Riddles and Halley’s Comet Bulletin Lettres
A jumble of child’s riddles and a weekly crop bulletin mix with Halley’s comet updates. Distances, head measurements, and dates mark an astronomy section alongside light puzzle lore.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1910
Page
3
Iowa Weather and Crop Bulletin Finds Mixed Growing Conditions
The Iowa Weather and Crop Service reports a week with average temperatures about seven degrees below normal and light frost in northern counties. Rainfall varied, heavy in Des Moines Valley and northern half, light in northwest and southwest. Crop prospects improved with recent rains. corn and small grains show color and growth, though timothy hay will be light. A state delegate convention for the Republican party is set for Des Moines on August 3, with conventions and caucuses planned to nominate candidates and elect party leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Moines
Des Moines
Lowa Weather and Crop Service
Republican state convention call set for Des Moines
Des Moines June 15. Chairman Franke of the Republican central committee issued the call for the state convention to be held in Des Moines August 3. There will be 199 more delegates this year than two years ago, the total number this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Iowa
Republican State Central Committee of
Republicans of
Des Moines
Thirty-third General Assembly
Republican Party
Supreme Court
Franke
Republican Central Committee
Preparatory Services at First United Presbyterian Church
The First United Presbyterian church will observe communion Sabbath morning June 1 9. Preparatory services Friday evening at 7 45 and Saturday at 2 pm. The Rev. Frederick Elliott of Morning Sun will assist throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Frederick Elliott
Morning Sun
Blood Purifier Offers Cure for Skin Ailments
An advertisement explains that sour or unhealthy humors in the blood cause eruptions and skin diseases such as eczema and acne. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier that cleanses the circulation, nourishes tissues, and clears the skin, with a free book on skin diseases from Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Eldridge Reunites With Missing Mare Near Riverside
W. 8. Eldridge learned yesterday afternoon that his mare, missing since Saturday night, was found half a mile south of Riverside. The horse was believed stolen, but appeared to have escaped from the barn and wandered away toward the north, causing relief for the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Riverside
Neptune completes its orbit around the sun in over 160 years
Astronomical fact notes that Neptune requires more than 160 years to complete one revolution around the sun, highlighting its lengthy orbital period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune
Sage Tea for Hair Color Restorer Popular Since Grandmother Era
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur promotes gray hair color preservation as a scalp tonic. Marketed as a superior modern preparation, it sells for 50 cents to 1 dollar a bottle and is available at drug stores or by mail from Wyeth Chemical Co. 74 Cortlandt St New York. Mc Elhinney Drug Co recommends it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
McElhinney Drug Co
Borrowed Smiles and Quips in a Farce of Daily Life
An excerpt sketches a bustling social scene with an announcer joking about a “Chinese quarter” as families share quips on wealth marriage and theater. Characters include Weatherby Mandy Witt and Mary as they trade light banter about canaries, housing, and household pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandy
Mike
Friendship Among Animals Reveals unlikely bonds
A short note on animal companionship suggests fidelity and confidence may exist across species, hinting at mutual trust between animals and humans and the value of interspecies friendship.
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