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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1924

Page

8

Local Notes and Social Visits Gain Friday Attention

Florence Schwartz visits Keota for the day with Mrs John Droz while Mrs Anna Brown travels from Burlington to stay at the BE Harvey home with Mrs Elia Round. Mrs M Dowell from Morrisville Illinois returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Hudspeth. The Farmers Co op offers sixty percent protein tankage at 45 dollars per ton and Washington Motor Co offers free battery inspections. An evening concert by the Chicago Lyric Quintet is announced at the Church of Christ.

Anna Brown Burlington BE. R. Harvey Elia Round M. Dowell Morrisville, Ill Inlaw Frank Hudspeth

Ames and Surrounding Residents Note Local Happenings

Rodney Mayhew returns home from Ames where he studied. Mrs. Virgil Weekly visited her mother in West Chester then Mt. Union. Mrs. David Kern visits Palimira, Missouri before returning. Dr. P. L. Etter, osteopath. Elizabeth Sherneck back from West Chester to her home. Battery priced at 16 56 by Washington Motor Co. M J Redlinger and son fished near Wellman. Chicago Lyric Quintet performs at Church of Christ. Farm items include tankage prices and Farmers Cooperative Exchange ads. Several residents travel for health care and vacations.

Virgil West Chester Amanda Chesley Mt. Union David Kern Palimira Rev J. D. Kern Elizabeth Sherneck Ira Bowman

Dawes Accepts Nomination for Vice President

The scene shifts to a heated meeting as Dawes accepts the GOP vice presidential nomination. A tabled motion fails, Madden asserts recent information, and disorder erupts while leaders seek a clear stance. Mondell coordinates a formal reply from Mr. Lowden via AP dispatch and telegraph.

Willis Martin B. Madden Illinois Chas. B. Warren Detroit Mandel Associated Press Oregon Ill Lowden Resolutions Committee Mondell Mr. Lowden Commercial Telegraph

Dawes Favored as Nominee Amid Convention Balloting

Delegates at the national convention resumed balloting with General Dawes gaining strength and boasting a large lead over Hoover. Dawes was urged toward unanimous nomination as Alabama first backed Hoover, then Dawes dominance grew. Coolidge shown as acceptable running mate option for both Dawes and Lowden.

Lowden General Dawes Marietta Ohio Butler Reed Pennsylvania Dawes Hoover Orefer Alabama Commerce Cox Massachusetts James E. Watson Indiana la Follette Mondell Coolidge Burton

Electric fans and local notices from Iowa daily

An assortment of small notices includes a push to buy an eight inch Westinghouse fan for 10 dollars from Iowa Gas and Electric Co. a note on safety deposit boxes at Washington National Bank, a beauty parlor using soft water at 115 West Jefferson Street, and various local people making travels and sales with dresses at Ward’s on Saturday priced at 13.75 dollars.

Westinghouse Iowa Gas and Electric Co

Explosion Claims Dozens Aboard Warship Turret

The blast and ensuing flames trapped crew in a turret as 48 men perished or were injured. Ensign H D D Smith led volunteers through a gas-filled passage to fight the blaze. Survivors were evacuated to the hospital ship Relief with bodies later to Arlington as kin werre notified.

Smith San Pedro Morgan New Mexico Relief National Cemetery Arlington

Irregular to Systematic Saving Shown in Cash Balance

From then until July 1923 he deposited very irregularly and had a balance of 155 dollars. He then began systematic saving, adding some each week, and now his balance is 350 dollars. This contrasts haphazard saving with steady saving, urging readers to visit and discuss planning a saving system with us.

Acrobats better shoes for children at Wilsons

An advertisement notes children can find acrobats themed footwear at Wilsons store. It highlights selection and suggests shoppers visit the shop for playful styles and sizes.

Wilson's

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