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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1929
Page
8
Manton Hebner left for Burlington on business. Weather forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies tonight with a chance of fog. A local report notes hog prices at twelve dollars per hundredweight and a mention of clear weather ahead.
Mrs G B Newton and husband left for Granite Oklahoma to spend the summer at the homes of their sons Is Sulph Newton supplies at the food sale Saturday. Russell Jennings collapsed at the Ys Men's meeting and was taken to his home at 719 East Main Street. Homemade cakes pies doughnuts baked beans candy and fresh goods were advertised for the food sale at East 1703. Mae McLaughlin traveled to Ainsworth to visit the A W home.
The Sound Club met with Mrs Chas Svapp Thursday afternoon on its roads a few residents attended. The Bowes family moved to a farm three miles east of Washington. Lyall Moors has been weak but is improving. Lawrence Mitha gave toasts and there was considerable corn harvested. Cayce Dillant and family moved to a farm near Keols. Mell Finer and family relocated to the Mr DIL vacated area.
Federal agents from Chicago probe a Tainted alcohol outbreak that has killed twenty people and left six in hospitals. Authorities say wood alcohol poisoning spread through a chain from Maurice Mansfield and associates, with victims in Knox county and Peoria. Coroner notes 15 percent wood alcohol in stomachs, and investigations continue as cases rise.
Word was received here Tuesday that Lucian Cook died Monday evening in Ontario California after a long illness He was employed in Knoxville by the Ralph H Porter company for thirteen years His parents Mr and Mrs Cook formerly resided at Clinton Iowa but are now in California A widow and three sons survive him Funeral details were not available here.
Local grocer promotes Richelieu canned foods with varied flavors and quality, highlighting Atwood fruit juices and value offers. Special prices of 3 for and 4 for 25 cents run this week and next, with notes on coupons and flavors. Washington readers urged to visit for deals and tasting.
Mrs M C Sharpe and son visited relatives in Eldon this morning. Alice B Sorter of Fairfield, guest in Washington with Pythian Sisters, stayed with Mrs Will Matcha and Mrs Joan David then went to Brighton. Mrs Harold Montgomery traveled to Middletown for a few days with Mrs Amelia. Mr and Mrs K Ward and family moved to town to live with the Frank Pretel family on Booth Fourth avenue. Mr Ward works in tavernationel Haptecter. Mrs Fat Kirkpatrick rode from Keota to Washington this morning on business. Helen Helwick, 1009 East Washington, has been ill but shows improvement. Mr and Mrs R J Rady moved yesterday from 403 and Street to the home of Mr and Mrs G E Newton, 702 Street.
Mrs William Kenster left for New Sharon to visit IMs Selmeelosk for a short time. Mrs Arthur Willams and Mrs C P Murphy with daughter Je visited Washinat for shopping and calls with Helen Breese. Beth Ralston spent time in West Chester with her parents. Mrs Ro G Cherry traveled to Davenport to stay with daughter Mrs Keith Jones. Mrs B Root arrived from Keota to tend her sister Mrs C Harris at home.
Lon y store for Ella and Nellie Lak moved passengers to Davenport for a day pleasure trip. Louise Biewen visited Keota to spend time with her parents Mr and Mrs DW Bowen. Judge A Dewe then to his home for a short stay. Mr and Mrs Sprydon on visit with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Carrs in Washington. Jane Caria joined them to visit grandparents.
Dodge motor complete ready to row guaranteed offered by Sitter's Auto Parts Service. Includes details about local people and a fall injury with glass cuts on the right hand. Mentions Mrs Louise Richardson and Mrs John Maxwell with minor local notes.
A fragmentary note from Sigourney mentions a person named Shivare on a business trip. It notes observations from the previous night about spending and activity, but the details remain unclear due to the damaged text.
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