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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1924

Page

8

Local Notes From Washington County Area

Local residents visit relatives and attend events in nearby towns. Mrs. Ewing will give an organ recital in Pratt theatre at Winfield with possible travel by Jerry Carris. Mary Catherine Widmer visits West Chester. Ruth Dayton may drive home. Mrs. Howard Crozier and Ferne attend the Presbyterian meeting in Columbus City. Charles Critz plans an extended visit with children. Irma Tucker attends a Cotter picnic. Velma Gallagher heads to Sabula for friends. Auctioneer D F Macon lists Washington Iowa phone 251 Red. Irene Truckenmiller returns to Chariton after visiting O. D. Booth home. Kenneth Hoyt to Sigourney for uncle visit. Fresh milk and cream daily at Washington Dairy A and P Tea Store. Mrs. James McFadden and Grace Leese depart to Des Moines for a few days. For sale household goods at 112 So Ave RB. 12213. Mrs. Irvin Coffee goes to West Chester after a stay here. Singer sewing machines supplies at 212 South Marion Ave. 12313.

Acrobats and Hats Turn Heads at Local Shops

Shoppers heard about new line of Acrobats shoes for children at Wilson's and stylish felt hats arriving at E M Bridges Co. Millinery. Ms Edna Bishop heads to Kansas City for visits while Clifford Warner recovers from a leg injury after hospital surgery. Pedestrian news notes frequent visits, travel plans, and arrivals from Crawfordsville, Wellston, Ottumwa, and Keosauqua as residents explore sales and new footwear styles.

E. M. Bridges and Co. Millinery

Hats and visits fill a busy news day

The itemized notices cover fashion reads with new felt hats in black white sand and gray from E M Bridges and Co. and two strap sandals. Family travel includes Mr and Mrs Joseph Jungbluth visiting from La Crosse Wis and returning home after land travel. Numerous local moves announce marriages licenses appointments and trips among residents and visitors to Muscatine Normal University Cedar Rapids Minneapolis Akron and Davenport.

E. M. Bridges and Co. Millinery E. M. Bridges and Co Joseph Jungbluth la Crosse Wis Carl Jungbluth

Pocketful of Cigars and Tobacco Pleasures Advertised

A short classified note urges readers to stock up for a weekend smoking pleasure with cigars and cigarettes of various brands, including old jimmy pipe tobaccos, and a box of tobacco products available for purchase.

Jimmy

Allies draw up joint note on Dawes plan and London talks

Paris reports a joint note drawn up by Prime Minister MacDonald and Premier Herriot outlines Dawes plan settlements for the inter allied London conference set for July 16. Britain says no postponement and invites American participation. Washington notes Ambassador Houghton to return to Berlin for broader reparation discussions.

Associated Press Paris Germany Allied Council of Ambassadors MacDonald Herriot France M. Herriot London Great Britain Houghton Washington State Department Berlin New York Dawes United States

Revenue Returns and Taxes Due by July 31

Dubuque July 9 Revenue returns and payments for various business taxes are due by July 31 as per letters from Lara E Bladine the internal revenue collector Brokers face higher charges with a 50 dollar base tax plus a secondary tax for members of major exchanges Taxes vary 100 to 250 dollars Pawnbrokers 100 ship brokers 50 customs house brokers 50 bowling alley and billiard room owners 10 per alley or table riding academies 100 brewers and distillers 1000 Auto hire taxes 10 per car for 3 to 5 seats and 20 for larger cars

Associated Press Dubuque Lara E. Bladine Internal Revenue Stock Exchange Produce Exchange Board of Trade Customs House

Aubrey Devine Reported Very Ill in Des Moines

Former University of Denver football coach and all American quarterback Aubrey Devine is seriously ill at his sister’s home in Des Moines. He fell ill several weeks ago and yesterday specialists diagnosed kidney poisoning. His wife and young daughter were summoned from Los Angeles where they are spending the summer.

Associated Preas Des Moines Aubrey Devine Jniversity Devine Ine

Democratic Convention Moves in McAdoo Shadow

Report on the Democratic National Convention showing wavering strength for McAdoo in several states, Georgia and Texas leaning Meredith on the first ballot, Davis and Underwood discussed, with Kansas Gov Davis seeking to regain influence and a dirt farmer ticket option discussed.

Democratic National Committee Wm. Tell Meredith Georgia Texas Davis Massachusetts Smith McAdoo Gov. Smith Gov. Davis Kansas John W. Davis West Virginia

McAdoo Backer Pulls Delegates After Night Ballot

With McAdoo supporters released and Smith’s withdrawal conditioned on California’s similar move, Democratic delegates faced noon as they surveyed a four a m deadlock after a century of balloting. McAdoo briefly led on the 100th ballot while advisers weighed impending action amid talks of a compromise candidate.

New York Wm. G. McAdoo Alfred E. Smith McAdoo Walsh

McAdoo Frees Delegates in Lessthan-Three-Quarters Contested Convention

William G. McAdoo announces he will release his delegates to support the party efforts and avoid prolonging a deadlock. He praises progressive democracy, warns against reaction and privilege, and calls for the Democratic torch carried by Woodrow Wilson.

McAdoo Walsh Senator Walsh Democratic Party Woodrow Wilson Wm. G. McAdoo

I Saw Your Ad in the Journal Merchant Prompt

A shopper urges readers to tell merchants directly I saw your ad in the Journal as a promotional prompt.

State Attorney General To Join Gas Price Probes

Assistant state attorney general John Fletcher travels from Des Moines to Washington for a 48 state attorneys general conference called by U S attorney general Stone. He cites six cent wholesale gasoline purchases and says prosecutions aim to lower retail prices through legal action and co operation with federal efforts. The trip seeks to aid nationwide moves against alleged gas price collusion and illegal trade agreements. A separate note reports a vast sapphire find in Ceylon on two acres showing yellow gold purple and blue gems up to 700 carats.

Des Moines Iowa John Fletcher Washington United States Stone Justice Departments Fletcher Department of Justice of National Department of Justice Ceylon

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