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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1934
Page
7
In Chicago reports say a woman companion tipped off federal agents about Dillinger’s location, leaving the bandit behind at last. The layout highlights several women linked to Dillinger and his gang during their lawman pursuit.
The column records a hot damp week in Washington County with mention of recent showers, frequent visits, and gatherings. It notes neighbors delivering cards, visits to Davenport and Canada, quilting circles, farm work, and county 4 H activities including a party at Vincent Marek’s and Cedar Township Farm Bureau events.
The note page reports on Mrs. Joe Marek’s pretty yard east of town and dry weather effects on flowers. It mentions Dillinger, a dog with brown eyes, the Beenblossoms’ shady front yard, chinch bugs, guinea chicks, and Virgil Wittmer as Havre’s new Journal correspondent. It also covers visits from Clara Nemecek and Chicago guests, Bleese’s grape arbor, Fern Cliff picnics, and Rooute one residents’ two complaints about hot weather and Rodney Kephart.
The article notes that England first introduced the policy of free trade in the year 1840, marking a shift in economic policy from protectionism. The text discusses its origins and early adoption within the British market.
Designers summon airy organdies plaids stripes and florals for this season sheets and the New Fashion Book offers dress plans. A sample afternoon frock with cape collar and slenderizing skirt inspires readers to sew using Tissue gingham or plaid organdie. pattern No. 5483 suits sizes 14 to 46 bust with yardage and price details.
Mrs. Arden Freel and Mr. Arden spent the weekend at the Arnold Pence home with relatives. Warren Bishop visited Lindsay home in Iowa City. Lind say is Bishop's sister. John Lindy remained home after weeks with the Bishops. Junior Bishop visited Iowa City. Dorothy Lindsay joined them. Dean Emde underwent an operation at the University Hospital in Iowa City and is recovering. Mrs. Emde is staying there a few days. Floyd Paul is visiting.
West Chester updates mention Mr and Mrs James Griggs and others visiting Ced ar Rapids, Mrs Visser aiding in caring for her grandson, Donald Joe Tandy, and health reports on Mrs Chesley and Jim. Lindenweber remains in Iowa City hospital for about three weeks. Local social and business activity includes Sherm Crone buying cattle, oil station changes, brief showers, and the U U hosting the Co. Convention July 31 with three sessions and a covered dish luncheon.
A fossil of a massive worster with teeth weighing 35 pounds and tusks seven feet long was discovered in easter Biberia near Lekutak. The specimen remains in a near perfect state of preservation.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 A V and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Harry E Turner is W M and A W Yard serves as secretary.
Railway timetable lists daily passenger and freight trains with numbers and times. It notes special stops for California passengers and county seats, and shows agents and origin points at Was Wineton and Washington with Southwest Limited services.
In Ellsworth Maine M L Hall, an innkeeper, raises partridges in captivity. Eleven three day old chicks, captured after their mother was killed by a automobile, thrive on a diet of margots, marking a task long viewed as impossible.
The article notes that The White House was the first public building erected by Washington, marking its historical status in early civic development.
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