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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1919
Page
8
A call is issued for a delegation of returned soldiers to greet the 168th division on their return next week. Interested participants should notify J D Glasgow at 106 Blue by phone. he will compile the list and call when definite word is received.
Local notices report residents traveling, relatives visiting, and service members overseas returning home. Ads promote rugs, shoes, osteopathy, chiropractic care, and Fire extinguisher sales. Short items note weathering injuries, theater social events, and upcoming trips to Ames for entomology courses.
Public auction sold the Mrs Lena Thomas property on South Iowa Avenue for 4770. Fordson Tractors newly acquired by Thos Colton Owen Wehr Walter Brown J B Robins and H J Kaufman. Maxwell family member to return home from France aboard Putrea after April 24 Marseilles departure. Jed A Cantrall Sr dies of pneumonia in Denver at about 60. son Fred Cantrall Jr in naval service on furlough.
James T. Nichols, known local lecturer, will present in the Christian church Thursday evening May 15 on The Peace Conference. He recently toured Europe and his insights form the lecture. Admission is 25 or 50 cents. proceeds benefit a Christian church class.
The article reports the sale of the 8 FE. McElhinney property to County Auditor A. L. Griffith via the J. F. H. Taylor agency and notes dress shop updates with new summer dresses including Georgettes and Satins. It also mentions Victor Crone addressing a parade aide mix up and his help in starting the parade.
Mrs. O P Faber of Peoria Illinois is visiting at the home of her cousin Mrs Ira Rathmel on West Washington street. Word comes that Percy Shoemaker once with the Journal has arrived in the United States and is temporarily stationed at Camp Devens New York. He is expected to visit Washington soon.
The region once ruled by Assyrian and Babylonian empires shaped history with rich resources and cultural achievements. Though ancient glory faded, the splendor of Mesopotamia endures in art and science.
A Boston Transcript editorial argues that a woman’s life is not a failure for choosing independence and a nonmarital path, challenging traditional views of marriage and fulfillment.
The notice invites readers to join magazine clubs, offering after hours contact at 50 Red or via mail to the Journal care. It promises to send a price list upon request and identifies Nita Belle Mc Keon as the authorized representative.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M calls a meeting on Tuesday May 18 at 7 45 PM for Third Degree work on two candidates. Brethren urged to attend. 7T412 L D Langworthy W M
Notice for the Ad Club states the Advertising club will meet tomorrow evening at six o clock at Miss Houdek s new dining room on West Washington street. All members are requested to be present.
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