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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1922

Page

7

Correspondents Send In News Reports From Brighton Route One

Brighton items note Mrs A M Gerckie and daughter visiting from Burlington at W P Brier home. Prody and Kosmer Borkoski met Washington callers Friday. George Marshall repaints his barn. Katherine Buxbaum returns from Chicago University to H A Engle home. Marie Brier of Des Moines visits. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Dickinson and son visit relatives in Washington. Pleasant Grove Farm Bureau Ladies Club meets Mrs Vincent Fritz. Frank Clarke of Wayland and Prody Borkoski visit Ainsworth and Riverside Tuesday.

Prody Kosmer Borkoski Washington George Marshall Katherine Buxbaum Chicago University H. A. Engle Marie Brier Des Moines Lloyd Dickinson Pleasant Grove Farm Bureau Ladies Club Vincent Fritz Frank Clarke Wayland Prody Borkoski Ainsworth and Riverside

Wedding in Riverside as Lantz Crittie tie set for tonight

The wedding of Miss Viola Crit to Mr Boyd Lantz will be solemnized this Wednesday evening at eight at the home of the bride's parents west of town. Also noted are visits, travels, and Rebekah lodge events with locals from Riverside Washington Wellman Ollie and Richland.

Brighton Frank Bristow Richland W. H. Dillon Columbus Junction Lev Gardoer Pairfield Viola Crit Crile Boyd Lantz Chauncey Stone Ollie Wm. Middleton Topeka Kan Jake Rader Jesse Los Angeles Calif Chas Helmick Theodore Prizer Ft. Snelling Elizabeth Harris Ernest Rudolph Janie Harris Clara A. Fox Lewhown Mary Fox Roy LeGore Chardan Dave Irwin Rebekah Washington Wellman Riverside Richmond Prudence Warner Bloomfield Methodist Church Inghram Mayo Younkin Meeks Edith Trafton Oskaloosa M. M. Fox A. K.laypool Davenport

Wellston News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings

Wellston residents report a train stop by Mayer and Mrs. Hotle with Cecil. W H Brinning builds a new chicken house and installs a modern plant. Miss Florence Stattler aids Mrs C H Brinning. Beitel family visits from Birmingham IA. McClelland and Moore attend a Mutual Telephone meeting. P B Sanerwein of Keokuk IA visits Geo Heisner. Mrs C H Brinning improves slowly from rheumatism.

Wellston, Ave Homer Mayer P. BE. Sanerwein Keokuk, Ia Milwaukee ” Metal Works Geo C. H. Brinning

Farmer Ends Life by Hanging Self in Benton County

Cedar Rapids Aug. 3 Chris Sparenberger 58 a wealthy retired farmer hanged himself at his Benton county home. His body was found in a haymow early this morning. Poor health was given as the cause.

Cedar Rapids Chris Sparenberger Benton County

Dry Navy A Success Patrol on Detroit River

Detroit federal prohibition officer James K R Davis says Michigan's "prohibition navy" of fast launches has halted illicit liquor flow from Ontario since July 1. Seven seized boats valued at about $22,000 are held in bond, with expenses under $9,000 and a potential $15,000 auction return, yielding a $6,000 net profit to date while the fleet remains in operation. Davis had argued the fleet’s cost would be outweighed by gains, overcoming Washington opposition.

Detroit River Detroit Mich Michigan Prohibition Navy Washington James KR Davis Idea Ontario Davis

Wild Life School at McGregor Aug 6 to 18

Several hundred people will join the third annual Wild Life School on the Heights McGregor August 6 to 18 with lectures lantern talks bird hikes field trips and river excursions. Participants include diverse groups from Iowa and other states with a nominal fee for enrollment.

Mcgregor the Heights Heights Mississippi Wisconsin State Park Yellow River

Iowa Consolidated Schools Press Ahead With Growth and Savings

Des Moines reports 68,619 Iowa children educated in consolidated schools across 368 centers. About half ride daily transport. system promises college access and lower tax rates. Since 1920 ninety three new schools cost roughly 16 million dollars, with rapid growth in 1920s and broad community impact through farms, libraries, and programs.

Des Moines Iowa P. E. McClenahan Consolidated Schools George A. Brown Consolidated State Office of Public Instruction

Strikes Disrupt Livestock Trade And Prices In Chicago

Rail strike continues to disrupt stock movements and services, worsening cattle and hog markets. Declines in medium and common cattle push prices down while scarce good cattle hold firm. Hog supply remains heavy with best hogs around $10, many sows under $8, as lard prospects hinge on August demand and foreign exchange conditions.

Chicago Texas Oklahoma St. Louisa Germany

Halls Catarrh Medicine Advertising Claim

For over 40 years Halls Catarrh Medicine has been used in treating Catarrh. The ointment provides quick relief by local application while the internal medicine works as a tonic through the blood to reduce inflammation of mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.

HALLS HALA F J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Rebuilding the Temple Yearned by God's People

After return to Jerusalem leaders Joshua and Zerubbabel begin the new temple work with an altar and sacrifices. The foundation brings mixed feelings of sorrow and hope as priests Levites and singers organize worship while challenges from pessimism worldly compromise and open opposition threaten progress. Prophets Haggal and Zechariah urge renewed effort culminating in temple completion and a joyous dedication with Passover observance.

Jerusalem Joshua Zerubbabel Mhee David Cl Chron Solomon Satan Zerubbabels Huggal Zecchariah

Doer of the Work Blessed in Deed Says James Verse

A biblical verse from James 1 25 urges readers to study the perfect law of liberty and act upon it. It contrasts forgetful hearers with doers who persevere in the law and are blessed in their deeds.

James

No Disguise Can Conceal Love Quote

A concise note quotes Rochefoucauld on love's truth, stating that disguise cannot hide true affection or feign it where it does not exist.

Rochefoucauld

Don’t Forget the Sands Sailors Steered by Stars

Readable lines recall sailors guiding ships by celestial navigation while warning not to ignore the guiding sands. The excerpt blends maritime lore with cautionary imagery about reefs and peril. The piece evokes coastal memory and seafaring tradition.

Sourgeok

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