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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1919
Page
8
The sleet and high winds cripple telephone service in Washington and Keokuk counties with rural lines hardest hit. Long distance lines are down south and west from Washington. Repair crews work to reset poles and restore service by Tuesday evening as complaints receive prompt attention.
A compilation of local notices and small ads including piano stores C E Plumlys Music 110 E Washington, Bowmen Wilson Lumber Co, and self feeders for dogs and hogs. Notes on local residents Dylan Kurtz Marie Butterfield James Butterfield Artie McCulley Hazel Reed and travels to Liberal Kan and California.
The local post invites all members to assemble tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the Hall for the funeral of the late Wm McCutch eon.
Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 Knights Templar announces work on Tuesday night at 7 30 sharp December 2 with several candidates. Sir Knights urged to attend promptly. Signed J D Glasgow 24602 KE C.
K of P announces a regular meeting on Monday evening at 7 30. Election of officers to be held. Light refreshments to follow. Signed J H Squires, C C.
A shuffled set of ad-like entries lists services and contacts including funeral director Arthur Goodin, Lyon’s for cookies, taxi service 1 64tt, Warren Coffee Store Rd reading Tuesday, Hamlin auto painting contact 769 Blue 83tt, Salt for stock in 100 Ib sacks by McCall Brothers, Lydia Hellam chiropractor phone 589 Black, and baggage transfer by City Bus and Taxi phone 1 64tt.
Thirty word fragment notice recounts Coulter’s Closing Out Sale with dates December 5 and November 28 through December 12. It mentions Solvax aiding kidney function and Lemmon’s Pharmacy offering a guarantee or refund. Also notes Mr. and Mrs. Glenn G. Hayes traveling to Chicago for the International Live Stock Show and Hampshire Banquet at Fort Dearborn Hotel. A red fox killed two chickens at Gordon Poultry, then Roy Gordon and Jim Ferguson closed the hen house to stop the predator.
Advert shows Whit taker offering half of already cut green wood in exchange for work. Also notes last day for photo sittings before Xmas and suggests early photo arrangements. Graves Studio at 47-tf lists photo service details. Additional items include sale of a roadster, a Poland China hog, and a flat for rent with contact references.
The Detroit News describes how Norwegian couples seek harmony via a magistrate then a conciliation board to persuade reconciliation. If unresolved, a separation order is issued and a final divorce may follow after year end. A Swiss farmer’s fourth marriage to the same wife is noted as a humorous contrast.
Notice restricts hunting on the premises and lists John Simmering J H Baird W R Stryker Cc R Shaffer T T Himmelreich as authorities or signatories. No dogs or guns allowed.
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