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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1926

Page

8

Local residents visit family and return home in midweek notes

Mrs L B Larson visits in the Tri cities. Floyd Hoffman returns to Columbia Missouri after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs T W Palmer. S Vs Mills returns to Michland Iowa after a Sunday visit with daughter Mrs R Norton. Edna Klein teaching at Iowa Welgelun college Mt Pleasant returns to work after weekend at home. Mrs T E McLean visits here with Mrs J E Kufath then returns to Fairfield. Mrs W R Cambridge spends a few days at Mt Pleasant on business. Mrs Jenny Sperling returns home to Middletown after visiting her daughter Mrs Franklemmings.

Floyd Hoffman Columbia, Mo T. W. Palmer S. Vs. Mills Michland R. Norton Edna Klein Iowa Welgelun College Mt. Pleasaant W. R. Cambridge Mt. Pleasant Jenny Sperling Middletown Franklemmings

Local children and visitors fill weekend in Drakeville area

Clayton Nicholson returns to Drakesville after visiting Mrs. George Benson. Florens Care spends the weekend with her parents near dayore Frances Riley visits Crawfordsville for a stay at the E F Riley home. Mrs PR F Miller returns home near Havre after days with her son Goldie Mil-127. Harold Young and daughter Darlene spend weekend with Welliver family in Ainsworth. W P Southwick of Oskaloosa visits W L Alcorn. Florentins rugs at The 98e Store. Milo Weaver Leona Minick travel to Iowa City for a football game. Pay Lytle weekends with Floyd Banks near West Chester. Della Brookhart arrives from Chicago for a few days. Ted Sandy visits Fairfield. Double Plaid Blankets $2.98 at The 98e Store. Sidney Coon of Haskins visits. Harold Finch from Town City visits. 9x12 Felt Rugs $9.75 at The %Se Store. Robert Boyd announces the birth of a seven and a half pound daughter. Max Orr spends yesterday at Columbus Junction. Hal Williams improving at home. Hosiery ads from The WSo Store.

Humming Bird Hoseby Ads and Local Visit Notes

Humming Bird Hoseby in assorted colors priced at 1.50 per pair from H I Ward and Co. Jessie Rice returns to Winfield after a weekend with her mother Mrs Belle Rice. Anna Le Gill goes home from Harper after visiting Mrs Katherine Le Gill and others in Keota. Families including Mr and Mrs Root and Mr and Mrs Wittermen travel home after visiting Mr and Mrs C O Harvid and Keota residents Mrs J C Bernabine of Clinton Mo. Rev J D Kern and son Bobbie depart for Palmyra Missouri to visit their parents.

H. I. Ward & Co Jessie Rice Winfield Belle Rice Anna Lé Gill Harper Katherine le Gill Root John Wittermen C. O. Harvid Keota J.C. Bernabine Clinton, Mo J. D. Kern Bobbie Palmyra Missouri

Weekend Travels and Local News Notes

O B Meyers left for Burlington after a weekend at home. Mrs J D Glascow returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting here. Mr and Mrs Murray Smylie attended a wedding anniversary in Columbus Junction. We offer 72x84 blankets at 2 98. The Alma Hearn Heil and Missionary society held a rummage sale Saturday raising 94 50 and thanks donors and patrons.

O. B. Meyers Burlington J. D. Glascow Cedar Rapids Mrs Murray Smylie Columbus Junction Taylor Smylie Alma Hearn Heiland Missionary Society

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travel

Brighton business caller W N Kientz visits here. Mrs Etta Bradford of Salem Oregon tours local homes. D F Haneker and grandson Billy Payne head to Chicago to visit L H Smith Munsing underwear. Miss Sarah Rinehart visits Columbus Junction relatives. Ora Dillon visits John Kennedy family. Glenn Davis and guest drive from McGregor to visit his parents. both are McGregor high school instructors. Glenn holds a fine position and enjoys the work.

Glenn Davis McGregor Shan Davis Glenn

President Coolidge to Speak Tonight at Red Cross

President Coolidge will deliver his first address since returning from vacation two weeks ago. He is slated to speak before the annual meeting of the American Red Cross in Washington D C tonight.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Coolidge American Red Cross

First President's Salary for Washington

Article notes that George Washington initially refused a salary for his services but agreed to a definite amount to cover expenses. He consented to receive £25 for his expenses to avoid barring those unable to serve without pay.

Washington Gratis

New Patent Leather 4 Eyelet Shoes from Florsheims

A local ad notes a large stock of new shoes arriving Saturday and more today. The highlight is a patent leather four eyelet style with gray lizard inlay trimming and Cuban covered heel, by A. E. Atchison Florsheims Arch-Preserver.

Faith Among Enterprises Dependent on Implicit Hope

The Detroit News notes that love democracy and hash rely on faith for success, calling attention to belief guiding these ventures and their outcomes.

Detroit News

Comforts for sale and local notices from Winfield area

Good comforts offered cheap with a free silverware coupon with each $1 purchase at The White Yard. New shipment of Corduroy tobey and Beacon Bath Robes. Local residents and visitors, including Mrs Clara Dean and Mrs Delbert Maxwell, are noted for business or visiting. The American Legion to meet Tuesday at 8 00, and various residents travel between Crawfordsville Cardin and nearby towns.

White Yard

Brunswick Records Festival Sale Offer

A local store advertises a festival sale on Brunswick records with 500 recent releases offered at 25 cents each, down from 75 cents. Listeners can try the records in the shop and play them on their phonographs.

New Brunswick Records Brunswick Records

Hog market reports top price at fourteen dollars

The bulletin notes hogs reaching a top price of $14.00. Weather is described as generally fair, with land and market conditions affecting farming activity.

A Safe Bank The West Chester Savings Bank

A Safe Bank report notes the West Chester Savings Bank in a local context. The item discusses financial stability and community trust amid regional banking discussions.

The West Chester Savings Bank

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