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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1909

Page

6

Mrs. DeMarco Leaves for Delta for a Short Stay

Mrs. E. S. DeMarco departed for Delta last evening and will stay there a few days. Her young son Ralph accompanied her on the trip.

Dentists Adjourn in Oskaloosa After Two Day Meet

The Southeastern Iowa Dental society adjourned in Oskaloosa after a two day convention without disbanding. No new officers were elected though the old guard may revive if needed with Dr. W. W. Vance of Ottumwa as president. The meeting marked the largest district gathering due to Burlington and Ottumwa districts joining the Southeastern group.

Oskaloosa Iowa Southeastern Iowa Dental Society Burlington Ottumwa State Dental Society W. W. Vance

Iowa City Pioneer Seeks Race With His Peers

Iowa City resident E. L. Smith, aged eighty seven, celebrates a birthday this week and challenges fellow centenarians in Iowa to running or wrestling. He has lived in his home for forty years, tended a fruit and vegetable garden for twenty three years, and has been unaided for twelve years. He transports produce to market daily and maintains his health with regular sprints.

Iowa City Iowa E. L. Smith

Local Passengers and Visits Reported in West Chester Area

Miss Bessie Bauer was a passenger for West Chester last evening. 89-121 Earl Limerman was a passenger for West Chester, his home, last evening. F G C Torrey of Keota was in the city yesterday, returning home in the evening. Merle and Floyd Crayne were passengers for their home at West Chester last evening. Miss Anna Jones of Oskaloosa spent yesterday with Miss Jessie Jones in this city. She arrived from Chicago yesterday morning and departed for Oskaloosa in the evening.

Bessie Bauer West Chester J. W. Lemley Earl Limerman F. G C. Torrey Keota Merle Floyd Crayne Anna Jones Oskaloosa Jessie Jones Chicago Mary Masson Nena Wilson Brighton Miss Masson Nellie Bates Fairfield Masson

Puzzle Portrait from the Globe Hints a Famous Frontier Figure

A playful captioned image recalls a post Civil War era man with radiant hair and a history of stagecoaching in Nebraska, running a western restaurant, and joking about starving patrons. The mystery subject is teased as someone raised near the river and unafraid of water.

Nebraska Buffalo Bill

Public Sale Notice near Ainsworth Iowa January 28 1909

Public sale at residence six miles north and one mile west of Ainsworth Iowa begins at 10 a m on Thursday January 28 1909. Twenty five head of horses and twenty five head of cattle plus breeding ewes shoats wagons and farming gear. Terms cash or 12 months credit on sums over ten with 7 percent interest. $10 and under cash. Auctioneers Bert Willits and Bert Wilson. Clerk J C Jones. Also local notices and advertisements included.

Ainsworth Iowa Jersey Deere McCormick

Tragic Corn Sheller Death At Eagle Grove

Harry Pletcher aged twenty two died after his hand was drawn into a corn sheller in Eagle Grove Iowa. He was feeding the machine when the hopper obstruction drew his arm in. Surgeons amputated the arm but blood poison set in and caused his death after hours of agony. He was the sole child of his family and his mother is prostrated by the loss.

Eagle Grove Iowa Harry Pletcher Pletcher

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for Burns and Wounds

Brave fire fighters treat burns with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to quickly ease pain and heal burns scalds wounds and bruises. The salve is advertised as an earth’s greatest healer and is sold for 25 cents at J E Lemmon’s store.

J. E. Lemmon’s

Miss Crone Sings New Hit Taffy At Unique tonight

Miss Crone performs the latest song hit Taffy at Unique tonight. The show is a quick stop on her current tour with a packed crowd expected to hear the new release first.

Miss Crone Unique Tonight

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