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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1921
Page
2
Lord Foeter arrives home from Aberdeen 8 D. Dr Henry Co Hull goes from Boston Mowe. Mr and MYM Fok lineet begin journey to Missouri in their new Buick.
A brief notice explains a coupon offer promising value after redemption. The text emphasizes savings and consumer benefit, labeling the coupon as a money saving device with unclear issuing organization and terms.
Local residents visit and travel between Guthrie Center and Chicago for business and shopping. Notable movements include Mrs Samual Alexander and daughters Missee Helen and Le eta en route to Chicago to buy fall goods, plus Mrs Mary Connell returning from Chicago with millinery buys. Travelers Dr Ralph McConaughy and family visit Winfield and Brighton, with notes on past Washington roots.
A jumble of names and short notes records routine visits and travel around Washington Iowa. C Rushell attends a Muscatine business meeting. Miss Nellie Coakley returns to Peoria after a visit with Mrs. Allison Pettit. Carl Shanafelt returns to Seymour after visiting grandparents. Mrs Ed Sullivan visits Eldon. Garrett Kailema from Kalamazoo visits friends. Miss Edna Owen from Mt Pleasant tours Owka loosa. Miss Will Mason returns to Davenport after visits. Henry etc. Various ads mention auto repair offers and tires from local merchants.
Street tramways drawn by horses were introduced into this country by Mr Trem or an American, from whom they took their name. They were first run at Birkenhead in 1860 and in the following year in London.
The Oldfield family gathered Sunday at Sunset Park for a reunion honoring Miss Eliza Oldfield of Chicago visiting relatives. About thirty five attended a long picnic table feast with abundant goodies. Washington relatives included the families of Mrs. Mary Fisher and Mr. J. W. Patton among others, with many from Columbus and Columbia University joining the event. John W. Fisher of Chicago was among out of town family members present.
Postponements and meeting notices include Senior W W Go groups rescheduled to September Mrs J T Chadwick hosts Jon Vs club at 4812 W D Chadwick addresses The Christian church choir rehearsals Friday at 7 30 PM at 4816 The Afternoon Bridge club meets Friday at 4018 The Hoyay camp fire plans gathering tomorrow at 3 PM for organizing South of Town Embroidery club plans ice cream social at Wall Darbyshire’s Thursday Bring a dish and spoon Mrs Robert Cook hosts W M S of Second U P church Friday at 2 30 Miss Myra Shaver leads lesson 4908 Ladies Aid of St Paul’s Evangelical meets at Mrs Martin Wesken’s home Thursday all members urged to attend.
Delta Alpha class and families hold annual picnic at Sunset Park at 4 PM Wednesday. Members urged to bring well filled baskets. United States Spanish American War Veterans meet August 9 at 8 PM. Initiation and business noted. West Chester Baptist ladies plan August tea and thimble bee Thursday at 2 PM. committee noted. Salvation Army advisory board meets Tuesday at 8 PM with Des Moines captain delivering message. Sunday school picnic at Sunset Park Wednesday August 10 starting 4 PM. bring baskets and dishes. picnic lunch at noon. Second Church picnic all day Thursday at Sunset Park with noon dinner. cars available from church for those with limited noon hour. American Legion Auxiliary note reads regular meeting upcoming.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at the home of Mrs. Geo Duke, 416 B Washington St, elect officers and handle dues. Members urged to attend the final meeting of the year to pay dues and discuss business.
A fragment reflecting on resilience and human solidarity. It emphasizes love, mutual aid, and fraternity as the core principle overcoming government obstacles to liberty and equality. The speaker critiques monarchy and aristocracy while championing human unity.
A garbled note mentions unconventional items used as coin in the South American interior, including chocolate and coconuts described as red near whale teeth by the Wijians. It cites salt and iron spikes among other substitutes and odd references to ped feath ys and cakes for tea.
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