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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1920

Page

8

County fair board discusses plans for new plants and committees

In a formal session the county fair board voted to send two members to inspect four modern county fair plants. A joint committee with two members from the livestock breeders association will report ideas on new buildings. D S Collins and E B Austin named to the fair committee. breeders invited via County Agent W A Buchanan. A tour of inspection is planned soon. tentative plans include reseeding the old track area and early spring engineering work for locating a new amphitheatre, contingent on deciding to erect a new plant nearby.

Fair Board W. M. Clark County Livestock Breeders’ Association D. S. Collins EB. T. Austin Mes Des Moines W. A Cook Miss Lewis W. A. Gibson F. L. Wilson Anna Dawson Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs W. A. Cook Belle Rice John Woods C. J. Wilson Elmer Wells Josephine Babcock Lem Cherry W.S. Elton Ralph Shannon W. M. Keeley Chas, Schmoeller J. A. Work Cook

The Widow Question Sparks Secret Talk

A dialog-centered note contrasts a woman's claim about keeping secrets with a man's reply, highlighting doubt about whether a woman has previously attempted such a feat. The line implies latent tension around gender and discretion within a broader discussion.

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Kleese Brings Many Kin

Local notes recount Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Kleese surprised by children and grandchildren on Mrs. Kleese birthday with ice cream and cake. Many relatives visited, and well wishes flowed as late departure followed. Also reports on visitors, property purchase, club meetings, and a marriage license in Wellman.

Isaac Kleese Mrs. Kleese Walter Kleese Nellie David Isaac Harry Kleese Edith Frances Frank Ralph Pete Showalter Glenn Clement Griffith Paul Donald Mae Fleming Jason and Hayes B. F. Boling Kleese Hartman Edna Mae Harold Godwin Daryl Mathers Colorado Springs

Local ads and notices from a small-town page

A stream of brief notices covers errands travel and sales. People such as Mrs R B E Hoyt Mrs J H Lewis and Bessie Smith are noted visiting relatives or returning home while Doane and Boyer families travel through from Portland Oregon. Auctions from Wilde’s dump items and Western Hog Oiler promotions appear alongside fire safety ads and service offers.

A. D. Doane Portland Oregon D. A. Boyer Indianapolis St. Cloud St. Paul Minneapolis Doanes Boyers

What Is a Guarantee Worth

A guarantee is worth no more than the paper it is written on if the man or company behind the guarantee is no good. The honest man's word is always good while the written guarantee is good only so long as it is profitable for the writer. If it comes to a question of losing money the dishonest man's guarantee is worth nothing.

Airedale Dog Sent to Daniel E Brown by Pueblo Uncle

Daniel E Brown received by express yesterday evening a pedigreed Airedale dog from his uncle Daniel Brown of Pueblo Colorado. The animal arrived with its written pedigree and is described as a fine specimen.

Will Keltner Fairfield Dave Daniel E. Brown Clyde V. Brown Express Daniel Brown Pueblo Colo

Girl Killed as Auto Plunges at Crossing Near Avoca

Elsa Preister 24 a rural school teacher dies from injuries after Rock Island train No 9 strikes a car at a crossing west of Avoca. The vehicle containing Fern McKinley and Walter Pope rolls six times, three for McKinley, while Preister’s legs are crushed. Pope injured, McKinley back hurt.

Atlantic Elsa Preister Henry Priester Avoca Rock Island Train No. 9 Fern McKinley Walter Pope McKinley

Health Advice Urges Bed Rest For Busy People

A brief note suggests that people with heavy duties or tense organizations should take a full day in bed every two weeks. The recommendation emphasizes rest to manage stress and maintain balance.

Dillinger Pair Spends Day in Keolg

Wilma and Rex Dillinger visited Keolg this morning for a day trip and local explorations.

Wilma Rex Dillinger Keolg

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