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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1927
Page
8
The note highlights Johnston's and Bunte's chocolates as favorites and promotes a Radiola Electric at Brown's Tire Shop. It also mentions Mrs Leonard Hogan visiting from Wilhamesburg and staying with Dr and Mrs M E Dicken this week.
A reflection on Theodore Roosevelt born 69 years ago praising his leadership and influence during the Spanish American War. The piece ties his legacy to fashion with Florsheim shoes as a symbol of success and dignity, noting the brand’s wide use among well dressed men.
Mrs. C. M. Maxwell of Crawfordsonville reports the death of Samuel Archer at 26 from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in California. A former Seattle high school student, he was the son of a Seattle capitalist and Ruth Glasgow formerly of Washington. Aunt Miss Grace Glasgow visited Washington last summer. Newton the piano tuner will be here next week. Phone McNamaras.
Community notes list a Halloween dance at Armory Hall featuring the Tennessee Six Colored Novelty Orchestra on October 31. Other items include visits among Keota and Albia residents, tire sales at Studebaker Garage, and a county hospital report for Mrs Virginia Droz after an appendicitis operation. Public notices mention Washington County primary road bonds for sale by Washington Loan & Trust Company.
Mr and Mrs Louis Carlott arrived from Lee Summit Missouri and will visit Washington County relatives for a short time. Mrs Nellie Thomas of Boulder Colorado arrived for a brief visit with her mother Mrs J R Taylor. Mrs J F Carson of Bloomfield will guest with Mrs Bert Pierce briefly. Herbert F McDougall Fairfield Ledger editor was in Washington yesterday on way from Iowa City where he broadcast a WSUI student journalism message.
Catholic Daughters of America announce a rummage sale this Saturday at the first door south of Democrat offices 218.2 Will Embree. Keota visitors Mrs S J Hamilton and Miss Margaret Hamilton returned home yesterday after a brief town visit. The sale is set for the old Penney Store.
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