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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1938
Page
8
Reader urged to use Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural laxative to relieve constipation. The cereal provides bulk, absorbs moisture, and softens matter to aid elimination. advice includes regular breakfasts, ample water, and joining the "regulars." Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek.
LeRoy Pratt says total resources climbed to over 111.9 million by year end 1937 with Washington county sales up 20 percent. Company notes 11 percent gain in new business and 723 million paid to certificate holders over the last decade, all on time.
Harmony reports a new sister for Joan and Jerry Heck. Ed Heck and family celebrate the arrival. Nearby, Charles Schiebel attended Andy Peterson's funeral. Bill Chmetar owns a John Deere tractor. Turnipseed sale drew many neighbors. John McKinstrey delivered lumber to Bil Chmelar. Mr and Mrs Clarence Fletcher visited Ralph Kelsey’s home with Fletcher staying longer.
John and LeRoy Krebs finalize their father's estate by selling livestock, machinery, grain, and household goods. They return to Des Moines and Moline after renting the Riverside farm to Bert Cray for this year. Albert Waldschmidt and Marjorie Kerr visited Riverside with relatives.
The Rotary club gathered at the County Home with Board of Supervisors members Harve Wilson Fred Bauer and Ned Morrow as honored guests. Superintendent Van Dorn and Mrs Van Dorn hosted a dinner and program featuring John Yousling of Sorden Music Store, Daryl Fetters on baritone horn, and Arthur Atack speaking on Acquaintance. The event showcased dairy and farm operations including a dairy herd producing high butter fat, 176% acres of property, and annual meat and canning outputs, plus introductions to the County Home staff.
The Tri-State mining field spans about 10 miles by 40 miles with Joplin at the center, covering Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri. It yields more than a quarter of the world’s zinc and 10 to 20 percent of the world’s lead.
Viola E. Young widow of John Bruce Young died January 8 at 1435 West 45th Street Los Angeles after long heart illness. Born February 14 1859 in Washington Iowa she taught high school before moving to Los Angeles in 1910 with her husband. She leaves two sons Edgar H and others.
Young of Upland Calif George L Young of Los Angeles and daughter Jean Y Dougalls of Monrovia Calif brothers and sisters Alice Friend Wilbur Eyestone of Botha Alberta Canada Leslie Eyestone of Council Bluffs and Nannie Briggs of San Diego Calif.
C M Spessard attended a Cedar Rapids banquet Thursday evening hosted by the Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. Mrs Marietta Workman of Washington visited the J A Marsh home Sunday afternoon.
Ainsworth January 25 column by Ruth Norris notes Mrs. Clarence Richards, Mrs. G F Trotter and Mrs. Wylie Anderson among local residents and social activity.
Mississippi Bay near Yokohama is the sole Japanese coastal spot bearing a foreign name, reflecting its linkage to the Mississippi River in this Collier's Weekly feature.
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