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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1938
Page
5
In Des Moines on June 15 General Grahl announced plans for a National Guard officers ring school to be held at Camp Dodge from July 6 to 9. About 100 officers are expected to attend as a prelude to the national guard summer camp in August led by Major General Tinley.
The Boone City council and a chamber of commerce committee weigh asking the public works administration for a grant to fund a new city hall. The motion comes as the school board also reviews related matters.
A common practice is to own a separate pair of suspenders for each trousers pair. The piece suggests gifting dad a couple of good looking suspenders for summer wear.
An advice piece urges men to stock up on garters, noting many men lack enough and recommending a large assortment for practical wear and gifts.
Pocket watches regain popularity as men blend classic timepieces with modern style. Despite wrist watches remaining common for many occasions, pocket watches reappear as a refined accessory among enthusiasts and collectors.
A description lists three garter styles for trousers without suspender buttons. The top group uses snap on fittings, the second uses slide buckles for adjustment, and the third features chains to fasten to the buttons.
Des Moines June 14 cash premiums totaling 31480 for cattle classes at the 1938 Iowa Centennial State Fair were announced. The Hereford offer includes 8000 in cash from state fair and American Hereford assoc, with 7560 for open classes and 500 for Iowa classes. The Shorthorn show offers 4060, including 3000 from the fair in open division and 752 from the Shorthorn association.
Arnolds Park reports the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory, a field station studying plants, fish, small mammals, reptiles and birds, opened today on the west shore of West Okoboji Lake. The first session begins June 15 in a complex of stone buildings.
A feature promotes fashionable cuff links with French fold designs and a collar pin that avoids puncturing collars as ideal Father’s Day presents. It also highlights three initial monogrammed tie clips and wrist watches with curved cases to fit the wrist.
Mr and Mrs Harry Wyman and three daughters of Phoenix Arizona depart after a visit at the John Squire home They will spend the summer in Ohio with their parents and then proceed to Ohio from here Dean of the college at Phoenix plans time in Ohio for the season
Illustrated collection shows gifts covering many tastes. An attractive modern cocktail shaker for Dad promises enjoyment with friends, highlighting how variety eases choosing a suitable gift.
The text suggests items for country or town wear including lightweight sleeves V-neck pullovers and a light-weight silk dressing gown with satin trim. It notes gifts such as a box of cigars, a golf bag with irons, a zipper case for travel, a set of glassware, and a compact camera as appealing choices.
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