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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1921

Page

6

Local Notes residents visit Riverside Homecoming

Mrs Lloyd Obermaie returned home to Union after visiting Mrs J A Morrett. Dougherty Bros advertise household goods. Dougherty Bros and Misses Minick and Clark attend Riverside Homecoming. Ebner and Gault spent the Columbus Junction Fair. D F Macon auctioneer Washington Iowa. Mrs Fred Rathbun and three children from Cedar Falls visit Mrs Rp KE Lawrence. Trunks bags and suit canes offered by Dougherty Bros.

Oet Lloyd Obermaie Union J. A Morrett Fred Rathbun Cedar Falls KE. Lawrence

Best Burial Vault and varied local notices

Mr and Mrs J W Gray traveled to Davenport for a brief visit. The item catalog notes reinforced cement burial vaults at Hebners and advertises Dean’s meals for 50 cents. Also listed are social calls, a funeral in Mediapolia for Sam Kerr and multiple visits between Davenport Columbus Junction and Brighton.

Hebner’s Mayo

Ten Years Ago Guests Visit Crawfordsville With Lena Maxwell

Mmes Howard McCleery Lola Wells Hugnes and others from Sterling Hl visited Crawfordsville for a day with Miss Lena Maxwell. The page includes a toothpaste coupon offer: present 35 cents for one tube, two coupons for two tubes, or three coupons for three tubes, valid Friday and Saturday only.

Mmes Howard McCleery Lola Wells Hugnes Elmer Claire Dewey Caughey Southwell Dora Clapper Hope Ott Mable Buckley Lucy Wilson Rose MccGugin Ata Matthews Louise Beckwith Sterling Vera Rogers Crawfordsville Lena Maxwell

Coupon Incentive for Toothpaste Sale Offers Deep Discounts

The notice explains buying back coupons from the seller after purchasing Chior-E-Denta Tooth Paste. Two coupons cost 40c and grant substantial merchandise value, while three coupons cost 60c and unlock larger savings. The coupons apply in the toilet goods and sundry department during a special sale.

Social Notes Multiple Omaha Visitors and Local Errands

Miss Theda Reed of Omaha visits school friend Miss Virginia Wallace. Kat at Dean's dining room touted as coolest in the city. Mr and Mrs John Applegate travel to Illinois by auto. Mrs Clarence Shana returns to Seymour Iowa after visiting her mother Mrs Sue Lytle. Index cards and adding machine rolls at the Journal. Mrs Guy Mitchell and children from Crawfordeville shop in Washington today. Miss Laverne Hazen returns home to Ottumwa from Chas Magen home. Mrs BE Metcalf and daughter Thelma travel from Kalova to Ottumwa. Harvey Meek and baby head to Oakdale to visit the Cherries. Julia Tierney of Ottumwa returns after Rebekah convention. C F Willis and spouse from Vincennes depart Keokuk en route home. Auto repair offer from Agel ND Anderson. Money thrift coupons promoted by McElhinney Drug Co.

Local notices and travel in town and nearby

Dorothy Green visits grandmother Mrs Embree in Keota while Ruth Wilson visits sister Mrs Errett in Kewanee Illinois. Mrs Dewey travels to Ainsworth for the day. Emma Purvis and Catherine White go to Davenport for the day. The Hering family attends the Fair in Columbus Junction. Lillian Greiner Eva Herr spend day in Davenport. Mr and Mrs W C Speicher welcome a son Douglas Billy at county hospital. Frank Fletcher and children visit Crawfordsville on business. Tamaulipas land investment ad from W P Littlefield. Mrs George K McFarland and Misses Hannah Jones Myrtle Morrow in town for business. Floyd Murdoch and children go to Mount Union. Ice cream festival Saturday in Central Park.

Quote on political faith and private conduct

Senator Sorghum compares public figures to husbands who praise their wives while mistreating them. The remark suggests a ruler who professes love yet acts contrary, implying hypocrisy in governance and personal loyalty.

Battery Check Prompt Signals Quick Vehicle Care

Advice to visit for battery assessment to prevent delays and extra costs. Encourages early inspection even if no obvious issues. Focuses on time and money savings and the potential to avoid breakdowns.

Where the Grouchs Are Exchange Style Note

The excerpt laments a Grouch failing to keep pace with others and with himself as he struggles to align with the crowd. It hints at social pressure and personal frustration in trying to fit into shared rhythms and expectations.

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