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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1928

Page

3

Ralston Hosts Women’s Interests Group Luncheon

Mrs. W O Ralston received the most efficiency award at a Women’s Interests of the body geography meeting. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess and her daughter Lelia with Mrs Floyd Jayne and Mrs W O Ralston assisting. The next meeting will be with Mrs Herman Schultz on May 8.

W. O. Ralston Parker House Lelia Floyd Jayne Herman Schultz Woman's Relief Corps A. R Court House Woman’s Relief Corps Maud Schmoeller Cavender Walker Bryson Harvey John A. Logan General Logan Logan Grand Army of the Repubdlic C. S. Club Frank Jones Mae Hawkins

Local Club Announcements And Meetings Schedule

Community groups announce meetings and events at churches and schools. The Baptist Ladies Social convenes Friday at 2 30 p m to elect officers and report year’s work while Independent club hosts Mrs Gertrude Maxwell Thursday afternoon.

Baptist Ladies Gertrude Maxwell Independent Club

Green Mill Tea Room Set to Open This Saturday

Mr and Mrs W M Beggs announce the opening of their Green Mill Tea Room this Saturday. The interior has been redecorated and remodeled and the establishment sits south of the square’s southeast corner in Washington. The Beggs bring extensive experience to this new venture.

W. M. Beggs Green Mill

Local clubs schedule meetings across West Chester area

Multiple organizations plan evening and afternoon gatherings including the E O W club at Mrs. Dawson’s home and the West Chester Pythian Sisters. The B and P club meets at the Y’s community room at 6 15 PM, plus Be Natural and Just Us clubs host events. Centennial P T A holds a 3 45 PM session at the school and Lincoln P T A hosts a pound social, with other groups meeting in homes or church parlors. Jewish children show strong school attendance yet trail Gentiles in athletics at London elementary schools.

Robert Dawson West Chester Pythian West Chester Pythian Sisters B. and P Bethel Missionary Meeting Bethel Missionary Society Charles Wolfe Rosemary Club Spencer Reed Centennial P. T. A Be Natural Be Natural Club Claude Tucker Just Us Henry Yitmer O. FE. S Ladies Aid of Ainsworth M. FE Ladies Aid Ainsworth M. F West Chester Women’s Relief Corps West Chester Women's Relief Corps Garden Club

Fancy Bread Recipes From Mrs DeLong and Others

A compact catalog of bread recipes including Fancy Bread by Mrs DeLong using milk soda bran flour and raisins, Aye Smeltzer egg milk sugar flour baking powder and nut meats, and Peanut Butter Bread by Mrs Fitzwillian with peanut butter flour milk and standard leavening.

Light Rolls or Three Day Buns Recipe

A simple dough method uses one cup bread sponge and one cup warm water. Add 1 to 2 cups lard to form a soft dough and let rise overnight. Bake the rolls in a hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Oatmeal Milk Batter Recipe From Mrs Swift

Mrs James Swift describes a batter made with two cups oatmeal soaked in milk for hours one and a half to two cups sour milk one to four cup melted butter one to three quarters cup sugar one teaspoon soda one half teaspoon salt one cup flour baked twenty to twenty five minutes in a moderate oven.

Mrs. M. ©. DeLong James Swift

Graham Bread and Tee Box Rolls Recipe Notes

A historical recipe fragment lists Graham Bread ingredients including Mrs. W. S. Green, sour milk, sweet milk, baking powder, white and graham flour, brown sugar, baked slowly for about 1 1 2 hours. It also mentions Tee Box Rolls associated with Mrs. Alcorn.

Graham Bread Mrs. W. S Mrs

Yeast Rolls Recipe from Mrs Peet

Instructions for making yeast rolls with warm water sugar lard and flour. Add yeast eggs and salt, knead until soft, shape into egg sized pieces, rise and bake 10 to 15 minutes. Remainder kept cool for days of baking as needed.

Edith Hemmings Date Nut Loaf Recipe

In a bowl mix 1 2 cup sugar and 2 12 cups flour with 1 2 teaspoon salt. Add 1 well beaten egg 1 14 cups sweet milk 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 cup dates and 1 cup nut meats. Bake in greased loaf pan 45 minutes in a moderate oven.

Edith Hemmings

Naturalization Certificates Reach Ninety-Nine Thousand In U S

During the fiscal year ending June 30 1927 ninety nine thousand eight hundred four naturalization certificates were issued nationwide. In Leicester England the stocking trade seeks trained labor and firms prebook girls from elementary schools as learners. An archipelago is described as a sea with many islands.

United States Leicester England

House Passes Flood Control Bill for Mississippi River

The House late today approved the revised 325 million dollar flood control measure known as the Jones-Reid bill. It advances to a House Senate conference to resolve differences with the Senate version before returning to President Coolidge for signature.

Washington House Senate President Coolidge

Blue Ribbon of Turf Origin Credited to Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield England renowned novelist and statesman is credited with naming the Epsom Derby the Blue Ribbon of the Turf. The label marks the prestigious race as the sport’s premier event and a historic epithet shared in literary and periodical references.

Igsd Beaconsfield England

Vocabulary size and turnover noted by a Midwestern editor

A Siouxty Tribune report cites a Middle Western newspaper man claiming the average woman knows about 800 words. He argues that turnover, not vocabulary depth, drives language volume.

Siouxty Tribune

Caught Tax Collector to Young Suitor in London Opinion

A witty London Opinion remark portrays a young man asking how he can support a daughter on the salary he earns. The line mocks the suitor and the parental caution about economic means in marriage proposals.

London

Putty Made From Chalk and Linseed Oil

A historical note states that putty is produced from powdered chalk mixed with boiled linseed oil. The description emphasizes simple mineral and oil ingredients used in traditional putty preparations.

Women who claim misunderstanding and the case for plain presentation

The remark questions how many women choose plain presentation while asserting misunderstanding, suggesting a tension between self portrayal and external perception. It hints at gender expectations shaping how women present themselves and are understood.

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White Way Club Carl Dunbar Lelia Dunbar Charles Wolf Lincoln Parent Teachers Association Lincoln School P. EK. O Graham Theatre Bethel Church Klein Klothing KO Independent P H P. H W. Ja Gates Fleischmann Mrs. W. M. Fitzwillian Physicians and Surgeons Stutsman M. D F. & M. Bank Bld W. McLaughlin West Main Street W. L. Alcorn Wilson Heating Co South Iowa Ave W.S. Kyle M. B National Bank Preston Osteopathic South Iowa Ave Chiropractors Charles C. Brown Washington, Iowa INO. W. Applegate City Hall Washington Street Little & Pratt Lloyd Little Mart Pratt J. M. Kyle Willard Port Speaks Iowa North Hugh Dougall R. R Austin Sutherland T. A. Michels Morrison & Morrison Lawyers Morrison Bldg North Side Sq T. L. Brookhart Law Opera House Wilson & Wilson Co J. Wilson Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract Lemley & Yard Insurance National Bank Bldg J.D. Dayton Westchester Washington County L. B. Lupton Town Ave J. H. Peet MAYO Home Bakery Co. Hospital Earle W.corbin & Co East Side Square
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