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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1920

Page

3

Twelve Girls Compete in Washington High School Contest

The Washington High School hosts a character contest Friday night with twelve participants. Two in oratorical, four in dramatic, and six in humorous categories, featuring topics and performers such as Margaret Brookhart and Hazel Askew. The event begins at six o'clock and aims to rival last year's boys’ meet.

Washington Busby Ainsworth McConnell White Frame Marsh Kolosick Brown Conner Sands Witzrerald Waymack McCreedy Kiesey Dunlap Whitford Fairfield Parsons College Fym Mike Mier Burlington Muscatine Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant Wayland Keokuk Fort Madison Columbus Junction

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad From Lemmon’s Drug Store

The ad touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as pleasant to take and effective for coughs and colds. It claims the remedy has a wide reputation for cures and promotes Lemmon's Drug Store as the source.

Chamberlain's

Postpone Court Indefinitely as Judges Swap Duties

Judge Hamilton adjourned court until Saturday to allow Judge C A Dewey to preside for pressing matters. The Mahaski court sessions illness of Sigourney jurist prompted this shift, delaying March term work and rescheduling non jury and jury hearings to February 29 or later. Multiple estate guardianships and sales were approved or scheduled with new bonds and fees set.

Hamilton C. A. Dewey Henry Wagner Oskaloosa Sigourney Mahaski

Armenian Relief Fund Drive Set for March 13 at Ferguson’s

Contributions from West Chester residents and nearby areas for Armenian relief will be received at Ferguson's store on Saturday March 13. The event invites local donors to support humanitarian aid efforts through the Ferguson location.

West Chester Vicinity Ferguson's

Why Colds Are Dangerous and How to Treat Them

The piece warns that colds weaken lungs and raise risk of serious diseases like pneumonia, consumption, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and whooping cough. It advises quick recovery and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Lemmon's Drug Store as a dependable, pleasant remedy.

London cafe attendant patents umbrella locking device

A London cafe attendant conceives a combination lock that surrounds an umbrella to keep it closed unless the correct code is known. The invention aims to prevent use by someone ignorant of the combination.

London

Washington Wins Over the Junction in Narrow Victory

Washington defeats Junction 30 to 18 after a fast first half 22 to 6. Duke and Daniels lead scoring while Rice and Swift draw fouls. Junction loses by halftime surge and tight defense. Washington closes season with 7 wins and 7 losses.

Whitford Washington Duke Daniels Davis Rice Swift Marshall the Junction Wards Columbus Junction Woodruff Alsip Hanft Pence Lemley Brown Lewis Mier Ottumwa

N W M Conference In Session At Second Church

A presbyterial conference on the New World Movement of the United Presbyterian church opens this afternoon at Keokuk’s Second church. Six speakers attend including George Innis a Keokuk businessman noted for public speaking. The sessions run through this evening with broad representation from area congregations.

United Presbyterian Church Keokuk Presbytery George Innis

Love and Understanding Quote by Mrs Jameson

A reflective aphorism on love and understanding. It states that one may love what is not understood yet cannot fully grasp what one does not love.

Mrs. Jameson

Iowa Produce Dealer Reports 1919 Totals

A major Iowa producer reports 1919 figures showing purchases of 55 972 pounds of butterfat worth 31 04 52 892 100 dozen eggs at 334 537 65 441 271 pounds of poultry worth 88 254 25 and 22 215 pounds of butter worth 3 664 70. Sales reach 14 954 case feet valued at 87 477 10 while salaries total 21 394 65 and other expenses 13 890 05, totaling 501 122 92 for the year. The firm proclaims itself among Iowa’s largest independent produce dealers and anticipates a larger 1920 with butter manufacture added.

Iowa

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