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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1923
Page
6
Mrs. Penfield sews a pink sweater for Lettie, hoping to lift the girl’s spirits and confidence. Lettie admires the garment, vows to behave for Sundays, and the scene hints at a plan to improve Lettie’s life through clothing, care, and small joys.
A compact quotation attributed to Vupitug Byrus reflects on regret and speech, noting the speaker’s preference for silence over spoken words. The line emphasizes restraint and the value of keeping thoughts unsaid.
On Monday evening a joint Rotary Lions meeting will feature Coe College President Harry Gage as speaker. Gage, Cedar Rapids Rotary president, is a noted educator and orator. Lions will attend as guests, with other program details pending a special committee.
Charley Hebner recalls the Granary, the old school house, but cannot identify its builder or any witnesses. He mentions possibly Jesse Harvey of Wellston as a distant link. The writer seeks someone with knowledge of the house’s origin and builders.
Jack Keating, an claimed old settler, adds his view on the old school house. He recalls his mother arriving in Washington in the early fifties and living in a portion later owned by John A Henderson. He asserts the house was built by a man named Mc Kay with carpenters Baldwir and Porter hired for the work. Porter is father to Miss Clara Porter of this city.
Iowa judge orders new trial for Lou Donaldson of Milford after prosecuting witness Evelyn Luft recants her testimony. County attorney seeks dismissal of the criminal action, bondsmen released, and other indictments likely to be dismissed at the next court term.
A brief exchange reports a girl declining to show, saying her head isn’t old enough to earn marks yet. The remark, noted as a Paxchange item, reflects cautious participation.
Quoted line from the Washington Evening Star features Uncle Mhen asserting continuous improvement despite doubts. The playful dialect emphasizes confidence in real estate progress and neighborhood change.
In medieval southern England a popular superstition claimed that consuming herrhiys brains improved beauty. Monastic writings from the tenth century reportedly argued that the washes of burnttes aided complexions.
The piece urges swift effort over fear and lists the need to jump in and scramble through risks to achieve anything worthwhile in life. It references danger and cold as obstacles while emphasizing decisive action. Sydney Bantth is mentioned as part of the context.
A long list of local group meetings is announced including booster club on Tuesday April 24 with Mrs Spencer Reed, Kolah Club with Mrs Cloyd Knapp, Women s Missionary Society of the tethel Presbyterian church on April 25 with Mrs Lloyd Walker, and regular K C meeting Tuesday at 8:00. Also revival services at Shorter Chapel A M E C P Jones in charge, art department sessions with Etna Dawson and Mrs Frank Wilson, Jubilee choir rehearsal, Knight of Pythias activities, American Legion Auxiliary, a chicken feed at the Christian church, Odd Fellows 103rd anniversary with Rev Pettit and supper, and Senior Guild Girls work meeting with Mrs Regan.
Des Moines April 23 The possibility of electing a new American woman to lead the International Woman Suffrage Alliance follows Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt's plan to retire as president at the ninth congress in Rome next month The American delegation to Rome includes Maud Wood Park Frank J Shuler Katherine Davis and Nathan with numerous other named delegates and alternates from across the United States.
Mrs Alma Maple and Mrs June Gardner will entertain the Ladies Aid Society on Thursday in April. The notice lists a social gathering with light refreshments and community fellowship.
A concise reflection notes that being told you did something as well as a man could have done it is a fine compliment. The line emphasizes value in competent work and mutual respect in effort.
A concise reflection from John White Chadwick urging that hopeful aims empower the soul. It emphasizes the transformative strength of noble aspirations guiding personal character and effort.
A writer argues that "soft lights in the home" help prevent divorces and that soft speech is even more effective, citing a Boston Loeving transcript.
A Lowell aphorism asserts that steady business acts as ballast for the mind, keeping it steady on its keel and shielding it from crankiness and risk. The line suggests discipline and steady work as a stabilizing force.
A short tip advises rubbing antique brass with vinegar and salt to brighten the surface. The method removes dullness without creating a visibly polished look.
The Boston Transcript recalls an ancient remedy where kissing a pretty girl was believed to cure toothache. The piece notes the folk practice as a quaint, bygone cure and reflects on early medical superstition.
A wealthy London woman has had her portrait taken every month for 22 years to document the progression of her aging. The habit reflects a personal exploration of time and self through repeated photographs across decades.
The resignation of Rev. M. R. Regan, tendered April 15, was formally accepted after yesterday's morning service. A May 2 business meeting and prayer service will elect a pulpit committee. The resolution notes the church will miss the pastor and Mrs. Regan and seeks to honor their work.
An event at the church basement on the 26th features a case filled with eggs to raise funds for Des Moines hospital. Entertainment committee includes Mrs. Lizzie Young Mrs. Edna Eyestone and Mrs. Hazel Mathess.
The Ladices Social of the Baptist church will be held Friday afternoon at 2:80. Everyone is welcome.
Hoyay Camp Fire girls schedule a ceremonial meeting for Wednesday at 7 30 PM at Ruth Eggers home. A second note records a 7 30 PM gathering Tuesday evening at 583 Yeemen lodge.
The church bids farewell to Mr and Mrs Re lan as they leave for Louisville. They are praised for untiring efforts in the Sunday school and youth work. The note thanks them for kindness and comfort to sorrowful souls and prays for Divine leadership guiding their future service.
The Washington band secured a July 4 engagement for Sigousney and a weekly summer contract in Brigh ton. They also perform for the neighboring city each Wednesday night.
We express our thanks for kindness and attention shown during the illness and death of husband and father James Miller. Mrs. James Miller and Frank B. Miller.
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