West Chester correspondent muses on prices and change
A West Chester correspondent recalls buying butter at 1.14 a pound and gasoline at 1.18 a gallon in Washington while debating whether current conditions mirror thirty years ago. He mentions two ginners at 90 cents and 2 pounds of steak for 70 cents to illustrate his point about perceived crime and state of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Washington
Sam DeLong
Milo DeLong
Will Riet
Mr. Riet
Dan Rohr
Auten
Matt
Frank Macon
Ode Ferguson
Adam
Burl Foster
Catte
United States
Farmers talk on land values and prices across decades
A reader laments farm economics comparing past and present costs, noting price differences for staples and land, and arguing farmers share in profits amid changing markets. The column weaves in local moves, a mail carrier anecdote, and reflections on 1929 prospects and annual celebrations.
Perfume Varieties A Thorough Investigation Findings
A concise report notes a thorough investigation into perfume varieties and confirms a figure of 2,500 related items or references. The wording emphasizes the scope and the factual count as a key outcome of the inquiry.
Regular lodge meeting and train schedule details
Regular meeting notices for Damascus lodge held monthly in Masonica rooms led by Irene Bickford and Mrs L A Jones with secretary S Be Walker. Train timetable lists Golden State Limited and California passenger services with arrivals, departures, and freight stops, noting daily service except Sundays and agent J C McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Masoni Ple
L.A. Jones
P. Sara BE. Walker
Worthy
J.C. McKay
The Evolution of Mortgage Securities and Shelter
A historical overview traces how debt, shelter, and mortgage bonds evolved from ancient Babylon to modern real estate finance. It describes how rent earnings support mortgage interest and principal payments, enabling builders to raise funds for hotels and apartment blocks while investors gain safe, long term income through mortgage securities backed by fundamental shelter needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anyolme
Babslonians
Fendamental
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Homer Kauffman
Wayland Mra Pura Wittmer correspondent notes the birth of Jane Mareeteen on February 20 at Henry County Hospital. Family updates include visits from relatives, moves by Widmer and Roth families, and travel to Chicago and Mt. Pleasant for care and events. A community program at the Parent Teachers meeting featured singing, contests, and an anniversary cake auction, with Beery Beery guiding and several students listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Mareeteen
Homer Kauffman
Henry County
Pital
Jake Biget
Morton
Hlinols
Emery Pissti
Clair Sodergren
Fred Hixon
Virgin
Era Witmer
John Widmer
Noble
Milton Roth
Widmers
Orus Roshart
Phoenix
Arizona
Ed Shively
Chicago
Ted Shively
Jesse Davison
Near Fairfield
Harmon Wear
D. C. Davisons
Beatrice Klopfenstein
Mt. Pleasant
Dale Klopfenstein
Fle
Dance
J. N. Hie Jand Sons
Roy McChintic
Wayne Bee
Antique Jewelry Cleaning Advice From A Curious Quotation
A fragment discusses dipping an antique bracelet in a tide from water and a tumbler to darken the silver. It notes polishing with fine emery paper after three minutes, suggesting a crude method for restoring shine.
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Tos
Tanlac
Janlac
Physicians and Surgeons
B. Sputsman
M.D
F. & M. Bank
S. d
West Main
W. L. Alcorn
Childre
Wilson Heating Co
Lawa Ave
W. S. Kyle
M. D
National Bank
JM. Lloyd
Nicola & Harmon Co
Tees
Preston L. Htter
South Town Ave
Ind
City Hall
Washington Street
City
Lloyd Little
Matt Pratt
Kyle Willard
Towa. Pl
T. A. Micnels
Torney-At-Law
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side Sq
L. Brookhart Law
Joan
Opera House
Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract
Kington
Iowa
Wilson & Wilson
J. Wilson
Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
J.D. Dayton I
Washington County
L. B
Frank Boller
DR. T. J. PE
Washington National Bank
Earle W. Corbin & Co
A. Journal
Adt
Cole
Fred Franklin
Ting
General Tinsing
Peano
Kennedy
M . Irene Bickford
Ime
ALF
Theron J. Pease W. ML. A.W. Yard
Golden State Limited
Golden State
California
Nnoxvill Me
Goodla der
ST. P.& Plr
Mouthwest Limited
Dally W. C, Bell
Wayland Mra
Pura Wittmer
Beery
Jacob Toth
Clair Soder
Jacob Bicher Hoshart
Yabeth Witmer
Maine
Sinetatr
Nis Blosser
Gilbert Rot
Mabel Netterfeild
Raive Wyze
Jean Schlatter
Fene
Rade
Thin
Frances Mathiew
Mazel Stalder
Virginia
Wih Meyer
Airy Ble
Nn Neff
Vivian Nett
Arer Froyenberger
Don Nett
Wilma Alston
Everete
Ruth Goldsmith
Winona
Helen McKenzie
Esther Or
Charles Neff
Frank Clark
Wort
CC. Wenger
Hesser
Burlington
Arthur Taylor
Eyal US
Orendorf
Taylor Hoi Evelyn
Elaine Wet
Fr Healtee
Bayer Aspiri
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the Evening Journal
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