Durog Jersey Free Show Best Ear of Corn at Des Moines Exposition
John Krebs of Riverside Iowa offers a pure bred Duroc Jersey gift to the farmer of Washington county who exhibits the best single ear at the Iowa Corn Growers association exposition in Des Moines Coliseum from December 5 to 17. The prize, valued at 35 dollars, adds to over 20000 dollars in prizes at the event, with details from secretary M L Bowman Waterloo Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
John Krebs
Riverside
Iowa
Iowa Corn Growers’ Association
Des Moines
Mr. Krebs
Washinton County
Hanley III
Gay Advance Jr
Farrow
M. L. Bowman
Waterloo
Borrowed Smiles and Scribbles from Past Times
A column offers playful bits from old days with jokes about crinoline fashion and shifting styles. It recalls a New York Sun quip on hobble skirts and contrasts marriage and mirage in a humorous letter scene.
Journal and Democrat praise new Washington office
The Journal and Washington’s Democrat commend each other on the new Journal home. The Democrat notes the building's size light and amenities and congratulates Bro Elder while boosting competitive harmony and town pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democrat
Journal
Needham
Miller
the Democrat
Atty
J. l. Brookhart
Journal Force
BremMer Miller
Bro. Elder
Harvey & Warfel
Time marching on in Walt Mason verses
A poem by Walt Mason from 1910 reflects on labor in the morning, youth’s swift passing, and the refrain time is marching on. The speaker recalls a county poorhouse, carnival memories, and the waste of youth as moments slip away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
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Cole
Geo. W. Stewart
Hampton’'S Magazine
America
Von
Hampton's Magazine
West 85Th St
New York City
Columbia Bicycle
Hampton’s
The
Bicycle Club
36Th St
New York
Studebakers
Studebaker
Mason Transfer & Storage Company
O. Farver
Ladies Fair
Grandma
Ture Too
New York Sun
Adam and
Eve
Garden of Eden
Tommy Tifley
Adam
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Washington Herald
McRlhinney
Melhinney
Walt
C. S. Lemmon
Keck Floral CO
A. N. Alberson
McElhinney Drug CO
Mason Transfer & Storage CO
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