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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1924

Page

8

Porter's Visit to Wellston Home Noted

Effie Porter of Wellston, who has been visiting Mrs. W J Taylor, went to her home this morning.

W. J. Taylor Jack Wellston Paul Harvey eMre Effie Porter W. J.taylor June Conger West Chester Grace Conger J. S&s. Stephen Carria of Keota Lawrence Wilson Mollse Cox Sigourney Joe Bauthman Morris Crayne Frances Maude George Simmerman Edna Collar Greenville Mattie Collar Cleo Johnson Peoria Mt. Vernon Champaign Zack Gillespie Matt Gillespie la Porte City

Arch Best Oxfords Visit Davenport Visitor

Kathleen O'Shea of Davenport visits at the home of Mrs. Geo. Dowell while Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ward travel to Winfield to spend the day.

Kathleen O'Shea Davenport Geo. Dowell Harry Ward Winfield

Local Notes and Visitors At Washington This Week

Several residents and visitors are listed with brief movements. Lucille Martin travels to Ainsworth on professional business. Reed returns from Columbus Junction. Anna Reiner visits from Moline. Ruth Bailey and Pauline Renshaw come from Winfield to spend the day with Lois Brown. Ben Adams of Keota visits relatives in Washington. June Conger returns home from West Chester after a visit. A big sale at Ward’s offers 20 percent off heavy undergarments. Many individuals attend dinners, travel to Des Moines, Fairfield, Wellston, or Ti tus for events and visits. Advertising notes include Acrobats shoes for children and Health Q Meter promotions.

Wards Sale Highlights Coats at Half Price

Local notes show multiple shoppers and visitors in town. Fragments report coats on sale at Wards at half price and twenty percent discounts on woolen hosiery and blankets while residents like Lionel Duffy and Leslie Pauls return to studies and hometown visits continue.

New Year Arrests Peak in Philadelphia Police Reports

A New Year's Eve wave of intoxication arrests in Philadelphia totaled about 250, with hospitals treating around 100 cases of alcoholic poisoning. One magistrate dismissed many arraignments by requiring defendants to sign dry pledges.

Associated Press Philadelphia

Wiesbaden Theatre Rebuilt With Modern European Stage

The state theatre of Wiesbaden, once popular with officers and doughboys during Coblenz days, was rebuilt after a March fire. It now features Europe’s most modern stage and 400 automatic fire alarm connections on the stage, plus broad fire precautions throughout the building.

Wiesbaden Coblenz Europe

Corn Growers Chance to Win Large Trophy at Ames Show

Washington county farmers may win a large silver cup awarded by Washington National Bank for the best ten corn samples in the county at the state corn and small grain show in Ames during Farm and Home week. Past winners are barred. county entrants also compete for a $2000 cash premium in the state show. The 21st annual state event features 15000 ears, a fourth year yield test with 100 leading varieties, and exhibits by Iowa colleges. Premium lists and details available from Joe L. Robinson, Ames.

Washington County Washington National Bank of Washington Ames Washington National Bank C. A. Reubsam Ainsworth Eno Knotek Riverside J. M. Maxwell & Son Crawfordsville Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers’ Association New Armory Lowa Joe L. Robinson Dowa

East and West clash in Pasadena football showdown

In Pasadena California the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen face the Washington Huskies in a traditional inter sectional game. More than 62000 fans were expected for a 215 kickoff despite rain forecasts after last night’s shower. Both squads held final workouts focusing on limbering up punting and passing to tune for the zone of battle.

Pasadena Calif United States Naval Academy University of Washington

Kansas City Mills Sets New Flour Output Record

Greater Kansas City, the third largest milling center in the United States, produced 5,388,000 barrels of flour in 1923, up 472,000 from 1922. The output exceeded 1921 by 1,420,000 barrels and 1920 by 1,789,000 barrels, with about 25,000,000 bushels of wheat ground to reach the total.

Kansas City United States

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