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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1922
Page
5
In Thornton Fairchild's heirs saga, Robert learns of a Colorado mining claim and a warning from lawyer Henry Beamish. Fairchild faces pursuers, a femme fatale Anita Richmond, and the scheming Rodaines as they race toward a tunnel escape to Center City, with a deadly mine plot and a coroner's inquiries looming.
Anita Richmond and Fairchild flee into darkness with a girl, then reach Sheriff Bardwell's office to learn of a deadly oncoming case. The sheriff confirms a man named Burnham died seeking money, while Denver lawyer Barnham is linked to stock sale funds. The tension tightens as they plan the next move.
The Maynard Iowa paper notes the sudden death of Mrs. J. E. Baker at 34, from heart trouble. She married Dr. J. E. Baker June 16, 1908, lived in Maynard, sought a California move for health, and died at her parents’ home in Cedar Rapids after visiting. Funeral was held Tuesday in Cedar Rapids with Sumner attendees.
In northeastern Iowa a thriving dairy region showcases a model farm near Mc Gregor in Clayton County run by W. C. Blotzbach and sons. The Bell farm spans 220 acres with 23 Jerseys, a creamery, and a 160 shoot milk line yielding July butter worth $2325.
A Los Angeles Examiner report notes about 50,000 Iowa natives and Southern California Hawkeyes gathered August 13 at Long Beach for a vast Iowa Society picnic. Ninety-nine county headquarters plus university booths hosted alumni as Governor Stephens and Judge Crail spoke.
A repair crew near Waterloo witnessed a farmer halt pole setting to watch a turkey nest. The brood numbered 15 with nine turkeys and six pheasant chicks. The reminder of the clipping article mentions Mrs. George M. Wilson raising Persian Angora cats and a 83 year old widow marrying an 80 year old minister, plus a Des Moines reunion for the Sand Storm Division and a large onion farm near St. Ansgar growing 130 acres for a big fall harvest.
Mrs A J Jordan widow of an early attorney died in McGregor Clarion county Born Mary Ann Roberts in Plattsburg New York July 30 1830 She is 92 and recently made an automobile trip 125 miles to Brownsdale Minnesota She came to McGregor in 1853 and has lived 55 years in her present home Her life spans Jackson era to the age of railroads telegraph telephone wireless and many inventions
Prof L H Pammel warns against draining lakes as it harms fish habitats while Iowa's lake total remains about 43000 acres with Spirit Lake and West Okoboji largest. Coal output runs 5–6 million tons yearly, far below state needs. Ruth Herrick of Storm Lake dies at 94 after 55 years teaching, losing sight early and completing blind alphabet study. 156 disabled servicemen at Colfax hospital receive support as communities rally with concerts and gifts. Miss Dunwiddie named educational head at the facility.
George W Sherman 82 walked from Atlanta to Richmond 614 miles in 28 days for the Confederate veterans reunion. He left May 18 via Georgia South Carolina North Carolina and Virginia reaching Richmond June 15. He wore out two soles but had no blister and plans to return only if rain held off. He has five daughters in Atlanta and first did the trek in 1913 in 22 days. A $3 million temple will rise at Ste Anne de Beaupre to replace a destroyed church with a $500000 Redemptorist monastery nearby.
The piece describes the busy 20th century woman facing numerous duties from homework to dressmaking and childcare, causing headaches, backaches and nervousness. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health aid, citing letters from readers who recovered.
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