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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1919

Page

7

News from Ellman area includes local visitors and births

Correspondents report visits by Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Prior and family from Cedar Rapids, multiple local households entertained, and a baby boy born September 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Moothart. Several Wellman youths enroll at the University of the State, and local residents relocate or seek care as kin and friends stay near or travel.

Vernon Sigler Des Moines Guy Moothart E. R. Roup Kalona A. W. Roup Wellman U. S Jeanette Hunter Ruth Austin Esther Shaw Rosalind Hamilton Mamie Turnipseed Keith Adams Clinton Gardner Kenneth Steninger Newt Turnipseed Lewis Fordice George Weidell Dr. Marner Mable Tracy Inwa—City Marnér Austin T. A. Briton Cedar Falls Eardley Bell, Jr University Hospital

Rally and Promotion Day Planned by Two Churches

Silas Leichty and family from Archbold Ohio visit relatives in Nokele Noble while Walter Hutton talks at Richer church on Sunday. Rally and promotion day set for Sunday Oct 4 with a morning program a noon picnic and an afternoon rally with special speakers. Fredric Allebach Edwin Saltzman and Irene Boshart travel to Iowa City for university. Vere Goff's birthday party hosted by L H Rinner for local youths.

Fredric Allebach Edwin Saltzman Irene Boshart Iowa City University L. H. Rinner Vere Goff

Brighton Notes and Visit Announcements

Brighton and Route One items list Mrs Bennett of Los Angeles visiting sister Mrs Savage. Mrs Meachem has house painting. Mr and Mrs Ellis Walton visiting relatives in Oklahoma. Rev B Wells family moved to Potori Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Fritz visiting Pomeroy.

Brighton Route One Bennett Los Angeles Cal George Savage Benjamin Meachem Ellis Walton Oklahoma B. Wells Potori Wisconsin Peter J. Fritz Pomeroy

Local incident stirs readers near Omaha and Washington

Report notes Miss Lotan Holme from Schoollingtown preparing to travel to Washington for Institute. Mention of Mayor Ed Smith of Omaha Neb being hanged for a time arouses reader interest in local affairs and national events.

Crawfo Ville Crawpfordly Lotan Holme Washington Institute Ed Smith Omaha, Neb

Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Youthful Hair

A 19th century style advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair and restore natural color. It claims quick results with a simple home recipe or ready-made product, promising thicker, glossy hair and a younger look.

Wyeth

Pleasant Hill Sunday School Convention Attended Despite Weather

A good crowd attended the Pleasant Hill Sunday School convention Sunday afternoon despite bad roads. Local residents Marion Caldwell and several families were noted visiting relatives and friends across the community.

Marion Caldwell Silas Caldwell Lela Reed Helen Jones Howard Baker Lucile Earl Kephart John Patterson Rosella Sam Baker B. F. Miller

Meet at Bethel Church Parson College Days

Bethel Presbyterian hosts Parson College days with speakers Sunday 11 am and 4 pm meetings. Representatives discuss the half million endowment progress. Monday evening the congregation meets with free refreshments and President Montgomery's address What I Want for My Boy. Attendees urged not to miss.

Parsons College Bethel Presbyterian Church Montgomery

Constipation Ad Promotes Chamberlains Tablets

The ad argues that constipation begins many disorders and that a proper diet and exercise help, but Chamberlains Tablets provide a gentle aid. They are easy to take, mild in action, and cost a quarter at Lemmons Drug Store.

Lemmon’ Drug Store Advt

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