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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
8
Washington residents crowded the Graham to watch The Price of Peace, a government war film series. Students and citizens attended in three sold out showings, with proceeds covering only venue expenses, as the theater offered free access for war-related events.
A delegation of returned soldiers is urged to attend the welcome for the 168th division when they return next week. Interested volunteers should notify J D Glasgow at phone 106 Blue to have their names listed and called when final word arrives.
A collage of retail notices and public announcements highlights sales at Rothschild's Ideal Bakery The Fair Brindley’s and other shops offer groceries furniture and home goods Also mentions Roy Drake visiting Washington and local sales dates including May 10 A chiropractor and a Rag-o-maniac musician are noted as local fixtures.
The page lists local ads and notices including Rothschild’s sales on coats and wool suits, The Fair and The Pair store items, the Ideal Bakery promotions, Brindley’s produce, and Rheuma medicine. It notes Corporal Daryl Mathers returning from France and M. Keck attending a bankers meeting with Major Henry Dupont. Also mentions Del Monte and other ice cream flavors with prices at the factory, plus bus call reference and a Deans Evening Journal note.
Local ads list children’s hosiery at 19 cents, silk waists at 1.98, and home sale terms for Saturday May 10 with auction details. Other items include mops and dusters, a fire extinguisher ad, fresh produce at Brindley’s, and Sanol kidney relief. Mrs Lena Thomas listed as contact for auction info. Mrs Sarah Babcock departs for West Alexander with Red Cross ties noted.
A committee led by C. C. Wilson J. R. Maxwell and Frank R. Sage invites propositions for a hotel site. The hotel company incorporation will occur in a few days and site decisions will follow. Interested parties should contact committee members or submit a site suggestion.
Sale of furniture and appliances listed for Saturday May 10 at 2 30 PM at 810 Solona Ave includes bedroom suites oak and mahogany dressers chiffonier springs and mattresses reed chairs rockers oak rocker sewing machine refrigerator leather davenport baby carriage walker and other items conducted by Mrs Lena S Thomas with items described as nearly new and in good condition
Cyrus Chapter No 13 Royal Arch Masons will hold a regular meeting Friday evening May 9 at 8 00 sharp. Regular order of business and closing with work on the Royal Arch degree.
A brief note lists attendees at a meeting featuring L. D. Langworthy and H. P. as part of a craftsmen group. The fragment notes interest in improving attendance and collaboration among members.
Subscriptions offered with club options by Nita Belie Me Koon, authorized representative. Call after 5 30 p m at 509 Red or write in care of the Journal to review prices and receive a list of available magazines and club plans.
Take notice that the north half of the second floor may be used for club and rest room. A vote on the committee report will be held May 13. Carl Schnider and Keller, secretary, N Q R C.
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