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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1919
Page
8
Community items list travels of residents, licenses issued, visits, business trips and goods offered by Cook’s store. Mentions Carl Combs butter fat, Mrs Evans of Ainsworth, Wick and Lair Burlington trip, various patients and professionals, marriage license for Nichol and Boston, and pharmacy ads for Hyomei and Banol with Lemmon's Pharmacy as provider.
Local ads note Cook's bakery offerings at 15 cent loaves and lager cakes from Sorfeod Caner Music Co with Round address. Mrs Miller and children visit Fairfield. Mrs Larson returns from West Chester. families from Ainsworth and Brighton visit kin. Monton Hebner discharged from army visiting in Chicago. G M Humble sale January 30 announces dairy transition.
The 100 PF boys held their regular installation of officers for the upcoming year. Newly installed are Carl Schneider as N G, Samuel Richardson as V G, R C Keller as Secretary, E V Simons as Treasurer, and Ralph Keller as district deputy. A pleasant social and a good dinner followed.
Two changes in White Way Garage personnel are announced. Walter Van Dyke, formerly of Centerville, buys Heinzian's interest and moves to Washington to take an active role. L. C. Willits buys an interest, leads the repair department, and plans expansion with a larger shop and increased staff under his direction.
G M Humble offers cows for sale after selling his place. Buyers can bid at Humble's auction on Thursday January 30. The notice emphasizes quality stock and readiness to accept reasonable offers.
Fairfield fans will travel to watch the high school basketball game against Washington on Friday. A large Fairfield assembly is expected to attend, boosting the home team’s reception. Last year Fairfield won 21 to 20 after two extra five minute periods. Returning players Scott Crail and Huddleson bolster Fairfield, which has already beat Burlington and Mt. Pleasant. Washington fears Fairfield’s strong pep and rivalry runs deep ahead of the contest.
A facetious line quotes a friend Jones who says he cannot marry due to cost while the speaker quips he cannot afford a wife because he is morried, turning a witty exchange into a small humorous moment.
Lemley''s Store touts crab apple jelly and other tasty goods. The ad mentions an Ad club in the city and highlights the Electric washing machine among merchandise.
Notice of a regular meeting to be held Thursday evening at the usual place. Officers to be elected and other business to be discussed. Attendance is desired.
The business announces continuation after discharge with partner George Stamos. Patrons are appreciated for past support and can expect prompt delivery and service. Contact Patterson and Stamos at Phone 366, offering Royal Cleaners services.
The undersigned prohibit hunting trapping or shooting after night around their homes. Names listed include Charles Horak Floyd C Letts Judge F D Letts Mrs Richard Hughes Kolosick Bros with date k February 13.
The Local 760 union calls a meeting at 8 o'clock Wednesday January 22 at the Trade Assembly Hall. It is urgent that all members be present. P. O. Cnossen, President.
NITA BELLE McKOON acts as agent for magazine subscriptions and club arrangements. Call 50 Red after 6 pm or write in care of the Journal to arrange payment and delivery.
A described method instructs wetting the fingertips and rubbing with the phosphorous end of a watch to lift ink stains, wiping clean and repeating until the stain vanishes.
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