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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1922

Page

5

Rural Route News From No Six Receives Weekend Notes

Correspondents report a Sunday dinner at the John Lang home. Claud ia Radda and Ola Peterson spent the weekend with Fred Radda. Ernest Fisher attended a band concert and social in West Chester. Miss Clara Fisher shopped in town while John Lang and Ernest Fisher hauled outs to West Chester. Blanche Scott and Mrs Roy Teety attended Harvest Home in Lexington. Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones and child ren hosted.

Lewis Jones John Lang Cla Radda Ola Peterson Fred Radda Ernest Fisher West Chester D. C. Griggs Clara Fisher Blanche Scott Roy Teety Lexington Lee Cummings

Local residents share weekend visits and chores in Washington area

Keota and nearby towns report visits and activities. Mr and Mrs Charles Shockley of Washington visited the W C Hotle home. Jake Ramge and Mike Tuinis spent time on local farms. Walter Hotle delivered horses in Washington. Caroline Sheetz and son from Iowa City visited the Nick Tinnis family. W C Hotle and family visited Howard Baker's near Havre. Lot Dyarman and Dr H P Deal attended the Dutch Creek picnic in Washington. Welling Walters shopped in Washington.

Howard Baker Havre Lot Dyarman H. P. Deal Dutch Creek Washington Welling Walters

Wellman Panitorium Changes Hands in Wellman

Lawton Karr sells Wellman Panitorium to Carl Crossett who takes possession this year. Lawton plans to attend school and remain active in local business as neighbors note continued good service. Residents relay community updates from Wellman, including visits, travels, and local happenings around Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

Wellman Wellman Wellman Lawton Karr Carl Crossett Carr Lawton Carl Eardley Bell F. D. Snavely Iowa City Herman Kabaker Chicago J. S. Kabaker Chicago University Herman Adley Yoder Johnson Cedar Rapids Wellman Lumber Company Lexington H. H. Wilson Wilson Durant Autos Fred Schroder Lansing Michigan J. J. Ward Myrtis Kabaker Minnesota John Manney Washington Eddie Henn Cal Greiggs Mrs. Steel

They Hear You Coming

Fragmentary text mentions frogs and tends with unclear phrases about senses of hour ng. No coherent event or named entities.

Noah First to Plant Vineyard in Old Testament

The article notes the first Old Testament wine reference with Noah planting a vineyard and yielding to heavy drinking, marking the initial biblical depiction of wine and intoxication.

Tanlac advertised as the whole system benefactor

Frail and nervous people praise Tanlac claiming rapid vigor to health and strength. Mrs Edward A Walter of Maron City Iowa reports gaining ten pounds and restored appetite after using Tanlac, saying it benefits every part of the body by aiding digestion and restoring normal weight. Ad appears urging readers to buy at druggists.

Tanlac Edward A. Walter 6Th St S. W Maron City Iowa Tantac

Stafford Seeks Washington County Supervisor Seat

R B Stafford of Lime Creek Two Washington Do Republican nominee for board of supervisors for 1923 term. Resident 27 years in Seventy Six Cedar Lime Creek Two, he is a farmer seeking election to apply prudent, low expenditure county management. He pledges conservative policy to reduce taxes while maintaining county needs.

Lime Creek Two Washington Do Board of Supervisors Stafford Washington County Cedar Lime Creek

Wellman American Legion to Host County Basket Picnic

A Wellman Legion invites posts from across the county to a Thursday picnic on Sept 28 at Wellman with program, ball game, and social contact for Washington and auxiliary members. Notify Commander Oates or Adjutant Kerr if attending. Leon Beatty post resumes regular meetings Oct 3 after summer vacation with an extra booster event planned.

Cloyce Kerr Leon Beatty Post American Legion J. A. Harlow Des Moines Wabash Railway Washington Leon Beatty John Park Milwaukee Ottumwa Wellman American Legion Wellman Legion Washington Legion Legion Auxiliary Oates Kerr

Farnum Stars in Moonshine Valley at Fox Theatre Tonight

Fox star William Farnum headlines Moonshine Valley tonight and Tuesday at the Fox Theater. Mary Murillo wrote the foothill drama noted for thrills and striking photography. Farnum fights Holmes Herbert in two key scenes. supporting cast includes Dawn O Day and Sadie Mullen in lead roles.

Farnum William Farnum Fox Moonshine Valley Mary Murrillo Holmes Herbert Dawn O'Day Sadie Mullen

Moonshine Valley shines under Herbert Brenon direction

Jean the famous moving picture dog stars in Moonshine Valley. Brenon directing promises unusual photoplay with human touches and startling effects.

Jean Herbert Brenon Moonshine Valley Moving Pictures

Telephones Reach Vast Share of American Farms

The article states about 23,500,000 farms in the United States have telephones, roughly one fifth of all farms in the country, noting exclusive US advancement in telephone development compared with other nations.

United States

South African Grasses Yield Paper Material

South African grasses such as papyrus and dobe reach five to sixteen feet in height and can yield about six tons. These plants are used for paper manufacture in local industries.

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Iowa Wholly Authorized to Issue 22 Million Bond for Soldier Bonus

The state of Iowa may incur 22 million dollars in debt to fund a veteran bonus for those who served in World War I between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918. Bonds will bear up to 5 percent interest, payable over 20 years, with a direct annual tax of 1.1 million dollars to cover principal and interest. A Bonus Board including state officials will administer payments, with eligibility limited to Iowa residents honorably discharged or still in service. Applications are due by December 31 1924.

Iowa United States General Assembly State of Des Moines Treasury Army Navy Marine Corps Students Army Training Corps District Court Adjutant General Bonus Board Executive Council 389Th

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