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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1929

Page

8

Illness and travel fill busy week in Eas Second area

Ed Fox sick with influenza at home on Eas Second Street. Various locals return from holidays, attend school, or travel to Washington St. Louis Minneapolis and Iowa City for duties, studies, or family matters. Several residents contract influenza with looming impacts on work and health.

Ed Fox Eas Second Street Muhort Real Ius Lows City Oates Mary Danes Orris Mae Mecuttes X Anderson

Classiby Ok Sale Near 1 and 834600 Tires

Property sale notice for items including tires listed by G Le Vere at 502 South 41th Avenue, area code 27613. Readable fragments indicate sale action and location.

OK Sale G. Levere

Bolivia Paraguay Protocol To Be Signed Late Today

Highton Jan 3 The Bolivian Paraguay protocol for an international verification commission at the Chaco frontier will be signed late today after a committee session. The draft protocol, prepared to settle recent border skirmishes, was submitted to Bolivia after Pan American conference deliberations in Washington.

Bolivia Ut LA Paz Paraguay Chaco Normvia

Mexican bandit leader Mendoza surrenders with forces

Jon MuCUTY reports Mexican president Emilio Portes Gil confirms Mendoza, a famed bandit, has accepted terms. Mendoza surrendered with 1,400 of his men yesterday, ending a costly security standoff and shifting authority to the government.

Mucuty Jon Emilio Portes GH Benjamin Mendoza Mendoza

Farm relief law hopes fade in Congress rush

Washington Jan 3 chairman advised President Coolidge that no farm relief legislation would be enacted during the short congressional session ending March 4. The report notes slim chances for action on farm relief as the session proceeds without visible moves toward new policy.

Washington Congress

Europe Faces Worst Storm of the Winter

A severe winter storm battered Europe with high winds and flooding. Reports from France and southern regions described extensive damage and multiple fatalities as authorities urged precautions and emergency responses. The harsh weather disrupted travel and infrastructure across several countries.

Europe France Shre

Special Chicago grand jury authorized for ninth probe

Cook county criminal court today authorized in A Swanson state's attorney to call the ninth special grand jury to investigate crime politics in Chicago. A resolution proposing a statewide investigation of prohibition was brought to the Senate by a Republican whip amid debate in Washington.

Tassie John J. Sullivan Cook ¢ Ty A. Swanson Cook County Chicago Washington, Han Ulp W. ©. Durant Senate

Ten Years Ago Today At Frank Pringle Home

A fragmented entry recalls Mrs. Jennie Gardenier Mr and Mrs John Carris Tren Leita Herbert and G ald Keota visiting Frank Pringle’s home for the day. Weather notes mention top hogs at 4.00 and a partly cloudy night with Friday elondy.

Jennie Gardenier John Carris Tren Leita Herbert Gald Keota Frank Pringle

Prudence in the Home prompts family budget talk

A brief note cites prudence in home life as a guiding principle for spending on family dinners. The piece comments on avoiding downtown outings due to cost and suggests considering nearby options to save money.

Bright on Anton Christmas party honors local club

Friday evening the dolls Att Dis Wathage held its annual Christmas party with guests including Miss Kathryn Frazey and Mrs Jor Leite. After dinner a lighted centerpiece tree sparked gifts exchanged by each member. The group later moved to Mrs Loona Whistey’s home for a gift swap, mint colored tokens chosen by each member. Out of town member Mrs Zorath Held attended. others present included Mrs Clara Kramer and Mrs Ruth Hinist among others.

Anton Frank Hosking Kathryn ‘Frazey Jor Leite Mase Chetotensen Ruth Jolie Zorath Clara Kramer SM. Ruth Marten Koes

Christmas party hosted by Krony Krew members

Mayme Lee Jameson and Mrs Leona Whiele led the Krony Krew Christmas gathering at Mrs Orel Koch home. After a six o'clock dinner, the annual Christmas exchange took place with about thirty members home for the holidays and several visiting members attending. Mr and Mrs Vance Curtis Bisby were among the guests.

Mayme Lee Jameson Leona Whiele Orel Koch Vance Curtis Bisby Curtis K. S

Mangold’s Ad Shows 192 Price and Local Details

Fragmentary notes mention Mangold's prices, Hiram Johnson visiting Chicago with his son Edward, and Curlee clothes. References include Mrs W M Keeley and daughters Patricia and Joan returning home, Mrs William Holland moving to an apartment, and Phillips Cold Capsules ad.

Hiram Johnson Chicago Edward Schmucller Tiros W. M. Keeley Patricia Joan Che Ko Weing To

Notice of annual meeting of Fort Mutual Insurance Assn

Notice to policy holders of Fort Mutual Insurance Association of Washington County Iowa of a meeting at Sie Hall Washington IA on Friday January 11 1929 at eleven o clock for election of directors from Crawford Dutch Creek English River Cedar and Oregon townships and for other business. secretary JAS J Renda.

Fort Mutual Insurance Association Washington County Iowa Muutual Insurance Association Sie Washington Crawford Dutch Creek English River Cedar Oregon Meetia Jas

Joint installation planned by Women’s Relief Corps and Grand Army Post

The Women’s Relief Corps and the Grand Army post hold a joint installation next Saturday at 2:00. A corps meeting follows at noon with a pot luck dinner. Members are asked to bring sandwiches or a dish and a contribution of silver. All comrades and their wives are invited.

Women's Relief Corps Grand Army Yeedar Corps

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