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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
8
Local taxi and baggage service ads mingle with visits and shop offers. A. Be Forgey and Mrs Shaffer visit Des Moines and Eldon. Mary Tucker and Helen Snelson travel to Brighton and Washington. Jewelry sales at Smith's and used piano at Belknap's highlight a busy day of errands and promotions.
MANNHARDT BROS. advertise Euro-Phosphate for weight gain and vitality with money back if no help. Wm Wolfe and family visit St Louis after staying with Chas Wolfe. Rheuma claimed to yield to Rheuma’s power. Dorothy Hicks and Hope Hicks return from Fairfield after visiting uncle Will Weidner. Kimball piano for sale via Belknap Music House. Lydia Juzeler and Florence return from Davenport. Mason’s store offers electric and power washers. Federal Troop D inspection at Armory tonight at 7:30 led by Major Potts. every man required. Gold Medal flour at 3.85 per sack, five for 18.75 from Washington Elevator Co. Free delivery and guaranteed.
Mr and Mrs C M Brinning visit friends in Oskaloosa while Smalley Recutter demonstrates at Mason s Saturday afternoon July 24 A Clover hay and sheaf oats meal product ad promotes Gold Medal flour at 3 85 per sack Washington Elevator Co notes Mrs D C Davis and daughter Helen travel to Keota to visit Dudley Crone home
Miss Marcella Reid of Peoria arrives to visit at the George Reid home near Washington while Mrs. Dow Mehaffey and children Loretta and Francis return to Grinnell after time with her mother Mrs. Chas Lovelett. Promotions include a Mason's thresher sale and trading farm property with Dempsey Land Co. Jewelry ads highlight Tiffany mount diamonds at Smith's Jewelry.
A new telephone directory has been delivered to each patron and any who did not receive one is due a copy. Call us and one will be delivered to you.
The directory lists all July 15 subscribers and urges calling numbers from the current directory. It advises destroying last year’s edition, speaking slowly, dialing one digit at a time, and confirming numbers with the operator. It also directs calling the chief operator for service complaints and Information for unlisted numbers.
Guidance urges customer cooperation to maintain satisfactory service levels. The message emphasizes following numbered suggestions to improve responsiveness and overall performance.
Samson Tractors and Trucks announce an August 1 price increase with immediate delivery on orders placed at Mason's. The Washington based New Advance-Ramely separator is available now with contact options J M Finney and C C Dodds. Local notices report residents visiting, traveling, and social engagements across Mediapolis Wellman Morning Sun Crawfordsville and London bound trips.
Des Moines July 238 More than three thousand automobiles stolen in cities across the United States are listed as missing in the car theft bureau of the city detective department under Urban Crawford. Fords lead thefts with Buick second, and a monthly exchange of stolen car lists aids recovery statewide.
Iowa City July 23 A bill drafted for the approaching session seeks county physicians to devote all public health work, especially school children and epidemiology, with salaries sufficient to ensure competency. Sponsor A E Kepford argues current split duties hinder disease control and urge standardized preventive measures citing milk pasteurization and disease control advantages.
A five member committee of Shelby Norman post outlines plans for the Tri County veterans reunion to be held in late August. About seventy five veterans from Washington Muscatine and Louisa counties are expected for a one day event with a banquet, musical program and local speakers from G A R posts and American Legion. The committee will meet Saturday at 2 PM at the courthouse to finalize arrangements.
The article notes a city relief effort by Major and Mrs. Sneath at 101% N. Marion Ave calling for clothing furniture and other aid. The program includes jail, hospital, street and house to house visiting along with mission and church work and sick visitation. Contact phone 417 Green.
Daily Thought notes that living with capable men makes study more agreeable and helps endure the pangs of inferiority caused by lacking knowledge. Nydhey Smith offers this reflection on social learning and motivation.
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