting wonder.

Gladstone Joe Chapple

Duse Considering Return to United States Tour

Rome August 13 Madame Eleanor Duse the Italian tragedienne who has been retired for two years will decide today whether to return to the United States for another tour She plans to use Molssi as leading man and begin with a small repertory including Ibsens Woman From the Sea She has spent two years in Rome improving her health and may revive her stage career

Rome Mme Eleanor Duse United States Mme. Duse Molssi Ibsen d’'Annunzio

Zemo for Your Skin and Dandruff

Zemo relieves eczema chafing pimples and salt rheum instantly and leaves no trace. It is a vanishing liquid for dandruff prepared by FE W Rose Medicine Co St Louis and sold by druggists at 1 a bottle now offered in trial bottles for 25 cents with a guarantee to do the work or your money back.

Zemo Zemo Ia Earth FE. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis

Public Schools Open September 2 in Washington

The Washington city public schools will open Monday September 2. Fuller asks residents to note the start date and to report any boarding house rooms for rent to him. Registrations for changes from May are to be completed by August 29 at Meth or Stat for various grades. exams will be held August 30 for lower grades.

S. E. Greer S. E. McElhinney O. L. Samson David Love M. Y. Wallace W. D. Martin Mar: Parker Joshua Faris Ina Fari Bertha Godfrey P. McConnaughy Elizabet Irwin Réscoe Sharon Covenanter Church Morning Sun Sharon Wyman Washington Covenante Washington City Fuller

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