Washington Food Stores Show Progressive Spirit
The article highlights twenty local Washington food stores drawing thousands of buyers with fresh produce, complete meat selections, and low inland prices. It notes store modernizations, diverse services, and widespread delivery while praising independent and chain grocers for boosting retail sales and city appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
All Tynes
Greater Washington
buySig
Raul Thomassen
Crane
Jack Sprat
R. L. Jyne
League Warner Super Service
Roy C. Watson
South End
Yoder
East End
Albert Crcutt
Barclay, Johnson's
Farmer's Cooperative Exchange
Washington Fruit Market
Jackson's Snack Chack
Arnold Carr
Kurtz
Bastiaan den Hartog
Benteco
National Tea
Big Giant
Rege’s
North Second Avenue
Sherlock
Tailoring Shop in Washington County Runs Since 1910
A. B. Schmoeller owns the Schmoeller tailoring shop in Greater Washington one block north of the National Bank of Washington. He and his brother C. G. Schmoeller started it in 1910 after moving from Alton Illinois and bought his brother's share in 1933. Mrs Schmoeller assists as needed. The shop offers general tailoring repairs garment cleaning and acts as a cleaning headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmoeller
Greater Washington
National Bank of Washington
A. B. Schmoeller
Washington County
C. G. Schmoeller
Alton
Ill
A. B
Iowa Southern Utilities seeks electric franchise in Washington County
Iowa Southern Utilities Company filed a petition with the Iowa State Commerce Commission seeking a franchise to erect and operate an electric transmission line over public lands and private property in Washington County including Highland Park Addi tion and parts of Sections 6 31 and 8 in townships 76 77 and 75 North Range 7 8 West. A hearing is set for March 5, 1940 at Des Moines, with objections due five days prior. The notice appears amid a special Washington edition featuring local humor and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State, Commerce Commission
Washington County
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Centerville
Iowa
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Township Seventy-six
Lseway
Highland Park
Washington
Towns State Commerce Commission
Des Moines
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Bhi, Maez
Libby Ss
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Prunes
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Florida
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Ate
Lux
Lipebugy
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Woodbury
PEAS
Pascal Celery
Flounder
Hare
Saniflush
Calis
Etgan
Scottie
Mac
Walt Oetjen
Oetjen
Oetjen’s
Bob Young
Fred Moore
Bob
Fred
National Bank
Geo. L. McCaughan
Frank Longwell
NEW Spring Goods
Pallsbury
da. B. Schmoeller
Fred Stewart's Hardware
Royal Lon Cherries
the Great J
A&p
U.S
Eres
Frozen H&g Whiting
Tbs
Boston Blue Fish Fillets
han @ OS
Sunsweet
Eee Tal
Jane Parker
Betty Crocker
Orandid
Showcrest Soda
Ile
Bokhar Vigor Coffee
White House Milk
Bowes
Owaltine
Doz
Clorox
Titheos, Phe
Toner
Sunnyfield Flake
Fortatiity Tona Gaol
Pike
Polk
Cal
Ann
Waconia
Soulx Lee
Mf Honey
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