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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1922

Page

6

What Will You Wear This Fall And Winter

A fashion roundup notes knee skirts from nine to twelve inches above the floor, with long straight dresses and broad hats. Colors lean blue and black with metallic trims. canton crepes and wool gowns feature heavy embroidery in gold jade green and red. Shoes favor high heels and military or Cuban heels for street wear. hats vary from wide brims to cartwheel shapes and beaded details, with adults and children offered coordinated outfits.

Mannufacturre Washington New York Robelink

Phillips couples travel to Des Moines for state fair

Mr and Mrs W A Phillips and Mr and Mrs Harry Phillips drove to Des Moines today to attend the state faire.

W. A. Phillips Harry Phillips Des Moines

Society Notes Tug at August Weddings and Club Gatherings

Invitations issued for Lola Evangeline Godwin to marry EKhine Koehler on August 30 1922 at 4 PM. Monday Afternoon Bridge Club met at Mrs HL Young home with three tables, light refreshments served. Mary Parker hosted a dinner party for Miss Jesse Sage of Chicago with guests Anna Scott Margaret Duff and Bess Jones. Mrs Charles Wilson hosted in honor of her sister Mrs RR Wittich of Mascatine with twenty two guests and dancing. White Way Club gathered at Mrs RK Wells home despite weather. contests prize aluminum pan fancy plate aluminum kettle and glass flower basket awarded to members. Luncheon served by Mrs Wells with Miss Gladys Schultz and Miss Margaret Limerman. Next meeting September 5 at Mrs DC Stewarts. Second Waggoner and Gowey relatives reunion held at Sunset Park Aug 26 with over fifty attendees from multiple towns. fried chicken dinner and games followed by an annual gathering planned for next year August 25 at Sunset Park. Senior Guild picnic supper at church. two members Beulah Browning and Ruth Lemley leaving for Ottumwa and Cedar Falls respectively. A late debate on head of the table followed by program on The Guild and several talks. Guild spoons presented to two members.

Mary Parker Jesse Sage Chicago Bess Jones Anna Scott Margaret Duff White Way Club Rk. C. Wells Henry Marion Wells O'Longhilin Frank Miles Schultz Wells Gladys Schultz Margaret Limerman Dell Skinner Geo. Limerman Margaret Washington D. C. Stewart Will Munro Sunset Park Wellman Keota Fairfield Salina Crawfordsville Richland Brighton Perlee Pleasant Plain Waggoner Randolph New York Beulah Browning Ottumwa Ruth Lemley Cedar Falls Guild Carol Forcey Inez Sharp Ethel Sitler Faye Sutton Edna McCarty Lemley Browning

Old-Fashioned Household Role Earns Government Recognition

Washington August 29 The Department of Agriculture creates the Bureau of Home Economics to assist housewives in cities and on farms alike. Secretary Wallace says the bureau will be equal to other departments, headed by a capable woman, and aims to improve food buying, preparation, and overall household economy.

Washington Department of Agriculture Bureau of Home Economics Secretary of Agriculture Wallace Department Labor Department Woman's Bureau

Woman braves Amazon jungles for book material

Miss Katherine MacGregor of Waupaca Wisconsin describes seven months in South American wilderness. She trekked from Lima into the Andes by muleback, paddled a Amazon headwaters canoe, and faced crocodiles tiger attacks and a mule plunge. She plans more South American work within a month.

New York Katherine MacGregor Waupaca Wis MacGregor Lima Peru Andes Amazon South America Argentina

Social Calendar Prom August 20 to September

Community groups announce meetings and gatherings from August 20 through September at homes and churches. Events include farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Elton, Homemaker reunions, and various club meetings. Household tips cover silver tarnish, catalog use, and simple cleaning hacks. Coffee grounds pin cushion tip concludes.

Woman Kills Tiger After Saving Cubs at Clearing

At a forest clearing a native hunter killed a tiger after a night halt. Two cubs were taken before the woman, startled by two firelit orbs from the bushes, grabbed a rifle and shot. The huge male tiger fell dead as it rose to spring.

Enjoyment in Chasing Knowledge and Forefathers

The text reflects on pursuit of knowledge across time and space, noting the exhilaration of exploration. It alludes to a moorish or mythical figure, a moogriff, and references Robert M. Gay in a contemplative, antiquated tone.

Ana Robert M. Gay

Child Training at Home Guides by National Kindergarten Assoc

The National Kindergarten Association based in New York at 8 West 40th Street issues weekly guidance on home child training. The series appears regularly in current columns, offering practical methods for parents and caregivers.

National Kindergarten Association West 40Th Street New York City Stephen Wise W. 40Th St

Right Habits for Children Obedience

An early focus on forming good habits, especially obedience, shapes future citizens. Adults must enforce prompt obedience at times for safety, while avoiding unreasonable demands. The article urges kindergarten training and cites national standards, urging parents to seek early childhood education through the National Kindergarten Association.

Washington Lincoln Roosevelt

Replace Sugar With Salt In Jam Making Advisable

Home economics experts at Iowa State College report successful experiments substituting salt for sugar in jam and marmalade. England has used a small amount of salt with good quality jam. After trials here the substitution is advised. use one half cup sugar and one half tablespoon salt per pound of fruit, let stand five to six days to remove salt taste.

Iowa State College England State College Bulletin

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Allen J. B. Crail Washington, Iowa J. A. Godwin Lola Evangeline Ekhine Koehler HL. 8S. Young Charles Wilson RR. J. Wittich Mascatine Amazon Jungles Monday Bridge Club W. S. Elton George Poster Town LS. Patterson J. 8. Carden Hampton Iowa BO. We Roy Littrel Br. G. Wilson Gretta Gray Humeston Havre Women's Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Church Hannah Jones Myrtle Merrow Presbyterian Church Baptist Missionary Society Rebekahs By Getride BK. Skinner Klein Klothing Kompany Washington - Town
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