Mt Pleasant Dominates Gasket Tourney To State
Mt Pleasant high school, last year’s state champions, won the sectional title at Parsons college gym in Fairfield by defeating Fairfield 26 to 9. Earlier results include Fairfield beating Albia and Mt Pleasant beating New London. Mt Pleasant advances to the state tournament at Iowa City Friday and Saturday with strong local support.
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Mt. Pleasant High School
Parsons College
Fairfield
Fairfield Wom
Albia
Mt. Pleasant
New London
Iowa City
Parsons
Ames
Goldfield
Morningside
Sioux Center
Grinnell
Cornell
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
New Hampton
Simpson, Elston and Pallas Center
State University
Mrs. S S C Small Endorses Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs S S C Small of Clayton New Mexico reports Foley Kidney Pills have done her more good than all other medicines. The pills strengthen weak kidneys and banish asleep disturbing bladder ailments. Sold by J B Lemmon's Pharmacy adyt.
Rite-Style Store Ad Persists in Local Bulletins
Clark and Enslin urge readers to notice the Rite-Style Store advertisement in the local bulletins. The notice stresses that ignoring the ad wastes money and calls for readership of community listings.
Want Ad in The Journal Seeks Item for Sale
A brief want ad in The Journal invites readers to submit offers for an item for sale. The notice provides no further details on the object, price, or seller contact.
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THI Journal
Wayne Simerman Backs 10 Regt After Training
Wayne Simerman of Company K 168th Infantry writes February 7 after six weeks of bayonet and physical training. He spends six days in Paris and says he is glad to rejoin his company. He notes censored letters and thanks Washington High School girls and Red Cross groups for packages.
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Joe A. Simerman
Wayne Simerman
Company K
168Th Infantry
Lieutenant Bradley
Paris
Chris
Washington High
Washington Red Cross
Brichton Red Cross
Constipation Relief Ad From Foley Catholic Tablets
Public notice notes Foley Cathartic Tablets relieve indigestion biliousness gas stomach furred tongue and headaches from clogged bowels. Sold by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy with claim of no bad after effects.
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J. E. Lemmon
Adyt
Called Meeting of Washington Lodge for Third Degree
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M calls a meeting on Monday evening March 11 for third degree work. Members urged to attend as the candidate departs soon for the army and to greet him with support. W M Baroske signs the notice.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
M. Barnoske
W. M
Washington County Evening Journal Item
Washington County's Only Daily reports local news and brief items from the region.
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Evening Journal
Washington County
Linoleum Pieces From Closing Safe Sold At Wholesale
Linoleum pieces from a closing out sale are offered at absolute wholesale prices. Patterns are attractive and available in the popular six foot width. This is presented as a real chance to furnish homes at substantial savings.
Des Moines Soldier Captain Harri son Cummins McHenry Killed in France
The 168th Iowa infantry part of the Rainbow division has casualties including Captain Harri son Cummins McHenry of Des Moines. Fifteen dead and twenty wounded are listed from Companies B D and the HQ company with Washington man Lavid Livingston among the fallen. Details on the engagement and exact location are unavailable.
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Washington
168Th Infantry
France
Lavid Livingston
168Th Regiment
Third
Iowa
Harrison Cummins McHenry
Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
Lou McHenry
P. BE. O
West Des Moines
Rite-Style Store Bulletin Reaction
Local bulletin from Clark and Enslin at The Rite-Style Store insists readers engage with bulletins. Short note warns that ignoring them wastes money, referencing the store as the source of the message.
Deporter of Men Made Captain in U.S. Army
Harry Wheeler the Cochise County sheriff who oversaw the deportation of 1 200 men from Bisbee during the copper miners strike has been commissioned as captain of cavalry in the United States Army and will join the 308th cavalry regiment to be formed at Douglas Arizona according to a report here
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Paso
Tex
Harry Wheeler
Cochise County
Ariz
Bisbee
United States Army
Three Hundred and Eighth Cavalry
Douglas
Miss Ida Skipton Dies in California at 3:20 PM
News reached William Vinton of the death of his niece Miss Ida Skipton in California. She died after pneumonia complications on a Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Alice Wiedenbeck Chilton and is to be buried in Elm Grove cemetery, Washington.
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William Vinton
Ida Skipton
Alice Wiedenbeck Chilton
Skipton
Miss Skipton
Washington
Elm Grove Cemetery
William Skipton
Mary J. Norton Skipton
Washington County
Ohio
Crawfordsville
Keota
West Madison Street
Charlies Skipton
West Chester
John Skipton
Zeigler
Methodist Church
WRC
Lexington Red Cross Meeting With Miss Goodspeed
The Lexington Red Cross Workers plan an all day meeting with Miss Alice Goodspeed on Wednesday March 13. All are welcome to attend this 1912 event.
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Lexington
Ladies’ Social Union of
New Haven Church
Chas. McKinstry
Cedar Township
Edna Quinn
Community Club Meetings And Evening Programs Listed
Local clubs schedule regular gatherings through March with knitters and women’s groups meeting at homes halls and churches. Notable events include lectures at the Presbyterian church and a Lyceum bureau concert lineup featuring Robi Israel and Wilbur Keesey with upcoming singers and professors.
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Presbyterian Church
Gageby
Tornado Kills and Damages in Van Wert County Ohio
A violent tornado in Van Wert County Ohio left two known dead and up to eighty injured with four in hospital. Between 25 and 40 farm houses were damaged or demolished along with numerous barns and outbuildings. Estimated county losses reach about 1 million dollars. The storm began at Middleburg and moved northeast through Harrison Pleasant and Union Township.
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van Wert
Middleburg
Harrison
Mpleasant
Valon
Washington
Iowa
Washington, Iowa
North Fourth
Fifth
South Third
Fourth
Agreement to seize British deserters announced in New York
An accord between British and Canadian agents and U S federal authorities aims to arrest deserters from British and Canadian forces and punish those who take advantage of American hospitality. The announcement was made in New York on March 11.
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New York
London Watchmaker Produces Vast Annual Boxes of Timepieces
A single London manufacturer produces nearly a thousand million boxes of watches each year, highlighting the scale of industrial output in the city.
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London
Kalona Man Dies After Eleven-Week Hospital Stay
Emanuel Whetstine of Kalona died yesterday at the county hospital after eleven weeks of treatment. His body was taken home to Kalona for funeral services. he was about 50 years old.
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Kalona
Emanuel Whetstine
Mirrors in History From Middle Ages to Venice Glass
During the 12th to 15th centuries pocket mirrors were essential for a lady’s toilet. Backing glues with metal were common though steel and silver mirrors prevailed. Venice pioneered commercial glass mirror production.
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Venice
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Green
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Just Us Club
O. L. Brock
Belgium
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Lewis Jones
South Fourth Avenue
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Miss Knowles
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W. A. Cherry
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J. M. Wolfe
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April Farrow
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Leodte
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Cook's Bakery
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