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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1923

Page

7

Betty's Stock Investment Deception Turns Fond Wish Real

Betty Hollister decides to invest her modest inheritance in stocks sparking conflict with husband Stuart. He secretly intercepts a risky scheme, then, with help from a friend, replaces the loss with a surprise windfall. Betty learns she has not lost money but gained extra funds and warmth returns.

Emmatine Betty Hollister Stuart Betty Hollister Hetty Duke Familly Bob Beas Howe Bhi Golden Sacks & Co Broadway Haven Kitten New York Bob Mygate Geo Mer

Advertisement line guarantees prompt service in Journal

The note states that mentioning seeing an advertisement in the Journal ensures prompt service. It emphasizes quick response to readers who reference the ad. The message uses a direct call to action aimed at potential customers.

Local Visitors Share Time in Crawfordsville

Rev. and Mrs. Fred Sharpe and son Robert Dean from Winfield visited Rev. G. W. Hanna in Crawfordsville. Mrs. Sarah Davidson and Mrs. Minnie Spracue traveled to Washington to stay with Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Gallagher. Mrs. Jane Mecivoy returned from Burlington and remained ill after a late-night seizure.

Crawfordsville Fred Sharpe Robert Dean Winfield G. W. Hanna Sarah Davidson Minnie Spracue Washington C. R. Gallagher Jane Mecivoy John Strain Burlington

Shrine barbecue draws Richland visitors in Ottumwa

Local notes show Mr. and Mrs. Fullmer of Illinois guests of daughter Mrs. Califf as Ottumwa hosts a Shrine barbecue. Richland residents attend, with visits from Mrs. Sarah Bailey to son Robiin Hampton and other kin in Iowa, North Dakota and Kansas.

Thchland Fairfield Geo. Balderson Ed Marshall Dakota Rev. Hadley J. H. Hadley Orphan's Council Blutts Chas. Greeson Sylvertes Hadley Haviland Kan Tracey A. A. Drummond Harry Rice

Supper At Christian Church Next Wednesday Evening

Oct 24 at 6 p m parishioners and friends invited for a cafeteria style supper at the Christian church in Coppock. Weather notes: cooler today with rain ceased but roads muddy. Wm Kurtz sold cottage to Louis Dold of Marsh last Tuesday. Dold and Mrs Leeper have moved in. No school last Thu/Fri. Miss Kyle attended Mt Pleasant teachers meeting. Home projects and corn husking underway. Household sale by Wm Kurtz Oct 19 at 2 p m Henderson Brooks auctioneer.

Coppock The Christian Church Wm. Kurtz Louis Dold Marsh Dold Edwin Leeper

Gumps Musical Farce at Graham Theatre Friday Oct 26

Sidney Smith characters appear in flesh in a brand new musical farce based on The Gumps. Written by John P Mulgrew, the show features Andy Gump hopeful for Congress and triumphs over adversaries. Twenty pretty young women appear.

Gump Mint Bim Antipodes Little Chester Gumps Andy Gump Andy

Armenians Carefree At Kaiser's Corfu Villa

About 500 Armenian boys under American care at a palatial villa near Corfu once built for Empress Elizabeth of Austria enjoy imperial gardens and statues. They romp and play while the former Kaiser’s estate remains private property contested by Greece.

Corfu Kaiser's Palace H. R. Murphy Lawrenceville Mass Associated Press Elizabeth of Austria Achilles Kais

German Emperor Denounces Prolonged Occupation Plans

Amid notes on the Italian occupation several Italian officers used the island as a day trip retreat, while German authorities insist they cannot proceed with their purpose, reflecting tension over the is lands strategic use.

Public Auction of Real Estate in Washington Iowa 1923

Writ of General Execution directs sheriff to sell in Washington Iowa the lands of Birdie M Welch and C C Welch. Sale set for November 10 1923 between 1 PM and 4 PM at the courthouse. Property includes Lot One in F E Swifts Subdivision and Lot Eight in Orrs Subdivision. Proceeds go to Washington Loan Trust Co. Sheriff Charles M Denison notes cash terms.

District Court Washington County Iowa Birdie M. Welch & C. C. Welch Court House Washington F. E. Swifts South Washington City of Washington Orrs Washington Loan & Trust Co

Ordinance 155 Establishing Street Grades in Washington Iowa

The city council adopts grades for West Jefferson Street West Tyler Street South Second Avenue and East Monroe Street in Washington Iowa establishing curb top elevations at specified points including intersections and vertical curves with connections by straight lines Repeal clause vacates any conflicting grades and ordinances to the extent inconsistent.

Jefferson Street Tyler Street Monroe Street Washington Iowa City OF Avenue C Ave Tyler St Avenue D Second Avenue Madison Street Madison South Town Avenue

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McClure Newspaper Syndicate Mt. Pleasant Stuart Hotel Havre C. Cunningham D. F. Macon Richland Iowa Gas Ctpy Courney Palace Pormer Kaiser Associate’ Press Sheriff's Sale Charles M. Denison West Tyler Street A. N. Alberson Attest, S. J. Kellogg St. of St Iowa Ave Lowa Ave Nash Senger Gargoyle Mobiloil Arctic Vacuum Otl Company Calumet Lum
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