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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1919

Page

8

Beet corn remedy praised by Sherman Bros and J r Lemun

Sold in Washington and recommended as the world’s beet corn remedy by Sherman Bros and J r Lemun.

Washington Sherman Bros, and Jr. Lemuion

McKoon Seeks Authorized Representation in Washington Iowa

An advertisement notes Nita Belle McKoon as the authorized representative in Washington Iowa. The note mentions arrangements for citations, prices, and contact via phone 59 Red or by mail at the Journal office.

Red Nita Belle McKoon Washington Iowa

Washington banks open ten to three under fuel regulations

Local notes list sales and livestock: J E Wright conducts a closing out sale with 60 broad sows. U L Young schedules a closing out sale on December 24 featuring one span of registered brood mares weighing 1750 and 30 head of Duroc Jersey brood sows. Base date January 14.

Washington The Fuel Administration J. E. Wright U. L. Young Jersey

Beals Host Honorees for Beal-Wed Celebration

Mrs. I K Beal entertained about forty at a Friday evening party near Ainsworth for Roy Whiteman and Merle McConnell as they wed this week. The event featured Christmas decor, contests, piano selections, and gifts for the couple.

I. K. Beal Ainsworth Roy Whiteman Merle McConnell Helen Whiteman Burlington

Christmas display in window boosts bank ad appeal

The notice highlights holiday package displays at a Washington National Bank window to brighten a child's Christmas and hint at future financial success, alongside a report on D. A. Chalmers recovering from a stomach ulcer operation in Rochester Minnesota last Wednesday.

Liberty Hell Bank Washington National Bank Mre D. A. Chalmers Rochester Minn

Fourteen Reds Sentenced to Death in Budapest

Fourteen men accused of excesses during the communist era have been sentenced to death in Budapest. The proceedings mark a harsh postwar reckoning as authorities finalize the cases and prepare for executions.

Budapest Thie

Four Killed and 102 Hurt in Prague Rail Wreck

A railway wreck near Prague leaves four dead and 102 injured. A suspected railway employee has been arrested in connection with the crash.

Karishad Dec Prague Code Railway

Death of Mrs. Sadie Gray Root Widow with Washington ties

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Sadie Gray Root, former Washington resident, on November 28 at her daughter’s Oak Park home. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. J. Hout and Mrs. Willis J. Gallup, plus a grandson and other relatives. Buried in Davenport after services in Oak Park.

Sadie Gray Root Washington C. H. Wilson Gallup Oak Park Root McClelland Dr. Parkinson Dr. Burroughs Rock Island Railroad Wilton Junction Knoxville Rock Island Davenport Muscatine California Burroughs Lucy Burroughs Adderson Chicago Kate Letis Colorado Parkinson Wilson Gin Elim Grove Willis J. Gallup Marion Sumner C. Root Iear Forest Presbyterian Church River Forest A. J. Hout San Benito Texas Earle R. Bailey Chica William Www Johnstone

Women’s Missionary Societies Elect Delegates

At a called meeting after morning service at the Second United Presbyterian Church Mrs. J. H. Humston was elected WMS delegate with Mrs. J.0. Crawford as alternate. Miss Blanche McFarland was elected YWMS delegate with Miss Charlotte Carson as alternate for the national convention in Fort Morgan Colorado in May.

Women's Missionary Societies Second United Presbyterian Church Fort Morgan Col J. H. Humston W.M.S J.0.crawford Blanche McFarland Young Women's Missionary Society Charlotte Carson

Dance at the Armory by Schubert's Orchestra

An advertisement announces a Tuesday evening dance at the Armory featuring Schubert's Orchestra. An unrelated health ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion after meals, with Lemmon's Drug Store as the sponsor.

MD Vy . Lawrence & Co Chicago Armory Schubert Chamberlain Lemmon’s Drug Store Advt

Women Lead church service for New World Movement

Members of the Women’s Missionary Society of the First United Presbyterian Church led the morning service under Mrs. T. J. McElhinney’s presidency. Participants included Mrs. S S W Livingston Miss Ethel McCreedy Miss Mazie Stewart Miss Ella Montgomery Mrs J M Godfrey Mrs J M Wishart and Miss Nellie Tripp with brief reports on past work and future appeals. Pastor J M Wishart spoke briefly.

Women’s Missionary Society First United Presbyterian Church T. J. McElhinney New World Movement Mra. S&s. W Nellie Tripp J. M. Wishart

Koehler Baby Dies in Iowa City Hospital

Donald John Koehler infant son of Mr and Mrs John Koehler died at Iowa City University Hospital after an operation for mastoid infections He was born July 15 1919 and had been healthy until last fall Survivors include his parents and sister Lila Keohiel Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Woodford chapel conducted by Rev C W Klein German Evangelical Church Burial at Elm Grove Cemetery

Donald John Koehler John Koehler Washington University Hospital Iowa City John Mattie Conden Koehler Lila Keohlie

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