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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1925
Page
7
Glendale reports a busy period with local gatherings, farm work, and visits. Residents join ball games, care for relatives, herd hogs, and attend club meetings while families travel to Illinois and New Sharon for visits and nephew introductions.
Walter Hutton of Des Moines visited the County Sunday School association executive committee in United Presbyterian church. Maxwell family reunion near Winfield drew 58 attendees with Tom Robertson elected president and Lee Hanna vice president. Local attendees included Clyde Maxwell and John Hanna. Traer shooting victim died after robber escaped.
The University of Iowa will air a live broadcast from WSUI detailing the arrival, stay, and departure of a United States air mail plane at Smith Field in Iowa City. Pilot R G Page and field manager Robert Meardon will speak, with the program including field descriptions and plane sounds. The event, supervised by Carl Menzer, will be carried on a 484 meter wavelength and is slated for Saturday night with a seven thirty opening.
An advertisement declares Allenrhu can dissolve unic acid deposits and quickly end rheumatic pain. It claims a full pint bottle guarantees relief with money-back, and that druggists in the county will honor the guarantee. James H. Allen of Rochester and agent J E Lemmon are named in the sales pitch.
Cedar Rapids Iowa August 13 Dwight No Lewis chairman of the state railroad commission proposes a tax based on exact wear and tear on roads to fund motor carriers. He notes 42 passenger routes and 74 freight carriers and foresees shifts in rail and electric interurban service. He urges tests by authorities to measure wear and tear and suggests counties receive a share of highway revenue to cover road upkeep. A convention of the Town Daily Press Association closed in Clear Lake with athletic events.
Emmetsburg L HW in Maine reports that a former state representative is ill and hospitalized in Mason City. The item notes the condition and current location, with no additional details.
Chirinda and another named Clarinda girl were located in Hollister California after three weeks missing. They were in the company of two young men, ending the search.
Local notices advertise insurance services and real estate offerings in Washington County Iowa. Listings include Harvey and Tucker Real Estate Farm and City property Good bargains in Washington County and contacts for Applegate Real Estate J D Dayton Westchester Iowa Farms for sale plus Dr T J Pease dentist and Dr W E Masson listings with phone numbers and addresses.
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