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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1920

Page

3

Ponies Lost in Shields Coal Yard Fire

A fire at the Shields coal yard yesterday evening near eight o clock killed one bay pony badly burned and had to be killed. A second pony perished from the flames. The blaze started near a greenhouse where the animals were tied. The fire company saved the building but it suffered heavy damage. Hay harness and other property in the barn were lost. The structure and contents were insured for a substantial portion of their value.

John Shields and Sons Shields Qine Alboit

Interest Grows as Evangelistic Services At Methodist Church

Increasing crowds attend evangelistic services at the Methodist church this week.

Methodiet Church

Evangelist LaMance Delivers Notable Sermon

Dr. W N LaMance preached a powerful sermon last night attracting interest and evident results. He is known for brevity and strong delivery. Special music is provided each evening with the large chorus choir led by Mrs La Mance, wife of the evangelist.

W. N. LaMance

The Easiest Way Transcript Note

Fragmentary line reads about following a path along a river with hints of a transcript. Specific people or dates are not provided. The readable portion emphasizes a method or approach tied to rivers and tracking. No clear event or outcome emerges.

Funeral of Mrs Clutter in Woodford Chapel

The funeral for Mrs G W Clutter was held at Woodford Chapel with Rev T F Barker officiating. A sextet of nieces sang Beautiful City of Love before interment beside her parents in Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by son and grand daughter in California, two sisters Mrs J D Glasgow and Mrs Laura Rose, and brothers and other relatives.

G. W. Cutter Woodford Chapel T. F. Barker Methodist Church Clutter City of Love Woodlawn Cemetery John Cunningham Charles Speer Howard Stewart Wade Gardner Ray Woodford A. Shearer The Presbyterian Church Polly Charles Los Angeles Calif Omaha Washington Idaho Boise Holloway California J.D. Glasgow Laura Rose Chicago J. W. Morton Frank Rogers Kunatt

Harness selection boosts county business and repair services

George Tooman advertises a large local harness line promising oiling and repair work with Neaisfoot oil. The pitch emphasizes quality and a guaranteed fit from the maker.

Income Tax Help Offered By Dayton Notary Public

Notary public Dayton advertises tax form assistance with instruction and help to fill blanks. Readers are invited to visit the basement waiting room and private office at Farmers and Merchants Bank for guidance and affordable rates.

A G Cunningham Claimed By Death

A G Cunningham long time janitor of the courthouse and Civil War veteran died this afternoon after a long illness. Funeral arrangements and further details will be published tomorrow.

A. G. Cunningham Court House

Community Announcements and Club Meetings

Regular meeting of Damascus Shrine No 10 at Moose Hall Thursday January 29 at 8 oclock Social evening after business session By order of W W HP 9414 Mildred Rice Secy Presbyterian choir practice tonight at 730 Be prompt Social Club and families invited to Will Mayhew home Friday evening January 30 The L A Circle sash and tie social Friday at Adolph Larson home January 61 The Women s Home Missionary Society Methodist church meets Friday 2 30 at Mrs A L Griffith 321 East Washington St 2962 The Bible department Fortnightly club meets February 2 2 30 at Mrs Frank L Wilson Junior World Wide Guild meets Friday evening at Mrs Regan Baptist girls 11 to 15 invited 962 First United Presbyterian church choir meets this evening after church See Xior Methodist choir regular rehearsal Friday night after meeting Special music for Sunday Everyone urged to be present 9713

Damascus Shrine No. 10 Moose Hall Mildred Rice Sec'v Will Mayhew L. A Adolph Larson Women's Home Missionar Society of the Methodist Church A. Ll. Griffith East Washington Street World Wide Guild See Xior The Methodist Church

Herrmann Magician Delights Graham Audience

Herrmann and his company drew crowds at Graham with a merit rich show. The magician performed baffling feats and involved a young helper with two assistants. Arthur Deming impressed as a strong comedian with a witty monologue. Rose Washburn, noted for a beauty prize in New York, showcased a distinctive voice and enjoyed songs.

Herrmann Graham Arthur Deming Rose Washburn Winter Garden New York

Economic Arey Rations and Moweds The Thoians Army

The fragment describes rations involving unusual materials and methods. It mentions liver sheets used as containers and edible membranes that shrink upon drying to seal contents. Ledian notes the liver sheets are wrapped around fat and dried to keep the contents airtight.

Ledian

Cows Found Hidden in Blairgowrie House

Three valuable heifers owned by a Blairgowrie farmer were reported stolen after three days missing. A soldier spotted a cow’s head in an upper window of an uninhabited house and the cattle were later found together in the front bedroom, with how they reached the room remaining a mystery.

Blairgowrie Scotland Howe

Clove Cultivation Expands Across Global Plantations

Clove trees now flourish in Brazil Guiana and the West Indian islands with plantations planted in Mauritius since the eighteenth century. East African islands Zineber and Pemba have become key producers and Java and Sumatra in the east also contribute to the world supply.

Brazil Guiana West Indian Islands Mauritius Im Zineber Pemba Africa Java Sumates

Hill Departs Farm Creamery for Town Trade

The farm notes Hill’s departure after years as a steady cream customer. He is expected to switch to Washington Butter upon moving to town, as stated by VM OS. Reister & Sons.

Hill Washington VM. OS. Reister & Sons

Arteries of Commerce and Roman Road Network

The Romans built vast roads to bind provinces and distribute goods from all quarters. Products from Africa, Asia, Europe and beyond moved along these highways into Rome as legions and chariots carried on.

Bisters Rome

Fair Warring Grim Slipper Mischief Ends In Warned Stop

A family quarrel ends in a troubling prank as Bob's brother hides a gross in his sisters slippers after cleaning. Del interrupts before she can wear them, shouting to avoid danger and a bird nest risk to the young birds inside.

Bob Gross Del

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