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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1929
Page
5
Cols Junction correspondent Martha Butler reports visitors this week to the Arlington home of Mrs Guy C Wylie. Betty and Marguerite of West Liberty joined J W Morana in the social exchange as part of the local column.
Community notices list various local members attending events in Des Moines and Winfield, with a range of personal visits and roles. Highlights include a treasurer at a mid year conference, teachers ill with pneumonia, relatives visiting, and officers elected for the Columbus Junction Volunteer Fire Company.
A little girl named Agnes, five, recalls a family routine about washing. She says she washed her face once and has not used the mug since, while her mother calls her to breakfast and suggests washing hands. The fragment hints at kitchen customs and a child’s memory of a simple household ritual.
Washington reports a Commerce Department survey showing higher living standards and broad wealth growth since 1914. It highlights rising savings, insurance, and investments, plus stronger production and luxury markets as evidence of widespread material prosperity.
Washington reports that Germany still owes nearly a quarter of a billion dollars for American occupation expenses. General Michael, chief of finance, said the balance due on June 20, 1928, stood at 210,582,?85. He noted army banks held soldier deposits but the finance department faced officer shortages and had to borrow staff from other branches to handle finance duties. He urged a law change to regulate this matter.
A satire follows Luther Wendie, young mayor of Minden, who imagines rising to national power while his father Luther Dexter Wendie quietly saved money and mentored him. A university delegation unexpectedly awards Luther a geology degree in a modest council chamber, prompting reflection on ambition and family ties.
West Chester on January 25 reports ice under snow causing slips as residents recount slick sidewalks and a first time hearing a real fire whistle at noon. The chatty note mentions Delbert Davidson’s field work, paving questions for winter and hints at early Easter on March 29 with ads.
Lodges Washington Chapter No 80 regular meetings second Thursday. Damascus Shrine visiting third Tuesday. Washington Lodge No 24 meets first Friday. Mo Regular meetings listed with officers. Railway timetables show Golden State Limited arrivals departures and Knoxville branch services. daily trains with various numbers.
Section No 26 Township 76 Range 9 West 200 acres more or less with $12740 90 balance, interest to March 1 1929. North 90 acres of Southwest Quarter of Section 24 with $5000 mortgage, interest to March 1 1929. Land near paved road No 2, over one mile north and south west of Tract 1, no building terms. Sale approval pending court. balance cash due March 1999. Executors of the estate John Hore and Chas Hore, attorneys.
An item lists Dr W J Asson practicing dentistry at the Corbie and Barrett Shoe Store location near Ottlee with the address 187 E307 Rive A Journay. It reads like a shop notice or directory excerpt from a historic newspaper page.
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