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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1924

Page

8

Local News Notes From Mount Union Area

Local items include Mae Wehr spending today in Columbus Junction Rev A R Oates visiting home Glen Willits visiting relatives in Brighton 40 head Duroc sows at Carlson sale East End Garage Mrs M P Miller visiting Chicago Ed Wylie visiting West Chester Lemley Dempsey move to offices over Washington National Bank New phone 678 Green Mr and Mrs E Weston and family visiting then returning home White Yard listing Fred Jones family Cedar Rapids recovering from arm injury Lorene and Carol in local jobs and school Miss Mabel Dankwardt underwent a painful operation at Ward store with bone pieces removed and a small wage dispute noted

Fred Jones Cedar Rapids Mr. Jones Miss Lorene Carol Mabel Dankwardt Ward

Sale postponement and local notices in city items

The Sebe Jones sale is postponed to Friday February 15 due to road and weather conditions. Mrs. Dusenberry of West Chester shops in the city. Mrs. Coppock is recovering from a broken arm. The Carlson Duree sale at the East End Garage is noted. J. F. Swift from Jennings, Kansas visits his mother in town with many relatives. The Venice becomes The Candy Kitchen name change announced. Betty Jacobs is out of quarantine after scarlet fever. the Goats on North Side Square are mentioned.

Glen Jacobs Betty Sebe Jon

Large crowd attends church supper despite bad weather

About 250 people joined the First United Presbyterian choir supper in the church dining room. Mrs. Hugh McCleery chaired the committee and oversaw a well run event. Proceeds support the church building fund.

First United Presbyterian Church Hugh McCleery

For-sale Ad Boosts Store Force Interest

A noted store force reports interest after a reader mentions seeing the ad in the Journal. The short classified notice suggests a quick sale through a simple for-sale message.

Canadian Entry to Star in American Dog Derby at Ashton

Ashton Idaho February 6 The American Dog Derby February 22 attracts a Canadian team led by Lydia Hutchison and a likely Alaska entrant. Canadian dogs trained for long drags face American teams as drivers like Syd Hutchison and Smoky Gaston contend for the coveted title. Race officials prepare for rising crowds and growing interest.

Ashton Idaho Canada Alaska Tha.cans Lydia Hutchison Montreal Syd Olcott Zarn Gaston Targhee Forest William Kooeh Buffalo River Targhee Kent Yellowstone National Park

Lodge Unable to Attend Wilson Funeral Services

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, named to attend Woodrow Wilson's funeral, stayed home all day per his physician's advice due to a bad threat. The designation was announced by his office as he remained confined to his residence.

Associated Press Washington Henry Cabot Lodge Senate Woodrow Wilson

Iowa to meet Ohio State in Iowa City Saturday night

Iowa will host Ohio State in Iowa City after a rough western conference run. The Hawkeyes aim to rebound with a lineup featuring Janse Duhm Hicks and Jensen as they face the Buckeyes who beat them 48 to 28 earlier in Columbus.

Associated Press Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Ohio State Buckeyes Sam Barry Columbus Barry Chicago University Janse Jaude Howards Jensen Hicks Duhm Hector Janse Hawkeyes Chicago Iowans Maroons Wisconsin Buregu Funk Shick

Love One Another Core of Religion Says Psychologist

Dr. A Holmes of the University of Pennsylvania told the Chicago Sunday Evening Club that the core of religion is the simple love people feel for Jesus and toward one another. He argued that amid doctrinal disputes the common person remains guided by love and that religion is a living power expressed through love.

Chicago A. Holmes University of Pennsylvania Chicago Sunday Evening Club Jesus Dr. Holmes God Father

Williams and son visit J. W. Varner home

Mrs. Jerome Williams and her son Koyt arrived last evening from Moline for a visit at the J. W. Varner home.

Jerome Williams Son Koyt Moline J. W. Varner

Journal Want Ad Teases Valuable Follow-Up Rewards

A brief Want Ad hints at upcoming journal promotions and special offers. It urges readers to watch the paper for details on how to participate and what rewards may be involved.

Nation Mourns As Woodrow Wilson Body Is Buried

The final Washington funeral for Woodrow Wilson featured a quiet service in a chapel scene near his home, with no music and a restrained observing crowd. Eight service members carried the casket in a subdued procession to the hearse and cathedral, while amplifiers broadcast the rites to onlookers outside.

Nes Massachusetts Avenue Mount St Albans President Coolidge Washington Wilson Princeton Taylor Beach Freeman Army Navy Marine Corps Selmon Woodrow Wilson

Inventor Christie Dies in Camden Hotel Action

Prof. E. J. Christie of Marion Iowa inventor of a gyroscopic unicycle died by his own action in a Camden New Jersey hotel today. He had hoped the device could reach speeds up to 250 miles per hour.

Camden N. J E. J. Christie Marion

Organization for Bettering Markets Conference Highlights

The Emergency Foreign Policy Conference in Washington unveils its aims to improve markets for American products abroad. It calls for a Germany moratorium, reasonable Ruhr reparations, limits on German military buildup, support for German republican government, and aid for starving populations. Notable national committee members include Senators Magnus Johnson Frazier Ladd Howell Wheeler and eight House members.

Associated Press Washington Senate House Germany Ruhr France Magnus Johnson Labor Minnesota Frazier and Ladd North Dakos

Prepare Yourself for Upcoming Financial Safety Plan

The notice urges readers to open a bank savings account now and save consistently to reduce future worry. It encourages using telephone or mail banking as a timely option.

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