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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1923

Page

10

Local Shoppers and Visitors Stop in Ottumwa

Miss Bessie Feldman and Miss Clara Meigzer of Winfield were shoppers here yesterday and returned home last evening. Mrs FE Swank of Crawfords ville visited Ottumwa, returning home after shopping. Mrs W A Mitchell of Toronto Canada arrived to visit her father M Y Wallace and sister Mrs J R George.

Bessie Feldman Clara Meigzer Winfield FE. Swank Crawfordsville W. A. Mitchell Toronto Canada M. Y. Wallace J. R. George Cora Smylie J. B. Crail Fred Kupka West Chester Washington Mable Borman Ira Mitchell W. S. Moore of Wellman Burlington Alvina Grelner Clear Creek Elizabeth H Morras Clemmens Streigel Ruth Sherbeck West Chster FE. Pardes Keithsburg, LL George Jackson E. EF. Chambers Marjorie Keota Charles Shockley Will Nelson Omaha T. H. Barnes Nelson Mark Elliot Los Angeles Calift Harry Dye Oklahoma Donley Milligan Dye

Washington area notes and sale notices fill local pages

Local column packs social calls and events from Washington and nearby towns. Readers learn of visits by Mrs. H F Tracey and others, sales at Klein's corner and the Rummage sale, a Lyons open air hall dance tonight, and community service by Major A Kracen with the Volunteer Rescue Army aiding poorer city children.

A. Kracen Volunteer Rescue Army Davenport Iowa

Lowell on originality and nameness in human nature

A reflective note contrasting Ben Jonson with common traits, arguing that Honuwa patire possesses more talent for naming than for invention, as the author muses on shared human frailty and identity.

Honuwa Patire Lowell

Thought for the Day on compassion and action

A brief thought urges readers to stay busy helping others rather than dwelling on self pity, emphasizing steady, mindful sympathy for others. The line invites practical kindness over self concern.

Strikes Hit Pacific Lumber and Marine Workers

The IL W W walkout spreads from California to the Pacific region with 1800 workers demanding one dollar hourly pay and a 44 hour week plus overtime parity. A mutinous incident aboard the Solano at San Pedro followed. About 500 loggers in Oregon and 100 in Idaho are reported on strike. New Orleans police arrest eight transport workers on loitering charges connected to the strike.

Pene Senne San Francisco California IL. W. W. Lumber and Pacific States Solano San Pedro Helmmett Idaho Oregon New Orleans Markels Water Front

Will Curb Prison Farms in Florida

Florida lawmakers moved toward ending convict releases to private farms as the house passed an amended senate bill by 61 to 5. The measure attaches the house's plan to the senate bill and returns to the senate for approval, prompted by the death of Martin Tabert in a private convict camp.

Tallahassee Florida House Senate Martin Tabert

Merely a Matter of Form in Boston Transcript

A brief Boston Transcript item notes a matter of form with a sly aside about people who question you and the implications of such opinions.

Boston Transcript

In the Close Ups A Still Can Not Fool A Movie Camera

A fragmented note discusses camera perception and film truth, implying limits of photographic realism. It hints that even highly manipulated visuals may fail to deceive a camera, reflecting on the relationship between reality and filmic representation.

Drake Relay Meet Opens At Drake Stadium

The fourteenth annual Drake relay meet starts this afternoon at Drake Stadium with 1300 college athletes competing. High school Class B events run today, with relay and mile races, 440 yard dash and notable club athletes featured tomorrow. John J. Griffith acts as starter and Charles Rawesen serves as referee in a record-setting event.

Associated Jess Des Moines Drake University Drake Stadium Jose Ray Illinois Athletic Club Ray Baker University of Chicago Lloyd Rathbun Omaha University Club Dese Wolters John J. Griffith Western Universities Charles Rawesen United States Iowa

Constitutionality of Story bill funds for private college teacher training

Governor Kendall seeks Attorney General Gibson's opinion on whether appropriating fifty thousand dollars yearly for teacher training in private colleges, under the state board of education, is constitutional. The bill's fate hinges on the AG's forthcoming ruling.

Ressdes Moines Iowa Ben J. Gibson Kendall State Board of Education

National Rite Association Defines Springfield Rifle Range

The National Rite association states the maximum range of the Army Springfield rifle as 410 yards.

National Rite Association

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FOX Buck Jones The Footlight Ranger Fritzi Brunette Lloyd Hamilton Gloria Swanson Parmeene Ae Electric Service Co Fordick & Bates Iowa Ave J. M. Goodwin Sochulty Motor Arch R. H. Willits Ottumwa Iowa City Taxi Kalona A. m Tasi A. m.Tasi At & P Pratt Lowa City Kalona Dank Strickler’s Taxi Service Lowa Glee Club McKee School Miss Green Miss Burgess Miss Winter Mr. McKbachron McElhinney Drug Co M. R. Be H. F. Tracey Brighton Peter Greiner Robert Wells Ella Longenecker of J. A. Work Insurance Co Graham's Green Margaret Goldman Lyons Pearl Chambers T. R. Phillips C. O. Huber Harper Otha Huber Washington Cleaners Lyon's Open Air Hall Bert Pierce Wellston Walter Conner Baby Rubio Lyon’s Ralph Junkin Than Allender J. Eagle Mrs BE. R. Harvey Cedar Rapids J. A. Sprague Home S. M. McCleary Knoxville J. M. Davis Side Square Cecelia Wheelan Bertha Dempsey D. F. Macon William Boyer Mt. Pleasant Frank Bussart McCall Bros Lemmon's Pharmacy Lloyd van Sant Emma Reeves Ralph Livingston Nell Samson Albert Greiner John Greiner Greiners South Side Square Emma Morris Ainsworth Raymond Steinbeck Keith T. R., Benn and John Chance Atchison's Loftiss Wood Work Shop See, St. Hour A. E. Putnam Co Washington County IL. W. W Pacific Coast Statis Scene C.M. &F. Clothing Co N. D. Anderson Prop DRAKE Morrow Ray and Baker John Shields & Sons Blaine Holmes Service Holmes
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