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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1905

Page

6

Good Roads School at Ames to Offer Statewide Instruction

The State Highway Commission will conduct America's first good roads school at Iowa State College in Ames from June 12 to 17. The program covers road building and maintenance, surveying, maps and profiles, drainage, and cement culvert design with field and classroom work and demonstrations by specialists from across the state. The Goat Roads Association will fold its annual meeting into the college event on June 15 and 16.

State Highway Commission Iowa Good Roads Association Ames Iowa State Highway Commissionn Wilh Good Roads School of Instruction America State College Aimes Highway Commission Goat Roads Association the College

Road school address by Harper and others urged for state officers

An upcoming meeting features talks by well known roadsmen including Senator Harper. The State Highway Commission urges all road officers statewide to attend, especially county supervisors, township trustees, and township road superintendents in Lucas County. The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and non angled lenses by Dr Pratt as advertised.

Harper State Highway Commission Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Firemen Election Elects Officers At Hall

A general election of firemen was held last evening at the Hall. Ralph Dougherty of the Gazelles was chosen Chief. Henry Minick of the Wilsons Assistant Chief. Nate Jones of the Wilsons Secretary and Treasurer. Sam Hays of the Hook & Ladder, Geo Graff of the Wilson Hose Co., and Henry Shields of the Gazelle were elected to the grievance committee.

Ralph Dougherty The Gazelles Henry Minick Wilsons Nate Jones Sam Hays Hook & Ladder Geo. Graff Wilson Hose Co Henry Shields Gazelle

Reddingote Silhouette Dominates Early Fashion Notes

Fashion coverage outlines reddingote variations with tight and full forms, waist folds, surplice fronts, belts, and emphasized corsetry. It notes a continued preference for loose yoked coats, tan covert cloth jackets, and new Eton blouse lines with braids. Drop skirts with ruffles and bolero jackets accompany Directoire inspired detailing, while V necklines reveal blouses.

Eton

Charming champagne dress with lace and ribbon details

The Demorest Fashion Company illustration shows a champagne crepe de chine dinner dress. A rib bon ruching effect on the bodice uses champagne messaline ribbon shaded in chameleon tints. the skirt features deep tucks with ruchings. All colors are stylish with greens favored in millinery. Lucy Carter.

Demorest Fashion Company

Grand Initial Concert at Graham Opera House

Pupils of Prof. Thos. C. Davis present a grand concert at the Graham opera house on March 16. Davis will be assisted by top talents from Fairfield and nearby cities. Tickets on sale at Columbia Pharmacy.

Thos. C. Davis Graham Opera House Davis Fairfield Columbia Pharmacy

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