Remarkable Six Month Gain Reported for Directory
The note from 1920 highlights a remarkable gain for a six month period. The new directory is now in the hands of the group, signaling progress and upcoming updates.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
8
Cream butter and eggs sale and local notices
Local brief listing prices for cream butter 52 cents and fresh eggs 33 cents from Reynolds & Gibson. Various social notes include visits between residents, travel plans, and errands. Advertisements feature silk georgette crepe sales, new goods arrivals, and shipping details at Crail's and Gust Bramer's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds & Gibson
Carnival day at the park and local notices
Local items report a carnival for children at the park this Saturday and a Legion Dance every sixth. Mrs Don Anderson travels to Grinnell to visit relatives before business college in Des Moines. Richard B Swift earned a law degree at Notre Dame on June 14 1920 and bar admission June 8 1920. he plans to practice in the fall. Celery plants advertised for 86 cents per hundred at local stores. Mary Grecian visits Des Moines to see her daughter Mrs H C Reynolds. Carpenter work available with capable help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Ross Anderson
Grinnell
G. S. Mintle
Don Anderson
Fred Anderson
Jonas Ross
Guy Mintle
Des Moines
Richard B. Swift
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame
Ind
Supreme Court of Iowa
Breitenbach
Lytle’s
Cunningham's
Farmers Union
Mary Grecian
H. C. Reynolds
Auctioneers Advertise in Washington Iowa Listing
MANNHARDT BROS and D F Macon of Washington Iowa announce an auctioneering service while Lemmon's Pharmacy offers refunds if Hyomei fails to ease coughs or colds. A Craig's sale features ladies plain and printed georgette and crepe de chine silk waists reduced from 18.75 to 14.50 and 15.50 to 12.15 with yellow sale tickets visible on all marked garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon's
Craig's
Water rents due and tire sale at Baumeister’s Vulcanizing
Water rents are due payable at Water Works. Baumeister’s Vulcanizing shop offers ten percent off on all tires and tubes. Local notices list multiple residents traveling for business, school, or visiting relatives, including orders to Columbus Junction and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baumeister
Death of Omaha business leader Lee Lowery reported
Word from Washington confirms the death of Lee Lowery of Omaha. He led the American Electrical Company of Omaha and his wife was Katherine Bruty, formerly of Washington. Death resulted from appendicitis after visits to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Lowery
Washington
Omaha
Katherine Bruty
Lowery
American Electrical Company of
High Personal Qualities in Presidential Hopeful
Iowa City Press commends Warren G. Harding for clean personal life and high character. It notes limited public leadership experience but highlights favorable home life reported by those who know the senator. The piece views these traits as a positive for his presidential fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City Press
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Cummins Approves Harding Nomination in Iowa
Des Moines reports Senator Albert B. Cummins endorses Warren G. Harding as the Republican presidential candidate. Cummins praises Harding as a man in every way, citing his Republican record, senatorial service, and shared golf partnership as reasons for strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Albert B. Cummins
Warren G. Harding
Cummins Praises Honest Leadership Quote
Senator Cummins described a leader as a capable, honest, and fearless man in a morning statement. He urged firm integrity in public service and stressed the value of decisive character in governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
New Shining Parlor Opens in Former Oxford Site
A new Shining Parlor opens in the room formerly occupied by The Oxford Cafe. Separate stand for ladies. M. G. Proudfit, prop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
M. G. Proudfit
And Sometimes an Auntydote Cartoon Verse
A light verse from Cartoons Magazine noting a man who dotes on a girl finds marriage an fuli-dote. humorous observation on romantic folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartoons Magazine
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Harry D. Smith
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ITY A Fone Clothing Company
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John Shields & Sons
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Washington Telephone CO
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Royal Society Strand
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J. W. Morton
Earl Conklin
Leona Leetz
Keota
Warren
Edith Manro
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Mrs. Lewis Duke
Bernice Christianson
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Fred B. Reynolds
P. M. Bosley
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Dr. N. Haney
Katherine Latta
Mae Allen
Greeley, Colo
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Crail's
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Frank Richardson
Miss Margarite of
Sigourney
T. R. Phillips
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D. F. Macon
Corinne Griffith
Vitagraph
Rosalie Ray
Rosalie
Larry Lemon
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Jake Ramge
East
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Joe Casper
Florence Wickless
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Clark Nordyke
R. E. Nordyke
Frank Vastine
Richland
R. C. Lemley
H. E. Rabenell of
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H. M. Davies
Columbus Junction
John Putnam
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W. J. Dooly
Beatrice
Eldon
McColl
John Teeter
L. R. Davis
John Clifton
Chicago
W. F. Fleming
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Muscatine
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Royal Electric Cleaner
Washington, M
ULY 1
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Wild Animal Circus
Fred Buchanan
Steet Arena
Yankee Robinson
Count Shonwoleft
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