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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1923

Page

8

Local shoppers visit Washington on Saturday

E. H. Heil of Olds, T. R. Benn of Rubio, Florence L. Scott of West Chester, R. C. Wells of West Chester, L. Frey of Wayland, and W. J. Edgar of Crawfordsville were all in Washington shopping or visiting Saturday. John Wilson and family motored to Iowa City yesterday afternoon.

E. H. Heil Olds Washington T. R. Benn of Rubio Florence L. Scott West Chester R. C. Wells L. Frey of Wayland W. J. Edgar Crawfordsville John Wilson Iowa City Katherine Fritson Tiffon Iowa H. I. Ward and Co L. W. Gordon A. T. Augustine A. M. Baker H. L. O'Loughlin

Local Notes from Washington and Surrounding Towns

Short items list residents and visitors in Washington and nearby towns. Mrs Murdock and Mrs Morrow visited Hannibal Missouri. Miss Bernice Gislain stayed with Miss Mae Nicola. Maude Randall traveled to Illinois. Gailord Waymack returned to Coe College. Mr and Mrs Hazen and family visited C L Edwards home in Ainsworth. Mable Hazen to Des Moines for Commercial College. Helen Reister to Par sons College after weekend. Warren Fair left for Chilicothe Missouri due to mother’s illness. several shoppers and shoppers lists include Mrs B F Tucker West Chester Mrs J P Koehler Ainsworth L S Waddell Dor othy Sands and Mrs Owen Palmer and Katherine Fritson.

Local shoppers visit Washington posts and social notes

Residents and visitors tour shops in Washington attracting many county shoppers. Notables include Ira Rathmel, Bert Booth, Ophelia Miller, Belle Combs, Harold Faris, and Harold Ward associates. Events mention family visits, new baby births, and a display of Halloween candies at The Fair.

Dentist Dr D D Davis Advertises Nearby

Dr D D Davis, Dentist, located Over Chocolate Shop, lists city phone 9 and Mutual phone 69 9716 for patient inquiries and appointments.

D. D. Davis City Mutual

Local notes and thrift sale announcements

Community updates include weekend visits by Harry Rice and Roger Sherman, Myrtie Morrow in Chicago, Helen and Victoria Freding in Davenport, and Rev and Mrs Harris traveling to Oskaloosa. A church Ladies Aid thrift sale is set for October 13 with clothes and baked goods advertised. Acrobats footwear features patented Double Well construction and all leather uppers by Frank J. Wilson & Co.

Frank JL. Wilson & Coa

Encouraging Children to Save by Opening Accounts

The text urges parents to instill saving habits in children by opening a Liberty Bell Bank savings account and letting them deposit their own money. It notes a new interest in counting coins and saving, suggesting this habit is easy to form for long term benefit.

Liberty Bell Bank

Journal Want-Ada Sells Any Article You Wish Disposed

The Journal Want-Ada offers disposal service for a wide range of goods. Customers can consign items for sale or arrange removal through the paper’s advertised listings.

Ada Looge

Oldfield Family Visits from Odessa and Chicago

Mr and Mrs John Oldfield of Odessa Missouri and Miss Lizzie Oldfield of Chicago are visiting at the Charles Schulty home with relatives. The families of G B F Mace and Charles Scranton visited Ottumwa, while Myrtle Coop of Chicago joined John Belville in Fairfield.

Hershel Karl Mark Baker C. Karl John Belville 8. F. Tayor Stafford, Kane Ard Oscar Tedford Albia J. Dawson Mrs. Taylor Meo Dawson Mrs Tedford Mrs. Dawson F. P. Randall Mrs. J. Max Kurtz Moline John Oldfield Odessa Missouri Lizzie Oldfield Chicago Charles Schulty Mr. Schulty G. BF. Mace Charles Scranton Charles Darbyshire Ottumwa Myrtle Coop Fairfield

Rich Dowry of Faith and Sight in Sorrow

A brief reflective quote uses a religious image to express how sorrow deepens faith and spiritual vision, suggesting a rich internal dowry gained through hardship and trust in God.

Alford

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