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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1920
Page
3
County school funds are offered for loan at a percent rate with no expense beyond recording and filing papers. Maximum per person is 6000 dollars. Loans may continue as long as interest is paid when due. Inquiries directed to the County Auditor's office.
Washington's new Parent-Teacher Association organized at the high school, adopting a constitution and electing officers to serve until May. President Marsh Bailey leads a slate including vice presidents for each area, Secretary D H McLaughlin, and Treasurer H E Case. Membership opens with 61 members as a drive starts.
Pleasant Plain Missionary society will meet with Mrs. Tom Berdo on Wednesday February 4 for an all day meeting. 9813 Mr and Mrs Will Stafford will entertain Havre social club and families Thursday evening February 5. 9913 G A Re regular Pst meeting tomorrow night at 7:30. A good attendance is desired. D A Boyer P C 30012 Called meeting Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Knights Templar Tuesday February 3 for work in temple on two candidates. Meeting will begin promptly at 7:20. J D Glasgow BB C 3012 The L T Circle will meet Wednesday afternoon with Miss Lillie Brinning 30012 The young ladies of St James parish are giving a social at the Moose Lodge Tuesday February 3 at 8 o'clock. The Child Study department of the Fortnightly club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs W M Keeley. A full attendance is desired.
Dr. W N LaMance the evangelist leading Methodist services announces tonight's theme The Pussy Footer No service was held Monday night but meetings resume this evening at the church.
Notice announces Painters Local 760 postponement and calls members to attend Monday night meeting at 112 President.
Mike Robinson reports using Washington Butter and shares a short butter story, but space limits publication. We note we do not produce Washington Butter in that manner and urge correct usage.
Fire discovered shortly before three this morning in the kitchen wing of the Frank Chez residence on West Monroe Street. The garret chimney origin caused the blaze, the kitchen area was practically destroyed, and the rest of the house was damaged. Owner Dan Klopfenstein insured. fire department gave excellent service amid grippe illness in the family.
Announcements note Capt A D Slater’s lecture at the Presbyterian church is postponed due to influenza in the family. Cottage prayer meetings Wednesday at 2 30 include ward meetings led by Mrs Huber Mrs North Ave Mrs Hunter and Mrs Brinton. Rebekah club to meet Thursday in the I O O F hall for an all day session.
The article notes that some people never move their bowels without a cathartic and warns that waters and strong laxatives can dehydrate the patient and worsen the condition. It mentions Chamberlain's Tablets as a milder option and refers to suppliers Lemaign'se and Gringiaie eter.
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