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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1923
Page
8
Local notes report Miss Florence Rohr driving to Fairfield and visits by W T Trotter of Ainsworth and Matt Wehr of Keota. Bargain ads urge prices on tires from Bevins and Kelly Springfield Tires. Oct 13 clothing and eatables sale near Klein's store and a Rebekah bazaar at IOOF hall with pies doughnuts and a quilt for the IOOF and Masonic charity.
Moisture in the air hints at approaching cold. Wards advertises wool blankets and nets while Lyons promotes fresh cookies and thrift sale items. Local merchants list farm produce, Hereford cattle sales, and bakery treats as residents plan shopping for Oct. 13 events and Saturday food specials.
Advertises a savings plan urging readers to deposit 10 of their pay into a savings account tomorrow. Claims regular deposits will form a habit and improve living standards by ensuring ready money for desired goods.
Reports say substantial fall wheat has been sown along the Skunk river bottom and is growing green and healthy. Charley Reed and wife with Geta Miller and family visited old neighbors in Fredonia and shared dinner. Government bonds pay out October 15. Fourth Liberty Loan holders urged to present coupons at banks or post offices. Phil Ahren and Viola Rademaker visited Peoria and Lincoln Illinois to spend time with relatives.
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