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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
8
Arlo Jones sampled a large root beer last night and said it lived up to all the claims. The endorsement highlights the drink's rich flavor and satisfying finish.
A burst of local items reports Mrs. Chas. Baker returning from Ainsworth to visit her mother Mrs. M. L. Orris. Rothschild's advertises Phoenix silk hose and lace hose with prices, and a water rent due date. Visits include Mrs. D. N. Haney in Davenport and Miss Naomi Clark in Keota. Peder Pederson speaks at West Chester Friday. A White Way Garage ad mentions quick grease service and tire prices.
Various items from a bustling town pages highlight visits and travels of residents, sales at Rothschild's and Dean's, tire ads from Springfield and Chardt Bros, local auctions and property transfers, and upcoming events such as Children's Day. Names include Mrs. F Klockenga Everette Weston family, Rev McLaughlin Hutchison, Miss Dorothy Fritz, Verna Asken, Stella Yeggy, Miss Josephine Caldwell, Miss Hazel Bell, Lois Rankin, Mrs. Jan Fleming, Mrs. Sam Baker, Mrs. A B Fullerton, and Mia J L Risk with property sale details and prices.
R J Walsh and Company of Davenport plans a modern six story 116 room hotel on the Evans site in Oskaloosa or the Downing site if negotiations succeed. The Davenport bankers told the Mahaska Chamber of Commerce at a midweek luncheon that architects from Doverport will visit next week to draft plans.
A Sunday school teacher asked a young girl why Avaniag Wis was punished. The child replied they were not so used to lying these days, reflecting on honesty with a humorous moral.
The guide advises washing the phone with alcohol every so often. Remove the mouthpiece and rinse with alcohol poured into the holes. Wipe the receiver with a cloth dampened in alcohol and let it evaporate. Alcohol is cited as a highly effective antiseptic.
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