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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1924

Page

8

Local society notes and upcoming Washington chautauqua tents

Local visitors include Mr and Mrs H F Cumines of Wayland with grandchildren Nan and Madge Brooks and Miss Effie Johnson of Long Beach Calif. Prof Edwin Martin of Minnesota also called on the Bereman household. Frank Stewart asks year ahead tent counts for the Washington chautauqua and urges notices to Miss Jessie Klein. Mrs W E Page of Riverside departs for California visiting relatives three months. Willard Battery Station offers electrical services and Neptune Water Pumps for Fords. Mr and Mrs John Belville and Mr and Mrs Glover Ferrel return from a Unionville Tenn auto trip. Al White of Ringling Brothers circus was in town. C L McGugin returns from Burlington.

H. FE. Cumines Wayland Nan and Madge Brooks Effie Johbnson Long Beach Calif Prof Edwin Martin Minnesota 5. T. Bereman Washington Chautauqua Frank Stewart Grounds Committee Jessie Klein

Local notes and sales from town and visits

Brown's Arthur Dickinson of Marshall town visited friends in Washington for a short time. Mr Dickinson for three years was high school athletic coach here. Edith Otto and William Brags were morning passengers for Clear Lake to attend the Ep worth League convention. David Tatts of Alnworth was in Washington yesterday. Dress straw hats half price at Dougherty Bros. Acrobata shoes for children at Wilson's. Men’s athletic union suits with elastic backs 50 cents. Mrs James Matthews of Ainsworth in town. Mrs John Bacon of Oskaloosa visiting with daughter Mrs Lloyd Morrison. Rebuilt batteries for sale cheap at Willard Nuttery Station on Gasoline Alley. Robert Grimes and Arthur Yard in Ollie on business. Red swimming tubes on special at Brown's Tire Shop. Ode Ferguson of Havre spent yesterday in town. Men’s chambray indigo blue work shirts 75 cents. Mrs K O Bidwell and Ada Ruth of Red Oak visiting Carl Hedges. Helen Snelson of Ainsworth in town yesterday. Men’s bib overalls denim 2.20 regular, now 1.50 per pair.

Arthur Dickinson Marshalltown Washington Oy Mr. Dickinson

Tuxedo Visit Highlights Mrs Eva Cocklin in Ainsworth

Mrs Eva Cocklin of Ainsworth visits at the home of her niece Mrs Roy Stewart with other relatives during a family gathering in the area.

Eva Cocklin Ainsworth Nice Roy Stewart

Local Families Take Short Visits in Missouri Town

Cup low pressure cords Mr and Mrs J W Binslin and family are visiting in La Platte Missouri. Mrs Fred Rohrer and daughter Florence and Stanley McConnell motored to Fairfield the first of this week.

J. W. Binslin la Platte, Missouri Fred Rohrer Florence Stanley McConnell Fairfield

Franks Murder Case Opens in Chicago Court

In Chicago the Leopold Loeb and Richard Loeb case moves forward as Clarence Darrow and Crowe clash over pretrial statements. Testimony outlines the brutal details of the kidnap murder of 14 year old Robert Franks and the mental history of the two youths.

Crowe Leopold Loeb Dick Loeb Robert Franks Mr. Darrow Chicago Nathan Leopold Jr Richard Loeb Clarence Darrow Darrow Allegista Robert Bb. Crowe James Whitney Hall Franks Nathan Leopold Hall

Realinetic Encore Triggers Fond Farmhouse Memory

An elderly woman thanks the young singer after a party performance noting the song recalled childhood memories on her father's farm. She describes hearing the old front gate creak in the wind as she closed her eyes.

High Polish for Dishes Cleaning Guidance

A high polish may be given to ent glass dishes and decanters by sprinkling warmed sawdust after washing and drying. A very soft chamois leather should be used for the final polish, kept dust free and used only for this purpose.

Hammer Test Determines Safety of Rail Car Couplings

Struck by a two ton hammer, car couplings and drawbars are tested to prove their strength. If they withstand the impact of this weight, they are deemed safe to help prevent railway accidents.

Sugar Use in U.S. Candy Making Reaches 350000 Tons

The article notes that about 350,000 tons of sugar are consumed annually in the United States for candy production. It highlights the scale of sugar use in the confectionery industry and the dependence on this sweetener.

United States

Community club Ice Cream Social Draws Large Crowd

A July ice cream social at the gymnasium under the Community club drew a large crowd with Crawfordsville band music and County Agent Pickford showing farm bureau movies. Updates note Miss Mary Dunn recovering from an appendicitis operation at Washington hospital.

Annie Wolfe Washington Claude McCoy

Advertising Pays Off Says The Journal

The Journal promotes advertising as a smart investment for businesses, asserting consistent value and service to readers. It urges advertisers to choose the paper for effective reach and measurable impact.

Journal

She Saved Over Five Dollars In A Month

A home girl recounts saving more than five dollars in one month from mere dimes and pennies that came in during that period. The account highlights thrift and everyday money tricks in a domestic setting.

Liberty Bell Bank Rea

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