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Miss Washington contest spurs Europe trip prize talk
The Homestead Farm column notes a voting contest to name Miss Washington with prizes including a trip to Europe. It suggests broader titles like Miss Iowa or Miss U S A and calls for sponsorship to award tickets to all winners. The piece recalls local history, walnut siding, and the Richmond voting precincts in a reflective hometown tone.
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Europe
Washington
Washington Co
Iowa
Abstom Bush
Oran Afather
Dr. Anderson
English River
Richmond
Star Route
Robert McCalistern
Jos. Beka
36Th
Iowa Infantry
Jos. Reinet
D. FE. Bush
Jos. Warter
Frank Critz
James Gallagher
Wesley Bailey
John Haigler
Alse Bunker
John Novinger
Co. K
Old Richmond
South Side
Ed Ross
Son
Brown
Rocking Chair Brigade Evening Journal
John Blakely
Blakely
Ray Brenneman