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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1922
Page
8
Local notes report Mrs W E K Logan visiting sister Mrs Walker in Ainsworth while several residents from Wayland and Merrimac stop by for shopping. Aunties, grandparents, and laundry ads mingle with travel plans and upcoming warm weather hints in Washington and nearby towns.
Local window display advertises New Bar Drops with flavors like chocolate and strawberry from Dean’s. Items arrive as residents travel to nearby towns and visit relatives, with several names and places noted including Crawfordsville, Winfield, St. Louis, Ogantz Nursery Chicago, Fairfield, and Washington.
J H W Campbell of Wellman, Ruth Wolfe from Davenport, E R Stouffer of West Cheater, and Clarence M Brown of Wayland were in town on or around Sunday. Others include A T Augustine, Vernon Tucker, Mr and Mrs B J Holmes, Mrs Nellie Garner, R C Wells, Mr and Mrs J O Singmaster, Mrs William Matucha and sons, Clyde Walker, Mrs Pearl Heins, and Earle F Libe.
A Washington Post observation notes the odd fact that in American politics a partisan almost always aligns with the opposite party, highlighting persistent cross-party divisions and surprising loyalty patterns.
A one piece forged steel wheel has been developed for widespread use. It includes rims spokes hubs and brake drums in a single unit, promising simplicity and potential durability for everyday transportation and machinery.
A philosopher states that Pralsure can begin success, and that recognizing one’s finish often spurs a new start. The remark hints at motivation and the paradox of endings fueling beginnings.
Paris establishes the first public school for the bilad in 1784, marking a milestone in local education. The facility represents an early effort to provide structured schooling in the region.
Mrs. Lee Ebner returned Salury day evening to her home in Haskins after a visit at the home of her sister Mrs J H Olds. Alice Olds returned with her and will visit there. Dependable silks for dresses waists and undergarments are always to be found in greatest assortment at The New York Store.
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