Florence Rohrer Visits Relatives in Fairfield
Florence Rohrer went to Fairfield this morning where she will visit relatives. Mrs. Leonard Allen returned to her home in Pana Illinois after a short stay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Allen.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1926
Page
6
Florence Rohrer went to Fairfield this morning where she will visit relatives. Mrs. Leonard Allen returned to her home in Pana Illinois after a short stay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Allen.
Mrs Catherine Winters visits with Mr and Mrs Ralph Moore then returns to Siena Iowa. Mrs Alva Niffinegger and Father Wesley Boehme travel to Fairfield on business. Mr and Mrs J M Walker depart for Peoria Illinois to visit relatives before returning to Wellsburg West Virginia. They attend J A Walker's golden anniversary. Walter Kleese returns home after visiting his ill mother Mrs Isaac Kleese.
Residents return from visits in Oskaloosa Keota and Fairfield. Local trades advertise batteries stoves radios and auto supplies. A council square dance at Green Valley park is announced and a cattle sale is planned for September 18.
Dr Milla Taylor came back to his Philadelphia home after attending the Taylor funeral held earlier in the city.
The essay argues doctors now praise current women’s styles for sunlight and health. Dr Leonard of the National Institute of Medical Research says ideal dress should be sleeveless knee length with thin stockings, while men’s attire remains restrictive with tight collars and multiple layers. The piece notes a shift from late 19th century dress reform to today.
Mrs. W. J. Masson and her sons Robert and David journeyed to Keokuk yesterday for a short stay with Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Davis.
A witty observation notes people accept astronomical figures as facts yet test small claims like wet paint. The piece contrasts skepticism toward grand claims with hands on testing of everyday notices.
A Washington Star quotation reports Uncle Eben warning that religion can tempt people to imagine an aristocracy that bars others from heaven, a comfort turning into exclusionary thinking.
The Knotek Bros win with their hog Fancy Stilts at Peoria securing another county triumph. The note praises local breeders and celebrates Washington County’s success in showing quality hogs. A new window display features Florsheim Shoes for fall with a claim of durability and value at ten thousand dollars per pair.
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