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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1930

Page

3

Household Linens and Mats Ad for Sale

An advertisement lists various home goods including Kolex and Prim boxes, extra good items priced at 95e¢, pillow cases, 1S x36 mats, 26 x 72 mats, and other floor coverings as available in multiple sizes.

Lindbergh Beacon Shines at Chicago Air Races

The Lindbergh beacon lit Chicago Curtis-Wright Airport as part of the National Air Races. President Hoover activated the 2.2 billion candle power beacon in memory of Lindbergh. Colonel Lindbergh delayed by business. crowd of about 109,000 expected for final day. Yesterday a naval pilot crash killed himself and a spectator, with 12 others injured.

Curtis-Wright Chicago Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh Hoover Washington Elmer A. Sperry New York Paris Curtis-Wright Field J. Pp. “Duke de Shazo Red Rippers Lexington Louis Weiner

Iowa Farm Loans Backed as Safe by Equitable Life

Lake Okoboji August 28 Through state meeting Major Thomas I Parkinson president of Equitable Life Assurance cites Iowa farm land loans as among the safest nationwide. He notes 48 percent of the companys farm loans are in Iowa and 3 percent made there. He cites Iowas vast good farming area and corn as a stable grain plus mild droughts aiding farmer solvency. Vienr De Lis club to hold Mt Pleasant picnic Saturday August 30 with members bringing chicken and a dish to pass.

Lake Okoboji Iowa Equitable Life Assurance United States Thomas I. Parkinson Association Towa Parkinson Vienr de Lis Mt. Pleasant

Local notices and social items from Washington area

Mrs Cora Bell Wilson travels to Lake Petoski Michigan for hay fever relief with husband to join later. Auction of late J W Morton estate house at 414 West Jefferson Street set for Aug 30 at 2:50 PM. Anna Marie Anderson and aunt Miss Catherine Mauthé return from Europe trip by Mauthé car. Ice cream social at Ainsworth Methodist church lawn. The Tellin family relocates to Marion Avenue. Vincent Tellin on farm. Miniature Golf Course offers free game with paid game tonight and Thursday. Mrs Hancock and daughter Eleanor of Mansfield Ohio visit friends in West Chester. Miss Katherine Marbourg visiting Washington then to Los Angeles. Banks of Washington to be closed Labor Day. Commercial Savings Bank, Washington Loan & Trust Co, Washington National Bank.

J. W. Morton West Jefferson Street

Local residents visit relatives and attend State Fair events

Numerous families travel to Des Moines for the State Fair with updates on hospital visits, vacations, and cellphone photo coverage in the Des Moines Register. The Boileaus, Payne, Minick, Bri ley, Brown, Richardson, Anwyl, Bill, Tucker, White, and Winegarden families are mentioned.

Des Moines Register J. Martin White White

Local Visitors and Departures List From Keota Area

Keota residents Alice Herr and Melvin Bell shopped locally while Chicago visitors Mr and Mrs Frank Reys and daughter visited Mrs Reys grandmother Miss A J Knause. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Homer Hrinton and sons of Brighton and Mrs H F Steck and daughter Time of Los Angeles with plans to travel to Owosso Michigan. Betty Babcock left for Chicago after visiting relatives.

Frank Reys Chicago Mrs. Rey A. J. Knause Homer Hrinton Fred Steck Los Angeles H. F. Steck Owosso Michigan Henry Steck Betty Babcock John A. Babcock Betty Washington

Konjola Ends Stubborn Rheumatism Case

Mr John Heiti of Racine testifies that Konjola relieved severe rheumatism after four doses. He describes nightly pain, inability to sleep stomach down, and says he could dance again. The ad claims Konjola has helped a million friends and lists Geo L McDaniel's drug store in Washington Iowa.

Konjola John Heitman Wisconsin Street Racine Kontola Medis Washington Ilowa Geo L. McDaniel Lyin Adulighi

We invite every housewife to shop Lytle's for good things to eat

Lytle's promotes a wide range of canned goods and staples. It highlights Richelieu products, Marshmallows, Bon-Ton coffee, and newly arriving tall canned foods. The store touts value with low prices, a 40 cent four pound Bon-Ton, and an Eagle Discount Stamp program while offering home delivery and list-based ordering.

Walter Fritz Makes Small Talk With Purses At County Hospital

Four year old Walter Fritz, recovering from a broken leg at the county hospital, is described as getting along well with the nurses and showing curiosity about the world beyond his injury. The report notes his cheerful mood and attempts to engage with caregivers amid his treatment.

Walter Fritz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gingham, Ya Hope Muslin kKolex Pure Linen Lischkechils BO Mats Foo Obee Juiniste Tdrven Konclad Ens Ward Store Eagle Trading President Hoover Farm Loans Cora Bell Wilson Lake Petoski Mr. Wilson Anna Marie Anderson Catherine Mautha Fort Dodge Europe Ainsworth Methodist Church William Tellin Riverside Kallous Marion Avenue Vincent Tellin Tiny Miniature Golf Course Hancock Eleanor Mansfield Ohio West Chester F Eleanor Carl Dayton Oberlin College Katherine Marbourg Waterloo Alls Dorthea Birdsall Alice Rownd Banks of Commercial Savings Bank Washington Loan & Trust Washington National Bank Erwin Boileau Cleora Aurora, Ill Dill Boileau Alfred Payne Addie Thompson Evelyn Goodwin Betty Payne Town City Alice Marie Payne Ray Minick Richard B.C. Briley Des Moines Maynard Brown William Richardson Jeanie D. N. Anwyl Boyd Bill Harry Rice St. Louis Dave Winegarden Wellman Alice Herr of Keota Melvin Bell Leo Klein John Greiner A. W. Lee Mary of Stuart, Town Mrs. Lee Mrs. Prank Skipton Kedwin McGee City Alpha Tan Omega Fraternity Iowa City Mary McClelland Harry McCay Jennie Grant Remein Manton Uebner Helen Stewart Koma Clemens John Heiti Lytle’s THE Richelieu Grocers Hom Eagle Lloyd Lytle’s Grocery Washington, Iowa Nights Union Neile Helvey Neale’s Boys of Melody McNallie Sisters Eae Typevich H. J. Ward & Company East Side Square Jersey Crepe
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