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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
3
Rothschild, vice president of the Town Advertising club, is invited to speak at the Des Moines Business Congress April 14 15 16. He will discuss forming a state organization for dry goods and ready to wear dealers, the only major merchandising line without a Iowa group. The talk on April 16 concludes the Congress.
Merc J H W McPharlend of Cotter spent yesterday in Washington for unknown business. Taxi day and night. Phone 1 64if.
Mrs Bt Minick and two children spend day in Verdi. Jubilee Concert by young people of the A M E church scheduled for April 15. Several locals, including Mrs W Boyer and FP A Sherbeck, were in Washington or on business yesterday. Mrs M Yuseh arrived from Chicago to visit sister Mrs Randall. Mrs K B C Eicher went to Burlington for the day. Remember the Jubilee Concert April 15. Whetstine of Columbus Junction visited Washington. Mrs Ralph Keller went to Muscatine to visit sister Mrs Maddox.
High school boys drill indoors due to weather as they prepare for the season opener in three weeks. Sprints and hurdles focus on starts, while jumpers pole vaulters and weight men show promise for the county meet. Community YMCA secretary Waxford notes no county meet date yet.
Miss Veril Riley travels to Muscatine to set up home while Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises Parisian Lace for hair care. Mrs De Goble and two sons visit Washington. Mrs Stella Hardin hosts visitors from Keota. Edith Shanafelt arrives to teach for the Order of the Eastern Star. Warner piano for sale at Belknap Music House. Mi U Na Stomach Tablets advertised at Lewman’s Pharmacy with money back guarantee. Motor care ad promotes Phonograph Motor servicing at MecNamara’s.
Several church groups schedule Friday gatherings including Ladies Aid at First Presbyterian and L A society at Methodist church. The Presbyterian congregational dinner is set for Friday April 9 at 6 30. Other events include candy socials, prayer cycles, and youth meetings at local churches and schools with various hosts and times.
194 acre farm two miles from town listed by DeBord Specials. Al level black soil with tile, nine room house, fine barn, large cribs, good well and tanks, orchard, on a fine road near school and markets. Expected to bring 400 dollars per acre next season. offering at 325 dollars per acre with 70 percent of purchase price able to remain on farm. See space tomorrow for more details.
Lace curtains in broken lots promoted by Namara's. Special prices offered on assorted widths and lengths with emphasis on bargain lots and limited stock.
Flood waters in Muscatine eased after three breaks overnight and one in the morning. The south end remains at risk with possible evacuation, though officials hope it will not be necessary.
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