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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
3
Community notes describe May through June fruit picking and family gatherings. Frank Smith and family, Wanda Ruth, Hazel Walters. John Wehr families. visits at Washington and Harper. gooseberries and cherries picked at S. D. Carris, John Seivert, and John Robertson homes. golden wedding anniversary celebrated in Keota park with relatives and friends.
An ad-style piece claims Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 capsules rapidly ease sciatic neuritis pain within about 24 hours. It touts persistent relief with continued use until full recovery and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy stocks the product constantly.
Fox Theatre presents Tom Mix in The Best Bad Man for a two day run beginning Friday. Clara Bow and a strong Fox cast join Mix in this Colorado set screen version of Max Brand's novel with thrilling scenes and a dramatic rescue sequence.
A promotional notice touts Everything Now at Half Price with slogans about half price savings and great bargains. It invites shoppers to visit and mentions significant savings for those willing to travel for the deals.
and daughter Hazel Walters of West Chester spent Monday at the Frank Smith home helping with the boy. Miss Hazel remained with her aunt to assist with their work thru the harvest. John Robertson and family and Hazel Little of Dublin attended the carnival at Washington Friday evening. Hugh Pulver of Keota is working for Paul Sparkes. The J. W. Clark family spent Friday evening at Jim Julver's.
In Dublin, Mr. and Mrs. Vandyke of Ottumwa spent time at the Robertson home. Hazel Little visited Johnny Robertson. Howard Brown's family toured Iowa City to see a hospital sister. Rosamond Johnson vacationing with home folks. Margaret Strum spent Saturday with Doc Eagles. Elynn Martin visited his parents. A D. C. Robertson birthday dinner occurred. Bridge work west of town progresses. Hog delivery by James Chorpening to Augustine. Mangold painting farm buildings. Families gathered at Tinnes homes in Harper.
Letter notes at a community picnic recount ice cream excesses 18 cakes versus 19, a missed performance by Tony, and friendly greetings. Visits mention Bernice Rowe to Lucile Han Jey, Walkers from Muscatine, Harold Harvey and spouse in Washington, and Ollie Rowe’s group at C L Rowe’s. Oliver Reifs visit family, Mrs Miles Green visits son Chas, Edna and Bernice Rowe accompany Lucile Hanley to the city.
In Sunrise Park the By-the-Way and Journal correspondents held their second annual picnic with about 125 attendees. The Kepharts Simmerings and Earl Kephart family plus other neighbors enjoyed a fine dinner and entertainment by Mr. and Mrs. Shannon, with plans to meet again next year.
A simple home treatment promises rapid relief from varicose veins using Moon's Emerald Oil. The ad claims quick shrinking of enlarged veins and also treats eczema barber's itch red skin and ulcers with a single bottle lasting long. Memmon's Pharmacy advertises availability.
Children visited Sunday at the Cloyee Benson home near Riverside. Relatives attended a birthday dinner for Mrs. Knight Wagner at Lester Wagner's. Preaching services Sunday at Pleasant Li'l by Rev. B. W. Pettit with a welcome to all. Farmers are busy plowing corn and putting up hay.
Eureka residents attended Sunday services at the Eureka church and gathered afterward at the George Hopping home. Families including Longer McKay and Kephart, and visitors like Wm Thompsons from Des Moines joined at various homes. Mrs Powell sold close to 200 dollars of chickens to Reister last week and a Ford demonstrator helped her learn to drive the new model.
County agent and farm expert from Ames toured the area to reconnect with class members from the Washington winter school instruction. Families gathered at Glenn Beenblossom’s for ice cream while Everette Beenblossom and Ada May visited the Smith home near Havre and picked cherries. Local youths harvested in Kansas then plan westward trips. Sad news reports the death of Mrs. Spatch and burial near the junction. Ward Fasley sold his herd, Wilber Beersblossom bought a bull from Grosscups near Brighton, and Verlo McKyne hauled hogs for Wilber. A new leather travel belt distinguishes the season’s coat.
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