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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1928

Page

5

Weather and flu update from Wellman correspondent

Mrs John Desing has been sick with the flu but shows some improvement. The area has had plentiful rain and corn growth is rapid. if not plowed this week the tall crop may be difficult to manage. Connections from Wellman to Washington Iowa City and Marengo all look good for this time of year.

Wellman John Desing Washington Iowa City Marengo Glenn Dutton Glenn Iowa Mirian Mackey Beatrice Anderson Mark Anderson Clint Miller Lime Creek Township Daytonville North Dakota North Wellman August Klein Mr. Hogan Titdlin Klein Eardley Bell, Jr R. S. Galer Mt. Pleasant Iowa City Academy William Glider G.I. King Prudie Rhoades Sioux City, SD Enos D. Miller Main Street Maple Crest Hatchery Robert Neutigate Wellman Bakery Neema Rhoades

Wellman area crops show strong yields and local events

The piece notes robust corn at Glenn Dutton farm west of Wellman and a good outlook for hay and oats after recent rains. It mentions potatoes and garden vegetables as thriving, plus social visits, a school building project in Wellman, and film review of Richard Dix’s Easy Come Easy Go at the Fox theatre.

Richard Dix Dix Nancy Carroll The Fox

Iowa road bonds on ballot 1928 special session act

Iowa voters face a proposed act from the 42nd General Assembly to issue one hundred million dollars in state bonds for a comprehensive primary road program. It details surfacing dozens of primary roads, bond terms up to twenty years, tax levies, and county bond interactions with state bonds, with implementation contingent on a 1928 election approval.

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Byron line sparks wild celebration at Fayetteville pageant

A playful lyric quote accompanies a humorous note about a dance that spirals into an unruly celebration at a Fayetteville event. The column reflects local whimsy and community spirit with a nod to literature.

White clothes saved by soft water with Melo

The advertisement claims hard water leaves clothes with dirty ring and scum, but washing with Melo softens the water and improves cleaning. It promises effective results with or without soap and promotes buying Melo at the grocer.

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