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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1910

Page

7

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Boys Back From Annual Assembly In Strong Turnout

Fifty boys returned last evening from the annual gathering, reporting a robust turnout and renewed enthusiasm for future activities.

Encampment D shines for Washington company at Iowa City

Company D of the 54th Regiment I. N. G. returned from the Iowa City encampment reporting one of their best camps. The 51 strong unit, largest ever from Washington, earned high praise for dress parade, field drills, and storming to top efficiency. Notable results included first in musician contest, sharp shooter trials, and relay success with Captain Wallace and Lieut. Stryk er commending the team. The roster lists many named soldiers and officers who contributed to a creditable showing.

Washington Pollok Wallace Iowa City Wallace Ovella Freshwater Sergt Thompson Strockhart Sergt. Brookhart Harold McWilliams Company D Tom Osborn Winfred Durst Eimer Luckovsky Virgil Irwin Nynde Stryker Homer Coppock Reg Q. M

W C T U Convention Ninth District Medal Contest

The closing session in Keota featured a gold medal contest with six contestants from Beacon and Keota. Lynn Silverthorn won first for God's errands never fail, LaNor Holmes second for The Story of a Boy. Music by Havel Williams, Mary Tuft, Myrtle Ritchey Witmer, Verva Sanders, Pearl Warrington, and L Elmer Hulse. Door receipts were $20 from 10 cent admissions.

Beacon Keota Marie Evans Katie Ademite Lynn Silverthorn la Nor Holmes Myrtle Nevitt Elmer Hoth LaNor Holmes Etta B. Harford Indianola Crusader Monthly Havel Williams Mary Tuft Myrtle Ritchey Witmer Verva Sanders Pearl Warrington L. Elmer Hulse

A Lad States Bold Career Dream at School

In a school room a boy declares his ambition to become a stockholder, reflecting an early interest in ownership and finance. The remark captures a moment of youthful aspiration and economic curiosity.

Grain of rice kills bride after ten years

A wedding note reports a grain of rice lodged in a bride’s ear a decade ago caused her death. The piece notes friends’ well intentioned act of not throwing old shoes as a signal of misfortune.

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