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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1924

Page

8

Local notices from Washington Iowa area business and visitors

Local items mention Dougherty Bros stock on East Main Street and 2516 address, Mrs Theresa Breese of Kansas City visiting Mrs H. P. Stock, Rev W. G. Thorne and sister visiting Washington, Mr and Mrs Albert Dickerson arriving from Montrose Colorado to manage the Penney store, and multiple residents visiting relatives or traveling to nearby towns. Dr Watts Col. chiropodist in town for a few days, Singer machines on sale, Benteco store managers meeting in Burlington, various absences and visits by local residents.

Theresa L Breese Kansas City H. FP. Stock East Main Street Heese 8. P. Young Albert Dickerson Montrose Colorado Dickerson Penney The Penny Co Iowa Redpath Vawter Lyceum Bureau Washington Watts Res

Local shoppers, travelers share news from Washington

The column lists residents visiting Washington, a move from Kenthsburg Illinois to 608 East Madison, travelers for vacations through Canada, and local officials attending Bible school in Cedar Rapids. It notes Mr. Oxley heading biology at Lambrath College Jackson Mississippi and promises praise for a young scholar’s promotion. Also mentions Dougherty Bros. products and various store offers.

W. 8 Mayo Kenthsburg Illinois East Madison Street Arthur Oxley Weat Liberty Iowa Iowa Weslayan College Lambrath College Jackson Miss Oxley Iowa Weslayan University of Arkansas State School of Forestry Arkansas

Federals Claim Victory in Brazil War Action

An official Brazilian communique from Rio de Janeiro states the federals won an important action against rebels capturing many prisoners. The bulletin says patriotic battalions are forming in nearly all cities of Sao Paulo to battle insurgents and widespread opposition to rebels exists outside Sao Paulo. Stop News Dispatches report censorship of American press by Brazil. Also inmates freed by rebels were among prisoners captured at Sao Paulo.

Preas Inos Aires Rio la Nacion San Paulo Sao Paulo Beunos Washington

Rainbow Veterans Name Chicago as 1925 Convention City

Chicago was chosen for the 1925 National Rainbow Veterans' Association convention. Fred B. Crawford of Chicago was elected president.

Rainbow Veterans Chicago Columbia National Rainbow Veterans’ Association Fred B. Crawford

Endorsement of La Follette Is Certain Declares Sheppard

In Cedar Rapids the Order of Railway Conductors delayed endorsement of Senator Robert M. La Follette due to late hour. President L. E. Sheppard said action would be taken tomorrow and that he could not speak for all members.

Cedar Rapids Order of Railway Conductors Robert M. la Follette L. E. Sheppard Sheppard

Local visitors and notable residents tour Washington area

Charles Smith of Gary Nebraska visits the M. A Mace home with relatives. C M Taylor of Ainsworth and Alex Miller spoke in Mason City. A Canton crepe sale offers damaged fabric at Crails. Mr and Mrs William Hardwick visit from Peters SD. Neill Crone represents Grinnell College. News of travelers and local visits extends through Washington area.

Charles Smith Gary Nebraska M. A Mace C. M. Taylor Ainsworth William Hardwick Peters South Dakota Merle Eckles Mr. Hardwick Vera Eckles

Dawes Plan Foundations Adopted At London Conference

The reparations commission outlines steps for implementing the Dawes plan during a London meeting. Key actions include Reichstag approval, establishment of executive bodies, constitutional measures aligning with German banks and railways, trustee deposits for bonds, and securing a 800 million gold mark loan once operations begin and expert conditions are met.

Reichstag Aimilar Organization Committee

Wheeler Declines Davis Support in La Follette Bid

Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana says he will likely back Robert M. La Follette in the 1924 presidential contest and cannot ask Montana voters to support John W. Davis. He also says he would not accept a vice presidential nomination on the La Follette ticket.

Washington Burton K. Wheeler Montana Daugherty Robert M. LaFollette John W. Davis Senator Wheeler Morgan la Follette

Convention site bids surface for La Follette endorsement

Mrs Lafay Lowe of Cranston visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Sylvester Chance returned home last evening Invitations have been received from Cleveland Cincinnati Minneapolis and other cities for the May convention A selection probably will not be made until Friday The board will stay in session until Saturday afternoon

la Follette Everal Cleveland Cincinnati Minneapolis

Nine Year Old Saver Inspires Wise Banking Lesson

A city father began a saving plan for his nine year old son by depositing one dollar for each year of age on every birthday. The boy also does odd jobs to earn more but never spends, aiming to fund most of his education through savings. The story urges parents to start similar accounts now.

Inheritance Tax Appraisers Meeting

A meeting of Washington county inheritance tax appraisers is held at the courthouse. Seven estates are to be acted on today. The board members are Ralph W. Thompson A. N. Alberson and W. A. Gibson.

Washington County Court House Ralph W. Thompson A. N. Alberson W. A. Gibson

Anderson Declares He Is a Candidate for Governor

J H Anderson states he seeks only the republican nomination for governor in Des Moines declaring he has worked hard for the gubernatorial race and will stay in the contest to the end. He rejects rumors he would consider secretary of agriculture if not nominated for governor.

Des Moines J. H. Anderson Mr. Anderson Secretary of Agricultural Spear Anderson

Merchant Reminder: I Saw Your Ad in the Journal

A shopper urges a merchant to acknowledge an advertisement seen in the Journal. The note emphasizes confirming receipt and attention to the ad. The prompt highlights word of mouth as a follow up to print advertising.

Mrs Ella Conklin Returns Home From Keota Visit

Mrs Ella Conklin returns to her Keota home after visiting the Joe Maxwell and Garrett households.

Ella Conklin Keota Joe Maxwell Ru Garrett

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