Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1929

Page

8

Psychology and C J Roberts Draw Interest in Washington

Reports from people who interviewed him say C J Roberts shows a psych siderable ability along this line and creates interest. They view his work as an application of psychology, study of mind, with interesting observations of interviewees. Roberts has been in Washington at Colenso Lote aus with friends in this community.

C.J Roberts Igeist Jax Roberts Washington Colenso Loteaus

Representative Sutherland Visits Washington for Window Repairs

Ven Years Ago Today the representative spent the day in Washington addressing cracked window panes in the house and arranging new glass for hot beds and various buildings at the GEO property owned by B. McDaniel. Hog prices reach $11 as weather forecasts predict mostly fair conditions tonight and Friday.

Local High School Repeats NCA Accreditation Status

Local high school earns renewed NCA accreditation amid routine review. School officials cite ongoing programs and community support as key factors in maintaining regional academic standards.

NCA

Local shopper recalls pattern of low prices this week

A brief local item notes a woman recalling a week of low prices and a pattern she observed. The fragment mentions a Pauilip name and Hem er, but details are unclear.

Hemer

Curl to Open Store Here Next Saturday

Announcement today by J B Curl states he will formally open his Washington Wellman store this Saturday with Hill McConaughey handling active management. The move follows a liberal operating schedule and includes the same brand policy and merchandise lineup praised by local citizens. Lindbergh sighting noted in Rid an April 11 report mentions refueling at 2 20 a m and departing an hour later without disclosing his destination.

J.B. Curl Washington Curl Wellman Law Hill McConaghey Carter's Bremer McConaughey Cirele Ridan Miss Charles A. Lindbergh

Rebels Flee Westward After Bloody Mexican Engagement

In Chihuahua on April 11 rebels led by General Marcelo Caraveo and about 2,000 revolutionary soldiers fled toward the Sierra Madre with a kidnapped American airplane mechanic. Two days later they reportedly captured a city in a bloody clash as federal troops faced street fighting and veiled threats toward U S lives.

Tuarez Chihualas Mexico Marcelo Caraveo Sierra Madre Juarica Peri Steh

Hasty Judgment Wrong The Wits The wits: Than ever anewn once said to me

Frank Swinnertan recalls a quip about first impressions, noting nine out of ten people improve on acquaintance and reflecting on the truth of the old saying.

Frank Swinnertan

Red Brick Notes From April Visit and Local Happenings

Local items report visitors including Mr and Mrs Eiswanger and Mr Gavland visiting. Homer Kephart farming ground at Blossom Place. Mrs Abe Been and Mrs Martha Walker memories. Mrs Liosd John Rittler and Mr De Roth of Noble called at Wag ner home. Jacob Wenger hauling hay. Sayre busy taking orders for strawberry and yaapberry plants. Mrs Hering improving slowly after a two week visit with daughter Mrs Carl Hering.

and Eiswanger Gavland Liosd John Rittler Homer Kephart Abe Martha Walker West Chester Carl Hering de Roth Ealred Sayre

County boards to hear assessment plan in Muscatine area

The boards of Muscatine and Louisa counties will meet in Muscatine Friday to hear proposed assessments to fund the Micnel Creek diversion project in the 13th district. A joint session heard a report from a spring levee patrolman indicating the Mississippi levee remained in good condition and could withstand a rise of about five feet.

Colembes Junction Board of Supervisors Muscatine Louisa Dhenge Wus Mississippi River

Kirkwood Hotel Fire Deaths Investigated

Coroner's jury attributed deaths to the Kirkwood hotel fire and public findings were announced. Dr William Carpenter county coroner and city marshal Charles Barker led the inquest, with services at St James Church and burial at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Des Moine Kirkwood Hotel William — Carpenter Charles Barker

Fault of Narrowness Sorrow minds think nothing right that is clove their own capacity La Rochefoucauld

The text presents a quip on narrowness and sorrow, citing La Rochefoucauld as the source in a compact, reflective line about perception and self-limitations. It resembles a maxims-style catalog entry with minimal context.

la Rochefoneuld

Rabbits Seek Water Amid Choir Love Tale

A fragmentary note describes rabbits needing water and a tearful Tae wo wept, while may seek affection from a choir, hinting at a peculiar scene or fable with unclear setting and characters.

Announcements from the 19th Century Cad Hostess and Church Meeting

Miss Aletha Montgomery to host the 19th Century cad Thursday at 2 PM. Mead of Mrs Clifford Thorne noted previously. Presbyter 1st choir night React 7 15 at Washington Church. News notes: AML visiting members welcome. regular meeting at 8 o'clock Thursday evening, April.

Aletha Montgomery Clifford Thorne Washington Ch

Mrs Meade and Davenport Presbyterial notes at meeting

Mrs George Meade arrived in Beach California to spend winter with her brother and will visit Washington with her sister Mrs Hi Ross before returning to Cedar Rapids. John Cowser and others returned from Davenport Presbyterial where Mrs Pizwit Viams was elected secretary for litErature and installed to serve on the Presbyterial board. The meeting celebrated a golden jubilee year and reported a splendid attendance.

George Meade Night Beach Californi Washington Hi Ross Cedar Rapids John Cowser FW. Fastwood W M. Fitzwilliam Roberts Lemmon Davenport Pizwit, Viam Presbyteris Eastwood

Local Man Appointed Deputy Collector Moves to Spencer

Spencer gains Hines Mount as Deputy Collector to replace Arnold Lee who resigned February 27 to join the Federal Farm Loan Board. Mount, secured by Senator Smith W. Hart, is in Dubuque acquainting himself with duties and assignments before relocating.

Leather for Shoes Part Division by Upper and Bottom Leathers

The shoe making process divides leather into bottom and upper types. Bottom leather forms the outsole insole welt and counter whereas vamp quarters toe cap and tongue are cut from the upper leather.

Cause of Sea's Coloring Near Land Yellow Sea Turned Yellow

Water color changes blamed on mud inflow from the Hoangho and Yangtze rivers. Authorities cite sediment and silt entering coastal areas as the cause of the yellow hue in shallow regions.

Hoangho

Nickel Plate Zinc Plating Feasible with Silver Finish

The bureau of standards states it is perfectly feasible to nickel plate articles made of zinc and to further plate these with silver after the nickel.

Bureau of Standards

Ancient oak canvases sold to fund Lincoln cathedral restoration

Pieces of canvases from Lincoln Cathedral, dating to 102 years ago, were sold to raise money for the restoration fund. The sale aims to support preservation efforts and safeguard the historic timberwork and artifacts tied to the cathedral’s past.

Lincoln Cathedral England Restoraton

Farm work under favorable weather at Pilotsburg M

April notes report wet fields improving with good weather and seed oats purchased by farmers. Aid Society met with Mrs Clara Fisher, followed by social time. Family updates include chicken pox cases among Mariella and Richard Scott, Mae Wilson at Mrs Bear’s, J D Byers steady, and visits from relatives including Albert Maas and Walter Schrader.

Pilotsburg Aid Society Clara Fisher Mariella Richard Scott Vera Mr. Green Wellman Walter Schrader Washington Marion Stransky Abert Stransky Kalona

Washington county notes and visits in brief

Mae Wehr travels to Columbus Junction for a short business stay. Dr and Mrs BR Spessard arrive from Ainsworth to spend the week in Washington on business visiting the Botee Kurtz home. Tiny Cross returns to Muscatine after Washington visit with Mrs Harris. Mrs E R Mercer of Minneapolis arrives to visit Miss Earth Chilcore. Keota resident Le Keinschmidt returns after a day in Washington. Evan Edwards and baby Elgan Lewis return to Cotter from Washington county hospital. Schmoeller Bros Tailors advertise custom suits and curler outfits. Dessie Love visits Columbus Junction for business.

BR. W. Spessard Ainsworth Washington Botee Kurtz Tiny Cross Muscatine Mrs. Harris E.R. Mercer of Minneapoli Miss Earth Chilcore Evan Edwards Elgan Lewis Cotter Washington County Hospital Schmoeller Bros. Tailors Andessie Love Columbus Junction

Also Mentioned on This Page

South Pole Warner Wilson Robby Vernon Wm. Sutherland Geo, B. McDaniel Weathe Press Mark Peaches E& ES A&p White House Mw Borden P&g Kirk Campbell Iona Idaho Henshaw Mar the Great Atlanic & Pacific Tea Company Marguerite Herring Kirkwood Reiner St. James Curen McGuire Courtney Victor John Walsh Ottum Elm Groveemetery CR. Gallagher W. J Gallaghe Joe Lohberger Joe Donsall Lawawa Frank Gobil Gaik.m Schaffner the Old Grouch No Day Intent Washington Cleaners South Side Square Wilie Long St Wall Kington County Trem Souri Spencer Goodyear Supertwist Brown’s S Washington St Pilotsburg M Frank Stransky U. S. Rainster Coats Rothschild’s Mae Wehr le Keinschmidt Keota Bass Schmoelier Bros Westphal Ing Carl Hardin John Shields & Sons
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication