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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1926

Page

6

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.

Florence Rohrer Fairfield Ed Sullivan Ed Bell Davenport Irene Blankenhorn Ainsworth Lillias Gillespie T. R. Gillespie Agnes McCall Mrs D. H. McLaughlin

Local Social Notes and Travel Schedules

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.

Catherine Winters Ralph Moore Siena Iowa Alva Niffinegger Wesley Boehme Fairfield J. M. Walker Peoria Wellsburg West Virginia J. A. Walker Walter Kleese Isaac Kleese

Local notes and notices from town rosters and events

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.

Green Valley Park Brighton

Dr Milla Taylor Returns Home After Funeral in Philadelphia

Dr Milla Taylor came back to his Philadelphia home after attending the Taylor funeral held earlier in the city.

Milla Taylor Philadelphia Taylor

Scientists Endorse Modern Women’s Dress Sunlight Health Claim

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.

Leonard $l National Institute of Medical Research Maryland Western Newspaper Union

Masson Family Heads to Keokuk for Visit

Mrs. W. J. Masson and her sons Robert and David journeyed to Keokuk yesterday for a short stay with Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Davis.

W. J. Masson and Sons Robert and David Keokuk Emerson Davis

Remarkable but True Shows Bias in People's Belief

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.

Uncle Eben Warns Against Heaven Aristocracy

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.

Eben Washington Star

Knotek Brothers Win National Hog Championship at Peoria

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.

Knotek Bros Peoria Washington County Florsheim

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