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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1921

Page

6

Ainsworth Figures In Weekend Social Roundup

Mrs. S M Rhodes and daughter Ruth of Ainsworth visited the D N Haney home yesterday. Miss Margaret Brookhart traveled to Des Moines to visit her father J L Brookhart. Wilma Miller and Wanda Spesard from Ainsworth came this morning for the basketball games.

S. M. Rhodes Ruth of Ainsworth D. N. Haney Home Margaret “Btockhart Des Moines J. L. Brookhart Wilma Miller Wanda Speseard Betty Glenn Jacobs Ruth Boyer Davenport R. S. Warfel Jenny Acheson John Matthews, Jr Muscatine Miss Eunice W. C. Mercer Baby Joy Lucy Ekdna Mercer Lynn Vera Haney Oleg Haney

Bruce to Come Home Easter Monday Return with Orchestra

Bruce, now with the Fuilers Orchestra of Chicago, will be home Easter Monday if his special train runs on time. He helped start the Shubert Orchestra eight years ago with George Bickford, and plays many instruments including the saxophone and violin.

Bruce U. S George Bickford Shubert Orchestra Fuilers Orchestra of Chicago the Armory

Local notices include visits and events across town

Miss Effie Haines and Miss Sophia Poетgieter attended a Burlington district nurses meeting while Miss Willa Gibson traveled from Chicago to visit her parents. Mrs C D Weldon visited Williamsburg after seeing her son Phillip. Edna Tobin visited Dean's with Wim. James Fleming and granddaughter Juanita Rosenberger planned a West Chester visit. Helen Libe visited Fairfield and her sister at Parsons College. Mrs M J Cherryholmes visited Moline to see daughters. Second United Presbyterians urge members to read and return pledge cards promptly.

James Fleming Juanita Rosenberger West Chester Ralph Robertson Helen Libe Fairfield Dorothy Libe Parsons College

Hoosier Aids Women In Easy Housekeeping

A vintage advertising line touts the HOOSIER as a time saving helper for women, claiming no woman can keep house as easily without it as with it.

Hoosier demonstration offer with one-dollar down

An advertisement urges readers to visit for a HOOSIER demonstration and promises home delivery if they pay one dollar down. The message emphasizes immediate action and a home delivery option tied to the down payment.

Misses June Conger and Ruby Skipton visit Washington

McNamaras news notes Mrs J S Bickle and family travel to Washington for vacation. Rosa Derby visits Letts. Mrs H Gillett visits Smithland to see daughter Ada Wickey. Shorthorn sale set at Columbus Junction March 26 18 22 24. Geo Loesch and children visit Fairfield then Mt Pleasant to see Miss Laura Busby. Buick Roadster bargain advertised by White Way Garage.

H . Gillett Smithland Ada Wickey Columbus Junction Mar

Local notices from Orange City and Des Moines area

Various household and business notices list travels visits sales and services. Miss Marcig deRey and Miss Edna Talbott visit relatives. Ruth Boyer and Velda Quinnette guests arrive. J O Crawford and the Haneys travel for visits. Mrs Nettie Engle gravely ill in Pasadena per telegram. Dean's advertises steak and quality service. miscellaneous feeds tires and jewelry ads appear.

Chicago Packers Lease Iowa Plant

Wilson & Co, a member of the Big Five packers, agreed to lease the Midland Packing Company plant for five years at 150000 dollars per year. The deal carries a 35000 dollar forfeit and was disclosed after a directors meeting with the federal receivers of the eight million dollar concern. Creditors were represented by Robert J. Bannister and Taylor Grimes of the Central Trust Company of Des Moines.

Sioux City Wilson & Co Midland Packing Company Robert J. Bannister Taylor Grimes Central Trust Company of Des Moines

Sioux City to House Four of Five Major Meat Plants

The largest credit organization and J. J. Howe of the Mechanics Savings Bank of Des Moines backed the plan. J. M. Parsons of Des Moines represented Wilson & Co. The matter goes to Judge James Elliott in federal court at Sioux Falls, and his approval is expected. Four of the Big Five will thus have plants in Sioux City, with Armour, Cudahy and Swift as the others.

J. J. Howe The Mechanics Savings Bank of Des Moines J. M. Parsons Wilson & Co James Elliott Sioux Falls Big Five Sioux City Armour, Cudahy Swift

Cedar Rapids Leads Iowa in February Building Gains

Cedar Rapids showed a 15 percent rise in February building operations valued at 121 820 dollars, up from 106 000 the year before. Du buque jumped 343 percent while other Iowa cities posted losses between 54 and 80 percent.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Dubuque Davenport

Regional Wealth Shifts Shown in 1921, 1920 Comparisons

Figures for Des Moines Mason City Dubuque and Sioux City compare February 1921 with February 1920. Losses and gains are reported with amounts and percentages across several cities including Des Moines Mason City and Dubuque.

Des Moines Mason City Dubuque Sioux City

Mason City Firms Resume Operations March 21

Mason City announces two more plants will reopen March 21 the National Clay works and the North Iowa Brick and Tile company restarting after closures on December 18 due to labor and market conditions. The area notes prior resumption at Lehigh Cement and Decker Meat Packing with over 300 workers back to work.

Mason City Mason City Industries National Clay Works North Iowa Brick and Tile Company Lehigh Cement Decker Meat Packing

Not a Public Benefactor Sayings by Jud Tunkins

Jud Tunkins contends that a man chasing wealth cannot be relied on for public welfare, arguing no real help will come from someone who believes everything is fine as long as profits rise.

Jud Tunkins

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