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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1926

Page

5

Farmers Union ad promotes cooperative marketing gains

The Farmers Union Commission Co outlines its aims and policies and praises farmer owned agencies in Chicago and Iowa. It cites Milo Reno and Frank Wheatcraft leadership, Cost of Production studies, and shows the push for efficient marketing, fair prices, and organized rural cooperation.

Farmer's Union Live Stock Commission Company of Chicago Arthur Brisbane Farmers Union Iowa Milo Reno Union Commission House Chas. H. Watts Commission Busines Watts Mr. Watts Parme Union Frank Wheatcraft Des Moines Wheatcraft Corn Belt Committee FE. Ee. Kennedy Grand Junction Avenutes

Women Ordered to Work as Governors Crack Down

A governor in the Black Sea region ordered village mayors to compel all able bodied men to work in the fields while women toil, and no man may linger in coffee houses during work hours. The report links labor roles to social control and political reform.

Constantinople Black Sea

French suffragists to tour France for votes

Under the leadership of Mme. Marthe Bray president of the League for Immediate Suffrage flying parties will tour France to carry the demand for the vote to every town village and farm house in the country.

Mme. Bray League For London France Mme. Marthe Bray League For Immediate Suffrage

Funeral Rites For Simeon Fellencer In Columbus Junction

Simeon Fellencer aged 83 died after a long illness at Mt Pleasant. Funeral held at Spring Run cemetery with Rev G H Banford officiating. Born November 11 1842 in Monroe County Pa he came to Louisa County and spent most of life here. Survived by widow and adopted son William Fellencer of Cairo. Local notices mention birthday celebration and various visits, meetings and events around Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Simeon Fellencer Mt. Pleasant Spring Kin Bee GH. Banford Spring Run Mr. Fellencer Monre County Louisa County Hannah Ross William Fellencer Cairo

Riggs Confesses to Murder of Insurance Collector Stewart

Clinton police report Harold Riggs confessed to murdering Edward J. Stewart, an insurance collector, after hours of questioning. He pleaded guilty to the formal charge and was held for sentencing, claiming robbery was not the motive while investigators question that assertion. Riggs allegedly lured Stewart to Lone Grove Hill, drove to a quarry, and killed him.

Clinton Minaisipal Barold “Riggs Edward J. Stewart Clinton Insurance Ignistri Leis Riggs Beglif Tre Eugene Moore Fred Koch Riges Riggs Stewart Lone Grove Hill

White Sox win Chicago City Series with 3 0 victory

The White Sox defeated the Cubs 3 to 0 in a play off game to claim the Chicago City Series title as the American League holds the edge. Ted Blankenship pitched excellent for Eddie Collins while Charley Root and Sheriff Blake pitched for the Cubs.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox Cubs Ted Blankenship Eddie Collins Charley Root Sheriff Blake

Explaining a Mystery Telegraph Operators Turn Brides

A humorous claim suggests one third of this country’s telephone operators wed within five months of starting work. The joke notes busy lines are due to many operators marrying quickly.

Money Talks Salesman Pitch in Mansfield Ohio

A sales offer promises high earnings with dealers paying $2.00, items sold for $3.50, and the salesman earning $1.00 per call. The ad targets aspiring salespeople in Mansfield Ohio and claims potential earnings over $100 per week with guidance from Geo L Lane.

Geo. L. Lane Mansfield Ohio

Radio station listings and local notices from Chicago era

A dense compilation of radio station call letters and frequencies across stations like KDKA Pittsburgh and WGN Chicago, interspersed with brief notes on concerts, musicians, and local individuals. Mentions of individuals Todd KYW Chicago and Wilma Sterckmann appear among scattered event references and college travel updates.

KDKA Pittsburgh Westinshouse Keene Shepandoah KMA Shenandoah Todd KYW Chicago Congress Vdar Kisas Rae Gu ’Hi Tirsaiahg Apy NPR OM Thestra Yitical Hatmits Bernie WGN Chicago Tribune Correll and Gosden WGY Schenectady Shea Buffalo Syracuse

Masonry groups and railway timetables in Washington area

Local notices list Damascus Shrine and Washington Lodge meetings with officers named. Railroad timetables show east and westbound arrivals, freight and passenger services, daily patterns, and local agent stamps.

H. W. Russel

Karle Libe Returns from Arkansas Ozarks

Mr and Mrs Karle Libe return from Arkansas where Karle notes the Ozark scenery is wonderful yet mountain residents view strangers as revenue officers, as any outsider resembles a revenue officer to them.

Verdi. Routh Karle Libe Arkansas Karle Ozark

Journal Wants Ad Revenue Proposals

A brief item notes the journal seeks advertising payments and hints a trial to convince advertisers.

Journal

New Face Powder A the Rage

A very fine pure new French process powder is all the rage. It keeps shine away perspiration hardly affects it. Lines of pores won't show and it looks like natural skin with a beautiful complexion. Sold by Sherman Pros Droggista.

Sherman Pros Droggista

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The Farmers Union Commission Co Ushant Brittany Europe England Great Britain Martha Butler Harold Houseal Russell Gilkey William Gilkey St. Louis I. C. O. F. Hall Ernie Pine Columbus City Rochester Mirna Thomas George Dauehter Maggie Humbalt Nebr Columbus Grant Kennedy Farmers’ Union Dwight O'Dell J. D. O'Dell Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis Oregon Gertrude Hoffman Tomorrow's Club Helen Orr Ruby O'Neill Money Radigest Tuneca Fox Gose Crinelinge Watasy Hines Ribbom, — Doupl WIZ+ Beeston symphony Bwaternity Pep KOA WBAL WCK WEEL WGHIB Wats WHAZ WHO WLIT WOAL WSBT WWJ WEAI WEAF WIZ New York Boston Symphony Jack Denny WLS Ford Glenn WMAQ Chicago Daily News Chicago Theatre Weekly WOAW Omaha WOC Davenport Wilma Sterckmann Chicara Rainbo Rainbo Gardens Rtiste Tarry John Miller Cayne Electrical College Russell Will Kendrick Jas. W. Longer's Ories Speer Cedar School Missouri Cyrus KR. A. M Ed Squire Arthur Goodin Jeredatha S. M C. J. Sloat J. M Bethlehem Commandery K. T P. J. Wallace BE. C. Arthur Goodin Washington Pearle Dickerson W. M. Stella Palmer Damascus Shrine W. S. of J Maude B. Davis Sara E. Walker Amos Chapter de Molay Max McCall M. C Warold Jonnsen Ovenant Lodqhe Axel Anderson Noble Grand Roy H. Mapel Washington Lodge A. F A. M Wilder Tell W. M Frank Cheer M. B. Lee, Scribe North Iowa Avenue Patriarch Loyal Order of Meose Meose Hall L. R. Levelett T. Rigk Golden State Knoxville Deper Koenigg McKay P Wests Pass Lo’west Lim Ob Boel Lo West Lim M. No Larasousqaucknan W. C. Bell Physicians and Surgeons KE. E. Stutsman M. Fyr M Bank A. Joan Droz West Main St W. McLaughlin M. B West Main Street Uouse Mutual L. Alcorn, SM. D. Vitylician Iowa Ave Wilson Heating Co S. H. Bamnman M.D Preston L.ette Green T. G. Arthur S. Marion Ave Rimmley & Yard Insurance Woerkmen's Compensation Autermobile Dinancing Rlal Estatsa National Hank Ride Register Life Ins.co Walibeston S Pp Chiropractors Charles €. Brown Quielde Laws Little & Pratt Lloyd Little Mart Pratt Blaine J. Holmes Willard A. J. Franzen Nelswanger Bldg South L. B. Lupto Monuments Hugh Dougal Austin Sutherland Auctioneer East Main Street Washlington Candy Kitchen North Mac’ Square Phone 440 Chocolate Shop East Side Square V. Brown T. A. Michels Washington, Iowa Morrison & Morrison Lawyers Morrison Bidg North Side Brookhart Bros. Law Lat Doer W Opera House Mutual Phone Livingston & Eicher Abstract Department INO. W. Applegate Brookhart East Washington Street Dayton Westchester Washington County Frank Boller City W. Washington St T. J. Pease Farmers and Merchants Bank Blue Mutual W. J. Masson Frank Wilson George W. Stewart Hardware & Implements South Side Square Ric Key Rage White JS RA Abe
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