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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1911

Page

7

Auto Chugs and Sports Highlights From Car World

The Port Jefferson hill climb on September 9 draws the largest entrant field yet. Ralph De Palma targets a sub twenty one second run up 2100 feet, with last year’s 20.48s mark as the heap to beat. New Jersey discusses licensing reform to lift state revenues as cars gain markets in India, Burma, and Indo China. Col. T Du Pont progresses a north south highway plan with a Stoddard Dayton camping car. The Glidden Touring Trophy starts October 14 from New York to Jacksonville, easing rules for touring cars to boost road improvement. Meritol Pile Remedy promoted by Lemmon’s Pharmacy.

Col. T. du Pont United States Delaware American Automobile Association New York Jacksonville

Stock Sale to Be Held at J W Shotts Farm Today

A public sale at the J W Shotts farm, 6 miles NW of Keota, 3 miles SW of Kinross, and 6 miles NE of Harper, offers 76 head of 2-year-old steers weighing 9 to 10 hundred and 50 head of Duroc pigs weighing 100 to 125 pounds. Terms are 12 months at 7 percent interest. Transportation is provided. Auditor and clerk listed. Also note Foley's Kidney Remedy advertisement included.

J. W. Shotts Keota Kinross Harper J. Ll. McGraw

Wisconsin drained lands offer rich timothy hay potential

Advertises level ditched farm lands near Monroe Juneau and Jackson counties Wisconsin. Claims soil black and productive with little tiling needed and drought resistant. Seeks buyers with down payment options from 20 to 30 dollars per acre and mentions timothy hay yields and cranberry history. References Ex-Congressman Dawson noting drainage impact.

Lowa Wisconsin River Valley Dawson Monroe County Wisconsin

Land Values Rise as Davenport Farmers Move In

Davenport residents have expanded into Monroe Clark Jackson and Juneau counties, draining wet acreages and converting alluvial soil into productive cropland. New settlers flood the region, using steam plows to grow hay and small grain. Land values range from 20 to 30 dollars per acre, rising to 75 or 80 dollars for mature parcels. Wheat yields about 20 bushels. timothy yields exceed 23 tons per acre.

Davenport Monroe Clark Jackson Juneau

Dr Shallenberger to Visit Washington for One Day

The regular Chicago specialist who has visited Washington since 1913 will be at the Colenso Hotel in Washington on Wednesday September 27 for one day only. He will return every twenty eight days. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Chicago Washington Colenso Hotel

Eminent specialist promises cures for chronic diseases in Chicago

Shhattenberger offers guaranteed cures for catarrh lung and stomach diseases among many conditions. He claims rapid diagnosis within minutes and free confidential consultations at 8566 Lake Avenue Chicago with hours from 8 am to 6 pm.

Shhattenberger Lake Avenue Chicago Iles Drexel State Bank

Alpine Aerie No. 1948 Lodge Meets Monthly Weeknights

LODGES Alpine Aerie No. 1948 meets the first and the eighth Wednesday evening of each month. Visiting members in good standing are welcome. G. Fox, W. P., R. C. Durois, Seey.

Alpine Aerie No. 1948 Lik G. Fox W. P R. C. Durois Seey

Local Posts Meet Twice Monthly In Temple Building

J G White Post No 108 meets on the first and third Tuesdays in the temple building post rooms. Commander J W Scott and Adjutant J J Kellogg listed. Valley Forge Camp No 868 meets every Thursday evening on North Side Square. Moriarty clerk invites neighbors.

J. G. White Temple Bulding Valley Forge Camp Hall North Side Square

Masonic Fraternity Meetings Notice

Regular gatherings announced for Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M on the first Friday each month. Officers listed include J B Kunath and J W Morton. Also notes for Cyrus Chapter No. 13 R A M second Friday, Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 K T third Friday, and Washington Chapter No. 98 C EB S second Thursday with Mrs J B Kunath and Mrs Myrtle Bragg as officers. visiting fratres welcomed.

Washington Lodge A. F A. M J. BE. Kunath W. M J. W. Morton Cyrus Chapter James D. Glasgow H. P Bethlehem Commandery K. T Wyatt B. Marbourg E C Sec. Washington C. EB. S Myrtle Bragg

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