Folklore in Washington Iowa Spotlighted by Rotary Editor
The Rotarian Magazine highlights modern local folklore worth collecting in each community. In Washington Iowa the editor recalls Sam Russell the justice of the peace and other characters like a bootlegger with a suitcase of hickory nuts, a cranky doctor and George Welch the blacksmith. Readers are urged to submit authentic hometown stories for a possible future publication.
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Rotarian
The
Rotary Club
Washington
Iowa
Sam Russell
Crawfordsville
George Welch
Ainsworth
George
Farmer on June 28 Secures Sack of Corn for Planting
Crawfordsville reports a June 28 event where a local farmer received a sack of corn for planting. The piece also notes busy farm work, a dog incident with a mail truck, Sunday visitors at the Raymond home, and a school bond election with 22 votes all in favor for boilers and stokers.
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Raymond
Crawfordsville
Gypie
Ter Rileys
Ivan Riley
F. Raymond
Francis James
Teddy
Rattlesnake tale and club notes mix in local column
A wild yarn about a Washington man who leaped from a delivery truck to kill a supposed venomous rattlesnake at the courthouse grounds ends without proof as onlookers challenge the claim. The piece also recaps social club reports, attendance records, and wedding news from Independence and nearby towns.
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Court House
Happy Home Motto and a Mosquito Tale
A reader shares a personal philosophy for a happy marriage focusing on honesty love and shared joy. The second piece recalls Mr Old Timer describing a failed fishing trip on the Skunk River due to heavy mosquitos forcing him to abandon plans.
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Old Timer
Skunk River
Washington Iowa newspaper subscription rates notice
Subscription rates listed for The Evening Journal Washington Iowa and surrounding areas. Rates include per week by carrier 20 cents, per 3 months and per year options with zones and advance payment requirements. Multiple rate variations noted for in and out of town subscribers.
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the Evening Journal
Washington - Iowa Elder, Shannon &Co
R. F. Shannon
Dave R. Bider
Bruce (. Cowden
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Wasrinelonta
Afghanistan Fat-Tailed Sheep Tail Butterland Compare
Afghan women ignore butter prices as the fat from sheep tails serves the same culinary role. The fat-tailed sheep, famed in Afghanistan, provides a key cooking fat used similarly to butter by locals.
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Afghanistan
Former Local Teacher June Jenks Weds Willis Wilson
June M. Jenks daughter of Mr and Mrs Earlix Jenks Lamont married Willis Wilson son of Dr and Mrs W D Wilson Winfield at Lamont Grace Methodist Church on June 15 at 2 30 pm. Rus sell Wilson Best man Ruth Crouch bridesmaid Shirley Jenks maid of honor.
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June M. Jenks
Earlix Jenks
Lamont
Willis Wilson
Independence
W. D. Wilson
Winfield
Lamont Grace Methodist
We Will Be Glad To Give A Free Estimate
A terse note offers a free estimate at any time. The message emphasizes availability for consultations without commitment. It reflects a sales pitch tone common in local service advertisements.
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Sherriff
Old Bill
Bill
Doctor Williams Rousseau
Nis
Doctor Rousseau
Jim
Papa
Mamma
White Way Club
Floyd Crayne
U. S
Wilbur Wheeler
Robert Lee
Memph Mo
Orrin Johnson and
Ken
Chicago
Charles R. Wilson
Hotel Mealey
Oelwein
Sixth Avenue
Bride
Iowa State Teachers College
Waverly
Blondie
Visa
Wwe
Chic Young
Alexander
Ferent
S. Side of
Brown
Brown Finance Co
W. Main Finance Co
Thomassen’s
West Side Square
June Jenks
Scott Furniture CO
Rayburn Land CO
East Side Sq
Washington, Ia
Portland Cement Association
Hubbell
Des Moines
Harry
Journal Bla
OLOGY
Tre
Barden Insulation Service
C. FE. Clark
Keota
John Blick
CALA
Kaser's
West Chester
Willis Richards
South Ave
George Transfer
Washington Dairy
Handy Square
BABY
New Hampshire Reds
Reister Hatchery
Reister Bros
Compé& Tent Contractors
Washington Concrete Co
12Th St
Rock Island
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