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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1921

Page

7

Crawfordsville News Highlights Local Visits and Lectures

Crawfordsville correspondents report visitors from Cotter and Ocean Park California. Items note a PBO convention trip to Mt Pleasant and a Washington visit. High school students advance a five part lecture course with October 6 to February 1 dates and reserved seats at 7 30 pm. Power loss from 3 pm triggers inspection by Iowa Gas Electric crews.

Crawfordsville R. BE. Davis J. D. Hamil Chicago Jenkins of Cotter J. M. Rees J. H. Jones W Huston Mt .Pleasant Ella DeLong Will Long Guy Mitchell Washington Margaret Manners Ocean Park Calif Copley J. Adam Bede Jeannette Kling Western Lyceum Bureau of Waterloo Iowa Gas & Electric Co

New Haven Notes and Local Deaths

Mrs Clarence Rathmel and baby returned home from Washington with the baby showing little improvement. Grandma Augustine of West Chester, who suffered a broken hip, died last Saturday night and was buried at New Haven cemetery. Leon Beatty's funeral was attended by local residents in Washington.

New Haven Clarence Rathmel Baby Washington Ena Plummer Bert McKinstry Chas. McKinstry A. J. Robertson Bert Smith James Franklin Brighton Frank Smith Grandma Augustine West Chester Olathe Kansas John McKinstry Orville Marion Smith Curtis Snyder Leon Beatty

Rally Day Planned Across County Churches

Next Sunday Lexington hosts Rally Day with 10 am Sunday school and 11 am preaching plus 7:30 pm service. Pilotsburg holds big day with 9 am sermon 10 am Sunday school and 2:30 pm guest preacher Rev W S Moore from Wellman. Community sing at Campbell home drew thirty. October through winter shifts Pilotsburg services to 3 pm.

Lexington Pilotsburg W. S. Moore Wellman G. L. Minear Zion Center Pilots Mesdames Campbell Entsminger Thorn Hallowe'en

West Chester Missionary Speak At Evening Event

Miss Kate Hill a returned missionary speaks at 7 30 in the evening at West Chester United Presbyterian Church with all invited to attend.

West Chester United Presbyterian Kate Hill

Farm Bureau Members Meet Across First District in Washington

Delegates from every county in Iowa's first congressional district gathered in Washington for a district meeting. Will Kitch led southeastern Iowa county agent discussions while Murl McDonald and Charles Hunt outlined membership drives and the need for a strong farmers organization. Lady Argapetian of Armenia spoke to end the program as high school pupils listened.

Farm Bureau Federation Washington Jefferson van Bure Iowa Will Kitch Mt. Pleasant Washington, D. C Farm Bureau Argapetian Armenia

Local Notes from Keota Area Morning Gathering and Visits

Community brief mentioning attendees at the Aine worth Baptist association and local visits. Mrs. Nettie Bain spent the day in Brigh ton. Mrs. W M Cox returned from Mt. Vernon with her nephew E B Tucker after two months illness. Miss Eva Reed travels from Muscatine to Keota to visit relatives.

W. M. Cox Keota Mt. Vernon Ohio E. B. Tucker Eva Reed Muscatine

Bakers and relatives in town visits and trips

Mrs A M Baker and granddaughter Rose Haker spent yesterday in town and returned to West Chester. Mrs M A Henderson and brother A R Knotts from Keota were in town en route to Moorhead Kansas to visit their sister Mrs L V Bishop. 40 cents buys a good dinner at the Chocolate Shop 9313 Sy.

A. M. Baker Rose Haker West Chester M. A. Henderson A. R. Knotts Keota Moorhead Kansas L. V. Bishop

Sewage Disposal Tides Latent in Boston Reservoirs

In Boston and many other coastal cities tides are harnessed to move sewage into reservoirs until strong tidal currents appear. Before the tide turns, the sewage has spread into a vast volume of ocean water and is diluted, becoming harmless.

Boston

Rope From Milkweed Fiber

Milkweed fiber yields rope but pods produce a pale white tint that is unsuitable for spinning. The fiber twists poorly and is better suited for stuffing pillows rather than textile use.

Advertising course at Ottumwa grows to two classes

Enthusiasm for the advertising course run by Ottumwa Ad club under the Associated Ad Clubs of the World has led to two classes. Over thirty enrolled, with limits of twenty five per class. The 16 lesson course, aligned with the national program, will meet Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:45 to 7:45 at the Chamber of Commerce, with M. Y. Merner leading locally.

Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce United States Canada National Association M. Y. Merner

Quarrel After Marriage Heals With Remedy Ad

A reader recalls constant quarrels since wedding day caused by stomach and liver trouble. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy the couple now live peacefully. The ad claims the pill removes intestinal inflammation and mucus with a money back guarantee featuring Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Mayr Lemmon's Advt

Hogarth’s Marriage a la Mode Acquired by National Gallery

Hogarth’s six painting series Marriage a la Mode, created by William Hogarth in the 18th century, were acquired in 1824 by the National Gallery in London. The works portray high life scenes and are regarded as the artist’s masterpiece.

Hogarth William Hogarth National Gallery London

Initial class meeting set on president’s call

The first study session will occur when the president calls it. The course costs five dollars and is open to any member of the Okumwa Act club or a firm holding club membership.

Act Club Okumwa

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Lexington Circuit M. E Cau Aineworth Baptist Association M. R. Bevan George L Duke T. A. Jones Sam Hout J. W. Bishop Ruth Lemley J. W. Nisite Chocolate Shop Nettie Bain Yale Tires Mannhardt Bros Farmer's Exchange Eve Sinclair Choice Home the Royal Market J. F. Kurtz Simpton Poland F. Great Giant A Buster Giant Jumbo Fashioneer Giant Smooth Bone 2Nd Tims Wonder Lengthy Bob C. C. Free Fairfield, Iowa Col. I. M. Reed C.m.&f. Clothing Co Haskins Ainsworth McCormick Harry Leffler Macon V. E. Davis W. Marston Wyman, la Johnson's Grocery J. AL Cunningham W. M. Cowper Dames & Son West End Grocery J. J. Picig Rubio, Ta, Farmers Co-op. Assn., Wells Kh. C, Ferguson the Holmes Grocery J. &. Abrahams Talleyrand W Marston Gladwin Nick Tinnis Harper
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