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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1922
Page
8
A collection of old jokes includes a cross examination quip about a gentleman's look, a Racist Hazards gag from a pastor and Rastus, and a guard duty riddle about positions during a patrol, all from period humor sections.
A famed actor sued for breach of contract and declared he was the greatest in the world. Asked why he claimed so large a sum he admitted it was because he was under oath and felt obliged to speak truthfully. His friends teased him about the boast.
A description noting the joint or glass souke as a Hassan-like creature of the southern United States, superficially resembling a snake. It earns its name from extreme fragility, with the tail easily breaking into small pieces. The term vone also applies to a skimator species of the old world.
Keota and Washington residents were seen shopping and visiting on Saturday. Several people traveled to Davenport and Chicago for visits and teaching assignments, while others returned home from out of town. Community updates include illness, hospital stays, church matters, and travel to Kelley Iowa and Rock Island Illinois.
A collage of local shoppers and merchants lists Gruen wrist watches at Steph and other stores. Visitors include Miss Ruth Schantz of Wayland and Mrs. Wm Kreger of Keota. The piece notes Oxfords, Dean's ice cream sodas, milk chocolate almonds, and Civilian shoes with several residents traveling to nearby towns. Additional items mention cleaning services, a merchant lunch, and a multiple small visits by locals to Washington and surrounding towns.
A roundup of local visits and travels with residents from Ottumwa Muscatine Wellston Davenport Crawfordsville Keota Oskaloosa and West Chester. Dates indicate morning departures and weekend gatherings with relatives friends and teaching staff mentioned including Miss Ola Humston Miss Lucile Benson Mrs. Geo Young Mrs. Ray Page Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lydy Mrs. Emma Nicholson and others. Chocolate and nut specials at Dean's appear amid the social notes.
The notice mentions disposing of remaining furniture and invites calls to Fred Anderson at the Gas office. It records Mrs. Humphrey Richards learning of her mother's death in Stratton Colorado and notes Mrs. Ed Wieher hosting the Afternoon Bridge Club on Thursday. B Share heads to Muscatine for Easter week. The Lewis Klein family moved to 622 South Marion Ave from Jessie Klein. Charlie Olds expresses belonging with Schulty Motor Car Co and returning home. Mr and Mrs Olds sold their cafe in Waterloo and will move to their apartment in the Rookery on May 1.
Two Highlanders view a Westminster façade bearing the cornerstone with the date MCMIV. A Scotsman named McMiv is praised for having his name on one of London’s finest buildings, a moment that sparks talk of enduring fame.
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