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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1924
Page
8
The local column reports Mart Yockey in steady condition, an appendicitis operation for Miss Dork Haney at County hospital with encouraging progress, and various short notes. Mrs. W. W. Bowers returns from Glen Ridge and Boston while Miss Mary Barnett hosts her mother Oska loosa. Mrs. William Fitzwilliam visits Keota and Leslie McFarland and son Harold travel to Davenport.
Joseph Murphy, a Crawfordsville businessman, visits the county seat. Mrs. Frank Marsh arrives from Keota to visit her brother Leslie Dunlap. Mrs John Hough of West Chester attends the county WCTU institute. Ainsworth church groups plan their annual tavast and center event on December 10 with dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Minick return from Chicago after visiting three daughters. Fred West attends the funeral of Charles Blaul in Burlington. Catherine Coulter earns A's and B's and earns a high school honor roll spot. Leather goods and under arm bags advertised at Toomans. Mrs. Kate Daily returns from Davenport. Curtis Bus Line advertises a 25 mile max speed to Iowa City. Mrs. Amos White returns from Washington visit. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stephen visit their son Homer. NUMETAL weather strips advertised by White Yard Co. Jim Phillips returns from Chicago Stock Show. Harvey Woodruff visits from St Paul. Legionaires meet December 8 to discuss lower 1925 dues.
The market reports a top hog price of 1.60 with buyers noting strong demand. Rain or snow is forecast for tonight and Sunday, affecting agricultural plans and weekend activities.
Washington County reports show strong progress in Christmas Seals sales led by schoolchildren. The campaign continues through the month with hopes to exceed quota and funds support tuberculosis prevention and health education programs.
Local notes report Dr. Swinney a caller in Ottumwa, Vera Downing recovering from auto accident injuries in Jefferson County Hospital, and the Fitzwater store moved to the Jess Smith building. Many families host mumps cases, S U L students home for Thanksgiving, and locals visit relatives in Baxter and Trenton.
Unofficial Monday estimates place hogs at 5 000 head and cattle at 30 000 while sheep total 25 000. Hog totals for next week are projected at 315 000 head, reflecting broad market activity in Chicago.
Writ of General Execution directs public auction of Laura Newell s undivided real estate interest in quarter sections in sections ten and eleven township 75 north range west of the St. P M to satisfy the judgment of Fred Weseman. Sale set for December 20 1924 between 9 am and 4 pm with commencement at 1 45 pm in front of the Washington County Court House. Charles M Denison Sheriff.
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