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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
12
C A Brock files a report of his hog exhibition at the Iowa state fair where he received a silver cup trophy Wednesday for the best four pure bred Hamp shire swine under six months old bred by an Iowa farmer. The note mentions Mr. Brook’s breeding line and thanks patrons for piano sales from G W Hobson.
Yesterday we received another Chickering Bros Aconstigrande piano. If you wish to see quality and hear a sweet toned piano, we invite you to call for this class of goods the people have been wanting.
Today’s program in Seagirt New Jersey features the long-range championship for the Wimbledon cup at rifle matches run by the National Rifle and New Jersey Rifle associations. Teams supply their own ammo and may use any they choose.
An advertisement touts Meritol Rheumatist Powders as a cure by removing uric acid from the body. It claims the product is the most effective known and available through American Drug and Press Association members, including Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A. P. McConaughy died this afternoon at 12 20 after months of kidney trouble. Funeral at 3 p m tomorrow at the Reformed Presbyterian church on East Jefferson street led by Rev S K Greer. born 1846 near Burlington, longtime Washington resident, survived by two children Ray Howard G McConaughy and Leta, plus brothers Calvin and S P.
Local report covers a Washington exhibition against Hiteman with errors and baserunning stunts. Key plays include Fritz three bagger, Parks sac hits, and Everett scoring on errors. Holm pitched well in a 14 to 1 rout. Washington travels to Newton then Monmouth and Ottumwa to end the season.
The report lists standings and results across multiple leagues including the American League with Boston and New York leading, and the National League with New York and Chicago atop. It also covers American Association, Western League, Three Eye League, Central League, Wisconsin Illinois League, Central Association, and summaries of recent games and scores.
Mrs. Humphrey Richards of Cotter and other guests move through the city. Miss Rachel Knapp leaves for Ames for next year’s college, while Miss Ruth Franklin of Albia is due for a visit. A missionary returning from Egypt arrives, and residents travel to nearby towns for visits or studies.
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