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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
8
Local news notes that Ethel Tilt, previously living with sister on Wellington Street, has moved from the apartment to a house on Madison Street. The brief confirms the relocation within the city.
Hetty Jean McKay is recovering well after a tonsil operation. Mrs Ives McKay reports the child is doing nicely. From Camp Wapsie comes enthusiastic notes that the W. Girles are enjoying a fine time, though the river runs very low, hindering swimming.
A scrambled notice refers to a doctor returning from a trip and a sales section for Lee's Sales. It mentions worm issues in chickens and an advertisement for a tonic named Royal Tonic. Mentions McDaniel Drugist and hogs priced at ten dollars. Weather notes warn of possible thunder this afternoon or tonight.
Tomorrow is the final day to secure discounts on utilities from Towa Southern Utilities Co. The column mentions AiMice Vela Booth on Moody and notes visits involving Mrs. Denyn from Chicago, Mrs. Harvey McCall returning home, and various social engagements across towns, with references to Beulah Eleherberzer and other individuals.
Mr D N Creathwait of Marsnats town Iowa speaks at morning service. He heads the research department at Dunham Chicago and is active in fraternal circles and the church. Mrs Cresthwait will accompany him. they will stay with Rev J H Cathier over the weekend as guests and are welcomed by locals.
A mob stormed Marion jail around 9 pm killing two Black prisoners and injuring several others. The crowd then dispersed after police used clubs and improvised devices, with one prisoner killed and another saved by bystanders, as reinforcements arrived from nearby towns.
Population figures released today show the United States at about 122 million. The report notes changes in state representation, highlighting Arizona and New Mexico, with shifts in congressional seats affecting states with a single representative. The data discuss adjustments in states like Iowa and Minnesota as districts are reallocated.
Ne and Mrs Ben Widmer and family of Wayland attend the circus. Mrs WH Roth of Noble spends the day in town. Hunt and Stephen family visit Waukegan. Mr and Mrs Herman Genklinger host over weekend. Arthur Ber and Aubert Therauck visit Riverside home. LeRoy Brewer becomes father of James Herbert born August 5. Flynn family returns from Aledo. Mrs Serena Taylor joins visit home.
CHAS WERNER and Sirage seek a man or woman for travel or errands. Call 339 Red 1490. $35.00 electric cleaner with $12 attachments for curtain and wall cleaning, cash $17.00. Phone 376.
Mr Pedigo of Davenport arrived yesterday with a passenger mG EB Fray of Ollie will be at foz W Wash st Aug 11 12 13. Lasts George Nisle and his son Raipli ng wife and two children Mazel and Alene visiting George s brother J W and wife on West Washington street. They came from Bessie Oklahoma crop reports praise corn and a remark about Arocth. Mrs W W Frye of Amipes visiting Mr and Mrs TE Brown plan to stay four weeks. For sale a No 15 De Laval cream separator and an International cream separator both $25 Washington International Co.
Leo Mangold, injured in an auto accident a week ago, has returned to work in the sales department at the Mangold garage. The Mangold family, formerly at the J. 8 Mangold residence for several weeks, is now at their home, with Auctioneer DL 8 in Washington Town 251 red.
The note appears garbled and fragmented, listing unclear phrases about mechanics and footwear. It mentions ease on the feet and mentions people or groups in a nonsensical sequence. No coherent event or person can be identified for a valid news card.
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