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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1932
Page
3
A letter to the Democrat Independent praises prohibition and mocks anti prohibition views. The writer cites improved homes savings and work discipline since prohibition and shares a 1880 West example showing prohibition transforming a dilapidated house into a neat residence. He signs as T A Kilgore.
The column highlights corset trends and new styles for spring, notes on neckties, and health updates from Mrs Col Nicola and Miss Essley. It reports moves by Mr and Mrs Elliot Grayson to Forest City Iowa, the death of Dr Charles Medbury, and a New York donor's banquet. Local clubs plan projects at Sunset Park with a pink hawthorn tree, and civic events include library meetings and Federated Clubs conventions in May.
An attributed quotation from William Lowndes stresses that guarding peace ensures material well being. the saying notes caution in policy and personal conduct.
Mr Burrell recalls Washington in 1866 and earlier, describing a rough frontier town with no telegraphs, gas, or electric lights, no sewerage or proper architecture, and women in hay wagons. He contrasts then with later years, noting growth, improvements, and a boom in farming households and culture.
A Battle Creek Sanitarium diary recounts patient habits and diet temptations. The writer notes coffee bacon smoking and overeating by a wealthy teen and describes treatments for thyroid and pernicious anemia, plus Tulip party dining and Savita bouillon drinks as healthier substitutes.
Y M C A site drive plans discussed by Y M C A committee led by Frank R Sage after a Father and Son banquet. Dr FB Jenkins offered to buy the old Academy grounds hotel site with a $10 000 endowment pledge to be raised by Washington. The town celebrated the 19th birthday of C H Wilson, father of Frank L Wilson, with several gatherings.
Dr Roberts a Washington based homeopathic physician and longtime Davenport resident died at his home at age seventy one He was the uncle of Carl J Roberts, linking a local medical family to Davenport history.
Mr and Mrs Chas Olds have bought Ace Olds interest and taken full charge of the cafe They plan changes at the establishment and will operate the business going forward.
The Mean Up Campaign Washington launches a large cleanup drive with help from all citizens, students and various organizations. The effort invites broad cooperation from schools and youth groups to improve the community.
The Junior High pupils staged Te Rivals with performers Leone Simpson Ruth Hedges Josephine Bailey Carolyn McCleery Ilene Busby Wanieta Tucker Mary Roberts Dorothea Evans and Lilli Leffler in the cast.
A military funeral for Dewey McAvoy, a World War II hero, was held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, following his body being returned from France. The service honored his wartime service and sacrifice.
Will Johnson a 32 year old farmer living north of West Chester was seriously hurt while operating a tractor and died an hour later. He was unmarried.
Miss Martha Bare aged 75 died in Washington on April 28. She was a sister of Mrs George Alexander and Mrs Mary K E Jones of Washington.
The column extols Battle Creek Sanitarium for diet free of meat and seafood, milk regimens, baths, and massages. It notes long stays due to affordability and claims arthritis and angina discussions reflect common perceptions. The piece references Bruce Barton and skeptically contrasts public opinion with the institution’s offerings.
Community notes report strawberries from Arkansas shipments to Iowa with prices from six to nine dollars per crate. local visits, tulip tree planting in Sunset Park and garden plans. YMC A measles antitoxin drive with about 150 treated. mayor announces garbage collection starts May 2. various social events, church activities, and local incidents across Washington County.
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