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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1929

Page

4

Senator Couzens Gifts Ten Million For Child Welfare

The article notes United States Senator James Couzens plans a ten million dollar philanthropic gift aimed at promoting child welfare and related social needs. It highlights a 25 year spending horizon via an annuity or foundation and discusses the philosophy of flexible, needs-based philanthropy amid changing public demands.

United States James Couzens Mie Couzens Mr. Bord Ford Mr. Couzen

Square Deal and Agriculture in a Special Session

The speaker laments balancing regional interests across the nation and stresses the need for a square deal. He notes agriculture requires action and argues Congress should provide something constructive during the special session to aid the middle west rather than inflaming other regions.

Middle West Far West Congress

Lordsburg Tales from a Western Town Portrait

A long letter fragment discusses Lordsburg New Mexico amid travel journals. It contrasts harsh heat and rough frontier life with evolving civilization, notes auto camps and traveler facilities, and echoes impressions of farmers and ranch life through letters from Steins and readers.

Ben' U Lordsburg New Mexico Auto- Lordsburg Haye Elaine Esting Steins Lordsba Ben Steina Lordsburg Libera Terapure Toit Pia Fin Empire Apple Gany Washington Etre Taree Ives Rocky Mountain Sashington Towa California Long Beach

Fragmented Note Fragments From Word Study Lesson

The readable text shows a jumble of vocabulary guidance on synonyms and pronunciation. It references words like emblem symbol sign and mentions phrases about accepting words and mispronunciation. A bulblike object is also described as bulbous with a bulbous foot in a vague context.

Fancy Stilts Featured In Breeder’s Gate Issue

The Breeder's Gate magazine shows Fancy Stilts, a noted Knotek Brothers Duroc boar from Washington County, with an article by B. Foans. The piece recounts his near sale to South America as a spring pig, his background from Holmes Bros of Muscatine, and early ties to Pix Jot Col and other breeders, reflecting a storied lineage in Durochers.

Breeder's Gate Lading Magazine Knotek Brothers Washington County Durois B. Foans South America Muscatine Holmeses Lees Summit Trlek Bros Riverside

Fancy Stilts Sire Grand Champion Pig of Early Shows

The article chronicles Fancy Stilts, a prize swine whose sale price was inflated and who rose from junior classes at the Tama fair to grand champion at the Iowa State Fair and notable placings at the National Swine Show. His progeny dominated many shows in 1926 1927 and 1928 across Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Iowa.

John Knotek Knotek Towa State Fair Tanbark Bobby Knotex Bros H.R. Smithleton Neb Nebras Cols Iowa Baney North Platte Farms North Platte Denver Stork Nebraska Vow Oklahoma Pion Son Kansas Fiat Towa

Fancy Stilts Honored At Fall Fair For Family Winners

In 1928 Fancy Stilts achieved fame at the fairs as his sons daughters grandchildren all won laurels. Report notes the horse’s status among great living wine breeds and hints at continued coverage on page 5.

East Main Street Washington Ithd Press

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