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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1920

Page

3

Local farm hard on clods slows rabbit sitters east of town

Oscar Hughes farm east of town turns over black dirt with a 3 plow outfit while a rabbit reportedly cannot find a place to sit. The ad notes Wali-Parr equipment and mentions Chandler Six construction and auto bodies works. Theo Long hauls Samson tractors, struggles in mire, and unloads to pull free.

Jim Swift Oscar Hughes Oscar Art Long McCall Brothers Advt

Wilde Company Increases Stock And Growth

The Wilde family announces a major stock increase for Hart Grain Weigher Co. from 250000 to 1000000 dollars, with preferred stock at 100000. The Peoria firm, led by W B Wilde, reports substantial 25 year growth, now a leading Peoria manufacturer. Local notes mention visitors and travels of Wilde relatives and neighbors.

W. B. Wilde Peoria Daniel Wilde Crawfordaville Wilde Hart Grain Weigher Co M. R. Meek J. A Wilde Grain Weigher Hart Grain Weigher Walter Washington

Farmers Thrive At Cream Station Saturday Night

Last week was a dandy week for farmers to do their work. The cream station saw a pretty heavy rush Saturday night. We worked with all our might, kept some patrons waiting briefly, but did our very best to weigh test and count right. Thank you for the support and for giving us Saturday night.

Altho

Women of Lexington Meet at Mrs. Ro mine’s Home

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of Lexington M. E. church will meet with Mrs John Romine Thursday afternoon May 13. Leader Mrs Alba Knotts. Lesson hour Mind the Women From Other Lands.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Lexington M. E John Romine Alba. Knotts

Charity leader to speak at K. C. Hall in Keokuk

Mrs J M Furlong of Keokuk Iowa president of the Ladies of Charity one of the nation’s largest charities will address a gathering at K C Hall on the square’s south side above WA B Battery Co Tuesday evening at 7 30 and will also perform several vocal numbers. She has seven years of experience in charity work and all interested are invited to attend.

Almia Hearne Holland M. E. Church

Crone sisters visit Havre and relatives attend services

Gladys and Lola Crone of Havre spent Saturday in town. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hampesher attended the funeral of Mrs. Amos Keller and returned Saturday evening to their home in Oskaloosa. Mrs. W. Ray returned home to Kinross after a visit at the Ray Page home. Miss Frances Rohwer of Moline Illinois came Saturday evening to visit her friend Miss Ruth Vincent.

4Gladys and Lola Crone Havre Town Don Hampesher Amos Keller Oskaloosa Mras W. Ray Kinross Ray Page Mias Frances Rohwer Moline, TH Ruth Vincent Bert Pierce West Chester

Wallace couple in Oskaloosa on business

Mr and Mrs G W Wallace are spending the day in Oskaloosa on business. Mrs W A Welliver and daughter Lola of Haskins were in town this morning en route to Oskaloosa on business.

G. W. Wallace Oskaloosa W. A. Welllever Lola Haskins Oskalooga

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