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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1928

Page

6

Five Women Visit Davenport and Mercy Hospital

Irene Whittaker Helen Pierce Mabel Larson Bergie Larson and Elwyn McGinnis traveled by automobile to Davenport. The girls plan to visit Marguerite Whittaker at Mercy Hospital while the others go to Moline to visit.

Irene Whittaker Helen Pierce Mabel Larson Bergie Larson Elwyn McGinnis Davenport Marguerite Whittaker Mercy Hospital Moline

Nyal’s Face Cream Promises Clean Skin Free of Sweat

An ad touts Nyal’s Face Cream as keeping facial skin clean and pore free while removing tan and sunburn. It emphasizes sweat relevance and claims protective benefits for the complexion.

Nyal

Washington Woman Orders Double Chocolate Soda

A Washington lady orders a double chocolate soda as a clerk serves it with soda water and ice cream. The scene notes the drink and its soothing flavor, then mentions hog prices at 11.65 and a forecast of fair weather tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures.

Washington

Candy Kitchen promotes homemade ice cream boosters

Washington County residents are urged to try the Candy Kitchen homemade ice cream in all flavors with a home dinner offer. Local mentions include Miss Jessie Sage visiting family in Wyman and plans for a six week Colorado and California vacation trip from Des Moines.

Washington County North Side Hazel McCarty Des Moines Edna McKimmey Mable Herrick Colorado California Candy Kitchen

Kepta visitors shop in Washington as summer notes drift

Mr and Mrs Floyd Green of Kepta came to Washington this morning to shop for groceries and goods. Oriez and Speer advertise ham at 28 cents per pound. The column also notes births vacations and travels of local residents including Dr W L Alcorn and family to Niagara Falls and Canada, plus social visits among townspeople.

Floyd Green Kepta Washington W. L. Alcorn

Local Movers and Visitors Report Small Town Notes

A. J. Dawson began the day for Bloomfield to attend to brief business. Mrs. Fred Randle of Muscatine visits the J. B. Randle home and plans to travel tomorrow. Florence Haneline of Jacksonville Tenn starts home after a stay with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Neiswanger. Miss Haneline is a special friend of Mrs. Harvey Carter. Mrs. S. N. Sorrell and children Robert and Ruth go to Davenport to end the day. Edward Sorrell visits his grandmother Mrs. H. F. Kum at Sheridan this week. Mrs. Roy Schiebel travels to Davenport for a few days with Mrs. B. B. Bordwell.

Fred Randle Muscatine J. B. Randle Mrs. Randle Florence Haneline Jacksonville, T Fred Neiswanger Miss Haneline Harvey Carter S. N. Sorrell Robert Ruth Davenport Edward Sorrell Sheridan H. F. Kum

Local Notes On Travel Illnesses And Visits In County Life

Mrs. J P Wood heads to Lake Geneva Wisconsin due to her brother Carl F Smiths illness. Des Moines visitor Mrs J K Wilkinson travels to Delta to see her ill aunt Mrs Rebekah French in county hospital. Oscar and Mrs Davis return from Minnesota after weeks away with Itasca lake pike catches weighing 6 to 8 pounds. Cecil Jones returns to Brighton after two weeks with aunt Mrs Edith Weidner. Emily Mullikin goes home to Brighton after two weeks with Lucile Ross and friends. Verne Simpson C B Q locomotive worker at Monmouth IN visits Ray Bambrick before a trip to Salt Lake City for vacation.

J. K. Wilkinson Des Moines Rebekah French Delta J. R. Sampson Oscar Davis Minnesota Itasca Lake Oscar Cecil Jones Brighton Edith Weidner Emily Mullikin Lucile Ross Verne Simpson Monmouth, IN Ray Bambrick Salt Lake City

West Chester Woman Returns After Washington Trip

Nina Wagner of West Chester spent a short time in Washington on business before returning home. A Lawn Fete is planned for Sunday July 15 on St. Joseph Church lawn East Pleasant Plain with afternoon and evening events. An invitation is extended to all.

Ingram Bixler Cedar Rapids Washington Sen Shop Palm Beach Hans Nina Wagner West Chester St. Joseph Church Lawn East Pleasant Plain

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