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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1923
Page
3
Rotarians and their wives enjoyed a ladies night with a fried chicken dinner and a lively program led by George Eckhart of Indianapolis. In a playful reversion to childhood, attendees engaged in a grand march, spelling matches, whistling contests, and mixers to mingle among about a hundred members.
The Des Moines State Fair horticultural building displays more than 100 nut varieties from eastern Iowa counties Des Moines Henry Linn and Benton. Exhibits include walnuts hickory hazel pecan chestnut and butternut with hybrids. Carl Ferris notes Iowa has more native nut varieties than any eastern state east of the Mississippi.
At least five local Civil War veterans will attend the national encampment of the G A R in Milwaukee next week. Delegates include Col. D. J. Palmer Dr. J Botee John Donaldson J C F Wead from Washington and Mr. Fleming from Wellman. This is the 57th annual encampment with a strong program promised. Palmer leaves Friday. others depart early next week. Dates are September 2 to 7.
Springfield Illinois August 28 A dispute in the local miners union over Labor Day appearances centers on Senator Smith W Brookhart. John Watt secretary of the Springfield federation of labor accuses the U S Mine workers of trying to steal Brookhart. Watt produced a contract showing Brookhart agreed to speak at the miners celebration on Labor Day, challenging prior telegraphed assurances.
A slight discoloration from a scotch can be treated by rubbing with fine sandpaper. Do not use heavy grit or forceful sanding as it could ruin the fabric. instead use gentle abrasive motion and test on a hidden area first.
Hampton Towa, superintendent of horticulture, notes Iowa now grows nuts from wild trees but is planting orchards across the state to market nuts in three to four years. Exhibits include a native pecan over 100 feet tall and 300 years old, the Greenbay hybrid, and efforts to cross pecan with Iowa hickory for a thinner shell and rich flavor. Peanuts are present but not exceptional. six varieties on one tree are shown by topcrafting.
Dr. Charles M. McKinnis a longtime Ollie Iowa physician died at 6am in the home of his daughter Mrs C W Long on East Washington Street. Born April 22 1851 in Ohio he practiced in Ollie from 1876 retiring two years ago and was a respected pioneer. He leaves three children and siblings in Des Moines and Ollie. Funeral Thursday at the Baptist church in Ollie with internment at Brighton and open casket at Jones McElhinney.
Jerrietta Morton of Keokuk, one of Iowa's famous readers, will give an entertainment Thursday evening at 8:36 in Shorter Chapel A M E Church. Pastor P. Jones delivers the notice.
An elderly woman sees her niece Emily off in Copenhagen guiding her toward Langan with well wishes to avoid any train changes. The scene captures a quiet departure as Emily travels away.
Chicago August program by the Eugenics Committee of the United States urges segregation of defective types sterilization and marriage divorce reforms to conserve human resources. It calls for farm colonies sterilized residents and dysgenic limits on immigration with eugenic education and laws to support selective marriage and greater social controls.
A brief quotation from the Buston Transcript notes a harsh view on Mongolians saying they know neither friendship nor politeness and reserve the kiss for lovers or spouses in a pointed cultural remark.
The text outlines long term eugenic aims including systematic mental testing of children at ages ten and sixteen, removal of information restrictions on contraception, regulation of women and child labor, and official family pedigree registries. It warns laws should wait for precise facts and emphasizes eugenics as a multi generation project akin to building a religion.
Nature Magazine highlights coconut palms as versatile busy trees with lowered, growing fruit at all stages visible on the same tree. The article emphasizes palm productivity and usefulness across growth stages.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip shows a clerk telling his boss he does not need a vacation this year citing work not tiring him out. The line reflects a humorous take on workload and workplace mood.
Ingeniously designed prehistoric dugouts in France show how cavemen escaped or resisted attacks. Researchers describe the sites as early examples of shelter and defensive work, shedding light on prehistoric warfare and living practices.
A quotation from llusew Ballou asserts the deepest penalty for harming another is the guilty knowledge of one’s act. The line frames moral accountability as an inner wound rather than external punishment.
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