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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
8
Miss Wilma Walker of Corydon visited her sister Miss Eleanor Walker late at night, prompting local chatter about family ties and neighborhood hospitality. Reynolds & Gibson advertised rugs and taxi services as part of the community’s daily commerce.
The St James school girls plan their annual Easter bake sale at MecNamara's this Saturday April 3. The ad also mentions tire offers from East End Garage and Goodyear and Kelly Springfield tires from Bevinw Motor Co.
Society items report Marie Grecian and Frank Cherryholmes marrying in Moline and honeymoon plans in the Tri Cities. It mentions Alletta Cunningham and Dr. William Andrew wedding in Knoxville with reception and train departure to Cheyenne. Additional notes include local announcements, bazaar details, Jubilee Concerts, sales, and community visits.
An odd ad prompts thoughts on marriage love and steering tires. The Motor Inn promotes vulcanizing and retreading services beside a curious Marvelous Chandler Motor display.
Advertisement notes a Tractor and Truck feature on page 7 and promotes Rheuma remedy from Lemmon druggist with a money back guarantee if it fails to help. The ad emphasizes chronic rheumatism relief as a persuasive selling point.
Note for $2250 due in two years from April 2 1920 at 6 percent interest secured by a first mortgage on near in property valued at $6100 with insurance included. Also a $4000 mortgage at 6 percent for 3 years on a top county farm with conservative security valued over $50,000. Both notes offered as safe investments. call for details.
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