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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1924

Page

7

Iowa bootleg liquor contains at least five percent poison

G A Brunson head of the federal prohibition staff in Iowa says over holiday consumption is mainly redistilled denatured alcohol with at least five percent denaturant. He notes a drop in overall liquor use, minimal moonshine harm, and fewer deaths from poison liquor as Iowans grow wiser to bootleggers.

Des Moines Iowa G. A. Briinson Federal Prohibition Enforcement lowWn Canada Mr. Brunson

Horseshoe Pitchers Join Amateur Athletics Union

Wilmington report says the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association has ratified a merger with the Amateur Athletics Union to become part of that body. Announcement released by R. B. Howard, secretary of the association.

Wilmington, CO National Horseshoe Pitchers’ Association Amateur Athletics Union R. B. Howard

Sheriff's Sale in Washington County Iowa 1923

By writ of special execution the sheriff offers at public sale in Washington Iowa on January 12 1924 between 9 am and 4 pm the west half of the southeast quarter section 3 township 75 north range 8 west of the 5th P M as much as needed to satisfy the execution. The property is levied upon as that of J M Godfrey Margaret Godfrey W S Eldridge Jennie Eldridge J D Dayton and Florence M Dayton for Wesley Smith. Sheriff's Office Washington Iowa December 12 1923 Charles M Denison Sheriff.

Sherife District Court Washington County Iowa J. M. Godfrey Margaret Godfrey Eldridge Jennie Eldridge J. D. Dayton Florence M. Dayton Wessley Smith Sheriff's Office Washington Charles M. Denison

Broke His Vow After Tried Remedies for Stomach

A reader recounts eight years of stomach trouble and a vow against medicines until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, praised as a safe preparation that removes mucus and inflammation. The ad claims quick relief and offers a money refund via Lemman's Pharmacy.

Mayr Lemman

Extraordinary Farm Electric Plant Offer to County Farmers

A county farm electrification promotion invites farmers to join a cooperative buying plan for Delco-Light electric light and power plants. The offer promises an affordable installation with lighting fixtures included and urges immediate action to achieve savings.

Join Neighbors In Delco Light Plant Co operative Drive

Will you join neighbors in buying a carload of Delco Light plants. Cooperative purchase lowers cost and freight, bringing Delco Light to homes at about half the expected price. Limited plants available, act quickly. Coupon mail or call Davenport company reps at Colenso Hotel to learn details.

Delco-Light T. M. Peterson

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