Bruisers Triumph Over Brown's Business College Five
The Washington Bruisers defeated Brown's Business College five 26 to 20 at Davenport Saturday night. After a 14 to 9 halftime lead for Washington, Captain MacEachron rallied the team with a brisk talk, sparking a 14 point burst in the second half. Ross led Davenport with center play, while Wittrock and Brown led scoring for the Bruisers.
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Washington Bruisers
Brown's Business College
Davenport
Bruigers
Business College
Washington
MacEachron
Bruisers
Hays
Brown
Washington Boys
Ross
Grinnell
W. Kelly
Culver Institute
Lone Tree
Columbus Junction
Clapper
Palmgren
Krabbenhoeft
Wittrock
Roddewig
Blunk
MacKachron
Many States Out for Better Roads
A Lakes-to-the-Gulf Highway Association report highlights which states spend over 1 million dollars yearly on road improvements and notes others investing 509 thousand to 1 million. It covers funding sources from counties, bonds, and license taxes, stressing the need for a unified state highway system and intercounty connectivity, with emphasis on Iowa.
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H. Ramsey
The
Maine
Maryland
Oklahoma
New Jersey
Commonwealths
New York
California
Iowa
It Takes Two To Make A Horse Trade
The dealer and the customer can still settle the question of service and quality. Please don’t wait until the railroads are unable to give us good service.
Washington County Short Course Association Reports Small Deficit
The secretary treasurer reports a $9.32 deficit so far on last month's county short course. Receipts may cover expenditures when final tallies are done, with an estimated state funds of at least $200 expected. The Treasurer's statement lists cash balances, donations, anticipated state aid, and various expenses.
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Washington County Short Course Association
State Department of Agriculture
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad from Wapello Iowa
An vintage ad extols Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and back pain. Testimonial from James E. Lee of Wapello praises relief and urges readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills at 50 cents in stores. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y distributes the product.
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James E. Lee
Wapello
Iowa
Dean
Mr. Lee
Doan
Mr. Jee
Foster-Millburn Co
Buttalo
Fifty Years Ago Today Jan 6 Blockade and Raid
Fifty years ago today January 6 the United States Navy began a blockade of the port of Galveston Texas then captured by Confederates on January 3. The Confederate cruiser Alabama moved toward that port as cavalry under General J B Maremiduke crossed the Arkansas border intending to seize the Federal post at Springfield Missouri. Twenty-five years ago today nihilists changed in St Petersburg after an attempted assassination.
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United States
Nave
Gualveston
Tex
J. 8
Mare Miduke
Arkansas
Springfield
St. Petersburg
Thorne Named Chairman Of State Railroad Commission
Des Moines January 6 Clifford Thorne has been made chairman of the state railroad commission for the ensuing year with all office employees and departments to continue as in the past.
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Des Moines
Clifford Thorne
State Railroad Commission
Franklin Stock Company to Return to Graham for Jan Run
The Franklin Stock Company returns to Graham for one week beginning January 13 offering an entirely new set of plays. The troupe, popular in November, promises higher excellence and original titles with high class specialties between acts and a different program each night. If you missed them in November, patrons are urged to inquire with those who attended.
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Franklin Stock Company
Graham
Washington
Franklin Company
Parents urged to try Vinci tonic for frail children
An old newspaper ad promotes Vinci tonic as a strength builder for weak and sickly children. A Connecticut mother testifies to health improvements after using three bottles, while Sherman Bros. Druggists offer a money back guarantee. The ad also touts Saxo Salve for eczema and includes cryptic coded text.
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Vinci
J. Edmund Miller
New Haven
Conn
Sherman Bros
Washington
Iowa
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Lemley
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J.D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
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Washington County
Nicola
Harmon North
Sipe
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