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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1912

Page

7

John Black farm sale near Washington bets on livestock and tools

Closing out sale for John Black farm six miles northeast of Washington and three miles south of Bethel church on Tuesday December 10 1912 at 10 am. Items include seven bred draft mares two yearling mares a bay driving mare seven year old lady broke a yearling colt five spring colts a gentle pony and more cattle hogs sheep hay and straw machinery plus ten dozen chickens. Terms credit 12 months 7 percent from date ten dollars and under cash. Auctioneers D F Macon and Chas Anderson. Lunch provided.

Colorado John Black Washington Bethel Church Davenport McCormick Emerson Deere Superior John Deere Chas. Anderson D. F. Macon Sam Stephens H. L. Whittaker

Auto Show Opens in Paris Grand Palais for Exhibitors

The Paris automobile show organized by and for manufacturers opened today at the Grand Palais and will run to December 22. Five trade associations assist in management. After expenses, profits go to exhibitors, including French manufacturers.

Paris Grand Palais France

Spelling Contest Entry Aims for Washington Meet

Public school students strive to qualify for a spelling contest to be held in Washington during the short course with active effort from teachers and faculty.

Washington

Two Die in Mountain Crash as Rescue Efforts Continue

In Blue Mountain Maryland two are known dead and two believed crushed to death with one dying, following a high speed freight and passenger train collision near Blue Mountain. The report notes ongoing revival services at Friends church and local Thanksgiving travels, while a Taft proclamation moves twenty thousand department workers under civil service.

Inquiry into Gorn movement by grain dealerKaga

Harry L. Kaga, a local grain dealer, surveyed grain men within about 35 miles to gauge new corn shipments and crop conditions. Reported: 346 cars of new corn moved. 75 percent of the 1912 oats crop still with farmers. 25 stations had no corn movement. two reported car trouble.

Harry L. Kaga Lone Tree Fremont Donaldson Oakville Lamson Bros. & Co Chicago Washington Cedar Rapids Keokuk

Iowa Farm Improvement League Raises Funds for Crop Work

Muscatine counts on local towns to meet quotas for hiring Ames college crop expert. Six townships have not yet contributed their share. F D Steen and Lawrence plan visits to secure funds. The county crop expert is to begin duties by January 1.

Muscatine Muscatine County Farm Improvement League Scott County Wilton Orono Fulton Montgomery Cedar F. D. Steen West Liberty League Lawrence Muscatine Commercial Club K. A. Kirkpatrick Ames College

Local residents plan travel and services in Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville residents Mr. and Mrs. John Cameron and others traveled to Washington this morning. Mrs. Myrtle Griffith hosts the social hour club this afternoon. Church services are scheduled at 11 AM and 7 PM across three churches, with Rev. John Ferguson of Monmouth IL preaching at the U P church both morning and evening.

Grandpa Brady Chicago A. F. Bridger Helen Fremont Thel. R Des Moines C. W. Goodrich Harry Pendergraft Kitl Son Deep River Geo. Holmes Ray Johnson Peoria O. W. Johnson Crawfordsville John Cameron W. G. Robertson J. H. Crooks Fred Franklin Robert Wells Washington Myrtle Griffith John Ferguson Monmouth U. P

How to Be Vice President Dinner in Chicago

Vice-President elect Thomas R. Marshall and former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks will attend the Chicago Indiana Society annual dinner in Chicago. Fairbanks will publicly advise Governor Marshall how to be a Vice-President.

Marshall Chicago Thomas R. Marshal Charlies W. Fairbanks Chicago Indiana Society

Women praise Chamberlain tablets as stomach and liver remedy

Women of high refinement commend Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for all life stages from girlhood to old age. The ad claims they are safe and reliable, with a 25 cent price per box and wide availability.

Chamberlain

City Bus Line Call Up Phone Number

Call up phone number 589 Black to place orders for city bus line service. Provide street and number for prompt service by Frank Rogers.

Frank Rogers

HYOMEI Inhaler Sold For Catarrh Relief At Booths

Geri pocket clinics and druggists offer Booths HYOMEI inhalers for 50 cents with a soothing vapor to fight catarrh and related ailments. Each package includes a booklet explaining use and Lemmon's Pharmacy offers a money back guarantee if results are not achieved. If lacking the inhaler, customers can ask for the complete outfit priced at one dollar.

Booth Lemmon's Pharmacy

Six Day Bicycle Race Opens in New York at Madison Square Garden

The six day bicycle race starts at Madison Square Garden at 12 01 am tomorrow night. Half the entrants will be foreigners representing national champions from Switzerland France Germany Sweden Italy Australia and New Zealand. The event also features the world indoor championship and top riders like Frank L Kramer Joe Folger and Eddie Root. A rule change ends wind sparring penalties for off track behavior, making the race harder and fairer.

New York Madison Square Garden Switzerland France Germany Sweden Italy Australia New Zealand Frank L Kramer Joe Folger Eddie Root

Fur buyer seeks hides and furs at Benz house

Advertises market price for furs hides and junk. Caller says to contact Benz at telephone 210. B. Share.

Benz House

Chamberlains Tablets Ad Listed For Bilious Attacks

An advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlains Tablets for bilious attacks. The ad notes availability at Lemmon's Pharmacy and promotes the product as excellent.

Election of Officers in Masonic Lodges in Washington Area

The annual officer elections were held for Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M Zeradatha Council No 21 Royal and Select Masters Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Knights Templar Officers named include Frank M Lytle W M E S Prey 8S M Walter R Brown J W A H Wallace Treasurer J W Morton Secretary H C Hull H P J S McElhinney King H T Reynolds Scribe J W Morton Recorder J E Kunath C of G George S Kerr C of C A R Miller Steward H B Horne Sentinel with further cabin officers to be named later. Installation ceremonies planned for month end and January.

Washington Lodge A. F A. M Frank M. Lytle W. M E. S. Prey Walter R. Brown J. W A. H. Wallace J. W. Morton Cyrus Chapter H. C Recorder J. E. Kunath George S. Kerr A. R

First Baptist Church Service Schedule and Events

The First Baptist Church lists Bible school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 The morning sermon is Knowledge is An Asset and the evening sermon is An Interrupted Funeral Monday hosts Brotherhood meeting at C A Knupp home Wednesday has a mid week fellowship prayer and conference at 7 30 The church invites all to attend.

The Brotherhood C. A. Knupp

Cough Remedy Praised by Cruggists in Ad

Across the region druggists extol Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds noting its reliability and pleasant safety. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the product for sale.

Chamberlain Lemmon

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