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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1929
Page
8
A brief local notice promotes VAPORE on a folded cloth to treat head colds with inhalation. The ad lists SHER. MAN'S and a street number 23716 with daily availability.
Retailer advertises cigars sold by the box in multiple package sizes. They offer wrapping for safe mail delivery and promise secure arrival for mailed orders.
Mrs J D Dayton of West Chester visits for the day. Mrs Dora Chapman and son Ansil of Iowa City pass through and visit friends. Ansil Chapman in a complimentary contest at Fairfield today. Auctioneers D F Macon Washington Iowa phone 251 red 244t1. Mr and Mrs Oscar Hughes of Crawfordsville spend the day shopping. Prairie Flower church hosts an Oyster and Ice Cream supper Friday December 18 at 7 PM. Howard McCleery from Iowa City also visits on business. Special winter coat showing at H J Ward & Co with fur trim priced from 7.75 to 39.75.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Evestone and daughter Lue Ne of Mount Vernon visited yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Evestone's mother, Mrs. Mary Eyestone. Mrs. Edith Peiper assists at Ward's store on the corner during the Christmas holidays.
Schmoeller Bros advertises suits and overcoats with a G. E. Frey masseur visiting December 16 to 18. Ward & Co. showcases 100 plus winter coats at 7.75 12.75 and 16.75. Bill Brown of Brown's Super Service touts cold weather starting tips and battery care with Shell Mobi oil and Que State oil options. Auctioneer Ans Sutherland lists a winter coat sale and fur trimmed values from 1.75 to 39.75.
The Ministry of Interior announces four new districts in Henan province to be known as the District of Universal Peace the District of Equality the District of Liberty and the District of Democracy.
Monticello, N.Y. dancer and entertainer Morris Torlowski rose to fame, but his popularity led to his arrest after his wife in New York City charged him with desertion of her and their child.
Mrs John McLaughlin travels to Davenport for the day by bus while Sherman’s advertises VAPORE as a simple helpful medicine for head colds. The note highlights quick relief at once and emphasizes easy use for customers.
In Lynn Massachusetts a judge and his wife reported their protective robe stolen during a recent football game. Police search for the thief who took the garment meant to shield them from the cold.
J. M. Finney of Monmouth Illinois passed through town on business and stopped to call on friends. Notice I will not stand good for any bills made by anyone but myself. W. J. Dawson.
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