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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1909

Page

5

Baseball rally and village social notes from rural route events

In a lively rural game the Rural Route 2 team sparked a seven run inning led by Elwell and McCreedy with Hemwick and Crone driving in runs. Dick Elwell attempted a steal home amid a dramatic play. The Rural Route 3 squad posted scattered scores as injuries and rusty play marked the contest. Off the field, gatherings included a Good Luck club tea, Chafing Dish club meeting, a thimble bee, and a bridal shower. A Curlew Nebraska wedding for Charles Isom and Miss Mattie Carr was noted with plans for a southern tour and home to Curlew.

Capt. Elwell Howard McCreedy Cap Elwell Harry Crone J. Bockhorst Rush Helwick Roll Gallagher Leo Brockhorst Dick Elwell Capt. McClellan Curt John Tucker Mo. 2 Tucker van Nostrand Curt McClellan Miranda Crone and Gallagher McCreedy and Welte Charles T. Isom Mattie Carr Curlew Nebraska First United Presbyterian Parsonage W. O. Fisher Elizabeth Dawson Boyd Stephens Walter Logan

Reunion of Old Friends Honors Easter Family in Ainsworth

On September 25, 1909, at the J. S. Benson home near Ainsworth Iowa a reunion celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. Easter and their son Harry and family. Attendees included relatives from Crawfordsville Columbus Junction Havre Des Moines and Los Angeles totaling sixty five. The gathering honored generations with Stephen Hayden age eighty the eldest and Maurine Stephens the youngest present.

J. S. Benson Ainsworth Samuel T. Easter Harry Roy Harold Chapman Nebraska Lottie Elsworth Brubaker Los Angeles California Ed Beenblossom Des Moines Sarah Havre Lulu Piper Coon Rapids Iowa Lauder Kennedy Washington Benson Stephen Hayden Maurine Stephens

County Home Picnic Promises Big Day Next Wednesday

The community is urged to attend the first annual County Home Picnic at the county home on the 29th. A fine program and basket lunch are planned with visitors given tours of the premises and speeches to close the day.

Lexington Aid and Church Ladies Oyster Supper Meeting

The Lexington Aid and church ladies announce an oyster supper meeting to plan the event. Members are urged to attend for details on menu tickets and proceeds.

Lexington Aid

Why Chamberlain Cough Remedy Reaches U S and Abroad

The sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy have expanded across the United States and into many foreign countries because it has proven especially valuable for coughs and colds. It is sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy. Also notes that the first bicycle with pedals was made about 1840.

Chamberlain United States F. L. Stolte Lemmon

Cham berlain One-Week Remedy for Sprains

Treat sprains faster with Cham Ber lain Liniment says ad. Observing bottle directions may cure in less than a week. Also helpful for bruises chronic rheumatism and muscular pain. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain F. L. Stolte Lemmon

Hand Made Cigar Claim Sparks Local Ad Claim

A local ad asserts machine made cigars cannot rival hand crafted ones. The message promotes unadvertised cigars made by hand and invites readers to try the product.

Superintendent Beaty Prepares for Visitation by Board Members

Frank Beaty leads preparations as the superintendent for a visit by the board of supervisors. Cress Gibson and Dunlap plan to be on hand to greet visitors and ensure reception goes smoothly.

Frank Beaty Visi Board of Apervisors Messrs Cress Gibson An Dunlap

Gravitation Theory Origins and Early Proposals

The gravity theory is credited to Newton with a 1687 publication, though similar ideas were proposed about seventy years earlier. This article notes prior contributors and the development of the theory over time.

Newton

Great Britain's Crown Details From ISOS Records

The present crown of Great Britain was created in ISOS from old crowns and other pieces by royal command. It features four large pear shaped elements, 273 small pearls, 147 table diamonds, 1 273 rose diamonds, 1 303 brilliant diamonds, five rubies, eleven emeralds, and seventeen sapphires.

Great Britain

Iceberg Proportions Above and Below Water Line

A rough rule states that for every cubic foot of an iceberg above the water there are eight cubic feet submerged below. This illustrates the buoyant balance in ice floating in oceans and seas.

Essex Mills Sold by Brown-Durrell Co. Fit and Wear Right

Essex Mills praised as the best, complete lines sold by Brown-Durrell Co, highlighting quality, proper fit, durability, and value at the right prices.

Essex Mills Brown-Durrell Co

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