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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1920
Page
3
Dr Stanley L Krebs opened a three evening Ad club lecture series at the old Methodist church to a full room of Washington business people. He urged helpful sales practices and praised salespeople in a tribute to merchandising.
Merle Hesselgesser of Oregon township near Ainsworth faced a preliminary hearing in justice court on larceny charges. He was bound over to the grand jury under $600 bond for allegedly stealing thirteen sacks of clover seed valued at about $300 from Albert Esher of Jackson township. Ohio County authorities relied on testimony from Columbus Junction grain dealers who identified him as the seed seller.
A marriage license was issued today to Ire Huber and D Mabel Friel, both residents of Wellman. The couple appear in local records as applying for California, Iowa license.
The Knights of Pythias invite all members and families, living and deceased, to a picnic Friday the 17th from 4 to 6 pm at Sunset Park. Food, utensils provided by the Knights. weather backup is Castle Hall. Afterward, all attend a Fox Theatre social at 3 pm as guests.
The Journal asks readers to complete a questionnaire on paper service and advertising features. It will be delivered to subscribers in Washington tomorrow with anonymity guaranteed to encourage honest feedback.
A Marion Township notice calls a Democrats meeting at the Township House on Friday September 17 after 7 30 p m to select candidates for the Township Ticket BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE 7913.
A verse extols a cow that bears many calves despite ignorance or schooling, contrasting natural motherhood with human birth control and eugenics. It frames the animal as dutiful, producing a dozen offspring daily for her master, while people, especially mothers, fall short. The piece ends with a product plug for Washington Butter at 60 cents.
A business transfer completes today transferring the East End store from A. W. Yard to James and Son of Mystic Iowa. William James and his son John S. James acquire the business and will take possession immediately. They plan to move to Washington and establish their home, supported by local sponsor Calvert of the Milwaukee as reputable new residents.
Washington County’s Evening Journal delivers a concise update from local news, sports, and notices with emphasis on community events, civic happenings, and era-typical happenings for readers of the county’s sole daily newspaper.
Ralph Nicholson of Conesville visits town as he moves with his family to Columbus City to make it their home after October 1. Harry Thomas, formerly minister of music at the Methodist church, leaves the choir but remains in Washington and will keep his studio under a five year lease.
Waterloo Iowa Sept 14 There is a Shrine ceremonial planned for Thursday October 7 to be staged in the monster hippodrome at the dairy cattle congress grounds A banquet for 1000 will be held in the automobile exhibition hall Kitchen and dining facilities will be installed for the occasion Two or three hundred are expected from El Kahir temple Cedar Rapids committees are from that temple
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