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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1919

Page

8

Local News Items and Personal Notices in Evening Journal

A packed column lists names and travels including Mrs. Rose Gilbert visiting Davenport for two weeks and Mrs. H F Steck visiting Onawa Michigan to see her sons. Arthur Michell and Ruth Ellen Mast receive a marriage license in Noble community. Luther and Mrs. Visquain visit R. G. Whitmer in Fairfield, plus many ads and notices for services, telephone directory preorders, and local travel plans.

Arthur F. Michell Ruth Ellen Mast

Lyons for cookies and Craig’s rugs advertised in town

Notices show local commerce and personal movements. Miss Agnes Swift and John Swisher travel plans, families relocate to Davenport and Waterloo, and car ads offer a Mitchell six cylinder for sale with terms. local merchants urge readers to shop the Journal ads.

W. W. Wolary

Missing Iowa boy Donald Long last seen near Milwaukee station

Eleven year old Donald Long disappeared after being seen on an eastbound freight train last Wednesday evening. Sheriff officials and railway workers searched yards ponds and woods from Washington to Columbus Junction but found no trace. He was last seen near the Milwaukee station wearing a light blue waist khaki trousers and a light cap. four and a half feet tall with light complexion.

Donald Long Iowa Ned C. Long Washington McCarty Wallace Donald Milwaukee Station Columbus Junction

Commencement Tonight at Graham Theatre

The Graham theatre hosts the high school commencement with theme America in the New Era. President Charles W. Flint of Cornell College delivers the address at eight p.m. The program includes invocations, music, salutatory, valedictory, senior chorus, and diploma awards.

America Graham Theatre Charles W. Flint Cornell College M. R. Regan Neil Caner Mildred Heatrice Daniels Phianna Abigail Sutton Bonte Dr. Chas W. Flint Pierre Ferraris Abe C. J. Smith

Accurate time at North Side Jewelry and Music Store

Our wireless station, dismantled during the war, is again in operation and offers absolutely accurate time for setting watches. W. H. Stephen invites customers to sync their time at his North Side Jewelry and Music Store, 10116.

Edison Stephen North Side Jewelry and Music Store W. H. Stephen North Side

Pearl Phillips Returns Home From Overseas Service

Corp. Pearl Phillips came home yesterday with his honorable discharge after serving overseas, marking the end of his military duties and return to civilian life.

Corp Pearl Phillips

Lucille Ross Wins Five Dollar Gold Prize

A Calumet Baking Powder promotion awards five dollars in gold to Lucille Ross for the best letter answering why Mother likes Calumet Best. Her poem praising Calumet promises light cakes and flaky biscuits, and she is invited to claim the prize at the Journal office.

Journal Lucille Ross Calumet Baking Powder Company Lucille Calumet

The Hero's Quest Concludes In Silent Victory

A martial tale depicts a valiant hero raising a sword against a resisting foe. He yields only after achieving inner satisfaction, marking a quiet triumph and moral clarity in the clash.

Social Notes and Local Travel Plans Mentioned

Miss Ina Lieberknecht visited Miss Flossie Bridges and returned to Letts. Mrs. Mabel Dewey Brooking and daughter Julia sail from Pueblo Colorado to stay a week with Mrs. A. R. Dewey and Judge C. C. A. Dewey. Mr. Brooking joins later for a summer eastward. Autumn plans include Mrs. A. R. Dewey accompanying them home for an extended visit. Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M calls a meeting June 17 at 8:00 for Third Degree work with two candidates. strong turnout urged for the team in attendance.

Ina Lieberknecht Flossie Bridges Letts Mabel Dewey Brooking Julia Pueblo Colo

Reward Offered for Box Springs Cottage Break-In Suspects

Reward of 25 dollars offered for information leading to arrests and conviction in the break in at Frank Stewarts cottage Box Springs on or about June 13. Sheriff H McQarty reports the case.

Frank Stewart Box Springs H. McQarty Sheritg

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