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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1911
Page
5
Mrs W A Burd of Sand Point Idaho visits her brother Joseph Hughes before heading to Maryville Missouri to see her mother and sister Miss Mary Hughes. Dougherty Brothers offer winter clothing while Vienna stores promote fresh chocolates and snacks.
The piece reports the American Theatre plans to open a four reel moving picture show at the Opera House. It covers staff changes including Ralph Shannon joining George H. Paul company, and various locals traveling, visiting, and shopping in the area. It also notes Miss Laurene Moore and Miss Gladys Maxwell visiting Crawfordsville and Miss Elia Anderson bidding for a government land claim. James Wallack dies in Rock Island at 42. funeral held.
The column lists visits and travels of local families including Mrs. Don Hampsher and Mrs. Jesse Phillips in Crawfordville, Mary Crabb at New London, and others visiting at homes in Sutherland and Keck. It notes bank designation as postal savings depository, shop ads for clothing, and several residents returning from travels to Milwaukee Winter Haven and Chicago.
The Davenport Times released a thirteen section 212 page New Home edition on Saturday evening to celebrate moving into a new building. The issue covers tri city interests with a detailed history of the Times and is praised for its comprehensive presentation.
The city marshal, night police, and county sheriff and deputy will patrol Washington tonight to deter mischief by local youths. Additional officers may be sworn in if needed to maintain peace as Halloween activities remain uncertain.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to W. H. Stephen and Miss Clara G. Hunter.
Eagle Hall charges admission with tiered pricing: five or more in a group five dollars, best individual masque three dollars, booby prize two dollars. Admittance seventy five cents, couples pay extra, ladies two shillings and sixpence. Proceedings from 1506.
Morning Sun cancels remaining season games due to injuries and parent refusals. The team ended with a 32 to 0 win over Winfield, and Principal Churcht seeks a home game for Saturday with West Liberty or other nearby teams. The squad, improving after a strong showing against Sigourney, remains hopeful for a Thanksgiving matchup.
An advertisement claims Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets ease indigestion and dyspepsia with soothing ingredients and a quick effect. It urges persistence for regularity, promises appetite and nutrition support, and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Available in 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00 sizes at Cook & Sherman The Rexall Store.
J. C. Bowie of the Leader store is spending a few days in Ottumwa for a merchants' convention. Mrs. W. M. Corbin and two children, guests at the Robert Kephart home near the city, returned today to Muscatine.
Carl Way and Kirkpatrick, both about seventeen, pleaded guilty to burglary. Judge Jacobson ordered ten years in the penitentiary with parole eligibility after serving part of the term. The prosecutor and defense debated the case as the court concluded the sentencing in the afternoon session.
The United Presbyterian Brotherhood of Keokuk presbytery plans a two day conference in Crawfordsville on Thursday and Friday November 16 and 17. Leaders include George Innes and Rev H O Chambers. The program features devotions, mission talks, and a nation wide mission emphasis with sessions on presbytery life and outreach.
A fragmented notice mentions bans and various enigmatic terms such as Sunshine and Pegky Jamb Lucite. The text references attacks and swine, with unclear action or authorities and scattered proper names.
The readable portion presents unclear names and phrases. It mentions a person and a contest, but the overall meaning is obscured and lacks a coherent event or outcome.
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