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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
8
Local items list visits and calls in Washington Iowa and surrounding towns. People include Lucille Benson, Mrs Everett Hubey, Pr. F. E. O Connor, Maxine and Maggie Welliver, Lena Palm, Ruth Simpson, Mrs Buck, Miss Shey Dempsey, Miss Docelia Wheelan, Mrs. Sam McCleery, and many others. Community events mention an ice chain social at the Methodist church and schedule of upcoming visits and travels.
Rev Fred W Eastwood, an English man, will share worthwhile gospel messages at the Presbyterian Church Sabbath 11 am and 6 30 pm. Everyone invited. Mrs Lucy Stamp visited Keo la last evening to see her daughter Nellie Bowers.
Mrs FE W Allan spends the day with friends in Havre. Maurine Benn visits Rubio with friends. Mrs Frank Leffler travels to Gladwin to be with her father John Morman, who is with his daughter Mrs J W Boyd in Gladwin.
The message mocks marriage rules, urging women to choose wisely. It notes carpets and rugs from J BP McNamara & Son and mentions poultry, eggs, and cream sales by Gibson Prolrock Co as visible means of support.
An editorial note argues temperance has altered style withFormerly a drunk was an unfortunate beast now called lucky dog. It encourages readers to shop at Carter’s Clothes Shop as a fashionable choice reflecting the trend.
A well known young man credits his success to disciplined saving. He advises readers to start a savings account, withdraw a fixed amount from each paycheck, and continue weekly to build a steadily growing balance. The message urges readers to imitate this system for financial improvement.
Miss Connell requests all debtors to call and settle outstanding accounts as she plans to leave town next week.
A philosopher notes that living as if every moment were last would alter values, making common life shine with brilliance. If heed, the world would take on brighter hues and fresh priorities would arise.
The piece laments the heavy burden of sustaining a political machine, noting costly operations, routine maintenance, and the strain of ongoing influence efforts amid shifting public support.
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