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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1922

Page

8

Local News Notes From West Chester Area

Miss Mary Aller of West Chester visits Washington while Carl McDowell of Davenport drops by his cousins Supt. and Mrs. W C Harding. Washington Cleaners promises bright, clean results. Adverts urge Parisian Sage for hair care from Lenman's Pharmacy. Convenience allows Chicago Sunday Herald and Examiner to be sold at local newsdealers on Saturdays with the eight page comic section in full color.

Mary Aller West Chester Washington Carl McDowell Davenport Supt W. C. Harding Chicago Sunday Herald and Examiner

Dean's diners share bargain meals and local notices

A collage of small town items notes Dean's meal specials including hot Swiss steak potato banana salads and 40 cent meals. It mentions Mrs M B E Lusch return to Sigourn after visiting Davenport and Miss Katherine Morris returning to Davenport from her mother E E Morris. It also lists fabric up sale at Crail's and a blanket sale, plus local visits to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Washington shopping.

Katherine Morris Davenport E. E. Morris Shan Davis Glen Lola Iowa City Cedar Rapids

Local Washington News and Classified Notes Highlight Bakery Ads

The Washington list includes Ideal Bakery ads for coffer cake and pies, promotion of Gruenwrist watches, and a home baked ham dinner. Notes include Mrs. H Johnson and families visiting, buyers at the Sebe Jones sale on Sept 22, and personal visits by several residents. Mrs. Major Latta of Detroit and J D Dayton are among shoppers and visitors. Hoot Gibson film ads and travel plans of residents are also mentioned.

Sebe Jones

Local residents visit and travel notices from Washington Iowa area

A wave of visitors and travelers from Ames Ottumwa Chicago Los Angeles and Cedar Rapids gathered in Washington for family visits and short trips. Several residents including Miss Louise Livingston Miss Phianna Sutton and Mrs Jennie Donovan planned or completed journeys to Evanston Burlington Des Moines and Ainsworth.

Mary Mintier Ames Iowa Minnie Richardson Ottumwa Ralph Mintier Chicago William Mintier Los Angeles Cal L. F. Henderson Nde Jennie Donovan C. E. Eldridge Daugher Kate Des Moines W. H. Wells Dave and Eberly Donovan

Invitation to Brunswick Demonstration at Gra ham Opera House

A large black type invitation invites attendance at the Gra ham Opera House next Tuesday afternoon for a Brunswick Demonstration. The event carries no charge and organizers expect the program to be enjoyable.

Graham Opera House

Caution on Using Wood Alcohol for Paint Removal

The guide advises using wood alcohol to strip old paint or varnish before redecorating furniture. Apply with a soft brush, wait a few minutes, then rub with cloths. If the paint is thick, let it soak longer and may require a putty knife to remove the toughest layers. It warns against spraying near eyes and emphasizes cost savings versus varnish removers.

Man in Ill Health Plans Pursuit After Window Escape

A Detroit man in ill health leapt from a window but is expected to recover, according to his doctor. He intends to seek the person who advised him that jumping from a window was beneficial to his health.

Detroit

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