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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1921
Page
6
A longstanding market drew crowds from miles around as white shoppers and traders converged on Washington to exchange goods. The event showcased regional goods and brisk commerce amid seasonal activity.
Mrs. Roy Mallory came home last evening after attending the Rebekah convention in Des Moines.
West Chester community letters note Mrs Ralph Robertson and Lorene visiting, Mrs N L Fleming host, and a 6 o clock Sunday dinner at Deans. Shoppers seek Dean’s fudge and oysters while Ed Bamprick and Evelyn travel to Davenport. Local business ads list repairs, oils, and the Great Majestic sale with gifts. Visitors include J C Porinash, Mabel Parson, Mrs C B Reed, Burrell Reed and many others.
Daily items include Miss Effie Haines returning from Wellman and planning a trip back next week, Mrs. Shreves visiting Burlington relatives, Cora Tester visiting Fairfield, Lela Rhodes visiting Ainsworth, and various small ads. Carload potatoes on Rock Island line, rat trap inventor S KE Bailey traveling, and Great Majestic ranges promoted with a sale and gift offer.
A fragment notes Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jacke een and Mr. and Mrs. John Wert in Davenport to see Tobingon the aviator, riding a river craft. An ad promotes Velvet Rose Cream sold in 24 and 50 cent bottles for healing damaged hands.
The city bought a narrow strip at the end of West Madison Street from Mrs. Charlotte Steed for 25 dollars. The corner where the road meets the Brighton road will have a rounded turn, with the fence moved back by a county gang as part of highway improvements near the city limits.
Regular county teachers may tions will be held at the House in Washington October 26 to 28. Schedule lists exams and subjects for Wednesday Thursday and Friday with times from 8 15 to 6 00 p m. Clara M Wallace County Superintendent. Princess Marie Jose mentioned as a Belgian royal daughter and artist.
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