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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
3
The narrator recalls a young circus day when a camel stood out as strange and rare. He notes how memories of simple pleasures on the farm contrast with modern abundance, recalling butter, bread, and sugar as treats and a critique of Washington Batter.
206 acre DeBord Specials farm adjoins town on fertile level black soil tiled every six rods. Includes six room cottage, cribs for 1000 bushels, barn and outbuildings. Close to town with schools. Price 375 dollars per acre with owner terms.
The Portnightly club's Mothers department held a round table discussion on child traits and training led by Mrs. M W Fedderson. Mrs. Carris directed the session with the program committees including Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Clow, and Mrs. Pedder son. Members elected Mrs Keeley as department leader for another year.
Sunday school at 10 morning worship and sermon at 11 The Lord's Supper will be observed and the newly elected will be ordained during the service Rev Arthur R Oates will conduct the service You are invited to attend
Mrs. A. P. Moody and children arrive from Shelby Montana to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller. Miss Maude Shellabarger returns home from Des Moines after hospital training and will join May 25 graduation exercises alongside sister Grace who has not yet completed training. S. Madison Wyles of Bushnell Illinois visits J. M. Winney and John My Brant Company on business.
Seattle Presbyterian leaders report growing support for the New World Movement. Reverend W R Sawhill says initial doubt gave way to encouragement as elders spoke strongly in favor and believers are set to do their utmost.
Washington May 5 warning a gasoline shortage before the end of next summer due to rising production and growing auto numbers. Stocks in February rose over 100 million gallons but the outlook remains tight as summer nears.
Washington May 5 bureau of statistics shows national city by city cost of living increases from December 1914 to December 1915 with Chicago at about 100.61 percent. Detroit Norfolk New York Jacksonville Buffalo and others listed with varying percentages. Detroit highest at 100 plus and 1919 food cloth housing fuel light furniture and miscellaneous increases detailed.
New York May 5 The noted writer Fannie Hurst celebrated the fifth anniversary of her marriage to her husband, with details of their life together appearing in contemporary society notes.
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