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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
6
The text argues that a dollar today has half the purchasing power of a dollar in the future and suggests saving now to double value when the dollar regains 100 cents. It emphasizes the idea of prudent saving amid fluctuating currency value.
A bold claim centers on Themit as the sole safe method to rapid wealth, pitched as a unique plan. Skeptics warn of potential risk and urge cautious scrutiny of the promoters and promised returns.
Numerous short items record residents visiting relatives in Keota Davenport Iowa City and Muscatine, travels to Oskaloosa Columbus Junction and Des Moines, and one injury from pole vaulting. Names include Wilma Miller Gladys Sigler Gladys Knapp Stephen Huff and others with many trips for work shopping or visiting.
A series of brief items reports visitors in town including Frank E. Thompson of Winfield and John Swisher. A death telegram announces Sarah Jane Clendenning, two, of Webster City. Other notes mention Curtis Snyder, Mrs A B Wheeler, J M Lord, Robert Patterson at Fox and Dewey shoes, and Rev C F Hoffman with family.
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