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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1929
Page
5
Notice records a chattel mortgage default by Fac Hui G Humston dated December 24 against Marion Thompson and G A Swift. Describes the secured personal property and action for closure, with limited readable details about the described item and parties.
Notice of public auction of mortgaged chattel property for foreclosure on December 27, 1928, at 11:10 AM. The Washington County, Iowa mortgage involves a restaurant setup in the old Washington National Bank Building at 100 South Marion Avenue, Towntown. Mortgagees Marion Thompson and G. A. Swift, with Sheriff Charles M. Dense, announce sale of fixtures, stock, and provisions to satisfy $1425.00 plus monthly installments, detailing items from cigar cases to ice machines, stoves, and furnishings. The sale occurs at Humston Cafe Washington.
An ad explains Phillips Milk of Magnesia benefits for pregnant and nursing women from early expectancy to weaning. It relieves heartburn morning sickness and digestion issues, aids regular bowel movement, and is gentler than lime water for infant feeding. Available in 25 and 50 count bottles, with free health information booklet from Phillips.
Paris March 19 French wire reports say Marshal Ferdinand Foch grew steadily weaker today. He spent a poor night and was too weak for his barber to shave him this morning, underscoring a continuing decline in his condition.
Troop G Washington 113 Cavalry will host a regular army officer for a march 23 inspection. Lieut. Oscar Koch will oversee the annual review, with Captain P. J. Crail forecasting a strong showing. The unit, in good shape with three officers and 63 men, plans outdoor drills soon. A April reorganization of the Iowa Cavalry is expected, affecting squadron structure.
The Washington boys camp plan for Camp Wapsie near Central City was approved after two months of investigation. Camp facilities include cabins, a professional kitchen, club house, workshop, two tennis courts, a volleyball court, archery, five boats, and a swimming beach. Period runs July 15 to 22 with a dollar daily fee and a $1 deposit for the first registrants, under Washington supervision with volunteer leaders and professional staff. Capt. Ira Baker was held at Tampico en route from Tampa on a Panama Dawn to Dusk flight due to a muddy landing field.
Crawfordsville March 14 194? Funeral plans for William Charles Shafer were incomplete with no announcement. A brother’s arrival was awaited to complete arrangements for a service to be held at a cemetery near Mount Pleasant. Widow and grandchildren survive. one foster daughter lives in Wayello. Mr Shafer belonged to Mt Pleasant Odd Fellows lodge.
A New York stage star touts Danderine as the easiest method to manage hair. She says it removes dullness and dandruff, leaves hair bright and fluffy, and makes styling simple with a clean scalp and natural color.
Vague OCR fragment mentions drug stores selling generous 35 cent bottles and over five million treated age likely a misread credit. No clear event or person names.
The Forests club at Ainsworth sponsors the annual play Civil Service to be staged Wednesday evening at the ish school in Ainsworth. Isa belle Wolfe, a grade teacher, directs the production with a strong cast from club teachers and community. Admission is 25 and 35 cents.
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