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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
3
There is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Washington County Iowa an instrument purporting to be the last will of Frank Edworthy deceased. A hearing for probate is set for Saturday June 12 1920 at 2 o clock p m. in the court. J D Glasgow Clerk.
A horse shoer Ted Eggers announces his shop will be closed Friday June 4 on account of his aunt Mrs C Schlueter's death in Rock Island to attend her funeral and conduct local arrangements.
Political announcement states that T. A. Michela seeks the Republican nomination for county attorney in Washington County at the June primaries, subject to voter will. Michela lists address 9314.
DeBord Specials offers a 100 acre farm adjoining Mediapolis with 16 miles of fur lined fence. Includes a nine room house large horse barn new hog house garage smoke house chicken house and cribs. Farm is fenced tiled and well located near schools churches and two railroads on a main road.
The State Teachers College held its forty fourth commencement with former Iowa governor and U S treasury secretary Leslie M Shaw delivering the address to 199 graduates. President Seerley awarded diplomas as the college marked 3432 enrollments for 1920 and announced four faculty departures including Lenore Shanewise Miriam Hooker Elizabeth Moulton and Victor Peterson.
A Virginia girls college lecture on Harriet Beecher Stowe ends in a row and the Northern bred students go home.
A vintage ad from Lemmon's Drug Store promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion. The ad urges clipping the notice to ensure purchase and satisfaction. It reflects early 20th century shopper culture and drugstore remedies.
The Womens Foreign Missionary society of the M E church schedules a union meeting Friday June 4 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Harry Kracaws home 628 Ward with a basement option if outdoor program is rained out All mothers invited to attend with children. Men and women involved in various local groups hold notices of meetings follow. Memorial Day observance announced for June 6 at City Hall 1 30 p m with flowers and cars requested.
J W Parrow announces candidacy for Member of Board of Supervisors with terms ending Dec 31 1921 and starting Jan 1 1922 subject to Republican voters will at June primaries.
A promotional verse touts fast service for produce and cream with immediate response and weekend emphasis. It urges customers to try the service when purchasing cream and notes availability at groceries in Washington with a six cent price reference.
W. cc. White announces candidacy for the Board of Supervisors for the expired term ending December 31 1921 and for the term beginning January 1 1922 promising to serve the people to the best of his ability. Mr and Mrs Major Sneath of the Voluntary Slum Army stationed in Washington will conduct missionary work and accept contributions of old clothing furniture and more. They will hold services once a hall is located and are assisted by Gen H Moran and Major Hansen.
For sale is a 160 acre Howard County Iowa farm described as among the best in the county. The land is strong with fair improvements and is pitched as a smart buy for buyers seeking a real Iowa farm. Interested buyers are urged to call the office at Noom 007 Farmers and Merchants Bank Ride 319te.
Washington June 2 Commissioner Williams of the bureau of internal revenue issues a ruling to curb indiscriminate liquor sales on physician prescriptions. The rule limits each physician to 100 permits every three months unless there is good cause.
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