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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
8
A farmers note recalls hens laying well and high egg numbers. Local shop advertises practical gifts for men and cattle prices. Hog top price listed at 8.70. Weather forecast mentions rain likely turning to snow and colder temperatures.
Harvey Beauchamp of Winfield passed through Washington en route home from Des Moines, as residents note plans for upcoming events. Tickets went on sale for a high school operetta and two entertainments sponsored by the J and P Women's club, with single and double show options priced at $1. Local families, including the Darsengers and Pambricks, are seen shopping in Washington and visiting Buffalo as winter activities unfold.
Fresh spare ribs 18 cents per pound and neck bones per pound. Fresh beef over 25 cents. Pig feet 9 per pound. Mrs Lee Hanna and daughter Lois of Crawfordsville visited Washington yesterday. Carl Pauls returned from Denver after months away. Mrs Will Shearer and son stay with Dr and Mrs Fred Teld. Mrs A de Droz drove to Keo Tuesday for Eastern Star meeting. Continuous city chatter and errands amid market notes.
Betty Jacobs spent the night with Cephas Dodds in Fairfield. High School operetta tickets go on sale at Phillips Drug Store for Friday night December 14. Mrs. A. B. Schmoeller inspects the West Chester Womans Relief Corps. J. M. Finney travels from Monmouth to Sigourney on business. Christmas gift stationery promos shown. Journal office advertises Christmas cards and framing services. Multiple residents travel to Washington and Keota for family visits and funerals. poultry show judged in Wellman. various local business notices and promotions appear throughout.
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