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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1906

Page

4

Farmers Institute Executive Board Sets December Meeting

The Farm ers institute executive board met Saturday afternoon in the court house to plan a December meeting. The event may run December 12 and 15 with a prospective program already arranged. Dr. Henry Albert of Iowa City will speak, Henry Field of Shenandoah will discuss corn, Miss Mather will lead a domestic science segment, and F C Herrington of Williamsburg may speak on fruit growing.

The Farmer’s Institute Henry Albert Iowa City Henry Field Shenandoah Miss Mather F. C. Herrington Williamsburg

Town Fair Adds Contests and Exhibits for All Ages

The program features a corn contest a culinary exhibit a fruit exhibit and a boys corn contest A literary character feature is planned and the overall event promises entertainment for all classes of people.

Regular J G White Post G A R Meeting Notice

The J G White Post G A R will hold a regular meeting tomorrow Tuesday evening. Full attendance of comrades is desired. J M Thompson P C. Mrs Kelpa and Dell Page stopped over Saturday en route from Chicago to Sigourney and visited Mrs Hebner between trains.

J. G. Whitepost J. M. Thompson P. C Mrs. Kelpa Dell Page Chicago Sigourney Mrs. Hebner

How to Avoid Appendicitis and Constipation Relief

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels restoring natural bowel action. The ad states it does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. Available from all druggists.

Orino

Washington County corn at White City Chicago

A local corn sale is announced for White City in Chicago featuring Washington County produce. The listing notes the product is local and will consist of Washington County corn.

White City Chicago

Palmer Farm Supplying Top Iowa Corn for Chicago Exhibit

D M Palmer sold a tract of corn to John Bonnell of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway. Bonnell arranged for cutting and loading the corn from the Colonel Palmer farm in Washington county Iowa for shipment to Chicago for a White City exhibit. The Rock Island selected Washington county as the best county for corn along its lines, praising the Palmer crop as tall stalks with large ears and well filled grain.

John ©. Bonnell Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad City Colonel Palmer White City Chicago Rock Island Washington County Iowa Bonnell Palmer Farm D. M. Palmer Rock Island Company

Republicans Choose Delegates in County Caucuses

Republican caucuses across the county produced scattered results with many candidates and complex factions. Delegates named include Nira Burt England, Harry England, Mulcky. Wellman area delegates. and lists from Dateh Creek, Seventy-Six, Brighton, Clay, Karina, Oregon, Highland, Iowa, Richmond, Jackson, Marion, Cedar, Crawford precincts with numerous local leaders and officials. The convention will determine nominees as the week unfolds.

Clifford Thorne Journal Nira Burt England Harry England Mulcky. Wellman Harry Moore M. DC. Struble Aaron Palmer Charlie Shafer Finley Rickey N. L. Durance Y. P. Shever C. C. Gardner W. C. Gardner J. N. Carr J. H. Yoder B. L. Jones

Ice accident injures C. E. Richardson at market

C. E. Richardson was struck by ice chunks that slid from a wagon while unloading for Barrett & Link meat market. He suffered internal injuries, a broken arm, and other bruises, with a history of a poisoned finger causing weeks of trouble.

Richardson Barrett & Link

Woman's Relief Corps to Host 10 Cent Social

The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a 10 cent social at Mrs Ida Rathmer's home on North Marion Ave next Thursday evening Sept 20 at 7 30. Husbands and all are invited. Ginger Bread and other refreshments will be served.

Woman’s Relief Corps Ida Rathmer North Marion Ave

Royal Neighbors Schedule Regular Meeting

The Royal Neighbors announce a regular meeting for tomorrow Tuesday evening with full attendance desired. The agenda includes business of special importance and a good program.

Thanks to Friends and Firemen for Sympathy

We wish to thank our many friends and especially the firemen for the sympathy and assistance shown us in our loss. W. A. Whiting and family.

Haynes Real Estate Sale Announces Saturday Event

Local note mentions an upcoming Haynes real estate sale on Saturday the 22nd. John W. Thomas and family visited with his mother Mrs T W Thomas. James Page traveled to Iowa City on business. Stella and Ida Cavender returned from Kansas City. R D and George Lemon with wives came back from Missouri after two weeks visiting Bates county and scouting land in Johnson county.

Haynes John W. Thomas T. W. Thomas James Page Iowa City Stella Ida Cavender Kansas City Messrs R. D George Lemon Missouri Bates County Johnson County

Fresh Roaster Coffee Promises Quality and Value

An advertisement touts coffee from the largest country roaster as blended and sold in top stores. It promises sugar and cream with satisfaction, asserts prices compare favorably with other coffees, and guarantees quality and price.

America

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