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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1926

Page

8

Local shoppers gather at West Chester Savings Bank scene

Keota residents A Safe Bank shoppers Louise Reaney Bertha Berry and Antoinette Lee are seen at the bank. Mrs Willis Toddeft plans an indefinite stay in Long Beach California. Rex Long arrives from Crawfordsville to visit relatives. Velma and Verte Gallagher return to Davenport for work after visiting family. Mere Blanche Mille and daughter Maxine travel from West Charter to see Mrs Mills sister Mrs Carol Willits. Theodore Bailey, recently at the state university, was brought to the county hospital Sunday in stable condition. Mrs Wayne Norman of Wellman visits relatives here.

Louise Reaney Bertha Berry Antoinette Lee Keota Mere Blanche Mille Maxine Weat Charter Mills Carol Willits Theodore Bailey State University

Visitors from Idaho and Chicago drop in in midweek

George Brookhart of Pocatella Idaho arrived last evening to visit with his brothers Col and eee Ue Pe and T. L. with his sisters Mrs Myrtle Poot and Mrs May Quinn. N I also visiting here. John Burham and Mr and Mrs Fred Gustafson and son of Chicago spend a few days at the Knauss home. Keiper of Ainsworth was a business caller yesterday. Bostwick Jr and wife left for Kansas City Missouri to attend an oil convention. Mrs Seymore Martin and son Glenn of Keota were shoppers. Alex Dawson left for Regina Canada on a short business trip.

George Brookhart Pocatella Idaho Col Eee Ue Pe T. L Myrtle Poot May Quinn N. I John Burham Fred Gutstafson Chica-Go A. J. Knauss Alex Dawson Regina Canada

Links Headed for Davenport for Day Trip

Ella Link Nellie Link and Wil da Augustine departed last evening for Davenport to spend the day there with plans to return later.

Ella Link Nellie Link Wilda Augustine Davenport

Lost Twenty Millions Last Year Due to Fashion Shortages

German textile makers lost twenty million dollars in a year as fashion dictated shorter skirts and coats causing a shortage of four million yards of cloth. US shoppers spent heavily on hosiery while Cadet Hose for children sold well with guaranteed service and new colors.

United States

Mrs Weldin Returns from Florence and Mentions Visits

Mrs Phil Weldin arrived home from Florence Alabama where she visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Waymack and relatives in Corinth Mississippi. Jack Reideff traveled to Ames to visit friends for a few days and Yolanda Bianchi of Chicago will stay with cousins Mr and Mrs Julius Sodini to attend the local school for the winter.

Phil Weldin Florence Ala John Waymack Corinth Mises F. J. Lease Crawfordsville Jack Reideff Ames Yolanda Bianchi Chicago Julius Sodini Pearl Gutshall Elmwood Mrs J. C. Gutshall

Local Families Return From Visits Across States

Mr and Mrs Dan Keber and daughter Florence return to Pittsburgh after visiting cousins Mr and Mrs J Martin White. Mrs W P Bowman goes home to South Dakota after visiting daughter Mrs C C Reister. Mr and Mrs Dethery Maxwell of Crawfordsville were here on business. Mr and Mrs Leo Giovanardi and son Edward drive to Des Moines for a week with relatives.

Dan Keber Florence Pittsburgh J. Martin White W. P. Bowman South Dakota C. C. Reister Mrs. Dethery Maxwell Crawfordsville Leo Giovanardi Edward Des Moines

Basis of All Art

Statement on joy of life and conscientious effort by William Matthews. The text argues that doing one's best turns work into art, and that thoroughness elevates tasks to artistry.

William Matthews

Dare's Mentha Pepsin Stomach Remedy Promises Relief

J B Lemmon offers Dare's Mentha Pepsin elixir claimed to relieve acute stomach agony and indigestion and to help chronic stomach trouble with regular use. The ad asserts thousands of satisfied sufferers and guarantees money back if not better.

Dave J. B. Lemmon

Community notices and social updates from Fairfield area

Local briefs report tax payment deadlines and penalties, visiting and travel for residents including Pearl Gutshall, Emil Trimbach, Judith Glans, and others. Events include rummage sale notices at Crail Store, a corn cultivation demonstration at Washington Motor Co, and calls for housing for teachers during the County Institute.

Washington Motor Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richard Barthelmess Rawson Fox Laura la Plante Iso West Chester Savings Bank E2ta Mrs. Willis Rex Long Velma and Verte Gallagher Mra Wayne Norman of Wellman Keiper of Ainsworth B. P. Bostwick Jr Kansas City Seymore Martin Non, Glenn of Prdpral HANK Ralph Mineee Mt. Pleasant, Lowa Thatrons Pyanains Uri Rothschild’s William McConahey Mt. Union J. A. Applegate The Baton, Crane & Pike Co George McElhinney Drug Co Geo. L. McDaniel, Prop ALE Atch Ison Blorsheins J. C. Boice Golia Miller John Lemmon Cedar Rapids W. A. Stockwell Brunswick J. E. Lemmon Freed-Eisemann Freed- Eisemann ADIO Brown's Tire Shop Paris Westphal Washington Cleaners South Side Square W. Long White Yard Emil Trimbach Ing Burlington A. Pratt Isif A. HL J. BR. Crailatore Judith Glans Marshalltown J. ¢ Hilderbrand J. F. Williams Muscatine H. H. Matthews Ottawa Kansas Fairfield Katherine Latta Alex Miller Eldora Rose Goldner Max Weigman St. Ambrose College Henry Weigman Mre Harry Greibel Charles Melvin Dewitt, Ta Alfa Faulkner EY. Wo J. R. Church Childr J. Craf D. F. Macon Wadlington Iowa F. S. Rowan Mes Mint Heebner Elizabeth Councilman Cresco Col, A, Mra J. Wilson Hurin County Institute N. D. Anderson TAXI John Shields & Sons Jean Hans the Wardrobe Cleaners Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
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