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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1924
Page
8
A community reader explains how a woman saved with a Dime Saver plan starting in August 1922. She now has a substantial credit plus earned interest, proving small deposits add up over time. The note urges opening a savings account at the bank immediately.
Mrs. Otto Dede visiting Buckley family expects to return to Baltimore tonight. Mrs. John Zaring reports Nebraska has endured real winter with a thermometer at 28 and 20 degrees below zero.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Parke welcome a nine pound baby boy born today at 402 South Marion avenue. Parke works for the Journal force and is delivering treats today. Myrtle Tappen Newenswander of Cedar Rapids reports her husband very ill with influenza and paralytic complications recovering slowly after pneumonia. A note about the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Joseph Badenoch of Chicago clarifies Ben Badenoch is their nephew. Grace Stone of Ainsworth and sister Mrs Willard Glaze visit Mrs T C Davis before leaving for Ainsworth. Ruth Tarkington of Wyman visits Mrs T F Barker. Public sale announced for the old No 1 Highland township school house on Jan 26 1924 at 1 30 pm with Tom O Conner auditor and W H Owens clerk.
The defendant Maupin was convicted of murder and sentenced to hang after the jury verdict. His defense claimed wartime trauma and childhood derangement, with witnesses testifying to his friendly ties among carney ministers. Attorney Woodson appealed to the Iowa supreme court and Governor Kendall for clemency, both of which denied relief.
Acrobats netter shoes for children are offered at Wilsons store, featuring durable materials and kid friendly designs. Shoppers can browse sizes and colors in the footwear section during store hours.
Notices include a 5 acre tract sale on Saturday January 19 at 1 30 pm with Dempsey Land Co and D F Macon and a regular teachers examination at the courthouse Washington January 23 24 25 starting 8 15 am Clara M Wallace County Superintendent 8812. Also local ads for closing out sales at Putnam’s and various residents visiting or returning home with prices on women’s and children’s hosiery and textiles.
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