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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1919
Page
7
Local Residents Travel and Visit Family in Various Cities
The article lists several residents traveling to Chicago and Cedar Rapids for stock transport and medical consultation. It notes visits to A J Nichols and Charles Durian Sr. homes and reports Mrs. Edward Dailey's heart illness prompting treatment in Cedar Rapids. Families from Prescott Iowa and Williamsburg Iowa are mentioned with social visits and business progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Oregon
Frank Groff
Henry W. Duriin
Chicago
Frank Fobes
Margaret Stewart
Cedar Falls
A. J. Nichols
Edward Dailey
Cedar Rapids
John Reese
Prescott
Iowa
Charles Durian, Sr
Louie Schroder
Fred
Park
Louie
Williamsburg
W. P. Gardner
Knight
Tobes
Dayton Grove Social News and Local Departures
A. Knotts left Monday for a week in Minnesota to visit relatives. The Ferguson family has returned from a year of service. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Reece and daughters Ruby and Dorothy wed and moved to Arkansas and Kansas after visiting the C. C. Owen home. Walter Statler and family stopped by Frank McAvoy’s. Mrs. J. B. Moore improves from a sore hand. Funeral attendance at A. Wall and A. G. Leet funerals was noted. Bessie Ferguson visited aunt Mrs. Casey. Jennie Strum visited Washington Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Grove
A. Knotts
Minnesota
Embree
W. Embree
Ferguson
Rine
T. W. Reece
Ruby
Dorothy
Arkansas
Kansas
C. C. Owen
Walter Statler
Frank McAvoyne
J. B. Moore
Ae Oe Wall
A. G. Leet
Bessie Ferguson
Casey
Jennie Strum
Wellman Mutual Telephone Director Vote Sets Cabling
The Wellman Mutual Telephone directors voted unanimously Wednesday evening to cable the two alley lines to improve service. The proposed assessments are 8 dollars per party phone 10 per private line and 15 per business line. Also noted are local notes on property transfers reunions storms and Wellman Chautauqua events with speakers and performances scheduled across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Wellan Mutual
Eardley Bell, Jr
Fred S Kroeder
Iowa City
John Klockenteger
Arley Carter
Harry Weih
Smith
Pnor
Perry
J. M. Findley
A. J. Nielsen
Liberty Belles
Charles B. Taggart
Lyman P. Powell
Amaury Mars
Luxemburg
Alva Reitzel
Ewing
Mathisen
James T. Nichols
Henry
KTOM
D. D. Vaughn
W. PD. Anderson
Eugene
Oregon
Isaac T Andsay
Carl Kegsenger
Frank Feldman
Kalona
Local Social Notes from Young America and Area
Miss Verne Anderson of Des Moines visits the Elmer Cherry home. Keota and Red Oak families share meals with locals. Wim Tedford returns to Casper after visits. Jessie Phillips's party and Burlington guests host friends. Carl Phillips sprains his wrist after a horse kick. Edwards and Nicholson families host gatherings. several camping trips noted. Edward Bandy visits from Germany. Mrs Porter visits sister in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young America
Verne Anderson
Des Moines
Elmer Cherry
Charlies Greenwood
Mary
Helen
Keota
John Greenwood
Red Oak
Frank Pringle
Wim. H. Tedford
B.C. Briley
Casper
Wyo
Jesse Phillips
Washington
J. N. Phillips
Phillips
Lloyd Humston
Burlington
Paul
Aleda Edwards
Gladwin
Walter Nicholson
Carl Phillips
Ray
James
Haskins
Edwards
Ehautonjua
Crawfordsville Social Notes Include Local Visits and Chautauqua
Crawfordsville August 18. Mr and Mrs McCracken of Thornburg Iowa arrive for a visit with Rev and Mrs P H Blayley. W P Davidson and children and Alice Graham visited in Washington Saturday. Mr and Mrs Walter Orris and family Mr and Mrs Luther Olney and Eva Rev and Mrs Hayley and son Jack Mrs G W Kortwright and Mr and Mrs McCracken attended chautauqua in Washington Saturday evening. A picnic at McKee's bridge honored Mrs Dale Wagner returning to Corning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
McCracken
Thornburg
P. H. Blayley
W. P. Davidson
Margaret
Marian
William
Alice Graham
Washington
Walter Orris
Luther On Ley
Eva
Hayley
Jack
G. W. Kortwright
Monmouth college quartet to entertain at United Presbyterian church
Topics of the day were discussed and a bountiful dinner enjoyed. The Monmouth college quartet will give a free concert at the United Presbyterian church on Wednesday at 5 o clock, with a collection to be taken. Local post office received the government food list and will take orders until Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Blanche Fhall
Williamsburg
Kan
J. T. Fletcher
Gladwin Ingham
Brighton
W. K. Wooley
Monmouth College
United Presbyterian Church
William Owen
Columbus Junction
5. W. Huston
Hazel Anwyl
Local residents share visits across states and cities
Mrs C A Field returns from Ottumwa after a visit. Mrs Glynne Mechelson and son Carl Jr visit the Rowans. Wilma Miller leaves for Des Moines. Melinda Vanhorn Grace Walker depart for three weeks with Martha Stewart in Denver. J O Neff returns to Davenport. The Colthurst and Acheson couples plan a western trip to San Francisco and Portland. Mildred Adams comes home from Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
C. A. Field
Ottumwa
Glynne Mechelson
Carl, Jr
Boyden
Iowa
R. A. Rowan
Wilma Miller
Teft
Des Moines
A. P. Jeffreverance
Melinda Vanhorn
Grace Walker
Martha Stewart
Denver
Colorado
J. O. Neff
Davenport
Neff
Lettendorf
J. L. Colthurst
Robert Acheson
West
San Francisco
California
Portland
Oregon
Mildred Adams
Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair Revival
An old time beauty remedy claims Sage Tea and Sulphur darken gray hair, restore natural color, and improve thickness. The ad promotes Wyeths Lace and Sulphur Compound and Seths Sage and Sulphur Compound as ready to use products available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth
Iowa Apples for Minnesota Market
Waterloo producers ship 600 bushels of Dutchess apples to Minneapolis with iced refrigerator bar treatment. A. O. L. Gordon and W. R. Lumry of Cedar Falls road say Black Hawk county apples rival western fruit, arguing careful spraying and pruning yield clean, flavorful fruit. The Gordon farm is among the largest locally, with more shipments expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Minneapolis
Minn
Ao. L. Gordon
Cedar Heights
Cedar Falls
W. R. Lumry
Washington
Colorado
Mr. Lumry
United States
Gordon
Silo Boom Expands Across Iowa During War Effort
The article notes 23 000 plus silos in Iowa by early 1919 with Black Hawk and Buchanan counties showing large gains. It credits farmers for adoption amid labor and material shortages and cites silos as key to economical animal feeding and farm efficiency in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ilowa
Black Hawk County
Buchanan
Big Jim McKenzie Faces Trouble in the North Woods
Lumber boss Big Jim McKenzie falls under the sway of his employer's daughter Helen as he faces mounting pressure in the North Woods. The strained romance complicates control over the timber operation and local rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Jim" McKenzie
North Woods
Helen
North Woods Drama at Graham Theatre Tonight
A tense drama unfolds as Adele reveals a quiet beauty in the North Woods. Jim saves Helen from a toboggan accident leaving temporary blindness, and she marries the woodsman McKenzie who regains his sight after birth brings new trials. Helen’s flirtation with foreman Du Brey tests loyalties as McKenzie faces renewed illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auiet
Adele
Helen
McKenzie
North Woods
Graham Theatre
England will go dry if left alone
Col. Edward M. House warns in a Chicago Tribune dispatch that prohibition in the United States will spur global shifts. He notes Europe may follow and predicts stronger anti alcohol sentiment among the young as the American experiment proves successful, urging Britain to stay neutral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Washington
Chicaco Tribune
America
Edward M. House
Wilson
League of Nations
Col. House
Europe
Local Social Roundup and Obituary Notices
Mrs Arthur Moberly and two daughters return to Chicago after visiting her parents in town. Marjorie McCreedy and Lois God love came home from the country. Gladys Dawson of Springville visits cousin Hazel Booth. Roy Warner’s family visited sister Mrs Frank Embree near Gladwin. J C Mathers and son Daryl transacted business in Washington. Elsworth Anderson dies at home aged 56. funeral set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins, Ave
Arthur Moberly
Tet Thavedey
Chicago
Win Roberts
Marjorie McCreedy
Lois Godlove
Clinny Jones
Gladys Dawson
Springville
Hazel Booth
Roy Warner
Frank Embree
Gladwin
J. C.mathers
Daryl
Washington
Elsworth Anderson
Prince of Wales Touring Canada Heading for U.S. Visit
A latest photograph shows the Prince of Wales during his Canadian tour as plans indicate an upcoming stop in the United States. The image underscores his continued royal circuit and public interest in his travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Canada
United States
Taking Up Our Time Journal Note
A brief journal snippet reflects on time spent daily listening to voices while working, noting how listening duties can interrupt productive hours and pondering the impact on work. The tone is reflective about concentration and interruptions during daily tasks.
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Erings
Washington County
Towa
the Prince OF Wales
Brassieres
W. B. Brassiere
W. B
Bspormu Brass
RES
Fox
W. B. Reduso
Weincarten Bros., Inc
New York
Evra
Certain-teed Products Corporation
Wallace Lumber Company
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