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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1920

Page

8

Local Child Improves After Illness Amid Family News

Anna Marie Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson, shows improvement after a weak night. Also noted are local ads for Hermoline Oil in steel drums and a Christmas Edison diamond disc. Stephen the north side jeweler hosts a Chicago trip with Mrs. Homer Darbyshire and Frances Darbyshire and F. L. Grindley.

Littl Anna Marie Anderson Frank Anderson Stephen North Side Homer Darbyshire Frances F. L. Srindley Chicago

Local Classifieds and Notices From Stuart Hotel to Market

A jumble of notices and ads lists rooms for rent at Stuart Hotel and various local services. Included are jewelry references from Gruen and Stephen the jeweler and a visit by Mrs. Ray Ralston of Keota, plus banking promos at Washington National Bank and diverse shop offers and events around Des Moines area through early December.

Local Classifieds and Notices Snapshot

Taxi services and shoe shop ads. travel updates as Mr and Mrs Nyeum head home to British India. Birth announcement for Dorothy Arlene Wulff in Davenport with former local student Dorothy Hampton. Christmas photo appointment plea from Graves Studio. Travel and health product ads from Bruns Seed Store and Bevins Motor Co. Local sales notices include Hillhouse stock and grain sale near Sandy Hook and Washington.

H. C. Nyeum R. T. Dowis British India Waldo Wulff Davenport Dorothy Arlene Wulff Dorothy Hampton

Fate pursues sculptor David Edstrom in America and Europe

The piece profiles David Edstrom, the Swedish born American sculptor praised as a successor to Saint-Gaudens. It recounts his rise from newspaper seller in Ottumwa to Royal Academy student in Copenhagen, his Paris and Stockholm sojourns, wartime American hardship, a private tutorship at Sewanee, and his recent studio misfortune with a shattered sculpture while facing financial strain and a divorce suit.

New York David Edstrom Smaland Sweden America Ottumwa Iowa Europe Edstrom North Sea Copenhagen Royal Academy Polytechnical School Royal Opera House London Paris Stockholm Sewanee University Tennessee Augustus St. Taudens Altho

Clothing Drive Seeks Aid for Volunteer Rescue Army

The Volunteer Rescue Army formerly the Slum Army appeals for clothing and footwear donations. All items are distributed to those in need. inquiries or donations may be directed to 417 Green, residence 4298, Third Ave. Officers in charge are Major and Mrs. Sneath.

Volunteer Rescue Army Green Third Ave Mrs. Sneath

Christmas magazine offers from Nita Belle Mekoon

A note states that one person will be home December 4 and will have excellent Christmas magazine offers. Readers are asked to phone 608 Blue and leave a number or arrangements will be made when TL arrives, signed Nita Belle Mekoon.

Washington County Girl Honored at Cornell

Miss Ruth Eveland of Noble elected secretary treasurer of the Home Service Association at Cornell Mount Vernon November 30. The group aids students planning Christian home service, with future programs open to the public. Miss Vera Cates of Independence is president and R. B. Scantlebury of Hampton is vice president.

Mount Vernon Washington County Ruth Eveland Noble Home Service Association Cornell Vera Cates Independence R. EB. Scantlebury Hampton

Costly Nibbling At St John Chocolate Plant

A St. John chocolate maker told the Canadian Industrial Relations Commission that employees consumed food worth 18000 dollars last year. The firm employs 190 workers and the theft equated to nearly 100 dollars per person.

St. John Canadian Industrial Reelations Commission

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