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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
8
Ten years ago today burglars entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Breitenbach. A farmer reports using Conkey’s Fly Knockers on his milk cows saves him time. American serum from Sioux City is carried for farmers vaccinating. Top on Pogs priced at $12.85. Weather forecast: partly cloudy tonight, cooler, Saturday fair.
The Walnut School District in Washington County Iowa announces a 509 dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone maliciously injuring or stealing school property. Myrtle Dunbar president and directors J H Baird and Chas McKay sign the notice. Also noted are local shopping ads and brief social visits including Mildred Leet visiting at the Coakleys and Miss Mary Moore returning to Columbus City. Berdo's Barn hosts dancing with D F F Maron as auctioneer.
A report highlights India's linguistic diversity with 220 vernacular languages spoken across regions. The piece notes regional dialects and language distribution among communities, illustrating India's rich cultural tapestry and multilingual landscape.
Debates with Douglas framed Lincoln as West’s choice for the 1860 Republican nomination. At Chicago’s Wigwam, crowd tactics, staged cheers, and strategic delegate support swung a near unanimous nomination after a dramatic roll call. Seward’s parade and rival shouts contrasted with Lincoln’s disciplined bloc. final tally pushed Lincoln to victory.
Mrs. Howard Eldridge and daughters Lorene and Esther from St. Louis visit Eldridge home. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nites of Des Moines tour J. A. Marsh family at Ainsworth. Gladys Williams and Hoyt move to Ottumwa in September for a new job. she works at Rothchild's. Joe Scallan returns to Commercial Savings bank after a ten day trip near Wacoma. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Ross vacationed in northern Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin with Mrs. Ross's parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood. Agnes Wheelan takes two week break at the Commercial Savings bank.
Howard Brown and Elizabeth of Creston Iowa visited Burlington yesterday with Will Mayhew Jr. and Marjorie and Bob Mc Farlang. The Croziers Fern and friends attended Pleasant fair. Myers family from Sigourney visited here. Rodney Mayhew toured Ames. Augustine families from Batavia Illinois visited in Washington. Mrs Harbaugh and Mrs Barber travel to Greeley Colorado to visit sons Harry and John. Portier family returned to Chicago after a short visit. A notice warns two days to recover stolen items from Highland Park Preserve with $25 reward. Cattle carload marketed by Wolfe near Washington sold in Chicago at $14.85 per cwt. Ruth Gideon visits Buffalo Iowa. Hurby family returns to Eldon from Washington. David Livingston of Des Moines visits with parents.
Clarissa Radda started last evening in Atlantic City New Jersey with Ted Weems and his Victor Recording orchestra. She has been taking a week’s vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs Fred Kadda as she tours with the band.
Helen Alcorn came back last evening from Ainsworth where she had visited Pauline Clegg for the day.
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