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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1928
Page
8
As the election approaches, politicians increasingly discuss the vote while the article notes the role of women in civic life. The piece reflects on the campaign mood and public engagement during the period.
Local note records a York exhibition titled Ready to Wear and a family trip by Mr and Mrs John Batley visiting relatives in Chicago New York and New Jersey They also visited Ponya Island and viewed the Zeppelin The New York Trunk Line at Adams this week Betty Jean McKay aged three fell downstairs at her parents home injuring her shin She was carrying an apple and could not catch herself The week also notes New York co Washington at Graham.
The doctor taps the abdomen and locates a tender spot while comparing sounds to driving a nail. The patient faces soft food, plenty of juice, and fruit while visitors brighten the room with flowers and memories of friends.
Mrs Dr Hahn and her mother Mrs Parkinson of Wellman Iowa with Mrs Frank Casey and Frances Jane travel to Muscatine to visit Mr and Mrs Alber Schrack for several days. Lively shop notes mention a 40s dresses display at Grahams and tires at Brown's Tire Shop. Mayo's Home Bakery claims a $20 prize for a Love Birds display with Hewitt box of 1200 bread wrappers.
Mr and Mrs Joe Simmering welcomed Normand Elvin and Mrs Joe Simmerings parents Mrs and Mrs F E Woods along with daughters Mrs Chester Munsry and Son James Edward and Mr and Mrs Melvin Roush of Fairfield. They spent the day visiting Lois Brown and Jessie Kerr who were wed Saturday evening from Cedar Rapids where they spent the day.
A brief holiday notice urges readers to place orders for a Majestic Radio. The message mentions Homer Stephen and encourages early purchase for Christmas.
Mrs. H Eagle leaves for Watseka Illinois to visit for about a month at the Eagle homes then to New Orleans to visit daughter Mrs S J W Dresses. Mr and Mrs C W Kye Keota stop in Washington visiting daughter Mrs HD Emery on way from Chicago. Helen Van Meter returns to Columbus Junction after visits with Mrs J G Alwee. No hunting or trespassing on my farm R P Knottnerus. Mrs W S Dunning returns to Ke with neighbor Mrs N G McNurley after washing machine mishap at county hospital. Radio supplies and auto accessories at Brown's Tire Shop. 1716.
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