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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1928

Page

6

Brighton High Joins National Morenste Society

Mrs. Clyde Hillhouse, long time dramatics instructor at Brighton, reports Brighton High School has been admitted to the National Morenste Society, one of only 2238 schools nationwide. The event marks a notable achievement for the small district, with Oskaloosa and Muscatine noted as comparatives.

Clyde Hillhouse Crawfordsville Brighton Morenste Society America Oskaloosa Muscatine

For Sale Iowa East HI Test Coal Ad

Coal for sale at 6.50 per ton. Contact 243 green by phone. Also a lost red horse blanket in town east area. Call R38-32 or 8713 with details.

Iowa East

Toothpaste varieties advertised in local store

A local shop promotes a wide range of toothpaste brands with a boast that customers can find their favorite type. The store emphasizes abundance and choice for shoppers seeking specific toothpaste products.

Ca Style Authority Indianapolis

Silk Georgettes on sale at Graham's for 1.37

Several local notices mention Silk Georgettes priced at 1.37 during Graham's January sale. Other items include 22c pillow cases, special 25c Victor needles, and travel and personal notices about residents and guests around Graham's area.

Graham’s Graham's

County Independent Tourney Opens at Y M C A

The County Independent Tournament opened last night at the YMCA with several teams entering the event. Players from local clubs competed as organizers announced schedule details and anticipated strong showings throughout the week.

Y.M.C

Local Butcher Special and Address Change Notice

We offer Wednesday only deals on fresh skinned shoulders at 14c per lb and pork sausage at 22c per lb. Spare ribs 15c lb, fresh skinned hams at 10c lb. No. 14 Pail Pure Open Kittle Rende ads $1.60 each. Harry Ramseyer and family moved from G. W. Wallace home on East Main to 1415 East Washington, John Maney place.

Oriez & Speer Harry Ramseyer G. W. Wallace East Main Street East Washington Street John Maney

Davenport visitors stay with relatives in town

Ed Westphal of Davenport is spending a few days in town with relatives and friends. Mrs. Leonardy and son Howard arrived yesterday from Chicago where she had been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Barnacht the past few weeks.

Phil Weldin Paul Leech Florence Alahan Paula Irm. Waymack John Waymack Ed Westphal Davenport

Local Social Notes From Brighton and Nearby Visits

Mrs. D C Kilgore spent four days with her daughter Mrs Willer Da in Brighton. Mrs Fred Jones travelled to Ainsworth for four days with sister Mrs Harry Duncan. Arnot Wylie left for Des Moines for a few days with friends. Miss Corinne Martin returned home to Oska looza Town after visiting Hannah Wolck. Mrs E Kramer of Koolawags and Mrs Whitfield Davis of Crawfordsville were in town and visiting yesterday.

D. C. Kilgore Brighton Willer da Fred Jones Ainsworth Harry Duncan Arnot Wylie Des Moines Corinne Martin Oskalooza Town Hannah Wolck

Daily visits noted for Eldon residents

Jimmie Bates of Eldon spent the day with friend Loren Horton. Ed Hartman traveled to Fairfield to handle business matters.

Jimmie Bates Eldon Loren Horton Ed Hartman Fairfi'd

Franklin Birthday Remembrance Noted

A brief note marks the birth of Benjamin Franklin the scientist and statesman on January 17, 1706, highlighting the 222nd anniversary of his birth.

Benjamin Franklin

Chester Holcomb Returns to Columbus Junction on Nearby Business

Chester Holcomb arrived in Columbus Junction to attend to business matters over a few days. Victor records priced at 25 cents each suggest a local transaction or souvenir. MecNamaras. Sit? eod.

Chester Holcomb Columbus Junction Victor MecNamaras Sit

National Thrift Week Offers on Florsheim and Arch-Preserver

This week celebrating National Thrift Week honors Benjamin Franklin with special shoe offers. Florsheim for Men drops from 10 to 3.85 and Arch-Preserver styles drop from 10 to 8.85, highlighting quality and fit that attract new customers to these brands.

Benjamin Franklin

Florsheim Arch-Preservers Ad Features A E Atchison

An antique advertisement highlights Florsheim arch-preservers for ladies hosiery with a quirky quip by A E Atchison, emphasizing thrift of time and life’s focus on love.

A. E. Atchison Florsheims Arch-Preservers Ladies

Local Visitors Attend Brief Chicago Visit and Crawfordsville Business

Martin Whittaker visited Chicago this morning to handle business affairs. Mrs. C F Korf Crawfordsville also appeared in town on business today.

Martin Whittaker Chicago C. F. Korf Crawfordsville

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