Long, Long Ago In 1872 Upshot Old Des Moines News
The Upton Press from 1872 reports William Todd paid 8.29 per cwt for 40 hogs averaging 436 lbs and Adam Wombackerer for 101 hogs averaging 382.5 lbs. The State Grange met in Des Moines with 49 delegates from this county. A Des Moines earthquake rattled Washington territory with 20 minutes of tremors and a 12 degree dip in the thermometer.
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William Todd
Gorge Stewart
Adam. Wombacker
Boss
Des Moines
Judge J. Lewis
Washington Territory
Fy" Worll
Auteviis
VIEW OF CURRENT EVENTS VIEW OF CURRENT EVENTS
Edward W. Pickard surveys a chaotic week in Congress with defection and filibuster battles over the deficiency bill and cruiser authorization. He notes political maneuvering by Pacifists, the Senate confirmation of Roy West, Hoover's Florida trip, and various state and international developments amid storms, riots, and diplomatic shifts.
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Edward W. Pickard
Senate
Harris Nil
Thomas Nidan
Brucher Mary
Tien
Ena
Fred Britten
Naval Affairs Committee
Weasre
Pritten
Coolidge
Cool
Curtis
Latsoma
State House of Representatives
Johnston
Pendin
W. J. Holloway
C. C. Hammonds
Thuse
Nee
Secre
News Notes from Neighboring Towns and Country
Washington report covers Eureka social event plans and local gatherings. Farmers report butchering, egg totals reach 301 dozen this month, and a rabbit drive looms with snow conditions noted. Girls basketball wins at Letts are reported with upcoming game at New London. Local church group meets with 19 members. county recorder Logan Wilson of Wapello attends business matters.
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Washington, R
Fred Wagner
Eureka
Howard Wagner
Wilbur Heen
Wagner
Staney Mars
Max Owen
Clark Wagner
Robert Jacobs
Carl Roberts Place
Letts
New London
Prasbyterian
J. Fred Moore
Logan Wilson
Wapello
Love County Recorder
Lere
Bus Junction fair elected at Columbus high school meeting
A stockholders meeting at Columbus high school auditorium Tuesday elected Lawrencestle J J Jenkins C J Hanft Harry Fletcher Aura Jones Scott Lieberknecht E A Leonhard K Morrington Ja 8 Myers Joy Powerton and Omrie Meters as organizers. R H Porter of extension service will assist Duncan in a county corn judging series February 4 and 5 at Merrecht and Sons farm Jefferson township Concord township Columbus City township and other sites.
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Junction
Columbus — High School
Lawrencestle
J. J. Jenkins
C.J. Hanft
Harry Fletcher
Aura Jones
Scott Lieberknecht
E. A. Leonhard
K. Morrington
Myers
Joy Powerton
Omrie
R. H. Porter
Asel
Duncan
Saoutisa Couna
Earl Devre
Wapello
Local Social Notes and Rural Happenings
Community tidbits from Washington area including Martha G Thrasher Miss Mable Save and Mrs Clarence Fy. Local events mention Cy Huber Adolph word of farming, Rev C E Hamilton meeting, J F Rittenhouse and the roads out hunting. Phillips convalesces from flu. Myrtle Anderson visits Viola Larson and S A Munson while Spencer Reed visits Wallingford sand.
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Washivton R
Luella
Mable
Clarence Fy
Fcevelyn Andrson Company
Cy Huber
Adolph
C. E. Hamilton
J. F. Rittenhouse
Theinrods
Dwieht
Myrtle Anderson
Viola Larson
A. Munson
Vista
Spencer Reed
Mr. Mone
Deffraction for Senate Rule Chan In Washington
In Washington on February 1 the fight to amend the secrecy rule was indefinitely postponed. President-elect Charles acted to continue the Jones amendment on the calendar, as Curtis and parliament debated changes before the present congress. The legislative slate was left unclear at noon.
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Hikes
Washington
Crawfordsville
Evans
Washinton
D.C
Charles 1
He Jones
Pon Curtis
Jones
Senate
Congress
Motor and Radio Notes Improve Car Safety and Tires
Motor and Radio Notes advise protecting your automobile with weed chains and Thoma glass insulation for the glass and steering mechanism. They promote Silver town DeLuxe tires claimed to last 50,000 miles and suggest routine brake relining and frequent winter oil changes to maximize engine life.
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Simmons
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Germany
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Dr. I Jards Drug Store
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Madison and Clark Sts
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Get
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Lida
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Piani
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