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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1927
Page
6
Local note lists a chicken dinner at St James church basement with booths selling useful and beautiful articles at reasonable prices. Multiple local residents and visitors are noted, including trips to Rock Island and South Bend and confirm upcoming shows and teaching assignments.
J W Enslin returns from a week long buying trip to St Louis. Mrs William Glaze visits family in Ainsworth and Washington and heads home to Huston Texas with sister Mrs Grace Stone joining for a time. Ed Wheelan and two Iowa City friends visit Eds father George Wheelan and sisters Loretta and Agnes while Ed pursues dentistry. Dora Chapman and two sons of Iowa City visit I Rothschilds. Charles Clark, W E Wallin and Eva Ebner visit Iowa City. Elmer Wells travels to Waukegan Minnesota to attend Carroll College. Delbert Maxwell of Crawfordsville and Fountain Peng from one dollar up at Phillips and Hebner druggists noted.
Louisvile Courier-Journal quotes Paw Hoptoad claiming he is teaching his daughter various old-fashioned skills including conversation over the telephone in a humorous educational note.
New shipment of Ladies Arch-Preserver Oxfords arrives in black or brown with a cutout design and lace style. They feature a solid leather heel and round toes promising lasting comfort at ten dollars per pair.
The 11 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Van Zant died early Wednesday after a brief illness. Survived by parents two sisters Vera and Thelma and two brothers Billy Robbie. Funeral held at Christian church at 2:15 conducted by Rev. B. P. James. Interment Hill Crest cemetery.
The item notes plenty of wheat for chicken feed from McCall Bros and lists a string of local happenings. A six week automobile trip for Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Hunter ends with improved health and plans to resume work. Other guests visit, trips to Fairfield and Parsons College are mentioned, along with a chicken fry at New Haven church and local garden and wildlife remarks.
Clifford Baker plans to enter college in Cedar Falls after a Saturday morning trip. Florida visitors include Mrs. Belle Dougherty her daughter Mrs. Maude Twitty and Thomas Joseph Twitty from Jacksonville. Several locals prepare winter moves to Iowa City and Grinnell Ames and nearby towns. Small-town notices mention new address at 516 Muscatine Road and various errands and health updates.
The Ft. Wayne News Sentinel notes a routine financial strain as residents face unexpected expenses at month end. The piece highlights tighter budgets and unclear savings potential amid rising costs.
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