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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1921

Page

8

Local News Briefs From Ames Visits and Shop News

Clifford Lewis arrives from Ames for a week or two visit with relatives before returning to Carlsbad New Mexico. A Verne Jackson closing out sale opens at 10 20 with a move to Summers sale at 1 00. Brown's Tire Shop advertises Goodyear All Weather tread for 30 dollars. Mrs Edwin Griffith and daughters from Olds shop here. A H Easley is seriously ill, recovery unlikely. Delbert Sayre and Roy Miller return from Ames for vacation. Milk cows, farm implements, and sales items advertised for sale Saturday morning.

Clifford Lewis Ames C. C. Lewis Carlsbad New Mexico Libertyville Harve Lewin Verne Jackson the Verne Jackson The Journal

Local notices and ads in Washington newspaper

Various ads and notices list taxi services, cleaners, tire shops, studios, and social visits. Residents travel to Des Moines and Davenport for family and events while local merchants promote sales and Easter activities. A marriage license was issued to Clarence Jackson and Helen Porter.

Clarence Jackson Helen Porter Washington

New Mechanic in Town

A note announces a new mechanic in town offering services and soliciting trade. The author mentions Tam as a helper, notes a light weight of seven pounds, and promises reliable, satisfying service to gain a steady customer base.

Tam

Costs of living in the Cleanest City draw residents

Residents weigh high taxes against quality life in the town praised as the cleanest in the region. Local officials tout services while families question monthly costs and long term value.

Boc Washington

Dr Clow to Corydon tonight with family

Dr A W Clow plans a night departure for Corydon returning with his wife and children who have been visiting relatives there. Also mentions Monmouth College student David Livingston visiting home and Hal touring southeast Iowa towns during spring vacation.

A. W .Clow Corydon David Livingston Monmouth College Hal Iowa Louise Livingston Monmouth

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