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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1929
Page
8
Local news notes Keota Ainsworth and surrounding towns and Washington residents join a color page contest. Prizes of eight dollars await the most beautifully colored page printed in Saturdays issue and mailed to Color-Page Factory Evening Journal by January 18. Winners announced January 21.
An ad text promotes Dr Hess Stock Tonic as a replacement for liquid dip in wire worm prevention and mite control, claiming milk cows fed the tonic will yield higher milk production. Weather notes predict snow and rising temperatures tonight with improved temps Thursday.
G. J. Wilson attends the Iowa governor inaugural in Des Moines while Iowa leaders Homer Brookhart and Dickins broadcast from New York City on WJZ. Farm problems are the broadcast topic with a 1:30 p.m. Saturday air. Also noted are local market ads, travel notices, and greetings from A G Wilson of Omaha and Mrs Lowry returning from Kansas visits.
Miss Elizabeth Dawson asks B and P club members with unsold season tickets to bring them to her. Thursday visitors include A B Dicken of FalRono Oklahoma arriving in Washington for the funeral of James S. Wile airs. Harlan of Ricin shopped in yesterd Park Liver. Bell of Wellman attended war court. Mrs. L J Hogan of Whliamsburg arrived in Washington for James S. Wilson’s funeral and to visit her parents’ home. Dr and Mrs M E Dicken are also mentioned.
The piece notes Starr Jordan, former president of Stanford, famed for his fish studies and naming many species. It also reports on Mrs Lowe at Iowa State College researching cake batter strokes, citing Woman's Home Companion. A stark statistic says twenty three thousand people died at home last year from burns and poisons, highlighting domestic hazards beside factory risks.
A fragment notes a young man eager to find his place and be generous in the work it demands, reflecting a conscience driven pursuit of purpose. The passage appears in an American Magazine excerpt about youth and virtue.
Mrs Arthur Woods arrives from Fairfield to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Leff. Mrs BR W Spessard returns home to Almsworth after two days with daughter Mrs Boles Ku. Mr and Mrs Kart Letfie move from Sam Ty home to 415 West Main Street apartment. Harry Duncan visits from Ainsworth to see mother Mrs M L Orris. Old fashioned dance at armory Thursday 17th with McWilliams Orchestra. Mrs Wilson Welliver travels from Ainworth to visit daughter. Mrs J P Wood returns from Newton after weekend with daughter Helen who teaches drama. Mrs William Kiesey attends funeral of sister-in-law Mrs Cleve Brown in Keithsburg NL. Gertrude Gardner returns to Columbus Junction after week with sister. Nellie Scheibel leaves for Missouri Valley Town to serve as high school principal after five weeks rest post operation.
Velma Hutchison from Sumner, Kansas, visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W R Brown, then travels to Maquoketa to complete the year at the junior college. Fred Ground Hamburger, no cereal, two pounds, sold at Thompson's Sanitay Market.
An old fashioned ad promotes Lytle's for Good Foods with Richelion Macaroni in 12 ounce sticks or elbow style, price 15 cents, plus coffee under Wash ington County exclusive distribution. It touts eggs, buckwheat cakes, Texas grapefruit, and home delivery by phone and order.
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