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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1921
Page
8
Local cor respondents report social visits and family news across Wellman and Valley. Highlights include gatherings at J E Deals and Pfeifers, a notable timber accident death of Howard Hendrix, Legion events, a funeral for Adam Shauf, and Wellman high school basketball victory.
A twelve year old boy George argues with his father and, after the father leaves, asks his mother why she married him. The child voices regret and curiosity in a candid domestic moment from an exchange.
In Atlanta on January 19 the International Proprietaries Inc. announced its formation to take over G P Willis and Willis McDuffie operations. The new firm with one million dollar capital will market Tanlac and other proprietary medicines globally under Willis and McDuffie management.
J A Frey and family visited the Dave Richard home while Walter Woods and family members grapple with measles. Joe T Wenger family also ill with seven cases. Witmer Eicher of Archbald visits relatives. Sunday school attendance drops due to illness. Irvin Stortz of Fairfield visits J L Stortz. Boshart couple welcomed a baby girl January 12. Stella Rinner hosts Philathea class members for supper. Discussion highlights Girls Day at church January 31. Edith Wenger hosts next meeting February 6. Jess Bellew and Yar mouth visitors resume relatives. A want ad concludes.
The Concordia Blade Enterprise reports Von Arx and the Wonder Workers thrilling Christmas night crowds at the Brown Grand with clever deceptions and strong talent. A two night stand begins January 20 at the Graham theatre with nightly changes. The Volunteer Rescue Army seeks clothing donations, asking the public to phone 417 Green for help.
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