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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
8
Washington lodge No. 26 A F a M calls a Thursday August 7 meeting for work in the Third degree on one candidate. Brethren are urged to attend and see all team members present. W M L Langworthy 4712 L D Langworthy.
The Cyrus Chapter Royal Arch Masons will hold a regular meeting Friday evening August 28 1919 at 7 30 PM. Regular order of business petitions to be acted upon. Companions urged to attend promptly to proceed efficiently. L D Langworthy H Pance
Keep up to date with the latest news and price lists offered by magazines and clubs. Acknowledgments express gratitude for sympathy, flowers, and support following the loss of a wife and daughter, signed by Rev. Arthur K. Oates and Mr. and Mrs EB Hitt.
Forty cars to transport convention visitors on a short sight seeing tour Friday at 2 o clock. Notify J R Maxwell at the C M F Store 4712.
The page lists ads for rugs at Crail's and household items, chautauqua dates August 12 21 and local prices 58 cents for cream 37 cents for eggs. Mentions Ruth Lydia Hellam chiropractor visits Lemley's Grocery, sale on dresses at Rothschild's. news items include Amos Plummer visiting from road work in Dixie highway, state examiners finishing county records work, Marines Camp Mills deployment, and home visits by relatives and soldiers.
The notice highlights Chautauqua events August 12 to 21 and advertising offers from Rothschild's for half price dresses and white wash gowns. Local residents travel for funerals and family visits while stores announce mid summer sales and home improvements.
Raymond Walton of Fort Madison reappears alive after newspapers printed his obituary and a church gold star memorial. Former telegraph operator and WWI soldier, he was listed missing in action, wounded, then reported dead before recovering in a hospital. He will continue treatment at Fort Sheridan after visiting his mother.
Tonight at seven a dinner will be held at the Commercial Club in honor of the visiting Rural Carriers. Rain reduced attendance but plates are available to any who wish to come. A general invitation is issued and all are urged to attend. plates cost $1.00.
Miss Sarah Conrad travels to Fairfield to visit at the Menno Christner home. Mrs. E. Sage and son Rodney go to Council Bluffs to visit Merle Sage. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Leeper visit Brighton after Dan Eimen. Verna Lewis and Earl Fisher visit Roy Fisher near Keota. Arthur Rankin and daughter Dorothy return to Garner after visiting George Brinton family. Alice Gates of Downey and Ferne Gates of Centerdale visit Aunt Mrs. Gates then travel to Fairfield and Centerdale.
Glen R. Chambers of Centerville has purchased the L. E. Maplethorpe store on the square and will take possession immediately. He aims to open tomorrow after stock invoicing. Maplethorpe exits the clothing business to focus on the Freezeout Fire Extinguisher, moving with C. N. Stryker to Dayton for a national sales campaign.
Mr and Mrs James Knotek express gratitude to everyone who helped them during the fire incident. The message thanks neighbors friends and emergency responders for support and assistance.
The reader is told a noteworthy topic appears in Fereds on a day that should captivate interest. Details are sparse but promise a timely or local significance to intrigue the audience.
A six mile long salt ridge lies at the south end of the Dead Sea in Palestine. It averages three quarters of a mile wide and rises about 600 feet. Thick earthy deposits cap some sections, but the core is solid rock salt, some crystal clear.
A facetious speaker jokes about old cars being called "one lunger" and contrasts past issues with modern owners facing gastritis or fatigue. The quip implies a view of automotive history and changing motorist burdens in a witty, period-voiced remark.
A humorous note from a social item reports Mrs Hittem-Uppe Jr declaring she should divorce at once but lacking enough costumes to endure the lengthy trial demanded by her spouse. The quirky remark reflects domestic theatrics rather than legal action.
The Washington Telephone Company crews are overhauling rural lines. They completed one mile of new line south from the Great White Way toward Titus station and now work near Grace Hill and Wellston. Repairs to branch lines will follow with work continuing through summer and fall.
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