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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1929

Page

5

Keokuk to Dedicate Civil War Hospital Tablet 1929

Keokuk Iowa hosts a two day ceremony October 1 and 2 1929 at the old Civil War hospital site to unveil a bronze tablet and re dedicate the hospital cornerstone at the National Cemetery The events include a Maine battleship tablet unveiling a Governor John Hamill address a Veterans gathering and key remarks by G A R Spanish American War Veterans and American Legion leaders.

Keokuk Iowa Daughters of the Union Veterans National Cemetery Fifth Street John Hamll Old War Hospital Ole Nelson Des Moines Jos. R. Frailey Fort Madison F. M. Fuller Keo

Barn Fire Destroys Naylor Farm in Morning Sun Area

A large barn on the E. L. Naylor farm northeast of Morning Sun burned Monday afternoon, destroying 400 bushels of corn 100 bushels of oats and much hay and equipment. A work horse tied inside was killed. The fire follows a week of local notices and community events across Columbus Junction Crawfordsville and surrounding townships.

Columbus Junction E. L. Naylor J. W. Zerbe Hconium Method Bethel Presbyterian Church Washington C. O. Winters Columbus City Letts Aletha May Thomas West Ed Chicago Ll. V. Koos Minneapolis W. E. Ruston Pleasant Valley Prentiss Normal and Industrial School Prentiss Columbus High School Viloria Gaumer Fairfield M's Nelia Pence Jack Enyart Davenport Frank Duncan Virginia Cavin the Junction Coe College Cedar Rapids Fred Winter Frank Karr Kansas City St. Joseph

Tanlac Relief Claims for Digestive Ailments and Nervousness

Doctors cite that most illness stems from stomach and bowel troubles and digestibility affects health. Tanlac is promoted as a remedy for gas pain dizziness and long standing digestive issues with a Denver testimonial noting improved appetite sleep and energy. The ad promises money back if Tanlac does not help.

Tanlac Taniac

Washington notes Mrs Wagner Cor pondent and visitors

Mrs Fred Wagner cor respondent reports visits by Geart Chaussen and daughter Betty Jean to J J Benda home. Families including C B Davison Wagner and others visited Howard Wagner and W R Davison's near Oppock. Fall Festival prizes awarded. Iowa poultry event in Des Moines with Mrs Gerdes as speaker. Road grading progress noted. S P Finch and F Wager hauling logs to nearby sawmill.

Washington R Geart Chaussen Betty Jean J. J. Benda Davison Mildred Lester Wagner Leo Vis Howard Wagner Chas. Stewart Virg Rogers Helen Glenn Knapp Knight Wagner W R. Davison S. P. Finch F. Wager

Family visits mark weekend in Mt. Pleasant and Burlington

Iowa City residents and relatives from Mt. Pleasant Mediapolis Burlington and Ottawa Kan gathered during the weekend visiting at Ruth Edwards D. F. Berry and Mary McConahay homes. The event included the unveiling of the P. E. O. Founders portraits at the Memorial Building with about 300 Sisterhood members in attendance.

Iowa City University Lloyd Welch Mt. Pleasant Od Boli Ng Mediapolis Louise Boling Burlington Ruth Edwards I. R. Bol'ng Edwards Weed New Memorial Sisterhood

Mrs J N Irwin Visits University of Iowa

Mrs J N Irwin visits the University of Iowa with her daughter Helen on Sunday. Mary Maxine Tracy is ill with bronchitis.

J. N. Irwin Helen University In Iowa ‘City Mary Maxine Tracy

Wyman reports stock shipment and local events

Nine car loads of stock were shipped from Wyman to Chicago led by Roll Rees and Everett Rees with Buffingtons. A Presbytery meeting celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Reformed church congregation with readings by Miss Juliet Cannon and Jas. Dill and a sermon by Rev. K. R. Robb. Local baseball saw Wyman beat Mt. Union 13 to 9 while Independent hall fell to Winfield 3 to 2. Residents traveled to Delwein to visit friends, and a home management lesson is set for Monday at Mrs. J. K. Dunn’s home.

Cotton Hollywood California T. W. Rickey Clofield Harper Cotton Rickey Teo A. N. Porter F. J. Maxwell W. H Ann Isabelle Mery McCall Fred Will Twinam W. J. Bevn W. P. Davidson Nellie Manners Rehoboth Wyman Robb John Wooley Columbia J. H KR. I. Robb Washington Crawfordsville Morning Sun Mt. Union E. V. Humphreys E. R. Rees Dorothy Delwein Iown G. B. Ferrell J. K. Dunn

Shrine Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Heavily Visited

The Unknown Soldier tomb at Arlington Cemetery is said to be the most decorated monument. Wreaths are placed daily, with two or three on some days, reflecting continual tribute to fallen servicemen.

Iowa Keokuk South Dakota Citizen’s Cimmitter S. Lofton Arlington Cemetery Efen

Absent-M minded Naturalist Ponders Golf Dilemma

A whimsical note shows a narrator debating whether to gather collecting gear or head to the golf links, reflecting absent minded hesitation and humor about bumbling choices. The playful internal question hints at a lighthearted diary style moment.

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