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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1921
Page
6
C B Reid came back from Sum merville New Jersey after a Christmas day family reunion. He traveled via Niagara Falls. The New York Store advertises Coat’s thread 150-volume spools at 1e per spool and C M C crachet cotton at 10e per spool for women.
Judge D W Hamilton announced in court this afternoon that all women on the jury panel would be excused for the term. Three women on the extra list declined the offer. Several men sought excusal due to farm duties. Grand jury discharged after returning one unpublicized indictment.
Fred Delmar’s Dash ing Dainty Dolls delivered a lively first week stand at the Graham. A compact company of ten, led by a capable black face comedian, offers pep and strong chorus performances. Each evening opens with a quality motion picture, and the musical comedy runs about an hour. A good house attended last night and more patrons are anticipated all week.
The term paraphernalia once described a bride's dowry accessories and clothes. Over time it came to denote personal attire and items for display or ceremony, reflecting shifts in how women’s belongings were viewed.
Mrs 8 A McCrea of Columbus Junction spent yesterday in Washington. Miss Lucile Forney went to Des Moines to attend the legislature meeting as secretary for Senator J L Brookhart. Mr and Mrs W P Bowman went to Keola to visit friends. M J Orr is confined to bed on North Iowa Avenue after a fall. A Baptist church debate is scheduled tonight by the Brotherhood.
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