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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1912

Page

5

Local and Personal Notes from Havre and Nearby

Fox and Dewey for shoes. Miss Ruth Swift of Havre arrives to visit for a week, attends two picture houses tonight Costello at The Lyric and The Star. Various residents travel for visits, business trips, and guest stays at local homes with dozens of named individuals and towns in Iowa and surrounding areas.

Ruth Swift Havre Cecil Bellville Costello the Lyric the Star Dorothy Ogenheimer Delia Foss

Explosion and Rescue Fears After Building Blast

Twenty five workers were in a building when it exploded. five were fatally hurt and bodies were blown apart. Two children are missing and a nearby house was demolished as several family members were injured. Bost on and Cincinnati reports covered the incident.

Mr Bear Loses Tail in Winter Tale Twist

In a winter fable, Mr Bear admires his long tail while Mr Fox praises it. The fox tricks the bear into a lake hole, freezing the tail. the bear must cut it off to free himself, ending the tail’s lineage among the bear family.

Addy Jack Evelyn Mr. Bear Daddy Mr. Fox Aghie Fox Tam Bear

Big Hagenbeck Wallace Circus Arrives in Washington Today

The Hagenbeck Wallace show graces Washington with large crowds from surrounding areas. Train arrivals from Burlington fill yards, a noon parade wows spectators, and a strong animal display with elephants camels and zebras satisfies fans. Two performances are scheduled at the South Iowa avenue grounds today at 2 PM and 8 PM.

Burlington Firefly Milwaukee Rock Island Washington Iowa Avenue

Verdi Lawn Party Honoring Relatives Draws 35

Mr and Mrs Frank McKay hosted a lawn party at their Verdi area home two miles east last Saturday evening for about 35 young guests honoring Mrs McKay niece Esther Reichel of Peoria Illinois and Mr Mec Kay s nephew Milburn McKay of Packwood Iowa. The grove was lit with Japanese lanterns as games music and ice cream and cake were served with help from Miss Myrtle Blick Blanch Helmi¢h and Mrs Frank Libe.

Frank McKay Verdi McKay Esther Reichel Peoria Ill Mr. MecKay Milburn McKay Packwood Myrtle Blick Blanch Helmi¢h Frank Libe

City Bus Lisk-can ap Phom No 589 Black and leave orders

Frank Rogers will promptly attend to street and number related orders tied to bus unit 589 Black and Lisk-can ap Phom, as listed.

Lisk Frank Rogers Steet

Zemo Skin Cure Offers Free Soap Trial and Guide

Advertises a 25 cent bottle of Zemo for skin ailments with a free Zemo Soap sample and a care guide. Claims the soap softens hands and is a fine head wash. Zemo liquid allegedly cures irritations and pleases children, with a money back guarantee via druggists and Wash- area.

Community Notices From Prairie Flow er Church and Local Groups

Announcements include an ice cream social at Emil Larson home August 2 to raise funds for a church piano. Royal Neighbors picnic set for Sunset Park. Missionary society meetings are postponed or shifted with ride coordination. Chauncey E. Myers dies in a gasoline roaster tank explosion. funeral plans set for Elm Grove cemetery with services at the Temple building.

Prairie Flower Church Emil Larson Sunset Park Masonic Fraternity Sigourney Chauncey E. Myers Temple Elm Grove Cemetery Dewey W. M

Conversation Spirit and Love in Home Life

Quoted guidance urges constant care of family talk to foster love. The author stresses no bitter word and faithful cultivation of harmonious dialogue within the home.

J. R. Miller

Bareback Rider Awaits Wider Daily Circle

A wordy medic urges the patient to enlarge his daily round and widen his activity, while the patient agrees saying he is a bareback rider in a one ring circus. The exchange appears in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Pelts Payoff From Foxes After Cave Blast

Edward Richardson fattened a turkey that disappeared. Fox tracks to a cave prompted a dynamite blast. ruins yielded six fox carcasses with pelts worth 60 dollars, exceeding the turkey’s value.

Edward Richardson Richardson Brookfield Courier

Ideal Week For Crop Growth In Des Moines Released

Des Moines Iowa July 30 reports show conditions favorable for crops and haying. Rainfall was scarce in many areas though most of the state received showers. Yields for winter wheat oats and barley show strong potential with good quality. corn prospects improve with continued favorable weather. George M Chappel.

Shyrer's Carnival Arrives in Washington Aug 26

The Snyder carnival company, one of the largest on the road, will be in Washington August 26 to 31. The baseball association secures a share of gross receipts to boost gate and subscriptions. Promoted acts include a ferris wheel, large merry go round, human roulette, vaudeville, and freak shows with two free acts daily. Max Klass and Rodney Crail, both former locals, are connected to the attractions.

Snyder Company Parker Washington Max Klass Rodney Crail J. B. Crail Musecatine Muscatine Carnival Company Journal Eity

Man's Idea of Woman's Dress Prompted Observation

A humorous quotation from Clouds by Charles Igglee den notes that men often notice only annoyances in a woman's dress rather than her overall style and that details seem superfluous when the overall effect is pleasing.

Charles Iggleeden

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