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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
7
Comings and Goings In Washington County Briefs
Brief news notes from Washington County cover personals births and deaths in local households. Entries list arrivals departures marriages relocations and social updates from residents and families for the period.
Local Notes From Richmond Area
A July update lists residents visiting relatives, attending events, and family news. Delbert Strabla hosts a new arrival, while several locals attend the Washington circus and Rochester Minnesota visitations. School teacher Bessie Keifer is reelected, and various trips to Kalona Riverside and Iowa City are mentioned.
Philathea girls hold July meeting at Eicher home
NCELF NOBLE July 2 The Philathea girls met at Frances Eicher home July 1 with all present The group decided to support their organization for another year A social hour followed and light refreshments were served Miss Nettie Wittrig, a former member, attended as a guest Sunday guests at the Melvin Nelson home in Wayland included Mrs Fannie Zehr and children Mr and Mrs J G Wittrig Nettie and Clarence and John Witt ing and family Esther Zehr visiting Cedar Falls will spend the Fourth at home Ed Wenger and family were guests of the Mast family S C Wittmer of Havre visited Monday Mrs Newt Crawford and Montana visitors with brother C G Meek John Leeper of Brighton spent several days here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Zehr
J. G Wittrig
Nettie
Clarence
John Witting
Esther Zehr
Cedar Falls
Ed Wenger
Mast
S. C. Wittmer
Havre
Newt Crawford
Montana
Nira and area residents visit towns and attend show
W D Eckerman and family visited Keota on Sunday. Bill Hradek bought a Chevrolet. Chas Meyer and family visited Bill Curl's home. J P Hradek and family spent Sunday at Will Bainse's home near South English. People attend the Ingram show at Wellman. Bridgemen install two new bridges east of Nira. James Hanley and wife and Bill Curl's family went to Iowa City Friday. Annual Nira school meeting held Tuesday night. Nira school may close this fall if student numbers do not increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Meyer
Bill Curl
J. P. Hradek
Will Bainse
Ingram
Wellman
Nira
James Hanley
Iowa City
Local Visitors and Home Improvements Noted
Mr and Mrs Wes Hendricks were Washington callers Friday Mrs G A Mayer of Chapin is visiting at the T Mayer home Miss Olive Shidler is spending several days at the Rost Tessier home at Sigourney H D Leure is having his house shingled Amon Woodford is brightening his home by having it painted
Local Notes and Farm Transfers Around Ainsworth Iowa
Ainsworth reports a veterinarian Dr. Fry visiting Letts as a business guest. Mrs. Margaret Schwab visits Crawfordsville relatives while her mother Mrs. Smylie tends home affairs. Hugh Edwards of Cotter and Mrs. Edward Rhodes visit nearby towns. Donald Rabhenold shows slight improvement after illness. Rev. W G Robertson and family call on friends. Rapid farm sales noted with James Love selling 200 acre White Way property to William Busby for 350 per acre and Genkinger farm 1 1/2 miles NW to T H Barnes for 325 per acre. B M O Burn of Gravity visits J M Stewart home. Burton Wheeler in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Schwab
Crawfordsville
Wm. Smylie
Hugh Edwards
Cotter
Edward Rhodes
Washington
Donald Rabhenold
W. G. Robertson
James Love
White Way
Ainsworth
William Busby
Genkinger
T. H. Barnes
B. M. O'Burn
Iowa
J. M. Stewart
Burton Wheeler
Local Social Roundup From Rural Route Four
July notes from Rural Route Four record visits among the Meyers Kepharts Gardners and other residents. Families such as Wolf Kephart Beenblossom and Gardner share Sunday and Wednesday visits at neighbors homes and with relatives including Edgar Meyer Tom Nicholson Lela Reed and Bessie Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Kephart
Frank Kephart
Harry Bishop
Oscar Gardner
Karl and
Helen
Susan Gardner
Tom Nicholson
Edgar Meyer
Lem Barnes
Sam Baker
Bessie
John May
Douglas Company of Cedar Rapids May Quit Business
Cedar Rapids July 3 The Douglas company plans liquidation and may wind up operations here. Some stockholders including Louis Piper will leave, while a new firm may form to rebuild or relocate seeking better offers, with Peoria named as a bidder. The starch plant's postwar demand and insurance settlement drive potential revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Douglas Company
Louis Piper
Minneapolis
Geo. B. Douglas
Peoria
Douglas
Why Should He London Sketch Quote
A compact London Sketch quip contrasts an Englishman and an American entering a drawing room with differing airs. The line notes cultural perceptions of ownership and indifference in social space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Weather Of Week Splendid For Corn In Iowa
Des Moines reports hot dry weather continued until a cooler spell on Thursday. Sunshine average 80 percent. Corn progress favorable with much to be laid by by the 5th. Small grains damaged by scab smut rust blight, though alfalfa timothy hay harvest underway and pastures in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Weather Bureau
Chickasaw County
Keokuk
Sigourney
Henry
Mt. Pleasant
Lee
Johnson
Iowa City
Scott
Davenport
Didn't Expect Too Much The Sultor
The excerpt presents a dialogue between The Sultor and The Girl's Father about investment and financial expectations. The Sultor asks to be considered as an investment even if not paying dividends, while The Girl's Father replies he prefers avoiding regular assessments.
Stop Itching Skin with Zemo Treatment
A safe dependable skin relief is offered with Zemo. Ask a druggist for 35c or 1 bottle and apply as directed to soothe irritation pimples and eczema. The penetrating liquid promises disappearance of ringworm blotches blackheads and similar troubles. The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Fowl cholera demands strict sanitary measures prompt action
Poultry disease cholera is rare in this country but spreads rapidly and kills many birds if unchecked. All fowl including turkeys ducks geese pigeons and chickens are susceptible. Prevention relies on sanitation and disinfection with carbolic acid and chlorinated solutions. Antiserum and vaccines have not proven reliable enough for recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
An advertisement claims the remedy reduces deaths from the disease with proper use and diet. It cites a Butler Tennessee customer, Mr. W. G. Campbell, praising its effectiveness for summer complaints in children. Lemmon's Pharmacy distributes the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. G. Campbell
Butler, Tenn
Berries Mean Money for Montrose and Nauvoo Growers
The Montrose bank reports over 40000 dollars paid to strawberry farm owners in the area this season. Nauvoo across the river has paid out an even larger amount. Dealers ran out of boxes and crates midseason, causing thousands in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Montrose
Nauvoo
Farmers Ration Surplus Produce to Collectors
Farmers allocated unsold produce to anyone who provided their own containers and delivery, instead of letting it spoil, distributing it to those who could pick up.
Life a Constant Battle by Nathaniel Shaler
An aphoristic meditation on human struggle between baser urges and noble aspirations. The essay frames life as a continual inner conflict where evil persists, challenging the higher human mind to prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel
Shaler
A Mother's Happiness Made Perfect In Our Warped World
The phrase reflects a woman's supreme joy and care in motherhood, emphasizing her cherished role and the universal value of maternal happiness amid life’s trials.
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