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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1926
Page
8
Local notice announces Evangeline will begin at 7 30 this evening replacing the 8 00 start. Phillips Drug Store promotes new perfume sets and samples at modest prices for ladies attending the event.
A vacancy for a Clerk Carrier at the local post office has been announced. Applications may be filed up to January 1927. The position is open to male or female applicants and full details are available at the local post office. Examinations are open and competitive.
Margaret Ann Jungbluth daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Jungbluth on South Town avenue is recovering from bronchitis. Mrs N L Babcock of South Marion avenue is improved at the A R Miller home. Alex Miller shows daily improvement. Mr and Mrs C O Singmaster of Keota shopped in Washington. Ivor Evan Davis and Etta Maxine Lease of Crawfordsville obtained a marriage license.
Historical notes describe saltpeter mined from Mammoth Cave Kentucky powering War of 1812 gunpowder. Visible wheel ruts from ox drawn vehicles remain in the cave entrance area as relics of wartime supply routes.
Official livestock estimates from Chicago list hogs at 40,000 cattle at 13,000 and sheep at 19,000 for tomorrow.
The Graham Store will stay open nightly through Christmas. Stephen Jewelry promotes grebe radio demos and piano sales. Local shoppers include Mr. and Mrs. McGinnnis, Mrs. Rees, Mae Rees, and Mae Wehr visiting Columbus Junction and Keota. Community events feature pancake supper and a Christmas program at the Methodist church.
Mrs. W. F. Brinton remains homebound with a severe cold that has troubled her for several days.
Clover seed cash 20.40 imports and 22.75 domestic for December, 17.125 for February, 17.40 for March, 17.45 for March. Timothy seed cash 2.65, December 2.85, 3.00 bid for March.
A vivid call to action promoting Kodak cameras as the ideal Christmas gift with ready stock at Philips Drug Store. The message highlights universal appeal and consumer desire for Kodak imagery this holiday season.
Miss Florence Cunningham Washington high school physical director for girls underwent appendicitis surgery at the county hospital this morning. She was reported at noon to be progressing well and her sister Marjorie, from Wyoming, is here to help. Mrs A Twinam of Crawfordsville shopped here yesterday. Community meeting Wednesday at 2 00 p m features Joe Balk on What America has done for me. 2502 My piano tuner is in town Phone 180. W T L Stephen
A sales blitz highlights Sue Hosiery and a range including Cadet Corticelli and Arrowhead in bundles of three as Christmas gifts. Also advertised are family slippers and good shoes with gift packages wrapped in Christmas paper for gift recipients.
Mrs Art Sanders went to E ta this morning to visit relatives. Mrs V L Tennant and two from Chicago, who had been visiting at the A L Tennant home, went to Oskaloosa this morning to visit friends.
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