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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1923

Page

8

Local Notes From Washington And Nearby Towns

Mrs. Emaline White of Harper visited Washington shoppers yesterday along with Mrs. C J Carter and daughter Lila of Keats. Leota Welliver of Davenport stayed with grandmother Mrs. M E Sands. Margaret Limerman traveled to West Chester to see her sister Mrs. Morris Crayne. Water rents due and payable at West Side Drug Store over the next ten days. Mrs. Charles Kine visited Muscatine with her mother Mrs. M L Rippey. Misses Helen Wilson and Lou Cunningham spent today in Muscatine with friends. Mrs. L W Leeds and two children Leona and Iva of Wyman were in Washington yesterday. Betsy Spangler and daughter Nina of Crawfordsville visited Washington. Mrs. R B Kirkpatrick returned to Keota after a day here. Mrs. Beth Quinn and baby Bet vy returned from Oskaloosa after visiting friends. Mrs. Wayne Rash of Keota spent yesterday in Washington with her sister Mrs. Art Sanders and shopping. Tru Bevins. If you need coal order from the White Yard by phone 8. Emma Long and son Paul spent Thanksgiving in Ainsworth with Mrs. Mary E Stewart and then returned to Keota. Acrobats shoes for children at Wilsons.

Emma Long Paul Keota Washington Mary E. Stewart Ainsworth

Umbrellas repaired and now covers a specialty

A local note lists business visitors including W. Simons at 1411fist in H. E. Ross of Crawfordsville and Mrs. Huston with daughter Hope. Mrs. J. M. Hissong of Fairfield visited in Washington earlier. Milk and cream advertised at the Cash and Carry Store. Several residents traveled home today after visits. mentions of Miss Buck, Miss Innis, Mrs. Hinkle, Mrs. Flynn with children. A bazaar and bake sale by Baptist ladies is planned for December 8 at South Side Square.

the Baptist Ladies South Side Square

Local residents travel for relatives and family updates

Mrs Blaine Holmes and Mrs J F Srittenhouse visit Muscatine to see Holmes relatives. Mr and Mrs Robert Fish and two children and Miss Annabelle Blerrick also go to Muscatine. Miss Fannie Knox from Iowa visits sister Mrs J F Meeker then goes to Maine. Mrs Cora Bartlett returns home via Chicago after Washington visits. Mr and Mrs Gaylord Tree host in Durant with son Jimmy. baby Betty Lucille arrives weighing seven pounds.

Blaine Holmes J. F. Srittenhouse Muscatine Holmes Robert Fish Annabelle Blerrick Fannie Knox Oiumwa J. F. Meeker Maine Cora Bartlett Washington, Pa Washington Chicago Gaylord Tree Jimmy Durant, Iowa C. G. Sehmoeller

Corn Land Will Go Up in Cash Crop Transition

The article argues corn will rise as a cash crop, noting near disappearance of supply, rising demand, and increasing value of corn products. It cites limited global corn acreage, Iowa dominance in Indian corn, and a trend toward higher land values for corn production as farmers shift to sellable crops and related products.

Iowa United States Corn Products Company Rockefeller

Local notices and social notes from Washington visit and fund drive

Community updates show residents aiding the needy through church efforts with contributions directed to Miss Margaret Duff. Mrs. John Belville returns from Cedar Falls visit with daughter Mrs Glover Ferrell. Mr and Mrs Taylor and daughter Maxine visit Washington as radio hobbyists discuss London reception. Karamel Kream offered at Nicola and Harmon's. E V Simons praises clear London radio reception.

Margaret Duff John Belville Glover Ferrell Cedar Falls Nicola & Harmon's Wmr

Fuller Brushes offer home Christmas gifting solution

The Fuller Man promotes shopping from home to avoid crowds and cold streets. He offers a wide range of brushes including hair, manicure, clothes, combs, dresser trays and gift sets, all packed in holly boxes for sending or under the Christmas tree.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iele Sam the Starling King of the Outdoors Hoot Gibson “the LIMIT FOX Thos. H. Vnce Wm. Zachs Riverside McCall Bros Temple Iidy Co. O Dayton Washington, Iowa Iowa City Curtis & Ross Pennsylvania John Shields & Sons Arch Best Oxfords Wilson's Bevins Emaline White of Harper C. J. Carter Lila Keats Lester Duke Grinnell Leota Welliver Davenport M. E. Sands Margaret Limerman West Chester Morris Crayne Alcohol Wellman Isabelle Davis Claude Holmes West Side Charles Kine M. L. Rippey Helen Wilson Lou Cunningham L. W. Leeds Leona Iva Wyman Bertha Spangler Nina Crawfordsville Beth Quinn Baby Betty Oskaloosa Wayne Rash Keola Art Sanders Tru Bevins All Sige White Yard Pretter W. Simons H. E. Ross J. C. Huston Hope Frederick de Bord Parental McGuire Des Moines Helen Buck Monmouth Maurine McLaughlin Katherine Innis Bloomfield Henry Hinkle Brighton Mac Morgan M. M. Flynn Serena Taylor Galesburg F. C. Roe al Roe & Sons T. C. Davis Stone Home Madge Stone Warren's Seed Store Vincent Eppel Betty Lucille Verle Draper Linby, Iowa F. L. Broadgate McElhinney Drug Co DME At Graham Theatre Phil Vop Washington Cleaners L. H. Orr Land Co E. Vv. Simons London Chocolate Shop Mrs Joe Wright Washington Rendering Works Mt. Pleasant Stuart Hotel N. D D. W. Boileau N. W. Corner Square
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