County W C T U Convention at Wellman Church
The Washington county W C T U held its annual convention at the M E church in Wellman on Tuesday July 31 with Mrs E D Miller presiding Officers included Mrs E E Yoder vice president and Mrs Hawthorne treasurer A large attendance from Crawfordsville Brighton and West Chester was unable to attend due to rain The day included devotions by Miss Mattie Sigler welcome by Mrs E F E Yoder and remarks from Mrs Coffey Reports from department directors and an inspiring address by Rev Robb of Iowa City Officers were re elected and prizes awarded to students and county prizes presented for essays The Resolutions committee praised temperance victories and urged continued activity toward prohibition and law enforcement The Wellman W C T U and M E church received thanks for hospitality and support for the convention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
M. E. Church
Wellman
E. D. Miller
E. E. Yoder
Hawthorne
Washington
Dr. Sartor
Brumbach
West Chester
Crawfordsville
Brighton
Mattie Sigler
Rayer
Adam Schwimley
EF. E. Yoder
Federated Women's Clubs
BE. J. Coffey
Hofer
Kalona
Schroeder
Wellman Lutheran Church
Busby
Robb
Iowa City
Polk County
Bible In
Winnie Palmer
P. KE. Brumbach
Lucy Morgan
W. Busby
J. E. Wells
Strain
Benedict Home
Chas. Mayer
C. M. Booth
Rose Dawson
Ida B. Wise-Smith
Miller
Louise Braden
Elmer Yoder
Cordelle Braden
Wellman W. C. T. U
Wellman M. EK. Church
C. W. Busby
Fry
C. C. Gardner
Wellman -Mable
Prairie Center Notes and an Iowa-Illinois Telephone Franchise
Prairie Center reports Wayne Cline’s steady recovery and notes upcoming events including an achievement diy demonstration by the 41 Prairie Center girls and a postponed flower show by Ainsworth U. P. church. The town adopts Ordinance No. 18 granting a 25 year telephone franchise to Iowa-Illinois Telephone Company with conditions on streets and public safety. election set for September 4, 1928.
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Wayne Cline
The
Prairie Center
Ainsworth U. P
Iowa-Illinois Telephone Company
Ainsworth
Iowa
Washington County
Towa
Iowa-Illinois Telehone Company
Iowa-Ilinois Telephone Company
Town-Illinois Telephone Company
Singmaster births a grandson in Keota family news
Mr and Mrs Charles Omer Singmaster announce the birth of a son at Maple Grove Farm on Saturday July 28. They name him James Omer in honor of paternal grandfather J O Singmaster. The family is connected to J O Ling master and Son importers and breeders of Percheron horses.
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J. O. Jr
Singmaster
No More Gas In Stomach and Bowels
Cure claim for Baalmann's Gas Tablets advertised to prevent gas pressure and related discomfort. Warns of relief from nervous feelings, bloating, drowsiness after meals, and cold limbs, touting relief and availability at Sherman Bros. with a $1 price in yellow packaging.
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Baalmann
Ntrous
Saalmann
Sherman Bros
Local residents return from visits and trips
Ang and Mrs. T N ONeill return from California after weeks away. Mrs Mary Dill and family came back Tuesday night from a motor trip to Ainsworth Nebraska to see her brother Flow ard Thorley and family. Mrs Millie Snyder returned to Pocatello Idaho after visiting Louisa county relatives.
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Columbus Junction
Ang
T. N. O'Neill
California
Mary Dill
Ainsworth
Nebr
Floward Thorley
Millie Snyder
Pocatello
Idaho
Louisa County
Wellman Eardley Bell Jr notes weekend travels and local updates
Correspondent reports visits to Davenport and Rock Island by Mr and Mrs Jesse Turningseed and son Richard. Plans for a west trip include Portland Oregon and Saskatchewan Canada. Mrs F L Ruge recovering after Des Moines hospital operation. John Birkey progressing on Loawell estate lots. Mrs Gue Oldaker on vacation visiting Aurora Illinois and Detroit Michigan. Rodeo attendance at Keota affected by rain and talk of a hard surfaced road for Wellman.
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Wellman
Jesse Turningseed
Richard
Davenport
Rock Island
Thomas Moon
Hila Foster
Moon
Portland
Oregon
Saskatchewan
Canada
F. L. Ruge
Des Moiines
John Birkey
Loawell
Hle
Gue Oldaker
Wellman Road Request Drives Johnson County Grievance
The speaker urges the county board of supervisors to connect Wellman with the Johnson County gravel and to improve roads toward Washington and Iowa City. Wellman claims neglect compared with Lime Creek and accuses officials of ignoring state road spending. They vow persistence for ten years to secure a usable route.
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Board of Supervisors
Wellman
Johnson County
Washington
Iowa City
New Air Mail Route Won By Interstate Airlines
Postmaster general awards the Chicago to Atlanta air mail contract to Interstate Airlines, Inc. The line will start within six months, linking Atlanta with New Orleans via a new Atlanta to Miami route and connecting Chicago to St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City and the far west. A St Louis to Evansville link completes the network.
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Washington
Postmaster-general New
Interstate Airlines, Inc
Chicago
Atlanta
Michigan
St. Louis
Evansville
CAL-X Cleaning Powder Promised as Magic Home Cleaner
An advertisement touts CAL-X as a revolutionary cleanser and instant water softener. It claims the snow white powder makes cleaning easier by softening hard water, boosting soap suds, and reducing rubbing while protecting fabrics, laundry, and clothing.
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W. C. T U. Convention
Wellman Press
Alsteel Manufacturing Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Physicians and Surgeons
T ‘ E. Is. Stutsman
M. D. Bye
F. & M. Bank
C. W. McLaughlin
M. D
West Main Street
W. L. Alcorn
Wilson Heating Co
South
Iowa Ave
W.L. Kylie
National Bank
Preston
South Iowa Ave
Chiropractors
Charles CC. Brown
INO. W. Applegate
City Hall
Washington Street
Little & Pratt
Lioyd
Mart Pratt
J. M. Kyle Willard
North
H Dougall
R. KR
Austin Sutherland
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side Sq
T. L. Brookhart Law
Opera House
Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
L. B. Lupton
Frank Boller
W. Washington &I
T. J. Pease
Washington National Bank
W. J. Masson
Corbin & Barrett Shoe Store
Adt
Cole
Fred Franklin
Tinmi
Harry Campbell
Evening Journal
FE. J. Richards
Alice Pearson
J. O. Singmaster, Jr
Melo
the Hygienic Products CO
Canton, Ohio
Seni Llusis
Martha Butler
GEM City Business Coleg
Quincy
Ilineia
Mes
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