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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1922
Page
8
A baby boy named Charles Edward Simmering was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Simmering. He weighed ten and a half pounds and was born on August 22. The notice encourages use of Want Ads with the phrase it Pays.
West Chester resident Carl Vorhees spends yesterday in Washington while Lela Rhodes visits Muscatine. Rolla Missouri visitor Cecil Turner returns home on vacation to see family. Miss Clara Earle visits Eldora for Harden County Fair and meets friends. Dorothy and Stella Stewart visit Ruth Endicott in Ainsworth. Local shoppers. Brigmeyer called home by ill mother. plans to attend Chautauqua. Mill resumes grinding. fall merchandise arrives. diverse local notices reflect community life.
Rail strike aftermath could trigger severe congestion as coal stockpiles run low and freight car and locomotive repairs rise. Officials predict a heavier load in fall and winter with car shortages and higher out of service rates, while coal and goods movement reach new records. Waterloo prepares for Iowa Legion convention with 5000 attendees September 7 to 9 featuring parades, sports, and a band contest.
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company sues Musson Bros owners of the local exchange in district court alleging a contract from Nov. 16, 1912 to provide long distance service and charging the sum of 10,653.96 for services rendered from Sept. 24, 1921, to July 25, 1922.
Frank Landt of eight miles southwest of Traer sues Mrs. Charles Novotny of south Carroll township for 2300 dollars alleging her dog caused his team to panic, throwing him from a wagon and injuring his leg, with medical expenses included. The case slated for October term.
Samuel C. Preston of Waterloo after a two-decade search finally secured a Peachblow potato seed three years ago. Now locals may visit to see this unusual tuber thrive and view the prized spud.
Iowa Governor Kendall fixes September dates for executions of Ira Pavey on September 8 and Eugene C Weeks on September 15. Both cases follow Supreme Court affirmations and failed petitions for rehearings.
Weather proved unfavorable with extreme heat and drought hindering harvests as Mr. Preston managed only a few tubers the size of marbles, illustrating scant produce from the season.
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