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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1921
Page
5
Leather price declines closed many factories but prompt post recession lines favor simple, long lasting designs. One tone uppers dominate with cordovan and tan varieties leading, while narrow English lasts suit younger buyers and wider lasts appeal to older buyers. Brogues and spats gain favor as oxfords and hip styles settle into a steady cycle.
Crawfordsville reports Elwyn Davidson Lucile Signer and Velma Twinam returned home yesterday afternoon from Iowa City where they were on leave from school duties until Tuesday morning. F L Broadgate of Washington visited town Wednesday.
Norbert Dautremont returned to Davenport after visiting his parents the postmaster and Mrs C V Dautremont. Gerald Welte and his wife stayed with Cornelius Schneider’s family in Ka lona. Marguerite Cassia Shradel died at three weeks from heart leakage, funeral details noted.
HASKINS March 26 The Sweet family drew a good audience last Saturday night with a free will offering of 18.50. Miss Dale Ebner of Washington visited and stayed as an overnight guest at the J. E Booth home. Mrs Arnet Mathers sister and family and Mrs Young of near Washington visited Saturday evening. Several locals traveled to Washington Monday. The town, now dry, faces water needs as well drillers report an abundant supply after their latest bore for B W Cole. Mrs Jim Farrington has been ill.
Mrs Pat Boyd Mrs Mac Gordon and Mrs B W Cole and Irene visited Washing ton Wednesday. Mrs Jim Cherwinker cares for two grandsons while Mrs Mela Horak recovers from surgery. Miss Ethel Beatty left for home after her father fell ill. Marjoria McCreedy replaced her. Dewey Godlove left for Washington to work as a truck driver. Mrs George Birney and baby visited Washington to stay with her parents. Rene Warner helped load Timothy seed for Fred Stewart. Zene Edwards has neuritis. Martin Albaugh had a nose injury from a team accident last week. J C Mathers returns to the farm. Eduard Grieg noted for a humorous passage in Hearst's Magazine. Say it always I saw your ad.
Barbara Copenhay er born June 27 1843 in Huntington county near Harrisburg Pennsylvania died March 20 at 3 20 pm aged 77 years 8 months - she moved to Illinois and Ipsava later Keota Iowa married Adam Smith October 27 1864 and leaves husband and children Henry G Maggie Bell Hagist Perry K Della M Troutman Warren A Smith Mary Belle Palmer and many grandchildren great grandchildren and friends
The photodrama Once to Every Woman stars Dorothy Phillips with Olga Linek Scholl and Allien Holubar as writers. The piece aims to entertain the public with its sympathetic portrayal of human nature and gentle humor while offering moral uplift. It centers on a romance of today featuring Aurora and Meredith.
Eugene O'Brien stars in Worlds Apart at the Fox Theatre opening Monday. He plays Hugh Ledyard, a man scarred by love and money who rescues a desperate girl, then marries her amid mutual distrust. A servant’s accusation uncovers secrets and the couple find happiness, under director Alan Crosland.
The Crone divorce case, brought by Mrs. Reuben B. Crone against Prof. and Mrs. Crone, moves slowly in Iowa City. Judge C. A. Dewey presided as Hastings College witnesses including A. H Jones and Dr. J. F. Farmer testified to Crone's kindness and fair treatment. A second night session may be held if the trial does not finish this week.
Miss Phillips stars in a modern drama showing happiness found at home and genuine love. The play uses real, contemporary neighbors and humane situations to critique selfish pursuit and shallow friendships. Presented Tuesday and Wednesday as a worthy successor to Miss Phillips' past hits.
State notice for L. A. Stephens last will and testament filed in district court Washington County Iowa hearing set for April 1 1921 before Judge H F Wagner order by J D Glasgow clerk dated March 25 1921 proceedings to prove will in the March term 1921 of the district court
Readable line from the Stamford Advocate hints at a death by one’s own act with no given reason. The fragment offers sparse context and names no individuals or events beyond the publication.
An old advertisement promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for frequent head colds and catarrh. It claims internal use cleanses blood and coats mucous surfaces to prevent future attacks, with notes that it is manufactured by J Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio.
Final plans for the Mothers and Daughters banquet in Ainsworth are completed. The Methodist church dining room will host the event Tuesday at seven o'clock with Mrs. C. E. Riddington serving as toastmistress and a prepared program for the evening.
Ainsworth reports Mr. K C Marr and son Richard visiting Clarke Wood and W T Marr homes, returning to Cedar Rapids with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Willis. Earl Romberger family leaving for Dunbar, with Mrs. Sid Gookin joining. Frank Woods to replace vacated homestead with a modern bungalow. Social club met at Mrs. Dr. Watson’s. several women attended. Funeral for Mrs. Berlin Spencer awaiting sister in Utah. S.S. Wilcox family to move to Washington. Mr. Wilcox to work at McElhinney Furniture Store.
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