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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1922
Page
3
A special mixed committee urges business window displays during clean-up week to link civic pride with tidy streets. Schools will teach civic cleanliness, essays will be published, and volunteers or city wagons will haul rubbish. Property owners and organizations are asked to cooperate under Mayor Albergen.
Mayor A N Alberson endorses the clean-up plan proposed by the committee. Clean-up week will run May 1 with Monday as the big day, targeting town premises and the square. Merchants may close for a half holiday to involve employees while captains for each square side organize efforts and rival judging by the Improvement League.
Sealed bids for concrete paving of about 2000 square yards at Sunset Park, Washington Iowa, are due by 6 p.m. May 4 1922. Bids on printed proposal blanks sealed as directed. plans and specs at Frank Stewart’s office. Park Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids.
The family of the late Mrs. A B Neiswanger expresses deep gratitude for kind attentions during her illness and at the funeral. They thank friends for donations of flowers and thoughtful courtesies, signed A B Neiswanger and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger.
Park board approves a large reinforced concrete paving contract at Sunset Park to connect existing sections, excluding two roads, enabling full auto access once bids satisfy the city. The project, valued as the board’s largest, will proceed if bids meet plans amid prior funding delays.
At a board meeting the Commercial Club went on record supporting the city clean-up campaign. Members expressed enthusiasm to cooperate and help make the city shine. Almost all city organizations are linking up with the effort, with a remarkable showing anticipated next week across the city.
Word arrives of the death of William G. Stanley at his Argyle New York home. He was the brother of Mrs. James Ferguson formerly of Washington now living at Argyle. Mr. Stanley had often visited the Ferguson home here.
Mrs W H Pratt wife of a brother of A O Pratt of Washington died last week at her home in Clarke county Iowa funeral services were held Friday with burial at Weldon A report that burial was at Crawfordsville was an error
A nostalgic note describes veteran writers visiting a high school. They blend with students, ponder aging, and recall school days. The piece highlights tactful students and moments that make the writers feel younger, even imagining a playful escape to youth.
Several town and rural schools in the county plan to observe Arbor Day on Friday with cooperation from the American Legion. The program includes planting memorial trees on school grounds named for World War veterans, with veterans giving short talks and guidance on tree care. Suggested memorial trees include the American white elm white oak red oak and black walnut. Circulars detailing the Legion’s suggestions were sent to county schools by Miss Clara Wallace county superintendent of schools.
Methodists present a Friday evening play titled The New Minister at the high school. The event was moved from the church to the school and features hard preparing girls who promise an entertaining program for attendees.
A Detroit Free Press note tells of a woman advertising for a lighthouse servant. A girl replied she wanted the job hoping it would benefit her but asked where the lighthouse was located and how to reach it.
A damaged fragment mentions a newlywed woman on her first day asking for two steaks and about half a pint of grave bendon in a cartoned note. It hints at domestic shopping or kitchen orders without full context.
A brief line attributes a quotation on uncertainty to Johnsen, noting caution against relying on certainty in planning and decision making.
Dietitians emphasize variety as essential as quality in meals even with high prices. Science canning aids home meal planning by enabling ready to serve meat products and distributing tropical fruits and vegetables nationwide despite winter shortages.
White spots on wooden surfaces appear after washing. Use tepid water with milk or soap suds or cleaning powder to remove dirt. These methods leave no spots and provide effective cleaning.
Fragmentary excerpt argues that each man must work out his salvation yet recognizes millions share the same burden and rights. It cautions not to interfere unnecessarily with others’ pursuits and freedoms.
A brief reflection on virtue in labor cites Ruskin and contrasts idle wealth with diligent workers across social strata. The piece stresses contentment in purposeful toil shared by rich and poor alike, warning against complacent idleness.
Fragmentary memoir note attributes weakness to neglecting duty and giving back in dime of trial. Mentions John Woolman and a sense that actions did not seem right for the author or others involved. The text blends moral reflection with faded phrasing.
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