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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
7
An English company secures a large tract in Egypt to plant and expand fruit tree cultivation using California stock. The venture aims to establish an extensive fruit-growing industry with California fruit varieties to be grown in Egypt.
A local roundup reports various activities across the county communities and notable daily events. The column highlights residents, gatherings, travels, and small town happenings for readers.
Rubio notes report a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Ireland, local folks earning praise in husking, and commerce as Corn husking and a new hot air heating plant. West Chester updates include cattle sales at peak prices, visits by Des Moines and Oskaloosa residents, social gatherings, church meetings, and upcoming chicken pie supper and bazaar on November 7 with a forthcoming dedication service on November 5.
Two factory teams and friends played a close indoor game at the button factory gym. Notable plays came from Anwyl Tenneson Burham and Ross as Champs and Visitors exchanged lead in a 2 1 2 to 2 1 0 battle.
Public sale set for Wednesday November 8 1911 at 1 30 pm of the Jane B McCreedy farm comprising 236 acres in Washington County Iowa located 11 miles northeast of Washington 6 miles from Ainsworth and 8 miles south of Riverside. The property features tiling a deep well a never failing spring fruit trees a seven room house two barns hog shed corn crib buggy sheds and wood-house. Informational contacts available with W G McCreedy of Washington or J R McCreedy of Ainsworth. terms to be announced on sale day. Auctioneer Frank Macon Clerk Henry Eicher.
A humorous column compares hard luck and frugality to a steady cheery disposition. It praises the Sunny Jims who face adversity with a grin and a tight belt, while lampooning poor losers in games and finance. The piece blends sports wit and everyday finance caution in a folksy tone.
Mrs. W. W. Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing her long stomach and kidney troubles after other medicines failed. She praises the tonic as the best liver and kidney remedy and urges others to try it. 50c at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
About seventy-five guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. George Schneider's southeast Washington home for the wedding of their daughter Elsie Schneider to John Jackson. Rev. H V Comin officiated at 8 30 pm with music by Carol Forgey and maid of honor Minnie Jackson. A lengthy reception followed with pink and white decor, a three course luncheon, and favors of roses. The couple plan to take housekeeping on Jackson's farm nearby. Guests from Keota Cedar Falls Davenport and Cotter attended.
Stockholders of the Denver Northwestern and Pacific Railroad authorize bonds totaling 48,000,090 dollars to finance a six mile tunnel through the Rockies near Denver. The funds will cover construction expenses for the project aimed at expanding rail access in Colorado.
An Irish military instructor defines strategy as concealing ammunition shortages while continuing fire. The comment emphasizes deception to maintain pressure and readiness in combat.
Contagious Blood Poison is a virulent germ difficult to kill. The only effective method is to remove germs from the blood by purifying circulation. S. S. S. is promoted as a vegetable blood purifier with forty years of use. It claims to heal sores, stop hair loss, and cleanse the blood. Free Home Treatment book and medical advice offered. Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
The Washington high football team prepares for a hard game at the ball park tomorrow at 2 30 PM aiming to avenge last season losses to Sigourney. Guthrie returns for Mace at left end replacing him, with the rest of the lineup likely unchanged. A large crowd of supporters is expected and the team vows to play its best.
Notice for a Hallowe'en social hosted by the Ladies' Aid Society in the hardware building at Haskins on Tuesday evening October 31. Event details are sparse but indicate a community social for residents.
A brief item notes a concert with a saying about virtue and ambition attributed to Ruskia. It suggests the event aims to uplift attendees though it hints at limits of wealth in moral or personal support.
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