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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1911

Page

7

Fire at tile factory causes $1000 damage

A fire of unknown origin last night damaged about $1000 at the tile factory west of town, owned by Dr. Hay formerly the Eckles tile plant. It confined to the tile yard sheds and stock, did not reach the farm buildings, and could not be controlled until the damage was done.

Hay Eckles Tile Factory

Chicago plans drive to beat Glidden tour next month

Chicago plans a Southern auto tour to surpass the Glidden contest. The nation weighs building about 15 000 miles of new roads. A Chicago club probes automobile fines and speeding penalties.

Chicago

Milw a Merchants exhibit marks fiftieth anniversary

The Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers association hosts an industrial exposition this week to celebrate the fifty year founding of the group. Featured is a motor trucks exhibit and guidance on skid prevention for sharp turns. Also notes on the national highway project to link Washington to Gettysburg as a Lincoln memorial effort. Speaker Clark supports it, Taft chairs the Lincoln Memorial commission, decision pending six months. Road length about 115 miles with a projected cost near two million dollars.

Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of Milwaukee Ashington Gettysburg Lincoln Clark Taft Lincoln Memorial

Read The Journal Want Ads You May Find It There

Classified brief notes hint at available listings and opportunities, inviting readers to consult the Journal for details. Short notices mention items for sale and services, with emphasis on convenient local options and contact points for further information.

Alpine Aerie and White Post Lodge Meeting Schedule

Alpine Aerie No. 1943 meets the first and third Wednesday evenings each month with visiting members in good standing welcome. White Post No. 108 meets the first and third Tuesday of each month in their Post rooms in the Temple building.

Alpine Aerie No. 1943 G. Fox W. P I. G. White Post Temple Bulding

Valley Forge Camp Meets Thursday Evenings

Valley Forge Camp No. S68 holds weekly gatherings each Thursday at 7 PM in the hall on North Side Square. Neighbors are welcome to attend and participate.

Valley Forge Camp Hall North Side Square

Masonic and Chapter Meetings Noted for Friday and Thursday Nights

Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M regular meeting on the first Friday night each month. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M regular meeting on the second Friday night. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT regular meeting on the third Friday night. BE ba BE Chapter No 98 O FE S regular meeting on the second Thursday night. Visiting fraters welcome.

Washington Lodge A. FL A. M J. HK. Kunath W. M J. W. Morton Cyrus James D. Glasgow H. P Bethlehem Commandery K. T Wyatt B. Marbourg O. FE. S J. EB. Kunath

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