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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
8
Major and Mrs. Sneath lead a city aid program seeking clothing, furniture, and essential items. The effort covers jail, hospital, street and house visits, mission work, and care for the sick from 101% N. Marion Ave. Phone 417 Groen. 9-28.
Mr and Mrs S H Walker returned last evening to Ainsworth after visiting at the J M Walker home.
Local Travelers' Aid worker Miss Rose Norwood passed through Davenport this morning guiding a young French girl bound for Knoxville to join friends. Norwood plans a Monday return to Davenport. The item also notes Hyomei claims to relieve coughing and a general sales pitch from Lemmon's Pharmacy. Additional notices mention Goodyear tires at Bevins Motor Co and Graves Studio inviting customers to view new frames for Christmas photos.
A sample of notices shows taxi services with phone contacts, visits from Omaha and Keota residents, and family news. Several names appear including Crone, Davis, Hicks, White, Randle, Laughlin, Greenfield, Porter, Droz, Shrader and Keck. Items mention rugs, dresses, coats, and a Wellington piano for sale, plus local shop promotions and vehicle chatter.
Mrs Grant Hughes and daughter Mrs Carl Stroud and baby Pauline return from Eldon after a visit at S Kleese home. Miss Elsie Walton visits her sister in Brighton. Rothschilds promotes dresses and fabrics with sales on white net dresses and undergarments. European Phosphate ad claims youth boost. Mr and Mrs Hofmeester depart for Chicago after visit with Olds family. Mary Guthrie returns home from Hopkinton, accompanied by Stella Donaldson. Various visits and travel details fill this community listing.
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