Crawford loses last Civil War veteran in Crawfordsville
J. H. Huston, aged about 83, the last veteran from Crawford township, died after a stroke. Born November 5, 1841, he served from 1862 in the Twenty Fifth Iowa Infantry, fought at Vicksburg and Atlanta, and marched with Sherman to the sea. He married Rebecca Holmes in 1874. five sons survive.
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Crawfordsville
Crawford Township
J. H. Huston
Grand Army of the Redeemed
Joseph Hayden Huston
Frank Courtney
North Carolina
Washington City
Rebecca Holmes
Old Home
S. W. Masten
J. ©. Huston
T H Huston
Crawfordaville
J. F. Huston
Burlington, Ir
Columbus Junction
Huston
Judge Dewey Plans Adjournment of September Term Court
Judge Charles A. Dewey will adjourn the September term of district court tomorrow and reopen a term at Sigourney next week. Miscellaneous court matters were attended to this morning and adjournment was taken until morning this afternoon.
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Charles A. Dewey
District Court
Sigourney
Evening church services start earlier in Washington
Washington residents are reminded that from next Sunday evening services will begin thirty minutes earlier, with worship at seven oclock instead of 720 and youth meetings also moved up by half an hour.
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Washington
It pays to advertise in The Journal
The Journal promotes advertising as a smart choice for readers seeking value and visibility, asserting long standing effectiveness and service in helping clients reach audiences.
Crawfordsville Man Remembered For Faithful Church Service
A Crawfordsville resident and longtime Methodist church member will be honored at a funeral service at 2 30 PM Saturday at the Crawfordsville Methodist church with Rev Myron Hayes presiding. American Legion members will serve as pallbearers and burial will follow in Crawfordsville cemetery. The casket will reopen at the church from 1 30 to 2 36 PM.
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Methodist Church
Crawfordsville Methodist Church
Myron Hayes
American Legion
Crawfordsville Cemetery
Washington High to Meet Ottumwa in Big Homecoming Showdown
Washington High School faces Ottumwa at Ottumwa field in a pivotal afternoon game that could shape the Washington team’s season. A win would lift Washington among the region’s top high school squads, while a loss could dampen their prospects. Coach McKinstry is shuffling the lineup. referee Mendenhall of Eldon will preside.
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Washington High School
Ottumwa High School
Ottumwa
Washington
West Chester
Yount
McKinstry
Mendenhall of
Eldon
State Teachere College
Cedar Falls
Big Vote Offer Ends At 9 Tonight In Circulation Drive
The Evening Journal urges readers to rush subscriptions before 9 PM Saturday as the First Period Vote Offer ends tomorrow. It notes that after 9 o'clock the Second Period will begin with fewer votes per subscription and doubles for new subs.
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Evening Journal
Lve
Weekend visit notes and rural social roundup
Miss Ethel Booth and Miss Smith of Davenport among visitors spending time with Booth family in Haskins. Local families including Fink of Burlington and Godlove, Booth, and Farris relatives attend outings at Mt Union. Various residents travel to Fairfield and Wapello. frost affects corn. multiple small social visits noted across Washington area.
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Haskins
Ethel Booth
Miss Smith
Davenport
Booth
Fink
Burlington
C. O. Farris
William Wallace
Homer Kephart
Cloyee Benson
Wapello
Ross
Ladies Aid Society meeting in West Chester
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church in West Chester will meet on Wednesday afternoon October 8 for a regular social. Serving committee includes Mrs John Hough Mrs John Snyder Mr Will Embree and Mrs Milt Dayton. A Get-out-the-Vote representative may speak, and ladies from other churches and the community are urged to attend.
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Ladies” Aid Society
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Edna Wallace Hopper Powders Offered To Women
Edna Wallace Hopper explains she uses costly powders and has arranged for them to be sold to the public at normal prices. Two powder types are offered: a Youth Cream Powder priced at 1 and a lighter fluffy powder at 50 cents, available in white, flesh, and brunette shades. Samples are offered via coupon.
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Edna Wallace Hopper
Youth Cream Powder Face Powder Advertisement
An early 20th century ad features Edna Wallace Hopper at 536 Lake Shore Drive Chicago promoting Youth Cream Powder in White Flesh and Brunette shades. The notice lists a Chicago address and showcases cosmetic branding.
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Edna Wallace Hopper
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago
Carpet and Rag Weaving Services Offered
An advertisement offers genuine rag carpets Colonial rag rugs fluff rugs Worningrain or Brussels carpet portieres porch pillows and related items. Prices quoted on request. Cali G. Kraettnerus 661 Olufr tt Black.
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Brussels
Cali
G. Kraettnerus
Twenty Two Girls in Beauty Chorus at Graham
A chorus of twenty two Washington beauties will perform in the Sweetheart Town musical at the Graham next Wednesday and Thursday coached by Mr Ingram. The cast includes Bernice Roe Margaret Sexton Deville Robertson Edith Carris Emma Pine Shelma York Lola Davis and others with Dr P L Etter and Mrs Lawrence Wilson in leading roles. Reserved seats go on sale Monday at McElhinney drug store.
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Washington
Ls. Ingram
Rock Island
Bernice Roe
Margaret Sexton
Deville Robertson
Edith Carris
Emma Pine
Shelma York
Lola Davis
Lucy Benz
Mary Roberta
Lena Stewart
Dorothea Thompson
Alban Brown
Faye Freshwaterr
Myrtle
Squire Biglow
Claree Kerr
Mary
Joe
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Professor Lighthead
Harold Montgomery
Perry
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Marjorie Schulty
Peggy
Grace Hines
Toen
Juanita Ellis
Miss Kaba
Reeves
Tri-City
McElhinney
Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promised To Restore Strength
An old advertisement touts 66 McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets for 60 cents as a powerful strength builder. It claims vitamins aid digestion and overall vitality and offers a money back guarantee. Mrs. T Frahy of West Orange New Jersey is cited as a user testimonial.
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America
McCoy
J. E. Lemmon
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