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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1929

Page

4

Pyle Plans Another Marathon Run for 1929

Promoter C. C. Pyle plots a coast to coast marathon starting next Sunday from New York. He expects funds from chambers of commerce and entry fees, with a vaudeville show and side-lines to travel through cities along U S highways 40 66 73 and 110 to St Louis Chelsea Oklahoma Dallas and Los Angeles.

Chambers of Commerce Pyle New York St. Louis Chelsea Oklahoma Dallas Tex Los Angeles

Laxative For Baby That Stays Down

Castoria marketed as a gentle remedy for fretful infants and constipated babies. It claims to soothe feverish and wet babies, helping them sleep and become more content, with endorsement by medical professionals and a signature mark to prove authenticity.

Baby Setcher Miles Chas.e Fletcher

Long Distance Runners Eye Prize and Health Benefit

The article notes a $60,000 prize and health benefits for runners in a 2200 mile event. It highlights Arthur Newton and the strong field of American and Canadian entrants, including Andy Payne who will serve as master of ceremonies. It portrays runners as splendid specimens and discusses their appetites and finances shaping the race.

Pyle Charley Arthur Newton Andy Payne Payne Pyly Torel Pyle

Iowa graduate to head John-Manville corp in Iowa City

Lewis H Brown a University of Iowa graduate born in Creston has been elected president of the John Manville corporation a $150000000 enterprise in Iowa City He is among the nation's youngest industrial executives Since 1945 he earned a political science degree and entered sales before serving as a WWII infantry captain in France His rise began after catching the eye of Theodore F Merseles then president of the company in New York City

Towa City March Lewis H. Brown University of Tawn Hasen John-Man «Ville Corporation Brown Creston Ws Progress France Montgomery Ward and Company Theodore F. Merseles Merselers Jobns-Man

Childish Traits Linked to Immaturity in Youth Development

A City report quotes Derick T. Knight, professor at University of Town AML, outlining eleven growth stages from micro-organism to senility. He says persistent babying by parents hinders maturity, causing indecision and dependence into late teens, while adolescence largely shapes a person’s fate.

Derick T. Knight Theniversity of Town Aml Vchitren Badr

Crawfordsville Social Draw Brings Large Legion Crowd

At a recent Legion and Auxiliary social in Crawfordsville Mare Manner reports a large turnout unseen in some time. Miss Mina McCleary returned from Keota to visit family. The town farm bureau meeting notes point to continued activity as leadership changes occur and the former Towan passes presidency to Mors.

Crawfordsville Mare Legion and Auxiliary Mina McCleary Keota Town Farm Bureau Mors Towan

Sale of Mr Shafers toursets and weekend visits noted

The report mentions a sale conducted by Mrs Charter Shafer of some of Mr Shafers toursets with Frank Macon of Washington as auctioneer. It also notes Mrs W H Hagie’s return from Olds after a week at Harald Lamb’s, health still not greatly improved, and visits by Mr and Mrs Harold Ross and son Russell in Washington on Saturday. Myrtle Orris, a State Teachers College Cedar Falls student, returned home with mumps. Ads for results read Wan.

Shafers Toursets Frank Macon Washington W. H. Hagie Olds Harald Lamb Harold Ross Russell Ington Myrtle Orris State Teachers College At Cedar Falls

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C. C. Pyle Washington Oil CO North Lowa Ay Iowa Scott Furniture Company Turer Tire Company Clarence Web Wade Sitter Auto Parts Service Iowa Avenue Shanian Vassen Az Ims Rasenger Aosta S Hattoons A.C. and Radd
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