Foreclosure Notice on Polar Ice Chattel Mortgage Assets
Public auction set for October 18 1928 at 1 pm at the Washington Iowa courthouse front door. Property includes a 12 by 50 foot store building lean-to ice plant machinery and equipment a Ford truck two ton ice machine office furniture and assorted tools to satisfy a mortgage dated August 1925 and notes totaling over 21 thousand dollars with 8 percent interest. Sheriff Charles M Denison listed as official and cash terms required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Curtis
F. W. Jericho
Rock Island Railway Co
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
Baker
Remington Cash Register
Polar Ice Company
County Recorder
Towa
Married Life Not Worth While Says Doctor in Ad
A New York physician warns nervousness wrecks marriages and drains strength. An ad promotes Tanlac as a quick fix, claiming it revives energy, youth, and beauty, urging readers to buy from a druggist and restore vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Health topic at Columbus Junction PTA meeting this week
Columbus Junction reports that the Monday PTA meeting will cover health with Genevieve Fedderson leading singing Glenn Ayers directing the orchestra and Dr R G Bruce discussing dental care for decay prevention. The year’s Farm Bureau study topics include kitchen tours budgeting and farm business accounting. A local visit from the Thurston family of Oregon Illinois and a pastor reception planned by the Methodist church are noted along with attendance at the Iowa City Presbytery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Parent-Teacher Association
Monnday
Genevieve Fedderson
Glenn Ayers
R. G. Bruce
Fedderson
Mildred Thompson
Louisa County Farm Bureau
Albert Thurston
Kenneth
Oregon
Illinois
J. L
Sunday social updates from Harve and nearby homes
Mrs Effie Wittmer and children had Sunday dinner at Sam Wittmer’s Harve home. Mr and Mrs John Abrahamson visited Lyman Johnson’s. John Alvine and family dined at Gus Palmquist’s. Will Richard and daughter Marie Mary visited Burling ton. Lyman Johnson delivered cattle to Leslie Mortison Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Effie Wittmer
Sam Wittmer
Harve
John Abrahamson
Lyman Johnson
John Alvine
Gus Palmquist
Will Richard
Marie Mary
Burlington
Leslie Mortison
The Ring Lore Across Cultures and Cures
The article surveys beliefs about rings from Solomon to wedding bands and legends from Asia and Greece. It notes supposed powers including invisibility, disease cures, and fate indications by finger position, with regional customs and superstitions cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Joseph
Virgin Mary
Asia
Greece
Sweden
Western Newspaper Union
District Five Guests Share Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Humston and children and Mrs BE L Butler were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wade McCray at Winfield. Mrs La Rhodebeke visited Tuesday with Mrs Sanford in Washington and Mr and Mrs Carl Phillips and Martha had dinner at J N Phillips home. Clarence Fulton spent Thursday evening with Elmer Cherry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Humston
BE. L. Butler
Wade McCray
Winfield
la Rhodebeke
Sanford
Washington
Carl Phillips
Martha
J. N. Phillips
Clarence Fulton
Elmer Cherry
Masonic and Shrine Lodge Meetings Noted in Washington
Washington chapter No 98 O E B S holds regular meetings on the second Thursday each month with Alice Meek W M and Della Mcbride secretary visiting members welcome. Damascus Shrine No 10 W O of J meets third Tuesday at Masonic Temple with Mrs L A Jones W H P Sara Walker Worthy Scribe. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M meets first Friday monthly with D L Carbaugh W M and A W Yard secretary.
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Washington
O. EB. S
Alice Meek
W. M. Della Mcbride
Damascus
Shrine
Masonic Temple
L. A. Jones
W. H. P. Sara & Walker
Worthy Sciibe
Washington Lodge
A. FB
A. M
D. L. Carbaugh
W. M
A. W. Yard
Railway Time Table Highlights Eastbound and Westbound Trains
The timetable lists eastbound and westbound services under multiple railroad lines. It includes Golden State Limited departures and arrivals, Lo Pass freight services, and daily or special schedules for Knoxville Branch and $ St. Paul, with agent notes and daily freight or passenger details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
California
Knoxville
Burke Couple Hosts Social Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank Frame of Burke South Dakota hosted guests as Mr and Mrs Thomas Simpson called on Mr and Mrs Chas Cherry last Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Frame
Burke, S. D
Thomas Simpson
Chas. Cherry
Monmouth-Ilowa football visit to Crawfordsville weekend
Nellie Manners reports a two course luncheon hosted by Mrs. Davidson and William Davidson with Katie Barnes and three friends returning from Monmouth Illinois to spend the weekend at home and attend the Monmouth Ilowa game in Town City today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davidson
Katie Barnes
Monmouth
Illinois
Dough as Money Highlight Mirrors Kneading Joke
A playful line notes that the term dough for money may stem from its kneading origin. The quip links kitchen labor with financial slang, suggesting cultural wordplay rather than a formal etymology.
Baptist Ladies Plan All Day Quilting and Missionary Meeting
The Baptist Ladies announce an all day quilting and sewing session at the church on Thursday and a missionary meeting Friday afternoon on the India topic. Ladies are invited. On Thursday evening October 11, the Fleur de Lis club hosts a 6:30 pot luck at Mrs. James Zeck’s home, bringing silverware and plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies Missionary Meeting
India
Fluer de Lis Club
James Zeck
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Regier
Dles
Coonwiere
Charles M. Denison
Taniac
Martha Butler
Ank Ellis, JR
Legends of Rings
H. W. Russel
Southwest Limited
C. Belg
Awent
Crawfordsville
Nellie Manners
Davidson
Portland Cement Association
Hubbell
Des Moines
Hesterfield
Chesterfield
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