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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1919
Page
8
Notice calls all Red Cross workers to appear in uniform for a county parade on September 1 with knitters garment workers and surgical dressers among those in line. Townships clubs and war work groups urged to bring banners and 235 Red Cross mags for display. Mothers asked to carry service flags meet at the old M E church half an hour before the parade.
A promotional notice urges readers to obtain current price lists for clubs from the representative in care of the Journal. It mentions a contact at 59 Red and identifies NTDA BRILL MeKOooN as the authorized representative.
An evening dance is set for September 16 at the nh T Knottheus home ten miles northeast of Washington. All are invited to attend the social gathering promising a pleasant night for residents and visitors.
Fragmentary local items mention cookie shops Lyon and Ada, a butter fat test, pricing 87 cents a dozen, and various professionals with partial names and phone numbers. The unread segments hint at business, medical and service notices in a small-town context.
Local ad notes Fox and Dewey offering footwear in a brief classified style. Readers are directed to consult the Evening Journal for details on prices and selection.
Col Matt Tinley of Council Bluffs a war hero and American Legion leader will pitch the opening ball in Thursday's Brighton vs Riverside baseball game. He will also deliver the day’s address and, while honored, may not pitch for either team. the first pitch is his privilege. Welcome Home Day events outline a full program with parades and medal presentations, featuring G A R and W R bands, clowns, singers, and a soldiers’ dinner set before evening fireworks.
Oden Ieman advance agent for Vanishers Musical Comedy Honolulu Lou announced plans to bring a 40 member company to the Graham Theatre on Monday evening September 15. The troupe tours major Iowa cities.
Announcement states the entertainment committee will staff headquarters at the Mc Nemara Undertaking office during the celebration. Information seekers can find someone there in the daytime for guidance.
Col. C. J. Wilson reports Lieutenant Ward of Omaha will arrive Thursday to confer the Victory Buttons, a gift of the government, to each county soldier. The buttons accompany medals Washington county is awarding to its soldiers and sailors. Wilson has hired two boys to assist and asks them to report tomorrow.
Charles Grayson son of Mr and Mrs Ed Grayson of East Third street narrowly escaped serious injury when his wagon was struck by an automobile driven by J T Anderson on North Seventh avenue at East Second street. The collision broke the wagon and scattered grapes, but Charles rolled away unharmed.
Harry Rich plans a trapeze swing from the roof of the Farmers and Merchants Bank on September 11 after obtaining bank permission. He will set up equipment Wednesday for the exhibition and aims to thrill spectators.
A daring performer promises a tense exhibition with escalating stunts. He aims to thrill by driving a fire truck on public pavement with his teeth or pulling two loaded cars, after a high act. He notes past work in the balloon trade felt dull and seeks nonstop excitement, especially on the trapeze above the street.
Census takers E. P. Brewer and R. R. Museript patrol the White Way near the chautauqua grounds and at city limits on the Southwest Trail collecting origin destination and passenger counts. They work seven hours daily from seven in the morning to nine at night and seek drivers cooperation to secure federal aid for paved roads.
A fragmented OCR listing shows numerous company names such as Lytle Bros, Van Winkle & Anderson, Overland Washington Company, Mannhardt Bros, Tucker & Bicher, H. D. Smith, W. F. Jacobs & Son, Kyle Eldridge Battery Co, Hoyt Perry Co, and Pred N Anderson. The text reads like an old business directory or advertisement page with partial names and stray initials.
George Foster, who recently sold his northeast farm to Mrs. Tom Singmaster of Keota for a record sum, has purchased the Ralph Fetters farm three miles north of town. The 160 acre tract sold for 540 dollars per acre, the highest price for a quarter section in the county or within three miles of town. Foster does not plan to live on the property, intending to move elsewhere.
Washington buys the Elmer Kolesick residence on East Washington street at the South Fourth avenue corner. The purchase price was $10,000.
Citizens from Washington county who are entitled to a county medal must register at the Court House as early as possible on Thursday. The notice comes on behalf of the Committee on Presentation of Medals.
Washington Lodge No 26 holds a special meeting Friday evening for work in the third degree. The session will follow the regular chapter meeting. Organized by 7613 L. D. Langworthy W M.
A skater in Stockholm Sweden establishes a world record by traveling 10 miles in 81 minutes 7 seconds according to Popular Mechanics magazine.
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