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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1911

Page

4

Auto World Notes and Racing Plans Across Nations

The piece surveys motor transport in military use, recalls Robert G. Fowler’s coast to coast aviation efforts, and discusses Anglo and American auto racing scenes in Atlanta and Savannah. It notes New Jersey crosssing reform aims to shift crossing costs to railroads and outlines class C stock car race changes at Savannah with piston displacement limits. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as kidney health aid.

New Jersey Connecticut Savannah Automobile Club Manufacturers’ Contest Association Savannah

Potatoes for sale at 75 cents per bushel

412 J A Cunningham's Sons advertises potatoes 75 cents per bushel taken from the car. The notice also promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a stomach medicine to curb biliousness and cleanse and invigorate the stomach and liver, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy. Lameness relief offered by Chamberlain's Liniment from Lemmon's Pharmacy.

J A. Cunningham's Lemmon

Fast back field, speed and line power in early college football

As the season opens college coaches push to develop fast back fields and strong lines to protect runners in intricate plays. They are discarding bulky backs in favor of speed and agility, reshaping rosters for modern tempos.

Yale Captain Howe and New Forward Pass Rules

The article discusses Captain Howe of Yale and the impact of new rules on forward passes. Coaches plan to exploit penalties by placing the ball farther back, encouraging more passes, and adjusting formations with centers delivering the ball directly to runners.

Captain Howe YALEF

Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Meet Sets Receipt Record

The thirty sixth annual Intercollegiate amateur athletic championships at Harvard University Stadium last summer cleared 5800 dollars, a new record for receipts.

Harvard University Stadium

Court of Honor to Install Officers This Evening

The Court of Honor meets tonight to install the year's officers. Attendance urged. The Ladies Aid of Lexington M B K church plans an all day meeting with Mrs Amy Campbell on Thursday October 1. Royal Arch Masons Cyrus Chapter No 123 RA M convenes Friday October 12 with a short business session. Washington Lodge No 26 opens Third Degree. the candidate is a popular young businessman. Be there promptly. Jep Glasgow H P J Be Kunath W M O42

Court of Honor Lexington M. BK. Church Amy Campbell Washington Lodge

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