Dallas O Mara Draws Fifteen Hundred Dollar Contract
Dirk DeJong seeks an eye catching ad illustration and hires Dallas O’Mara after a tense negotiation. The Texas artist, 20s, charismatic and unafraid, demands fifteen hundred dollars for a single drawing, while the office wrestles with price and expectations. Paula accompanies Dirk and observes O’Mara’s quiet, composed presence as the studio atmosphere and personal histories unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk DeJong
Paula
Miss Rawlings
Miss O'Mara
Dallas O Mara Works Through Dinner At The Blackstone
Dallas O Mara manages her staff and guests at the Blackstone during a tense social hour. Dirk observes her focused poise and earthy charm as she navigates a crowded, shabby room and a bustling service scene.
New County Superintendent Chosen Amid Community Support
The community welcomes the new county superintendent as highly qualified for the post. Friends attended the funeral of the late Hon H. W. on Monday. Mrs Wilson receives sympathy as she faces solitude. Hradek and Norris used shredders this week. Ralph Bull operated wood saws on Wednesday. Wilford Bowser from Sonh English moved to the Reisman farm this week. They processed 35 truck loads of material.
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Wilson
Hradek
Norris
Ralph Bull
Wilford Bowser
Son H English
Reisman Farm
Morning notes from Sandy Hook on a chilly night
Residents report frigid temperatures and a playful wish for July warmth. The brief item notes seeing Mr and Mrs Taylor Stow nearby as dawn breaks.
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Taylor
Railway Time Tables Arrives and Departs
A detailed western railway timetable lists arrivals and departures for trains including No. 4 Golden State Limited No. 12 Express No. 60 Local Pass No. 30 Local Pass No. 88 Local Freight and others with times for both east and westbound services. The notice includes station agents and regular meeting notices for local organizations.
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Golden State
Community Notes From Washington County
Mrs Stout reports Jesse Stout fell last Wednesday on the way home from school and cut his lip. he was taken to the doctor but is recovering. Grant Humston and family moved to the Ben Stout farm five miles northeast of Washington at the A Van Sickle place. Fred Garrett is improving after a phone call and hopes the Garretts will recover. Mrs Garrett’s throat still bothers her and Clyde has a bad cold on the lungs. Mrs Frank Shelangoski improves after a serious operation at Washington County Hospital and may remain there awhile. Miss Martha Meacham remains in Grinnell Hospital after previously staying with Mrs Dudley Meacham. a longtime teacher from Clay noted for her devoted life of service.
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Washington
Garrett
Clyde
Frank Shelangoski
Washington County Hospital
Martha Meacham
Grinnell
Dudley Meacham
Miss Meacham
Clay
Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Round
Miss Nora Christner spent the weekend with Miss Lillian Imhoff. Mr and Mrs J F Frey and their son Roy visited Raymond Nicholson at his home near West Chester on Sunday.
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Noble
Nora Christner
Lillian Imhoff
J. F. Frey
Roy
Raymond Nicholson
West Chester
Local Social Notes From Cedar Rapids Area
Miss Selina Wittmer returns to Cedar Rapids after two months with sister Mrs. O F Frey. Gled Dod of Coppock installs a radio for Miss Lillian Imhoff. Mrs Ruth Richard dines at J A Frey home. Mrs J H Witting sale well attended and profitable. Endeavor society lunch clears about 60 dollars. Teachers meeting at Joseph Mast's home. community interest urged to improve attendance.
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Selina Wittmer
Cedar Rapids
O. F. Frey
Community notices and visits in Lexington area
Tom Mc Avoy spent days in Davenport while Everett Young delivered hogs to Washington. Lee McAvoy butchered for Sam Schulty. Mrs C M Keck visited daughter Mrs D A Huber. The Community Party was well attended at the church with another planned February 5. Henry and Warren Matthess visited West Chester. Albert Pauls attended Frank Fleming's birthday in Quincy, Illinois.
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Lexington
Tom McAvoy
Davenport
Everett Young
Washington
Lee McAvoy
Sam Schulty
C. M. Keck
D. A. Huber
Henry and
Warren Matthess
West Chester
Albert Pauls
Quincy, IV
Frank Fleming
Pleasant Hill Community News Briefs
Scarce news from Pleasant Hill as residents stay busy. Betty Caldwell is ill with whooping cough while Mrs. A B Carr remains sick. Howard Leacox family hosts a farewell party before moving to Wellston. Rev Pettit will visit January 31 and the Ladies Aid meets February 5 at the church.
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Pleasant Hill
Betty
Howard Caldwell
Howard Baker
Howard Leacox
A. B. Carr
Margaret Witting
Jacob Hotle
Farear
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Dirk
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Rawlings
Miss O Mara
Ontario
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Miss Mara
DeJong
Omare
Gage
Fethelinds Quinn
France
Dallas
Legion
Texas
Points West
Ars
Chicago
Gilda
Miss Hanon
Blackstone
Mr. DeJong
Dullas
Doxatlas
Andre
Tyrie
Hiro
Cathas
Nira
Carl Robinson
Oakdale
Winnie McClelland Palmer
Sandy Hook
Knoxville
H. W. Russel
Avent
E. B
J.C. McKa
St. P. Und Lim
Bell
Washington Lodge
D. W. Dayton
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
C. J. Sloat
H. P Arthur Goodin
Zeredatha Council
W. T. Carson
J. M
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
P. J. Wallace
C. Arthur Goodin
O. KB. S
Pearle Dickerson
Alice Rowne
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Cecil Glasscock
H. P Sara Walker
Amos Chapter de Molay
Max McCall
M. C
Harold Johnson
Covenant Lodge No. 101
Axel Anderson
Noble Grand
Roy H. Mapel
North
Iowa Avenue
Us C
Baker
M. D See
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
G. H. Williams
S. T. Rick
Physicians and Surgeons
N. BE. Stutsman
M. D. Eyer
F. & M. Bank Blag
A. John Droz
West Main St
C. W. McLaughlin
West Main Street
Mutual
W. L. Alcorn
Iowa Ave
Wilson Heating Co
Blaine J. Holmes Willard
A. J. Franzen
Neigwanger Bridg
South
Iowa
Nesbitt Motor CO
Campbell’s Granite
Marion Ave
L. B. Lupton Monuments
Preston
Osteopathic
South Iowa Ave
S. Iowa Ave
T. G. Arthur
S. Marion Ave
Hugh Dougal
Dick’s Second Land Store
C. V. Brown
Water Works
Milady
Clara Doane
Square
Jefferson Street
Meavoy
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
R. R
Broadgatic Electric Shop Mutual
City
Black House
Lemley & Yard Insurance
National Bank
Tooman Leather Shop
Laura Harvey
J.A. Work Insurance
Agency
F. & M. Bank
R. R. Breese
West Washington Street
Blue
Funeral Directors Ambulance Service
Lung Moto
East Main Street
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side Sq
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
Co. J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal Office
Livingston & Eicher Law
Abstract Department
INO. W. Applegate
Brookhart
East
Washington Street
City 2
J.D. Dayton
Westchester
OWA
Washington County
Frank Boller
Washington St
IT. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Blue Mutual
W. J. Masson
Frank Wilson
Georghe W. Stewart
Rickey Barber Shop
Klein Klo. Ko
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Phone 440
Chocolate Shop
East Side Square
Fleasant Hill
Grippe
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