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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1923

Page

7

Winfield Farm Bureau plans August picnic and meeting

Henry County Farm Bureau notes a joint Winfield event on Tuesday August 21 featuring free lemonade a community picnic and a talk by Clark W Huntley Iowa Farm Bureau vice president. The program includes a noon basket dinner athletic games and remarks on state legislation and farming issues.

Marion Kipp Add Club Winfield Scott Township Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Clark W. Huntley Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Huntley Huniey

Club Lambs Show at Henry County Fair Next Week

Sixteen club members feed Shropshire lambs for the show with several feeding two animals each. Eighty lambs are expected to compete at the Henry County Fair next week. The event also features a fleece show with the blue ewe supplying the wool for display.

Henry County Fair

Henry County Fair to Host Boys and Girls Skill Contest

A near term event at the Henry County Fair divides juniors into under 14 and 14 plus groups for a stock judging contest. The top four scoring teams will represent Henry County at the State Fair with ribbons and cash prizes for the top ten scorers.

Henry County

Washington Iowa sets election on water works plant bonds

City of Washington Iowa calls a September 6 1923 election to approve a water works plant with deep wells a 200000 gallon steel tank a new pumping building and two pumps plus bonds up to 80000 dollars. It also seeks a long term contract with Iowa Gas and Electric Co for pumping and street lighting and details coal cost formulas meters and adjustment periods.

Washington Iowa Cit Council City of Iowa Gas & Electric Company Washington, Iowa City Iowa Gas and Electric Company Witnesseth RVICE Compag Ibs. F. O. B Main St A. N. Alberson S. J. Kellogg

Pure Bred Sire Exhibition at County Fair

Mounted photographs show results of using the pure bred sire at the Farm Bureau booth during the County Fair. Display includes four large frames of soy beans, alfalfa, and other legumes with properly labeled varieties for study.

Farm Bureau

Grains and Vegetables to Be Shown in Large Numbers

The Fair Association has done everything it could to make the grains and vegetable exhibit a success. Good prizes are offered and the same space will be used again under the grand stand. Now is the time to inspect bins and gardens for material to exhibit. Careful preparation increases chances of winning.

Fair Association

Salem Ladies Seek Demonstration by Miss Elsie Richardson

The Salem ladies asked for an afternoon date with Miss Elsie Richardson from Iowa State College to show Hoe Furnishing and Interior Decorating. The Extension Service secretary replied Richardson is booked solid until October 1 1924, illustrating the rush for specialist help in farm enterprises. Co. G Baxter, County Agent, notes unprecedented demand since the department’s inception.

Salem Elsie Richardson Iowa State College Extension Service Richardson Bliss Ines of Farm Enterprises Co. G. Baxter

Journal Want-Ads Highlight Payoffs to Follow

The Journal urges readers to monitor its Want-Ads for profitable opportunities and timely notices. The notice emphasizes practical tips and encourages consistent attention for best results.

Funeral of P L Huber Held at Local Methodist Church

The August 14 Crawfordsville Indiana notice reports the funeral of P L Huber at the Methodist church with Rev Myora Hayes and Rev W H Weeden officiating. Masons attended and Ralph Bunce led grave rites. Attendees included many out of town visitors and area residents.

Crawfordsville Earl Ray Sweet Omaha Neb Ada Willey Earl Griffith Washington P. L. Huber Methodist Church Myora Hayes W. H. “Iteen Columbus Junction M. C. de Long and Wene Roy Randall Clarence Randall Henry Shaffer Mount C. J. Wilson Alice Wilson Louis Baird W. W. Wilson Sam Donahay Ralph Bunce Ellis Grayson Co. A. Dewey Ed Squires Arthur Griffith Frank Macon

Various Local News Notes From Wellman Iowa

Will Hradek buys a Ford roadster. Mrs Martha Shipley visits the Chas Rowe home. Wellman WCTU members attend a picnic at Mrs John Romine's home with a large turnout. LeRoy Rowe and Cora Brown with wife travel to Fairfield for the fair. Chas Rowe Jim Hanley families picnic near Grand View to visit relatives. Old Settler Day preparation in Wellman. Opal Green returns from Keo. Joe Hradek ships hogs.

Nira Aus Will Hradek Martha Shipley Chas. Rowe Wellman W. C. T. U John Romine LeRoy Rowe Cora Brown Fairfield Grand View Fraybody Wellman Opal Green Jher Keo Joe Hradek

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Henry County Farm Bureau Canaan New London Chaus Flamm H. Stothman M Dred Anderson Harold Lloyd Roy Snyder Roy & Lee Lee Boys Lamb Club Duroc Chester Jaques Iowa Wesleyan U.S United States White Way Tucker & Bicher T. C. Kyle Garage Franklin Williamson Saline Illinois Sangamon Montgomery Fulton Madison Iowa Gas & Electric CO Besterfield
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