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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1919

Page

6

Thirteen Counties Hit Ins A Campaign Progress

The Salvation Army drive in Iowa reports thirteen counties have met their quotas. Des Moines nears an $80,000 goal with over $55,000 raised in city reports. statewide total to date is about $162,190, with $55,000 from Des Moines and many counties delaying campaigns to next week due to roads and fading daylight.

Pes Moines Salvation Army Vice Des Moines Polk County Davenport Pubug E. A. Schell

Transfer Line Seeks Hauling Jobs Under Dodds Name

Clarence C. Dodds announces new transfer line and hauling services with contact numbers 748 Blue and 131. The ad promotes trucking capabilities and readiness to take on various hauling tasks.

Clarence C. Dodds

Combination Sale at the Feed Yard Saturday Afternoon

Whittaker and Brown announce a combination sale at the Feed Yard for Saturday afternoon with items to be listed. The notice notes a price of 43 dollars.

Whittaker & Brown

Brumback and Dayton Call on Debtors to Settle

Brumback & Dayton announces the closing of its implement business and requests all debts be settled promptly to close their books.

Gst Brumback & Dayton

Have Points in Common in a World of Varied People

A Wilmington News caption notes that while many believe people are alike overall, the reality is a broad mix of diverse individuals living in society. The remark underlines the idea that common ground exists amid differences.

Wilmington News

Washington county couple united in marriage at local church

Mrs Jennie Knott of Washington and William R F Cross of Riverside wed at the First Presbyterian church manse with Rev J B Rendall presiding. They will reside in Riverside. Mrs W P Dean attended. The same issue notes a thimble bee hosted by Mascus Shrine ladies at Mrs Howard McCleery’s home as they plan the ceremonial and decide to meet monthly at members’ homes.

Muscatine Journal Jennie Knott Fred Dean Washington William Cress Riverside Washington County Wiliam RF Cross First Presbyterian Church J. B. Rendall W. P. Dean Damascus Jerusalem Howard McCleery

White Way club holds regular meeting at Mrs Schultz home

The White Way ladies met Thursday afternoon despite bad weather and roads at Mrs. Herman Schultz’s home. Guests included Mrs. Ralph Robertson and baby. A birthday guessing game amused the group, followed by a luncheon of hot chicken sandwiches cheese olives fruit salad cake and coffee.

White Way Club Herman Schultz Ralph Robertson Baby Schultz

English Actor Sir Charles Wyndham Serves as Surgeon

English actor Sir Charles Wyndham served as a surgeon during the American Civil War, contributing medical care to wounded soldiers and aligning his public fame with wartime medical service. He joined as a military clinician and performed field duties in several campaigns.

Charles Wyndham

H S League Minutes Reported Amid Election of Officers

Minutes of the South eastern Town Athletic association meeting in Fairfield were received by the high school. New London high school’s request for league membership was rejected. C. F. Nixon of Fairfield was elected president and H L Hugted of Muscatine chosen treasurer. A committee including W B Rice Ottumwa and F K Williamson Washington was formed to draft an amendment to athletics rules.

Southeastern Town Athletic Association Fairfield New London High School Princ C Burlington Muscatine Ottumwa Washington Mt Pleasant

Past Week Sees Favorable Harvest Weather Across State

An Oct 2 report notes good rains from Oct 27 to 29 improved pastures and soil for fall plowing, enabling winter wheat seeding. Corn matured quickly, early varieties husked, canning factories ending, and fruit crops like apples and grapes showing solid yields. Hay crops excellent. overall season favorable with above normal temperatures and adequate rainfall, though some small grains and potatoes performed poorly.

DESS Pottawattamie Kinora

End of Season Weather Bulletin Notes Winter Continuation

The final bulletin for this season states the National Weather Bulletin will continue weekly through the winter. Reporters are asked to keep tracking germination and condition of fall seeded grains, corn husking, and weather effects on roads and transportation.

National Weather Bulletin Washington

Ex-Soldiers to Guard Men in South Chicago Mills

Chicago Oct 2 Sher Pooters ordered two overseas veterans to act as special deputies to guard workers leaving the South Chicago mills of the Illinois Steel company. They will escort workers from plant to home and back at each shift change. The plan offers 500 to 2,000 workers a first chance in ten days to see their wives and children.

Chicago Nonwanton Illinois Steel Can Piny Sher Pooters Vveterate Pla

Paste for Brown Leather Prep

A simple leather paste uses two ounces of soft soap four ounces of beeswax two ounces of turpentine and half an ounce of neat's foot oil. Melt soap wax and oil, remove from heat, stir, then add turpentine after cooling. apply with a brush once ready.

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