Washington County short course ends as towns seek others
Washington not to hold a county short course next winter. Effort to secure 250 pledges failed on day one. Some leaders oppose a third course. smaller towns may host instead. Prize corn sale netted 117.30 with Brookhart the top bidder. The event and instructors were well received despite weaker overall crowds.
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The
State College
Phillips
Washington County
Wellman
J. L. Brookhart
F. Macon
George Dunlop
E RK. Harvey
Dunlop
Oakdale
Eddyville
EB. R. Harvey
TenEyck
Christmas Flowers by Keck Floral Co
Hyacinths poinsettias cyclamen primroses roses carnations and sweet peas featured by Keck Floral Co in 26204 offering a range of seasonal blooms for gift giving and decoration.
Patent Grants To Iowa Citizens This Week
Washington reports the grant this week to Iowa citizens of patents for a tamping machine a shoe latch a cotton picker a motor start text a sink frame bracket a gasoline engine a railway rail clamp a portable shower bath and an electrically operated balancing mechanism for airplanes.
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Washington
Davis and Davis
C. W. Bradley
Rock Rapids
B. Brynteson
G. B Choen
Davenport
A. J. Charlton
London
Tex
Teva
Mason City
R. ©. Hoag
Monticello—Duster
L. Hoppe
F. M. Johnston
Boone—Railway
A. H. Masters
Burt
R. L. Monroe
Sioux City
Panama Enthusiastic Over Tafts Christmas Visit
Panama enjoys a festive mood as President Taft and his guests are hosted by the republic. The itinerary includes religious services official calls dinners and exchanges of native gifts for Mrs Taft and the presidential party aboard the Arkansas.
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Dee
Panama
United States
Republic
Taft
Foley Kidney Pills Aid Elderly People at Lemmon's Pharmacy Ad
Streator resident John Mc Masters reports improved energy and bladder function after using Foley Kidney Pills. Ad promotes this remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy highlighting benefits for seniors.
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Foley
John McMasters
Streator
Lemmon
Mrs Marie dies after long illness in Washington
Mrs. Ferdinand Marie formerly Catherine Cayot died Sunday morning at 708 West Main Street after four months of poor health and a three week severe illness. Funeral at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St James Church conducted by Rev. W. J. Guinan. Survived by husband Ferdinand and six children. Brothers Xavier Cayot of Las Vegas New Mexico and George Cayot of Muscatine.
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West Main Street
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St. James Church
W. J. Guinan
Roppe
France
America
George Cayot
Catherine Cayot
Washington
George J. Marie
Chicago
George Dempsey
Davenport
Edward A. Swift
Ottawa
Ill
J. A. Marie
Celestine Marie
William J. Marie
Xavier Cayot
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Muscatine
Exere
Taft Plans Christmas in Panama and Wilson Hospitality
President Taft will spend Christmas in Panama while Virginia welcomes her native son President elect Wilson for the holidays. Frank Munsey, the Progressive publisher, says support for the Bull Moose movement in his new paper and magazine advertising in 1913 will cost him over $500,000, a sacrifice he makes for a cause he believes in. President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University comments on political principle in the United States.
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Panama
Virginia
Wilson
Frank Munsey
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
United
Local Tin Shop Opens at North Iowa Avenue
Al Roe announces a new tin shop located with O. K. Mauck on North Iowa avenue. He offers prompt expert tin work and solicits customer orders, pledging top attention and quality service.
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O. K. Mauck
Iowa Avenue
AL Roe
John Harper gift funds Bible professorship at Iowa Wesleyan
Mt Pleasant Iowa December 23. President Schell announced a $10,000 gift from John Harper of Fairfield to establish a John Harper English Bible professorship. Students and faculty welcomed the Christmas donation as timely and meaningful.
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Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan
EB. A. Schell
John Harper
Fairfield
Wallace-Dunshee Wedding Invitation In Idaho Home
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Blanche Wallace and Charles Dunshee at the Wallace home near Wellman at noon on Christmas day. A December 15 Sabbath school gathering for Powell and Lois Fullerton surprised the couple, sharing poems, refreshments, and gifts before they depart for their Idaho home. Over 40 attendees bid them farewell.
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Blanche Wallace
Charles Dunshee
W. C. Wallace
Wellman
Powell
Lois Fullerton
Fullerton
Maude McGuire
Lois
Idaho
Dance in Eagle hall Christmas night
The Eagles announce a dance in Eagle hall on Christmas night December 25. Community members are invited to attend for festive celebration and social time in a local venue.
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Eagle Hall
Twilight story hour at the library event
The twilight story hour at the library will be held Tuesday afternoon at four o clock for children of all grades. Schools were notified on Friday but some failed to receive the word. Miss Stichter will direct the stories.
Lumber Yards to Close for Christmas Day
City lumber yards will close for the Christmas holiday all day. The notice confirms a complete shutdown across the yards for holiday observance.
Meeting for Boys at Eagles Hall in Washington
The first such meeting in Washington gathered boys and young men at the Eagles hall. Washington college students home for holiday spoke on Christian life and ideals. Speakers included Ralph Case John Acheson and Roy Mayhew with Paul MacEliachron in charge and Hoy McElhinney leading song service.
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Eagles’ Hall
Ralph Case
John Acheson
Roy Mayhew
John Simpson
Case
Acheson
Jesus Christ
Mayhew
Paul MacEliachron
Hoy McElhinney
A Want Ad in the Journal Anre to Bring Results
A brief want ad in the Journal reports hopes of delivering results. The notice urges readers to respond to the classified request, citing expectation of feasible outcomes and swift attention from interested parties.
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