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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1929
Page
3
The Northern Star notes Havre and Sunshine community clubs meeting July 17 with members, guests, and a schedule of demonstrations, games, and a luncheon. Recitals, anniversaries, picnics, and club gatherings span from Davenport to Fairfield with multiple families and hosts listed.
A mother reports her baby slept soundly after starting Castoria, noting improved mood and rest. Baby specialists endorse Fletcher's Castoria as a vegetable remedy for colic constipation colds and diarrhea with the Fletcher signature on the wrapper to prove authenticity.
The W Cc T U convention meets at the M E church in Washington on July 24. The Wesleyan Home Missionary society hosts a Sunset park picnic Monday at 6 30 with plates and a dish to pass. The H W MS of the U P church meets with Mrs Everett Stewart Tuesday July 23 at 7 30, rain venue the church. The H J club gathers with Mrs Ed Shalla July 25 bringing a thimble. Mrs Ysa Cheesman of Jefferson county speaks on the Boston convention Thursday afternoon July 25. A ten cent social is planned at the Christian church Wednesday.
A late fragment requests a lady passenger to share captions regarding an incident on August first, with a contact phone number R19-31 at 13413. The unreadable text limits details but indicates a missing or sought person notice.
Washington’s baseball team collapsed at Wilton, losing 12 to 8 after an eight all tie. Errors plagued Washington with Little causing the only bright spot despite the rough performance. Next Sunday Muscatine Mecca visits Washington for a scheduled game.
U S agriculture department reports 1928 net returns averaging 1344 on 11000 farms, higher than 1927 and 1926. After deducting 1359 from gross profits, farmers spent 1090 on necessities and consumed home grown foods valued at 269.
Iowa legislative tax committee chairman Senator C. Clark and Louis H. Cook of the state tax commission travel to Madison Wisconsin to study its tax system. The group aims to survey other states then present recommendations to Governor John Hammill by December 31 as set by the forty third general assembly.
German liner Bremen completes Cherbourg to Ambrose lightship crossing in 4 days 18 hours 17 minutes, breaking Cunard record previously held by Mauretania. Bremen sailed Cherbourg at 12 45 a m Thursday and arrived 3 02 p m today at Ambrose. The record surpasses 5 days 2 hours 34 minutes.
Mr and Mrs Jas Hanley were seen in Washington on a Saturday outing. Rev Schwimley is reported very ill at his Wellman home with many friends hoping for recovery. Will Eckerman and family and Sylvia Davidson visited Mrs Eide-
Brighton correspondent reports several residents traveling for visits to Ashville South Carolina London Kentucky and St Clairsville Ohio. Others include hospital updates in Kirksville Des Moines and Mercy Hospital Iowa City with family and friend visits across towns. Local social events mention a basket supper and harvest writing praise for traveling letters.
Announcement reports Dr. Mary Rose Prosser, long associated with the State University of Iowa, chosen to lead Cottey College at Nevada Missouri. The P E O Sisterhood inherits the college from founder Mrs. Virginia Cottey Stockard, seeking stable stewardship and a capable successor. Mrs. Miller recently returned from Nevada and Chicago advancing P E O activities.
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