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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1920
Page
6
Local notices highlight Chandler Cars praised for taxi service quality. Various residents travel to Davenport Chicago and Columbus Junction for business and visits. A Cavalry Troop recruitment meeting is announced for February 3 at the Armory.
Washington Elevator Co. announces a car of good shelled corn on the track. A local ad lists Mi-O-Na as a stomach aid marketed by Lemmon's Pharmacy. Emma McCall from New York City visited Centerville to help care for her ill cousin Mrs. W. M. Montgomery, who remains in hospital and is improving.
Service advertisement offers quick reliable transport with a truck or team at any time. Calls welcome for small and large jobs. Prices for long distance hauls available by calling Phone 48.
Subscriptions available and clubs organized with a monthly payment plan. Inquiries invited by phone at 59 Red or by writing to the Journal care of Nita Belle McKoon, Authorized Representative, Washington Iowa.
The Society notes describe an all day party for Ray Minick with piano music and a noon chicken dinner followed by ice cream and cake at supper. Present guests include Elmer Burham and others as well as out of town visitors Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Harbough of Greeley.
A World estimate places the combined mass of all humans at about 106 million tons. Experts consider method limits and sample data when calculating this figure.
At the February meeting the city council filed a resolution of necessity for pavement on 23 blocks. Objections will be heard February 25, costs may halt work if bids prove prohibitive. The plan targets streets near the high school and county hospital with potential bids determining feasibility.
Dr W L Wishart of Pittsburgh urged that revival begins with individuals and spreads to churches and communities. He linked revival to Isaiah’s experiences and urged a new vision of God a true view of self a fresh application of Christ’s saving work and a call to service. Special music and congregational singing accompany each service.
Moving time approaches as Washington Steam Laundry offers long distance hauls and careful handling. Book early to set your preferred moving time. Booth Transfer Line lists service and contact at the Washington laundry office.
Mrs R S Young traveled to Monmouth Hawaii this morning to visit relatives. The note lists prices for cream butter fat 54e per unit and fresh eggs 3 80, with Reynolds Gibson stationery shop mentioned in the truncated text.
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