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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1919
Page
8
Subscriptions to top magazines are available with options for clubs or individual orders. Call 59 Ned after 5 0 p m or write to Journal to request a price list. Nita Belle McKwon is the authorized agent handling inquiries and signups.
A World War I-era soldier writes home from France that he cannot name the source of a crucial cup and coffee supply route for fear the enemy could exploit it. The missive underscores the hidden logistics behind daily comforts in the field.
Sealed bids will be read by the Washington Iowa City Council on or after April 21 1919 for garbage and can bottle collection under Ordinance 119 and for street sprinkling and flushing for the 1919 season. Bids must be filed with the City Clerk before 5 p.m. April 21 1919 on forms supplied by the Clerk. Dated April 8 1919 by City Clerk J Kellogg.
Indebted customers are asked to call at the store and settle accounts. The business is now under new management, replacing the former Tracy & Weidner partnership.
Mrs L M Leahr leaves this morning for Ankeny Iowa after a brief visit with sister Mrs Geo Benson and relatives.
The article notes that ancient women were just as fond of jewelry as contemporary women. Archeologists recently confirmed that about 1000 years before Christ, their artistry in jewelry matched the best per century standards of the twentieth century.
A collage of rural notices and ads from the Evening Journal notes Dean's restaurant offerings including a 75 cent turkey dinner at six o'clock Sunday evening, plus candy, rolls, coffee and pies at nearby businesses. It mentions locals traveling for visits, a German officer helmet relic, and legislative notes from Representative Sutherland’s weekend home return.
The De Koven Opera company presented Robin Hood to Washington last night with strong singing from Joseph Sheehan Ed Andrews James Stephens and George Shields plus Alice May Carley and Katherine Galloway. A ten piece orchestra directed by May Valentine complemented superb scenery and costumes proving the community can support top class entertainment despite poor road conditions.
The page lists shop ads for Deans Craft Ideal Bakery and Read the Evening Journal. It notes Mrs. Maude Warner leaving for Kansas City and Tartlesville to live with her daughter. A Red Cross workroom reports furniture returned except an oak bureau awaiting pickup.
Mrs. Cc. W. McLaughlin hosted the Ladies Aid of the First United Presbyterian church with committee leaders Anwyl Hawthorne and H. H. McCleery. Talk on the Victory Loan by Ola Miller and singing by Tillotson preceded a business session as 70 delegates to the United Presbyterian conference planned for May.
Miller hosted a small gathering of intimate friends last night. Five hundred was played and a pleasant time was enjoyed by the guests. At the end, the hostess and her sister Miss Maude served a light luncheon.
A series of local notices lists church events and clubs around Crawfordsville Indiana. Rev W G Robertson preaches at Bethel Presbyterian April 13 subject to road conditions. A Gray School box supper Easter week features pupil program and box donations. Fortnightly club plans a meeting at Mrs O E Helwick April 15 with officer elections. Lexington Ladies Aid hosts April 17 at Fleming home. Rubber Social by Ladies of A M E church set for April 16. Embroidery Club meets April 16 at Mrs Gates. Franklin School in Marion township hosts candy social April 16. bring boxes.
The O E 8 announces a Thursday April 17 meeting with a 2 30 p m school of instruction for officers and members. A banquet at 6 36 p m requires RSVP to Mrs Will Harwood by Tuesday. Instructor Mrs Bertha Mellicker of Wellman will attend. Regular work begins at 8 00 p m. Officers rehearse Tuesday April 15 at 8 00 p m in Masonic hall.
Officers will meet at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday April 15 at Masonic Hall for rehearsal. The notice lists location 4912.
The Fortnightly club will hold a general meeting Friday evening April 18 promptly at 7 45 p m at Mrs G W Hay's home 218 Fast Main street. A program of entertainment precedes a business session including officer elections and member nominations. All department members urged to attend.
The Civics department of the Port nightly club will meet with Mrs F L Wilson Tuesday at 2 30 with officers to be elected and full attendance requested The Fortnightly club meets with Mrs Frank Wilson Monday at 7 30 The Le Foch society meets with Mrs L E Larson Wednesday at 2 Pleasent Hill school house hosts a pie and candy social Tuesday evening
The notice states an event moved from the evening of April 11 to April 15. It invites all, asks ladies to bring boxes, and mentions a short program led by Laura Eisele, teacher.
Advertisement notes magazine subscriptions and club arrangements with a contact, inviting follow up after 5 30 p m or by writing to the Journal care of Nita Belle Mc Keon authorized representative. Call 59 Red to review prices and options.
Carrie attends a party where Ther Mother warns her to wait for others before taking treats. She receives the first helping of ice cream and blurts a humorous line about enjoying it best while it is frozen. The tale captures a quaint child moment and family dinner etiquette.
The article notes black diamonds are mainly found in Brazil's Bahia province where the purity is highest. It states buyers have paid up to $20,000 for the black gem, though this is modest beside the prices demanded for white diamonds.
A method advises washing a cotton flag in gasoline and soap to prevent color running. Melt soap in a bit of water, mix with gasoline, and treat the flag. Rinse with clear fluid and hang to dry without wringing.
Two young brothers search a rose garden for a black rose to honor their mother Willie who has lost her husband. The boys insist the flower must be black to mark the sad occasion and death of papa.
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