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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
3
The soliciting committees pushed work through the day and at noon added several substantial subscriptions to a lengthy list. Many more are expected as efforts continue to boost funds for the hotel project, with a noon roster including attorneys, merchants, banks, insurers, professionals, and service firms.
A large entry list is expected for the county track meet next week as Wellman enters eight runners eight men two more than last year with Treischmann Rhoades and Steninger returning and Brown missing the mile winner 1918. Events listed include all but the medley and javelin.
Deputies from the United States marshal's office raided the Milk Producers' Association at 29 South LaSalle street collecting contracts, books, and papers for a tri state probe into milk handlers. Assistant U.S. Attorney Frederick Dickinson said rooms contained farmer contracts binding producers to sell milk to the association and its agencies.
An extensive roster of individuals including Rittenhouse J Vr Hartman Conger Wells Crull Babcock Josephine Wells and others such as Iowa Gas Electric Co Combs Dewey Limefield Foster Whitaker McLaughlin Berdo Hammer Darbyshire Foreman Mercer Kolosick Keck Breitenbach Brown Boyer Young Ross Russell Broadgate Hayes and Chas.
The Liberty Loan committee of District No 1 Washington township will meet in the courthouse corridor all day Monday after eight in the morning. Chairman Bradwin Griffith leads the district extending beyond the city limits as in prior bond drives.
A widower praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming it cured stomach and liver trouble after five years of illness. He says six doses restored weight and vitality, with his appearance improving. Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists advertise the product with a money refund offer.
Members of the Just Us club, the Pythian club, and Le Foch Societies held a trio of gatherings Wednesday afternoon. The Just Us group enjoyed crocheting, a surprise program, and a luncheon after voting to shift future sessions from Red Cross work.
Mrs. A F Cunningham hosted a casual afternoon gathering with neighbors to honor her mother Mrs DeWitt who is visiting Wyom ing on the occasion of her eighty ninth birthday. The event was informal and enjoyed by all attendees.
A local notice invites attendance at the Methodist church Easter services during the Sunday school hour on Sunday April 26 1918. The ad encourages all to join and participate in the church activities.
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