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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1920

Page

6

Vaccination urged for typhoid fever in Iowa effort

Dr. G T Barcklow announces a state funded campaign to vaccinate against typhoid fever. Free vaccine is available at Sherman drug store via physicians, with a three shot series five to seven days apart. Historical data from military use supports vaccination, which will be provided free while supplies last.

G. T. Barcklow State Board of Health Washington Board of Health Sherman Drug Store Army Navy Guilford H Sumner U. S U. S Army Towa

City Residents Urge Control Of Free Roaming Chickens

A complaint to the Journal says city chicken owners let young fowl run wild. They ruin gardens and hit vegetable and fruit production hard. Readers urged to pen the chicks and consider others' views to protect crops.

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Enlistments Sought to Complete Troop D Tomorrow

Major FE Lambert and Captain Earl Limerman urge finishing the Troop D roster at the armory. About twenty enlistments remain to reach required strength as the unit responds to national guard recruiting calls in other towns.

FE. Lambert Adjutant ‘General's Office Earl Limerman National Guard

Auto Bone Yard Sale Notice for Parts and Vehicle

Notice offering axles gears springs and parts including a 1918 era for sale at Auto Bone Yard located at 11512 If Kt Sitler Prop. The ad promotes a Ford delivery truck and various components available for purchase.

Auto Bone Yard Sitler

Surprise Tenth Wedding Anniversary For Rev and Mrs Regan

The Rev and Mrs Regan were celebrated by Baptist church friends for their tenth anniversary with an impromptu program at the parsonage after gathering at the church. Fraternity attendees enjoyed piano duets readings and vocal numbers followed by wafers and memories presented to the couple. July 4 services on Lexington charge scheduled at Pilotsburg Lexington and Zion Center with baptism services a special solo and a sermon by Rev Millice.

M. R. Regan The Baptist Church Ruth Lemley Helen Wood Gwendolen Long Sara Grimes Roscoe Lemley Hays Frappe Wafers Lexington Pilotsburg Zion Center Ellen Gardner H. €. Millice

Harding to Speak in Iowa in August at State Fair

War ren G. Harding of Ohio Republican nominee for president will address Iowa on Farm Bureau day at the state fair in Des Moines during the last week of August. Iowa Farm Bureau federation secretary Cunningham announced the event. He praised Harding and noted this may be his only appearance in town this year.

Des Moines Warren G. Harding Ohio Iowa Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Cunningham Senator Harding Chicago Jim Howard American Farm Bureau Federation John Coverdale Mr. Harding Will Hays Farm Bureau O. E. Bradfute Ohfoe Federation National Federation

PIANO TUNING VISIT AND LOCAL OFFERS

J C Caner will be in the city for a few days offering piano tuning with contact via McNamara's at 114. A Case equipped auto is offered for trade by Bevins Motor Co. McNamara's sells 10 inch face Victor records at 85 cents. Crail's features rare can apply Wades of orchid old rose canary grit blue and pink real French organdies 40 inches wide at 1.25 a yard.

J.C. Caner McNamara‘s Crail's

Republicans to Meet at the Court House Convention

Pursuant to the primary law and auditor notice Republican delegates elected at the primary will convene at the court house on Saturday July 3 1920. Convention will select delegates to state and judicial conventions and decide matters within its jurisdiction. Assembly at 11 o clock a m. J D Glasgow chairman Rep Co Com Hl Richards secretary.

Court House

Hotels Crowded as City Sees Overflow

Last night similar to many in Washington with hotel managers reporting more guests turned away than rooms. All hotels and rooming houses are full including spare jail rooms. Auto travelers fill remaining spaces as crowds spill into town.

Church and club notices from local announcements

The Young Women's Missionary society of Second United Presbyterian church meets Thursday July 1 with Miss Flora Fleming. Fleur de Lis club hosts guest day Friday at Mrs Meek and Mrs Whistler homes with roll call drinks. Fortnightly club distributes year books Friday evening at Mrs David McLaughlin home. Women's Foreign Missionary society meets Friday 2 30 at Mrs Nevada Speidel home with devotionals led by Mrs Chas Atkinson and Mrs Carl Hedges. Local painters 760 hold special meeting Wednesday 7 30 led by Lloyd Moothart.

Young Women's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church Flora Fleming Fleur de Lis Club David McLaughlin Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Nevada Speidel Chas. Atkinson Carl Hedges Lloyd Moothart

Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs J W Bakers Home

The Missionary society of the Baptist church will hold its regular program at the home of Mrs J W Baker on Friday after noon.

Missionary Society of the Baptist Church J. W. Baker

Community notes and local notices from Washington Iowa

Town announcements list a slum worker Mrs Sneath addressing a meeting at 2:20. The Busy club plans a Friday gathering with Mrs Richardson. Lexington Sunday school hosts a Rubio bridge outing on Saturday July 3rd meeting at the church by 9.00. Wool sacks available from Farm Bureau Office. Auctioneer D F Macon of Washington Iowa urges contact. A big tire sale by Overland Washington Company. July Victor records are in. Mrs Phillip Bureh visits sister Miss Ann Houdek in town. Bathing suits advertised by Dougherty Bros. 166.

Lexington Sunday School Rubio Bridge

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