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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1911

Page

3

Study of Diseased Horses Sent to Washington

Federal authorities seized two boys and six to seven horses in Taylor County Iowa to study a diseased horse illness. The animals were shipped to Washington under supervision of the Bureau of Animal Industry and local officials. Alonso Melvin and Woo Miller arranged the sale and shipment with Philpott of Lenox. Guarantied quarantine will be enforced by state and federal veterinarians.

Creston Iowa Dune O Taylor Ox.press Washington Alonso Melvin Animal Industry Woo Miler Agricultural Department Pe Philpott Lenox

Mississippi River Fleet Entertainment in Muscatine

The Mississippi River five fleet on the way to the Dubuque regatta stops in Muscatine on June 29 for a reception by the Muscatine Launch Club. The Paudhet orchestra will perform with a local male quartet possibly joining, followed by dancing. Next day the flotilla heads north and reunites with the armada. fleet members are hosted again in Davenport on the 30th.

Muscatine Iowa North Davenport

Going Barefoot Kicks Out for Navy Recruits in Iowa

Des Moines report quotes Sergeant Miller on barefooted youth as a cause of flat feet. He notes twenty four of twenty five applicants this month at the marine recruiting station are flat footed, linking the condition to walking barefoot. The piece argues the defect would hinder service, especially in the Marines.

Des Moines Iowa Uncle Sam Navy Miller Marines Recrume

Girl Scout Leader Rejects Campfire Merger Proposal

The Girl Scouts official stated on Friday that the Campfire Girls conditions made a merger unacceptable. Mrs Luther P Gulick of New York leads Campfire Girls who after the New York conference are known as the Pioneer Girls of America.

Des Moines Iowa Girl Scouts of America New York Girl Guides of America Pioneer Girls of America Clara Adela Lane Yes Girl Scouts Campfire Girls Organization Mer Luther P. Gulick America

Two Powell Brothers Drowned at Q Reservoir

Roy Powell 18 and Harlan Powell 13 died after wading into the Q reservoir channel at dusk. Four boys were in the water. divers recovered the bodies about 10 o'clock. They were sons of Mr and Mrs B D Powell who moved to Chariton from Onto in February. Funeral held yesterday at 1 pm from the residence, with Rev Theodore Aszman officiating. interment in Chariton cemetery.

Chariton Roy Harlan Powell Crick 8. D. Powell Theodore Aszman Presb Ferian c

Iowa University Receives Norway Centennial Invitation

Iowa City June 26 The University of Iowa has received an invitation from the Royal Frederick University of Christiania Norway to attend its centennial celebration President elect Bowman will likely name an eastern friend to accompany him and Iowa's representative plans to study abroad next fall to fill the post.

Iowa City University of Iowa Royal Frederick University of Christiania Norway Bowman Eagstern Iowa

Explosion wrecks home in Iowa City Iowa

A late night explosion shattered the home of Mrs Matilda Mindia in Iowa City Louisiana as neighbors woke to the blast. The family suspects dynamite used to drill a hiding place for the explosive. no injuries reported and no motive found.

Iowa City Matilda Emdia Pha Toote Mindias

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