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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1919
Page
3
A brief note describes converting currency into dollar bills and placing them into standard size boxes for transport or storage. The text emphasizes familiar denominations and a practical packing approach. End of item.
Local high school basketball faced off with a gym class squad in a crowded Commercial club gym last night. The high school, despite a 30 to 13 defeat, showed grit and potential with Smith and Whitford starring alongside Frechin, while Dr Crow used two gym class squads, and Duke and Fields led the high school lineup in a spirited, rusty contest.
A county meeting discussed organizing a two day Fourth of July celebration in honor of local World War soldier boys. They favor a religious, solemn opening followed by communal merriment, with plans led by H M Eicher and Col C J Wilson and support from many locals including women’s groups. Additional announcements will follow as plans develop.
Senior class members form committees to handle graduation duties. Commencement is set for late June with early organization underway. Key groups include Class song led by Neal Caner, invitations led by Florence Cunningham, and class emblem led by Helen Cunningham with appointed members.
Lieutenant Charles N. Stryker plans to market a new fire extinguisher after his army discharge. A demonstration north of town showed the device quickly dousing flames from gasoline and wood, choking smoke and cooling the fire. E. Maplethorpe holds state rights for Iowa, with Jack Westphal to handle Washington county, targeting automobile and home use and aiming for rapid expansion.
Notices praise Miller's Antiseptic Oil with claims of curing diphtheria neuralgia rheumatism and sore throats. Letters from J C Gibson Hartford Conn and others tout quick relief and a money back guarantee. Advertises bottles at 50c 60c and 1.00 with Sherman Bros. as the dealer.
Zurich reports former Emperor Charles and his family arriving in Seitverland Monday. They will reside at Chatema Moenegayt and visit Korschach on Lake Constance as part of a quiet residence arrangement.
Sealed bids at the Washington county draft board office produced sixty nine dollars from the sale of office equipment previously used by the board and owned by the U S government. Laura Ingham bought a Remington typewriter for sixty dollars while Dr A Bolee bid on filing cabinets and bought waste paper.
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