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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
2
Fox and Dewey advertise footwear products after a note on a baseball sweep. The ad highlights high top shoes and shoe repair services with claims of fit and quality at right prices.
Death notice from West Union Iowa reports Mrs Harry Wing former resident of the Heights died October 14 after a prolonged illness. She and husband Mr Wing recently left Washington four months ago. A son four weeks old survives her. burial occurred last Monday per a letter from Mrs Cracken bush.
Bright new rugs made from old car pets of all kinds and sizes. I can save you money on rugs with guaranteed work. We pay all freight and drayage. Also buy old woolen in grain carpet. Roy Minick agent for Fairfield Rug Works. Write or phone 825 Black.
October 18 1911 notice reports birth of an eight pound daughter to Mr and Mrs W R McCreedy. Homeward departure of C C Crawford and daughter in law and four children for Keepsville South Dakota. Herman Pehler sale very successful with strong turnout. Mrs L A Dye of Kansas visiting Harding brothers. Methodist church reception for Rev J A Glendenning and family with large attendance.
Mrs Messenger of Wayland visited sister Mrs Mary King in Crawfordsville. Mrs Busby of Paton Iowa left after a week with Rev Edwin J Rice. Several residents planned trips to Washington Mt Pleasant Winfield and Burlington for family visits and reunions. John Stewart of Washington arrived for a visit with Roy Stewart home.
A critic mocks farmers for gullibility while asserting distrust of Australian ballots. He notes farmers' appetite for simple messaging and hints at political figures as out of touch, suggesting forthcoming primaries will expose weaknesses in public trust and voter understanding.
Mrs. I. G. Sands arrived this morning from Ainsworth to spend the day at the home of her brother, Max Keller.
A city dance group plans a tomorrow evening event at Eagle hall with James Cunningham on piano and Henry Steck on flute. The notice also lists upcoming social events including weddings and musical recitals around town.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen hosts its annual basket supper at Woodman hall on Monday October 23 for members and families. A. O. U. W. holds a pie social with music. Hawkeye lodge No. 1 A. O. L. W. completes plans for a class initiation next Wednesday. Workman lodges across the U S and Canada mark the 43rd anniversary of the order with Washington local promoting events.
Hawkeye lodge officers will perform in both degrees while Eagle lodge No. 10 Muscatine presents lecture and screen work. Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 K T holds a conclave Friday Oct 20 1911 at 7 30 PM with red cross work. all Sir Knights urged to attend.
Market notes show cattle receipts and prices from Chicago with light to heavy categories. Sheep demand remains strong while cattle, hogs, and western stockers show varied but generally firm tendencies. grain closes list Dec May bids from Beach-Wickham with quotational ranges across wheat corn and oats.
Quotations show prices for hay at 15.00 per load and soy lugs at 5.00 per bag. Flour and bran priced per sack and hundred weights, with corn meal and butter listed. References to geese and roosters appear in the same notice.
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