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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1928
Page
5
A fragment filled with local notes on rail traffic families traveling west and domestic life scenes. Mentions partnerships in Crawfordsville law practice and local trades. Reports on a large fire at Wallach and Co planing mill, ammunition on marriages, school board appointments, and social events with dates around 1872.
A new Farm Bureau membership was reported in this township this week. Wesley Aller married Minnie Eckerama daughter of Clare Shaffer in Dar Falls. Grant Griffith is building a water supply tank, hauling sand and a carload of supplies. Ralph Bull family traveled to Omaha, John Dimerely visited Kan to buy food. The Homestead correspondent described a northern jaunt with relish.
A column promotes thrift and wise investing from the Straus Brothers Investment Institute of Chicago. It urges readers to start saving early, learn basic investment principles, and manage surplus funds for future security. The newspaper will publish educational articles to help readers understand investing and financial planning.
A community Halloween event at a school near Wellman drew a crowd despite rain. Indoor painting by Ms. Ralph Hamitto and helpers, outdoor activities, and a lunch left attendees in good spirits. The Aid ladies plan a fried chicken Halloween supper at the church next Friday evening, October 26, inviting all.
A brief item notes that the Smiths for Hoover group forms a league-style coalition opposing Al Smith, asserting unity among supporters to back Herbert Hoover in a political effort during the period. The report emphasizes organizational action and the stance against Smith.
Mrs Hazel Loose of Burlington endorses a tonic called Taniac claiming it cures headaches nervousness indigestion and weight loss. The ad asserts the remedy brings appetite and strength without minerals, priced under two cents a dose with a money back guarantee.
Jefferson Deane, recovering from a broken heart after Rosabel Moore returns his engagement ring, is tended by Sally Smith in a rain soaked village. He dreams of Rosabel then awakens to find her beside him confessing love, as the doctor and nurse try to keep him stable through his loneliness.
Local column reports visitors at rural homes including Daisy Simmering and Lampert. neighbors from Dodge Center Minnesota and Ed Simmering homes host gatherings. Charles Andersons work on a new lean-to. Kephart and helpers built a cattle shed. A Pleasant Hill church chicken supper planned with 50 cents a plate. talent show The Mood to imitate a mood comedy drama features Simmer 5 and Manton Hebner helpers. Public welcomed, details to follow in Journal.
Pulled from local records, Mrs Isabelle Mason, 82, long a Keota resident, died at her home after years of declining health. She and her son Clyde kept the home since her husband William Mason died nine years ago. Her father was a Baptist minister and several of her children had preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Sunnyside Church with Rev W C Harper officiating.
A funeral for a family member of ten children was held with numerous relatives from a distance in attendance. The deceased was an honorary member of the Women’s Relief Corps and was cared for by Mary McCauley of Chariton, Iowa, among others. Pallbearers included B C Cady John Lefever H KE Seydel Jam Nelson George Mlattouer and H E.
Funeral services for Harry Bell were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. D Chalmers Fulton of the United Presbyterian Church at L A Jones funeral home. The pallbearers were Dr C Harry Met Gear Money Shields Charles Ragan and Randall Neill. Burial followed at Wood Cemetery.
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