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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
6
Brown hats dominate this summer in fashion notes detailing coordinated outfits. Articles describe brown hats from henna and brown taffeta to lace veils, with black grosgrain ribbons and lace accents. The writer pairs brown hats with black frocks, navy foulard dresses, and suede slippers, outlining styling tips and accessory choices for a polished brown palette.
The August social slate covers Worth While Girls events at the church, Shatem Group at Miss Havel Siberts home, Eureka Sunday school ice cream social, and a packed Methodist and church group schedule through Friday. Also listed are State Federation Women’s clubs activities at the Iowa Fair with daily programs and lectures by Miss Beatrice Fox Dodson Miss Ethel Wyn Dodson and Miss Marion L. Tucker plus pageants and fashion shows across days and venues.
A London domestic worker Jennie Mackenzie writes poetry and news hints at a book. Mrs. D. Henry Cram may become Massachusetts State Auditor. London has a woman auctioneer. Worldwide mentions include Japan women stockholders in rail, English women smoking Cuban cigars, Elizabeth I’s wardrobe, Clara Zetkin as Reichstag member, Columbus plant with a woman VP, Middlesex DA Frances Brady, and WCTU funding sex hygiene at Iowa University.
Mrs. T. C. Davis entertained nine girls for a farewell party for Mrs. Williard Glaze of Huston Texas. They viewed a picture at the Graham and then had a luncheon at the Chocolate Shop. Mrs. Glaze left on the one o'clock train last night.
Reports note the Czech parliament’s fifteen women members, sweeping gains for women in Denmark and Belgium, and milestones such as a 13 year old American diver at Antwerp. The piece cites divorce trends in the United States, minimum wages for Kentucky women teachers, and Burmese naming by weekday birth.
The National Kindergarten Association based on W. 40th street in New York City issues the Third series of articles in weekly columns. The program aims to guide early education practices for young learners across communities.
The piece explores how imagination shapes memory and truth in children and argues for guiding rather than suppressing creative play. It cites Mrs Elizabeth Harrison and shares examples of teaching truth through imaginative storytelling and kindly support. It urges promoting kindergartens and offers resources from the National Kindergarten Association in New York City.
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