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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1912

Page

4

Big Fiftieth Anniversary and Airshow at Mt Pleasant

The Twenty-Fifth Iowa veterans held their fiftieth reunion in Mt Pleasant with a royal welcome and camp fire speakers led by Col. Dave Palmer. The Henry County Corn and Colt Show featured large entries and two daily flights by aviator Harace Kearney, who drew crowds despite July airship disappointment.

Mt. Pheasant Henry County Mt. Pleasant Twenty-Fifth Iowa Henry County Corn and Colt Show Harace Kearney Weath Twenty-Fifth Lowa Dave Palmer Twenty-Fifth Iowa Regiment Mount Pleasant Geo. A. Stone Court House S. W. Garvin Geo. Ross P. C. Taft Ames W. J. Kennedy Y. M. C. A. Hall G. L. Carlson Norfolk Neb

The furnace as a comic menace to winter living

A humorous critique of hot air furnaces describing their flaws and quirks. It covers unexpected outages, energy waste, gas leakage, dusty stoves, and the quirks of thermostats, all while lampooning household winter misery and the need for proper fuel.

Cole

Lumber interests contest new rate before ICC

Northwest lumber interests plan a strong fight to keep the old rate schedule after a railroad increase. J. N. Teal will represent them before the Interstate Commerce Commission, aiming for a coast hearing while the new schedule remains under suspension awaiting complaints.

Portland, Ore Northwest Lumber Interstate Commerce Commission J. N. Teal Mr. Teal

Parisian Sage Promise Stops Hair Loss At Lemmen’s

Advert boasts Parisian Sage hair tonic from Lemmen’s Pharmacy with full refund if unsatisfied. Claims prevent baldness, stop hair loss, cure dandruff and scalp itch, preserving natural color for a glossy look. Large bottle 50 cents at dealers everywhere. The girl with the Auburn hair or every package.

Lemmen

Bull Moose Speaker to Address Graham Meeting

John M. Parker of Louisiana, a leading bull moose figure, will speak in Graham on October 25 on current issues. The event is billed as a major campaign feature and Parker ranks highly in the party, once rivaling Governor Johnson as a potential vice presidential candidate.

Bull Moose Party Graham Parker Johnson Califor Nia Chicago

Death Notice for Raymond Augustine

Our heart felt thanks are given to all who assisted during the sickness and death of Raymond Augustine. Papa, Mamma, Sister and Brothers.

Raymond Augustine Papa Mamma

Apples to be sold on Milwaukee tracks Saturday

Bruce Robinson announces a car load of apples from southern Missouri will be sold on Milwaukee tracks this Saturday with prices 50 cents 75 cents and one dollar per bushel. Come and see them.

Milwaukee Tracks Missouri Bruce Robinson

French experiment questions need for bacteria in life

A French experiment challenges the idea that bacteria are essential for life. It reports a chicken surviving and growing without micro organisms, suggesting bacteria may not be necessary for life processes.

Wapello to Meet Columbus Junction in Tri-City Clash

Wapello high school hosts Columbus Junction high school in a fast and furious football clash on the local grounds. Changes in the Wapello lineup add strength with Smith back at center Marshall at full back and Belk restored at tackle as Pep and Ginger head for battle.

Wapello Columbus Junction High School Smith Marshall Belk Saturady Pep Ginger

Wapello Favored In Weekend Battle Of Iowa Small-Town Teams

Morning Sun beat Columbus Junction 1 0 on October 5 while Morning Sun was held 0 to 0 by Wapello on October 12. Wapello leading in the trio, Saturday’s game will decide relative strength among Morning Sun Columbus Junction and Wapello with narrow margins and uncertain outcomes.

Morning Sun Columbus Junction T Wapello

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