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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1912

Page

5

Local and Personal Notes From Washington Iowa

Local items list visits and returns of residents from nearby towns including West Chester Ainsworth and Fairfield. Notables include John B. Ratto lectures and Mrs S. B. Ross death followed by funeral. visits by Rev G F DeVol soloist and whistler. mayor Glasgow chairing sewerage committee. Vienna bakery ads and Christmas preparations. multiple brief travels and social calls across Crawfordsville Bonaparte Ottumwa Mediapolis and Galesburg with many locals mentioned by name.

Saturday Specials Bargain Prices Across Groceries

Local ad lists money saving prices for pickled pork and feet, apples, grapes, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, corn and beans, peanut butter, rice and jams. Includes per can and per basket quotes with several items under ten cents. Store promotes Saturday shopping with a wide variety of produce and pantry staples.

Guarantee Fund 9 Being Raised Today

The short course guarantee fund of about a thousand dollars is being pledged today for the upcoming county short course in this city. Everette Stewart reports funds must reach Ames before the course opens and organizers expect to meet the goal easily. Local solicitors anticipate full paper pledges by evening as farmers and town residents show strong support and advance tickets sell well.

Everette Stewart Ames Coppock Washington

The Art Exhibit Opens Dec 11 at High School

The collection of Turner prints carbons photogravures and color prints from painting sculpture architecture and nature will be shown at the High School Auditorium opening Wednesday evening December 11 with patronesses from the Fortnightly Club. Public hours are 7 30 to 9 30 each evening December 11 to 14 and Saturday 2 to 5. A 1 cent admission is expected if you do not have a ticket.

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Brennan's Expense Ledger Filed For State Treasurer Campaign

Ignatz Brennan of Wheeling filed an expense account with the secretary of state detailing campaign costs for a defeated Democratic candidate for state treasurer. The itemized list includes nominations purchased, tips, hotels, livery, cards, mug shots, beverages, remedies, and various incidental expenses totaling 457.85 dollars.

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