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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1925
Page
8
A local note urges readers involved in classified advertising and boarding to consider their interdependence. The item highlights the mutual impact of ad businesses on boarding services and vice versa, calling for broader awareness among practitioners.
A worker named Frank Shearer was nearly fatally drawn into a cement mixer at the new county hospital project when his clothing caught in the machinery. The machine was shut off and his clothes were cut away to extricate him, highlighting a near serious accident and prompting safety reflections.
The column lists marriages and visitors in Washington with notes on local residents. William F. Streh and Vera P. Kern of Riverside secured a marriage license. Several residents travel to Davenport for business and leisure. Henry Miller recovers from a stair accident with no serious injuries. The notices mention plans for rugs from old carpets and a new assistant at the Washington Oil Co station.
Jessie Brindley visits Pilotsburg to spend time at Mrs. Ashby’s home. Pollyanna at Methodist church after prayer meeting Wednesday. Admission 26c adults 8c children. Poultry supplies from Phillips Drug Store. Mrs J R Krusor and daughter visit Belknap for weekend. Water shut off 7:30 Sunday morning for changes. Fern Crozier travels to Sigourney with her mother. Helen Hanley and companions visit Wellston farm. Free tires offer from Triangle Supply. Duane and Dolores Shakla visit Wellston. Second hand corn planter noted. Mrs Oscar Brock and daughter Alice visit Ottumwa. Lucile Jones returns to Crawfordsville after grandmother visit. Wyckoff family from Brighton visit Wethington. Harness oil available at Phillips Drug Store. J R Kruser of Rock Island in Chicago on business. Margaret Doolittle to Fremont for a couple days. Edna Wallace Hopper beauty preparations at Phillips Drug Store. Roy Mapel of Wellman visits Washington on business.
Evidence of a long forgotten battle between Sioux and Winnebago tribes is found near Fertile Iowa. Arrowheads of Wisconsin flint points indicate organized volleys from a southwest direction while chalcedony tips suggest Sioux craftsmanship. The field also shows a former Indian arsenal site with debris and flakes. Local names note Shunekahdah as a Winnebago numeral for one.
Special price on carnations for Saturday night at Peterson Flower Shoppe. Mrs Ed A Swift returns to Maxwell Iowa. Miss Mayo to read Pollyanna Wednesday night at M B E church. 25 and 15c. Mrs A R Ledger and Miss Ida Berglund went to Mt Pleasant yesterday. Howard Stewart and son Jim of Ainsworth visit Washington today. Death of Frank Batterton confirmed he was away in San Jose California last week. Black berry pie available at Ideal Bakery and at the Sales Shop in Opera House corner. Hugh Arthur and family informed of their son Frank’s serious illness in Wellman. Al Reeves and daughter Faye of Haskins shopping in Washington.
A Census Analysis of American Villages reports farming areas show 195 children per 100 married women aged 15 to 45 versus 128 in cities and 157 in villages. The study notes older village populations, regional gender ratios, and differing marital patterns across regions.
A tip advises letting steam escape by pressing the bottle sides before inserting the stopper to prevent seam damage, even with very hot water.
The piece warns to choose experiences wisely with no money back if unsatisfied. It notes plastic surgery rising in popularity among plastic surgeons and mentions spring clothes as a priority for women. It also jests about mosquitoes, summer costs, and garden hobbies while quoting a fragmented ad for mA Service Inc.
The junior class elected officers led by President Ralph Unthank with Marion Stransky as VP and Robert Thompson as secretary and Kenneth Anderson as treasurer. Seniors voted on invitations and mottoes selecting Honor Lies at Labor's door. Miss Coons spoke on health and beauty and Miss Father Gibson visited. Mr McKay and his orchestra entertained junior high students.
Iowa announces hiring of Chicago architects Coolidge Hodgdon for First Presbyterian church project valued at 250000 dollars. State education funding may rise tuition at Iowa University Iowa Teachers College and Ames due to reduced appropriations. H H Cable of Hudson S C elected president of Producers Commission Association with delegates from five states. Madame Schumann-Heink cancels Sioux City concert due to severe cold. Fraud charges filed against bank officers alleged deposits made while insolvent. Iowa cattle on feed April about fifteen percent below last year noted by Leslie M Carl. Am erica United Brethren trustees suit against Leander Clark College endowment fund valued at 200000 taken under advisement by Judge George C Scott.
Charles City report states former Farmers Trust and Savings Bank president Charles City George Heitz and three other officers of the defunct bank were in custody as investigations proceed.
Cedar Rapids jurists award Elizabeth Burgess $500 against Palo Alto farmer James F. Coolahan after she sues for $1,500 alleging breach of promise with Coolahan.
A blaze on Charles McMullan's farm 17 miles northwest of here destroyed seven buildings. Two children, Wayne 4 and Dorothy 2 McMullan, died in the fire.
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