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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1921

Page

8

Wentchester figure tours Washington

Conger of Wentchester spends the day in Washington to discuss spending and policy.

Chester

Local News Items and Advertisements Mix in Daily Update

Local notes report Prof and Mrs H F E Case and son Lewis returning from Wisconsin after ten days with relatives. Several shop and service promos appear, including Miller undergarments, Dean’s cafe meals, chimney sweeping ads, millinery bargains, and clothing sales. Residents travel, visits to Cedar Rapids and Ames noted, with funeral in Emporia and hospital stay for Tressa Bottoli.

H. FE. Case Lewis Wisconsin

East Side Millinery Sale And Local Visits Noted

Mrs. J W Nebergall and daughter Mise Edith depart for Bushnell and Illinois to visit relatives, while hats at Miss Connell’s East Side Millinery go on sale. Mrs Glen Soule from Monmouth arrives to visit, with Dr Williamsson to preach at the First Presbyterian church. B O Tracy of Brighton and Mrs A R Miller from Indianola also mentioned.

Mise Connell East Side J. W. Nebergall Mise Edith Nebergall Bushnell Mlinois Mr. Nebergall Ellen Nebergall Pecia Hareaine Miss Connell Glen Soule Fiha Williamson Monmouth Orville Elder Dr. Williamson

Dean's Dining Room Offers Coolest City Ambience

Local notes detail visits, travels, and errands. Mrs J C Hull and three girls head to Isakis Minnesota for a few weeks while Joseph Rowan visits from Ainsworth. An extended ad mix promotes tires, clothing, and local shops with various prices and specials.

J. C. Hull Catherine Josephine Henrietta Isakis, Minn

Local notices and ads mix for Crawfordsville page

Sidney Hammond visits F. P. Randall home in Crawfordsville while W. J. Todd will be away about four weeks. Ed Jackson to handle stock shipping. Rugs and carpets washed and delivered by Jamieson & Hill at Sea Side Square. Mrs. Kate Yingling returns home from Muscatine after visit with daughter Mrs. George Bickford. Mrs. George Rollean visits Columbus Junction. D. F. Macon auctioneer in Washington Iowa. Mrs. Fred Reid recovering after surgery. Tents for Chautauqua: order soon from Frank Stewart as tents are limited and newer.

Kate Yingling Muscatine George Bickford Frank Stewart

Not the Latest Out The Suits

A speaker states there are about forty suits remaining and dismisses any attempt to mislead buyers into believing they are the newest designs. The message emphasizes honesty about product status and avoids false claims.

Washwoman Loses $3060 Savings in Theft

Mes John Danson widow of this city reports that her life savings of $3060 disappeared from a tin can in her cellar. She cannot recall when the theft occurred while she was away at work. A savings account would have kept the funds and earned semi annual interest.

Thurman John Danson Des Moines Register

Imparting the Truth and Reasoned Persuasion

A quotation attributed to Witham Godwin arguing that truth is best conveyed by appealing to reason. It emphasizes enlightening ignorance and strengthening belief through rational appeal. The passage reflects a belief in logic as the primary vehicle for understanding.

Witham Godwin

One Handed Clock From Philadelphia Predates Revolution

A likely oldest American alarm clock, forged in Philadelphia by Jonathan Wood, features a single hand that marks time in Roman numerals divided into four 15 minute segments. Users estimate time within two to three minutes after practice. Both time and alarm are weight operated.

America Jonathan Wood Philadelphia

Battery Visit Warns Customers of Preemptive Checks

A worker recalls arriving late due to a faulty battery and missing a train, losing a key customer, and facing financial risk. He asserts that the company now offers constant courtesy, consideration, and square dealing, urging customers to have their batteries inspected before problems arise.

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