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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1924
Page
5
Cotter and surrounding area residents share weekly updates. Visitors include R E Henderson and family, and John Jenkins of Carrot Nebraska. Local work includes church painting, home repairs, road work, and a new food sedan.
Vera Farrier spent the weekend with the Rich girls. Joe Arnold and Ernest Arnold with Sam Wayne motored to Columbus Junction Sunday. C M Corpman Finley Robert Garrett and Claire Dunbar visited Carl Corpman at the County hospital Sunday. Christine Mineart and Frances Dunbar were at home. Frances Dunbar helped Mrs Longer with house work before returning to Charlie Longer. O M Farrier of Brighton and family visited Sunday.
Mrs. Joan Wacsu of Mannington West Virginia credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength after seven years of illness. She suffered left side pain numb spells hot flashes and fatigue but reports full recovery and urges other sick women to try the medicine.
Keota reports show Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brown and son visiting a hospital bound sister in Iowa City. The Mayer and Romine families host and visit relatives across weekends with several Henderson and Green households sharing time at various homes.
Si gamma Phi Epsilon of Iowa Wesleyan College announces the pledging of Hayden Huston son of Dr Huston Crawfordsville Orel Conrad of near Crawfordsville and Richard Lins of Ainsworth. All are freshmen at Iowa Wesleyan and show promise in student life. Richard Swift returned to Davenport after visiting here with his mother Mrs M Swift.
Notice lists multiple local groups meeting with specified hosts this week. Harmony club meets Wednesday at 2 pm with Mrs John Wheel at 9313 Notice. Royal Neighbors gather Tuesday evening at the hall. Rural Woman's Club meets Thursday with Mrs E E Bartholow and elects officers.
Epworth League members and friends are urged to attend a kid party at the church this evening at 7 30. Those not in proper costume will be fined five cents. Refreshments will be served.
Notice lists Mr and Mrs Carl Herr ing entertaining Embroidery Club with a "hard time" party Wednesday evening. Attendees are urged to wear hard time costumes and join the social event at the stated time and place.
Coolidge draws backing from unlikely quarters as Governor McMaster of South Dakota and Senator Norbeck endorse the Coolidge Dawes ticket. Arthur Brisbane of Hearst papers says he will vote Coolidge, while Mother Jones also expresses support. The article notes Coolidge’s quiet efficiency as budget talks begin and cites growing cross party approval across unions and citizens.
Rev. W. C. Porter traveled to St Charles Iowa to assist Rev. W. L. Torrence in a week of evangelistic meetings. L. G. Sherwood accompanied him to Mt. Pleasant to catch the train. At North English Methodist conference Rev. Myron Hayen spoke on the Bible’s role in evangelism.
T F Breen general manager of Car diff Gypsum company becomes latest member of Fort Dodge hole in one club after carding a seven on the Country Club course. He sank the 136 yard hole in one stroke while playing with Dr J D Lowry.
Mrs J C Fields left Monday morning for Toledo Ohio to visit at the home of her sister.
Kellogg's Bran claimed to purify the intestine with natural action and guarantee to relieve chronic constipation or money back. It urged regular use of two tablespoonfuls daily and suggested serving ideas like cereals, muffins, and bran bread. Sold by grocers. promoted flavor and hotel use.
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