Humboldt professor to lead Porto Rico agricultural effort
A. D. Cromwell, professor of agriculture at Humboldt College, will depart December 23 for Washington then sail to Porto Rico to direct agricultural and related subjects in Porto Rican schools. He will be attached to the U S Agricultural College on the islands.
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Humboldt
A. D. Cromwell
Humboldt College
Washington
Porto Rico
New York
U.S. Agricultural College
Drake University Endowment Receives $20,000 City Property Gift
Des Moines reports a major donation to Drake University's endowment from D. H. Buxton of University Place. The gift comprises city property valued at over $20,000, marking one of the campaign's largest contributions.
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Des Moines
Drake University
D. H. Buxton
University Place
Fairfield Eyes New High School and Burlington Depot
Fairfield may get a new high school and a handsome Burlington passenger depot soon. Architects say the present high school will be usable for about two more years, after which a new building becomes imperative, prompting quiet discussions by the school board on start dates.
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Fairfield
Burlington
Big Prizes for Apples at Iowa Horticultural Convention
More than 400 dollars in prize money will be awarded for best exhibits of apples pears nuts and canned fruits at the 46th annual Iowa State Horticultural society convention held at the state house December 12 13 and 14. Wesley Greene state horticulturist issued the program. County fair managers association the Corn Belt Meat Producers association and the state board of agriculture will hold their annual meetings during the convention.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Horticultural Society
State House
Wesley Greene
County Fair Managers Association
Corn Bell Meat Producers Association
State Board of Agriculture
Hose Companies Elect Officers in Washington
The Gazelle Hose, Wilson Hose, and Hook and Ladder Co. in Washington held meetings this week and elected officers for the coming year. Gazelle: Joe McElhinney foreman, Fred Steck assistant foreman, Howard Sitlar secretary, Leonard Bailey treasurer. Wilson: John Dodd foreman, Ray Lemley assistant foreman, Orie Turner secretary and treasurer. Hook and Ladder: Ned Long foreman, Claude Reister assistant foreman, John Rittler secretary, Jake Minick treasurer.
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Washington Fire Department
Gazelle Hose Company
Fire Hall
Dempsey
Joe McElhinney
Fred Steck
Howard Sitlar
Leonard Bailey
Wilsons
Wilson Hose Company
John Dodd
Ray Lemley
Orie Turner
Hook and Ladder Co
The
Hook and Ladder Company
Ned Long
Claude Reister
John Rittler
Jake Minick
M. E. Ladies Bazaar At Methodist Church Set
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will hold its annual bazaar and sale of home made edibles on Saturday Dec. 9 at the church. There will be apron booths fancy work booths baby booth and candy booths. Aids society fund raiser offers Christmas gifts and community help. Church is located at 493.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
the Methodist Church
Aid Society
Keller to Auction Seven Room Residence on East Main Street
I will sell at auction on Saturday December 16 at 2 30 p m on the premises my seven room residence on East Main street 444 blocks from Square Good barn well cistern out buildings and cement walks Favorable terms made known on day of sale R Keller
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East Main Street
R. Keller
Big Store Clears Stock With No Profit Sale
Bowman Brothers launches a month long sacrifice sale offering entire stock at prices below wholesale cost. Cloaks suits skirts furs dress goods silks underwear blankets flannels gloves mittens sweaters shirts and socks are advertised with emphasis on no profit and extraordinary savings. Shoppers urged to buy now for season needs and best values.
Juries Drawn for January Term in Washington County
County officials named the January term petit and grand jurors. Grand jurors report January 2 and petit jurors at 1 30 p m January 8. The list includes C McCall Crawfordsville H G McCreedy Washington C H Davis West Chester and many others from Washington Wellman Kalona Ainsworth Brighton and nearby towns.
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Petit Jury
C. McCall
Crawfordsville
H. G. McCreedy
Washington
C. H. Davis
West Chester
Vernon Booth
Wellman
Henry Emde
Willis H. Todd
Owen McGovern
J. M. Perkins
Ainsworth
L. C
A. N. Alberson
H. M. Stewart
E. C. Cons
J. F. Skubal
R P. Dewey
Are Shillig
Kalona
G. Hyde
Brighton
Lhrig
Grand Jury
Oscar Jugenheimer
J. A. Moreland
Robert Paul
Henry Blattner
Keota
H. F. Griffith
Riverside
Peter J. Fritz
L. R. Feldman
H. F. Miller
Joe Shalla
J. W. Hunter
W. M. McClintic
W. D. McConnell
City Bus Line Call Up Service Contact
Call up phone number 589 at Black and leave orders for rapid handling by Frank Rogers at Glue street and number.
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Frank Rogers
Glue Steet
Extra Sunday Graces 1911 Calendar Oddity
A year with fifty three Sundays stands out as 1911 ends and 1912 begins, giving believers one extra church service. The note suggests universal Thanksgiving on December 31, a proposed observance across denominations worldwide.
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United States
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Moler
A.D. Cromwell
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Porto
Drake
Gazelles, Wilson and Hook & Ladder Companies
M. E. Ladies’ Bazaar
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Lemmon’s
Elgin
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