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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1926

Page

3

Social notes and notices from Washington area events

A summary of society items lists the Friendship club gathering at Mrs Anna Browns with ten members and two guests on a rainy July Friday, while the N H girls meet at Beth Ralstons for an ice cream social and gum animal card activity. Other notes cover Embroidery club gatherings, a Sunset Park picnic for Mrs J C Chansky, Havre social club, and a probate notice for Geo L Benson with a July 19 1926 hearing in Washington Iowa. Palmer Wilson visits from Iowa City. Denver visitors arrive for a Washington stay.

Anna Brown Friendship Club Hawel Lambert Alice Brown Mary Applegate Mytthe Pearson Alice Browd N. H Beth Ralston’s Charles Alice Hotle Jlazel Beth Embroidery Club O. F Babb Washington Sunset Park Havre Norman Pratt Kirksville Missouri Virginia McCall Washington County Geo. L. Benson Iowa

Abraham Lincoln Lookalike Heads Robbins Bros Circus

The Robbins Bros circus in Washington features Frank Shipman who mimics Abraham Lincoln in dress manner and voice. The act is part of a large production titled The Patriotic Review of America presenting famous figures from Paul Revere to Coolidge with a daytime and evening show and a full street parade.

Abraham Lincoln Robbins Bros .-Ring Washington Frank Shipman Statesman Robbins Bros Tn Vheip Big Circus Paul Revere Grant, Lee Lincoln Roosevelt Coolidge

Community notices and club meetings around West Chester

Local groups announce meetings social events and ice cream socials in West Chester with dates July 13 to July 15. Organizations include West Chester Pythian Sisters the New Haven Sunday School the DeMolay Amos Chapter the Navajo Club and various auxiliary and ladies clubs with gatherings at homes churches and the Armory.

West Chester Pythian Sisters N. H New Haven Amos DeMolay Armory Chapin Illinois Five

How to Help Your Sickly Children

An advertisement urges parents to buy McCoy's Cool Liver Oil Compound Tablets for frail children. It promises weight gain and stronger minds within 30 days, offering a money-back guarantee if results are not seen. The ad claims rapid, nationwide availability and says the product helps adults too.

McCoy McCoy's J. E. Lemmon’'s America

Storm Lake Lawmakers Cancel Annual Picnic

A Storm Lake legislator group announces that their annual civic picnic is canceled this year. No reschedule date is given and organizers cite logistical reasons for the cancellation.

Storm Lake Lowa Legislatora

Salesman Wanted to Boost Profits in Ohio Ads

A classified ad offers a sales opportunity for salesmen and ladies selling merchandise in Manafield Ohio. It promises a $1.00 profit per dealer called, with 2.00 invested and potential earnings of over 10 000 a week for those new to selling. Route details and address for Geo L Lane provided.

Geo. L. Lane Manafield Ohio

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