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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1921

Page

3

Primary road funds in Washington county reach 243000 by Jan 1922

Washington county already holds about 200000 for the primary road system with 13 miles graded and 10 more under construction. By Jan 1 1922 total funds reach about 243000 from federal aid and automobile taxes, enabling 75 miles of the 90 mile primary road program to be completed. Federal oversight and state coordination will continue, with inter state road work planned.

Washington County State Commission Des Moines Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Dubuque Council Bluffs Davenport Washing County Congress Atco Mobile Uncle Sam Iowa Union State Department Highway Commissions Highway Commission

Lawyers testify in Cox versus Clapper case in district court

The Cox Clapper suit centers on a West Washington Street property once owned by H B McCollum and later by a bank. Will Cox seeks performance or damages after a 1920 sale failed to proceed with an agreed abstract. Witnesses, including J L Brookhart and W M Keeley, testified as the trial nears witness finalization.

Will Cox George Clapper T. L. Brookhart Cox FB. D. Morrison KB. C. Eblcher Clapper J. L. Brookhart W. M. Keeley Washington Street H. B. McCollum Farmers and Merchants State Bank O. K. Clapper Mr. Keeley Homer Darbyshire W. A. Cook Sam Donahey Col. D. J. Palmer George Mr. Cox Charles FE. Lemley Keeley Brookhart E. D. Morrison

Corn Oil Flavor Promotes Higher Corn Prices

An editorial urges rising corn prices to the 2.00 per bushel level and argues wives and mothers should pressure makers of household extracts to use corn oil. It promotes Shores non alcoholic lemon flavor as a corn oil based alternative claiming stability and stronger flavor with no risk of flavor substitution.

al K. Hall

Masonic Lodge Holds December Meeting and Elections

Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M will meet Friday December 2 at 8 oclock. Balloting and reception of new petitions will occur followed by the annual election of officers. All members urged to attend. Elity Grayson W M.

Washington Lodge A. F A.M O’cloeck Elity Grayson W. M

Muddy truck drivers push on through late night

Our drivers arrived wet and tired, but still determined to serve. Two are still away, yet they plan to hit the road again today to collect poultry and Washington Butter as requested, with no price changes for Saturday.

Lytle Brothers Sell to New Firm in Washington

The Lytle Brothers sold their oil business across from the Gra ham theater to B. F. Bostwick and R. J. Tanner, forming the Washington Oil Company. The deal includes all oil and office equipment and positions Washington as their distributing point for outside trade.

Lytle Brothers Graham Theater B. F. Bostwick R. J. Tanner Washington Oil Company Tanner Bostwick Chicago Arnolds Independent Oil Company Hamilton Illinois Rock Island Depot Washington Merie Alex Lytle

Card of Thanks from Miller Family

The Miller family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their wife and mother. They appreciate the flowers and support sent by the community.

Thomas J. Miller and Sons

Lyons Hall to Host Dance Under New Manager

Under a new manager the Lyons hall next to Lyons bakery will host a dance on Saturday evening December 3. The Washington Amusement club sponsors the event inviting all to enjoy a good clean ball.

Lyons Hall Lyons Bakery Washington Amusement Club

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