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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1941

Page

6

Unusual Birmingham House Noted for Cornerless Design

George B. Ward resides in a three story Birmingham Alabama house described as cornerless. The unique structure lacks a conventional angular corner, sparking local curiosity about its design and purpose.

George B. Ward Birmingham Ala

Meat Wrapping Rules Tighten for British Butchers

In 1891 an ordinance required British butchers to replace newsprint with clean wrapping paper for meat in shops. The move aimed to improve hygiene and curb contamination from reused newspapers.

Honor W Caldwell Family Dinner in Shiloh

Mr and Mrs William Caldwell celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary at home in Shiloh on May 18 with family and friends. Attendees included sisters, children, grandchildren, and several Caldwell relatives visiting from nearby towns. The piece notes moves and visitors among the Caldwell extended family.

Jone Fink Juliet Cannon Morning Sun W. BR. Cannon Marjorie Hamilton Wapello Gwen Sheldon J. H. Humphreys Louise Elizabeth Augusta Williams Crawfordsville Mt. Pleasant Honor W. Caldwells Shiloh H. J. Schoonover William Caldwell Margaret Pratt Cloone Donaldson Melville Donaldson Ellen Mary Marilyon Caldwell Orville Caldwell Billy Charles Caldwell Fred Wagner Charles Stewart Bryan Swift Howard Caldwell Mida Caldwell Washington Elwood Glasgow Frank Leffer Sign Foose Harry Drake

Cholera Alarm Raised By Collier's On Rapid Deterioration

Cholera develops more rapidly than any other germ disease and persons have died within an hour after first symptoms according to Collier's. The warning highlights the disease's quick onset and deadly potential.

Collier's

Train and Bus Schedules for Washington Route

Eastbound No 2 Local departs daily at 7 05 am with stops to discharge and pick up passengers at points en route The No 44 Californian stops at 2 20 am while No 4 Golden State Limited departs at 6 14 am Bus No 9 from Washington at 8 02 pm Bus No 7 at 3 45 pm Daily Omaha to Chicago Bus No 2 leaves at 3 55 pm Bus No 6 and 10 operate nights and late mornings Passes to coast to coast available at the Bus Depot Candy Kitchen North Side Square AL Cantoni agent

Washington Golden State Limited California Omaha Chicago Chi Vane Candy Kitchen North Side Square AL Cantoni Agen

Local Social Roundup and News Bits

Howard Sigafoose home visits and family gatherings are noted with visits to L F Sigafoose and Sam Marsh. School activity includes Kathryn Caldwell closing No 4 in Washington township for summer. Norma returns to Co G 341 Div 168 Infantry Camp Claiborne after 24 days in hospital with pneumonia.

Joan Schoonover Pauline Lavina Donald Schantz Pleasant Ridge Kathryn Caldwell Washington Township Aldson Norma Co. G Camp Claiborne

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