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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1904

Page

2

Fairfield Boys and Girls Tie In Mixed Washington Visit

Fairfield High School visitors from Fairfield, Iowa, played basketball and bowling with local teams at the Commercial club. Washington bowling dominated by 261 pins led by Henry Hull with 222 and 201 averages. Fairfield girls outmatched by Washington in basketball 16 to 7 at halftime, then 16 to 7 final. A curtain-raiser saw Academy High School boys win 14 to 11. About 120 spectators attended.

Fairfield Washington Washington Boys Henry Hull Academy Academy High School Fairfield High School Washington Girls Carrie Emmons Phoenix

Washington Bowlers Spark At Tom Dempsey Alleys

A lively bowling match at Tom Dempsey alleys featured Washington players Dempsey Davidson and Willis facing Varner Little and Knottnerus. Tom Dempsey posted the top average of 187 while Jas Varner earned the highest single game with 215 for his team.

Tom Dempsey Washington Dempsey Davidson Willis Varner Little Knottnerus Dempse Warner Little Vi

Weather Bulletin Forecast for December 1904

Washington reports a sequence of disturbances crossing the continent from the 14th to the 21st, with warm waves sweeping the Rockies, central valleys, and eastern states. A great cold wave follows near New Year, bringing rain or snow, then a trend toward warmer weather for the holidays. Destructive January storms and notable tornado activity are forecast, with unusual summer extremes noted for May to August.

Washington, D Continent Pacific Coast Rockies Great Central Valleys Eastern States Mississippi River Pacific Atlantic Alleghenies Meridian 90

Passers crowd, waiting turn, think of the other fellow

Verse on patience and courtesy in crowds then a report from Washington and local finds. It notes officials thrashing in the Treasury office, a widow recovering money hidden by a deceased farmer, and suspicions about Deputy Syveton’s death being foul play versus accident.

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Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted For Burns And Sores

A lively blurb touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for burns cuts and sores. It notes Bucklen's relieves eczema piles and other injuries. The ad urges Stewart's Pharmacy as the 25 cent purchase point. Wm. Arthaud visited the city yesterday and returned to Winfield in the evening.

Bucklen Stewart's Wm. Arthaud Winfield

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