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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1919

Page

8

Girls Banquet Moves After May Festival Tuesday Evening

The Girls Banquet will follow the May Festival in Sunset Park on Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Limited dining room capacity restricts admission to McKee High School girls and other high school age girls. Frank Giesler of Muscatine will present an entertainment with music and home talent speeches. Mothers and friends are asked to contribute provisions and funds. The Ladies Inter Church Committee will serve with help from several young ladies. Attendees should wear school attire.

Sunset Park New Methodist Church McKee Frank Giesler Muscatine

Four Miles per Hour Lane Speed Limit in New York

A distorted report notes a four mile per hour travel restriction in New York streets. The fragment mentions an automobile lane and Cortess, suggesting a traffic regulation or city memo with unclear details.

New York

Local ads and society notes from the Evening Journal

A jumble of notices includes local errands and visits of residents to Des Moines Fairfield Havre Crawfords ville and Ft Madison. Advertisements offer auto tops bedding plants and a full line of pocket knives at local shops.

the Fair A. J. Waldschmidt

Local ads and business notes from Evening Journal

Read the Evening Journal for ads and notices including shoe stores Fox & Dewey and Wishing Tackle at Bickford, information in ads, auto paints at Bickford, wall mirrors The Pair delivery, dairy items from H. Combs, wire and pottery hanging baskets from The Fair, Fordson tractors owned by A B Carr and Edward Winger, and Washington auto accessories at EF A Bickford Store Northwest Corner Square.

Washington EF. A. Bickford Northwest Corner Square EK. A. Bickford EB. A. Bickford

Local notes on sales and returning soldiers in Washington

Various advertisements and brief items from Washington detail Bickford's Store promotions on cloaks, shoes, auto parts, and household goods. Social notes report Mrs. L. H. Wallace visiting Chicago, Leila Adair visiting, and Lan Caster returning from military service. Doctors and postwar events are mentioned alongside community reunions and Rainbow division travelers.

Washington Concert Band to Play at Central Park Saturday

The Washington Concert Band under conductor F. L. Mannhardt will perform Saturday at 8:00 p.m. in Central Park with selections from Wagner, Michelas, Luders, and The Prince of Pilsen, among others, as listed by the Evening Star.

Central Park Washington Concert Band F. L. Mannhardt Columbia Phonograph Mareh. Burton Wagner Tannhauser Mareh Michelas

Company K Boys Return Uncertain from Camp Dodge

Arrival time for Company K from Camp Dodge remains uncertain as Col C J Wilson delays word. Des Moines sources indicate Companies E P G H I L M may be discharged tomorrow, raising questions why Company K would leave earlier. Local reception committee awaits definite word later today.

Camp Dodge C. J. Wilson Des Moines

McNamara's Metal Plant Boxes In Demand

McNamara's promotes metal plant boxes as superior to wood. Various local notices mention Mrs. Alfred Meusser visiting Center ville en route to La Salle Illinois, Bruce Logan's Army discharge from Camp Dodge, and Harry Ragan returning from France now in Ogden Utah. Reverend W G Robb heads to Morning Sun for Iowa presbytery interim commission meeting, two weeks away.

H. D. Holland Eldon Bruce Logan Camp Upton W. G. Robb Covenanter Church Interim Commission of Iowa Presbytery

Magazine subscriptions offered through Journal care

An authorized agent Nita Belle McKeon promotes magazine subscriptions both in clubs and single issues. Call after 5:30 p m or write in care of Journal to receive a price list for review.

Want Column Teases Local Finds and Plain Deals

A brief notice hints at bargains and curiosities listed in the want column. Shoppers and readers are invited to browse the local listings for sale items services and small opportunities.

Men Sought for Air Service Training and Enlistment

Recruitment notice inviting men to join the Air Service for one or three years. Promises aviation training on government pay with benefits, clothing, food, medical care, and varied pay scales from private to aviation mechanician. Includes furlough and relocation details with multiple Chicago and military field contacts.

Department Air Service Ohio St Chicago S. State St Chanute Field Rantoul Scott Field Belleville Selfridge Field Mt. Clemens Michigan Fort Omaha Nebraska Jefferson Barracks St. Louis

Magazine subscriptions offered through Journal clubs

Nita Belle Mc Keon, authorized representative, advertises magazine subscriptions and club offers with ordering details. Call 59 Red after 5:30 p.m. or write in care of the Journal. A club discount and price list are available on request.

Daily Thought Wisdom Nearer When We Stoop

A brief reflective note suggests wisdom often comes closer when we lower ourselves and listen with humility, inviting calm insight from ordinary moments and quiet reflection.

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