Burlington visitors and family notes in town
Mrs Addie Kelsey of Burlington spends a few days with relatives. Miss Marguerite Welte, who had been visiting Burlington, returns home. Mrs Glen Mace and family visit Ottumwa to see Chas Darbyshire. sisters Mrs Mace and Mrs Darbyshire. Also an ad for Genuine Ford 13 plate battery at Washington Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Kelsey
Burlington
Marguerite Welte
Ford
Washington Motor Co
Glen Mace
Martha Ann
Jack
Ottumwa
Chas. Darbyshire
Mace
Mrs. Darbyshire
Merle Cameron
Riehard
Aledo
Applerate
Washington
Local shoppers and visitors flock to Washington downtown
Area residents and visitors stopping in Washington yesterday include Albert Kron from Kalona and C Birney from Haskins. Mrs J C Huston of Crawfords ville and Mr and Mrs W L Brinning of Rubio were seen shopping. New York Store promotes crepe de chine and cotton crepe dresses for graduation and reception. Sherman's announces a one cent sale and a CENT SALE next Saturday with items listed in tomorrow's Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Brinning
Rubio
Washington
Sherman
Local News Roundup Highlights Visits and Trips
Mrs H M Eicher returns from extended visit with daughters in Pittsburgh. Mrs A St Miller leaves for ten day trip as supreme organizer of P E O sisterhood. Mr and Mrs Jake Wenger of Wayland shop in Washington. Carl Hoaglin and Mrs Mt Pleasant drive to Washington, rain disrupts trip. Mrs E C Smith of Winfield visits city on business. A M E church league to present mock wedding Thursday at 8 pm. New York Store promotes crepes and grad dresses. Flora Doreas of Nevada IA returns home from visit. Irving Blendenbers of Chicago depart after visiting C His Gather home. William Dusenbery, youngest contestant in Flint Journal musical memory contest, has photo and notice. Miss Margaret Cowden of McCormick Theological Seminary to sail for Persia in August. Earle Libe and George Stewart visit Moline. J M Snider of Vords visits Fannie Shelton, returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dusenbery
H. L. Gordon
Grace
Oskaloosa
Ed van Winkle
Washington
Miss Lillis Day
Keota
Theodore
California
Floyd Robison
Moline
C. V. Robinson
Howard Swisher
Hershall Courtney
Henry Lechner
Fairfield
Brighton
Caroline Baumgartner
Noble
Dick Cain
Wayland
Mr. Alter
Hazel Shepherd
Vera Koch
Frank Smith
Tornado Toll Rises Across Several Southern Towns
Briefs report multiple tornadoes across Alabama South Carolina and Georgia on April 30. Deaths range from three to ten with dozens injured including children and a baby. Areas affected include Riverside Mill village Dalton Welch Dalzell Horatio Thompson’s Station and Horrell Hill school district.
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Macon
Leonard A. Holt
Anderson
8. C
Riverside Mill Village
Opelika
Ala
Gentry Hill
Camben
Dalzell
Horatio
Sumter
Camden
Kochlio
Lafayette
Welch
Here
Sallie Stegle
Simmons
Columbia
Horrell Hil
Union Springs
Thompson’s Station
Ad Prompt in Journal Spotted for Merchant Outreach
A reader urges merchants to respond to an advertising prompt by referencing the Journal. The note emphasizes repeating the phrase I saw your ad In the Journal to acknowledge exposure and prompt action.
New Motor Fuel From Vegetable Oils
Vegetable oils are converted into gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons through catalytic processing. The result is a synthetic motor fuel with a pleasant odor.
Powell quotes on rash of blood to the head
The record notes H Powell describing a rash of blood to the head and asking what the rush was and whether it found anything when it got there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Powell
Powell
Take Your Choice and Heirs Take What Lawyers Leave
A jumble of phrases hints at a proverb themed tale where a fool loses money to clever schemes. An elderly man dies, and his heirs claim whatever remains from the lawyers estate. The lines read as a compact moral vignette about greed and consequences.
Self Love’s restless quest for usefulness
The passage likens self love to a bee that flies from flower to flower seeking what it can gain. It argues self love does not rest in itself but settles on various objects to extract value.
Brighton News Briefs Highlight Local Families and Visits
The Brighton column notes Elisworth Auld death at Aquanka Ll and funeral services. Survivors include two sisters Mrs McGatt of Chicago and Mrs Dodge of Boone. Mrs Amy Rich and relatives attended the service. Other items mention Dr H L Gordon visitors Mrs Mary Snyder hosting W F M S, and local shopping trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Amy Rich
Elisworth Auld
Aquanka
Ross Auld
McGatt
Chicago
Dodge
Boone
Rich
Ira
Ima Dawson
Joe Keegan
Bible Published in 770 Languages Hopes to Reach 800
The American Bible Society announces the Bible’s publication in 770 languages and aims to translate into 800 languages. The organization underscores its ongoing global work to spread scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Bible Society
Parking Space Hope and Town Arrival
Jud Tonkins voices a quip about finding a parking space in town highlighting a man’s quest to reach the city and secure a spot. The remark frames the effort as a practical struggle tied to routine and punctual arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Tonkins
Father’s Wry Take on a Wayward Son in Boston Transcript
A quoted father voices cautious disapproval of his son’s choices, remarking that others might deem the behavior foolish while implying the stubborn path is hard to dodge. The line echoes family dialogue from the Boston Transcript script.
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Virginia Hills
Collier’s Weekly
Clarence Buddington Kelland
Marguerite Courtot
Mary Alden
Joseph Depew
Miriam Battista
John Gilbert
Tom MIX
Lone Star Ranger
Wilson's
Call NO
Ezra Goodwin
Hayesville
Will Martin
Ideal Bakery
Whiteway
Roth
Harry Swift
Nate Fields
Harold Ross
Lee Treitenbach
Ehiler Fiscamp
Charles Minnick
Howard Richards
Donald Pyke
Robert Brinton
Dick Willis
Cloyce Stewart
Colgate
McElhinney Drug Co
Arch Best
Oxfords
E. C. Statler
Albert Kron
Kalona
C. Birney
Haskins
J. C. Huston
Crawfordsville
KF Stutsman
Lyon's
E. F. Kriber
Winfield
Pearl Ross Heinz
Harry Ross
Sherman’s
Alfred Brainard
Delta
P. F. Macon
Iowa
Matt Gillespie
Vinton
Mr. Gillespie
E. J. Scott
Mae Wehr
Columbus Junction
New York
Gous
New York State
A. St. Miller
P. E. 0. Sisterhood
Jake Wenger
Carl Hoaglin
Mt. Pleasant
EC. Smith of
City
A. C. BE. League of the A. M. BE
Stryker
Flora Doreas
Nevada
Carl Keck
Irving Blendenbers
C. His Gather
Margaret Cowden
McCormick Theological Seminary
Persia
Hamadan
Earle Libe
George Stewart
Panko Sokolowski
Ukraine
Lowski
Cooper Underwear
Kenosha, Wis
C. M. & F. Clothing Co
Washington Cleaners
P. m
Val
Earl Little
Scape
Owen McGovern
W. D. Loftiss
West 2Nd Street
John Shields & Sons
Washington National
Washington County
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