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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1920
Page
4
Genevieve Norton, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Norton, died at 2:30 this morning near Wiedohn Creek farm east of Ainsworth after whooping cough developed into bronchitis. Body to Woodford undertaking parlors with funeral services tomorrow at 10:30 AM.
The children express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kind sympathetic and appreciated assistance during the time of Mrs. Mary Dodds's death.
Department of agriculture tests show Alaska flour inferior for bread production compared with wheat and other flours. Researchers note ancient grain germination myths debunked by experimental results.
A compressed note on a man angered by minor change and his struggle with petty grievances. The fragment hints at marital or social tension and a complaint about perceived insults.
Judge C A Dewey held a brief session in Sigourney this morning to close matters for several attorneys. Adjournment to Feb 21. Next term starts Mar 1 with Judge Hamilton presiding. numerous probate estates, guardianships, and civil actions distributed and orders issued including discharges, bond fixes, and deed approvals.
A brief note hints readers to check the want column for items and notices. Local residents may find listings on services, jobs, and personal ads, with details and contact options.
A W R C committee released a statement denying opposition to the Soldiers Memorial or the American Legion. The group affirmed support for a Soldiers Memorial and backed the American Legion, the Grand Army of the Republic, and state and national W R C leadership. Mrs M Hollinger as general chair led the note.
Mrs William Murphy and daughter Miss Ethel hosted the Highland Sewing Circle at their home on Thursday afternoon February twelfth twelve ladies attended. Miss Ethel played piano selections. A two course luncheon of chicken sandwiches pickles coffee fruit salad whipped cream and cake was served. A business meeting planned a social in honor of Russell McLaughlin and sister Mae before their trip to Illinois. The event moved to W R McCreedy home Friday evening with about thirty attendees despite-blustery weather. An oyster supper followed and neighbors wish the couple well as they leave the neighborhood.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Dodds were held at her home at 509 West Madison Street on Saturday at 2 PM. Rev. A R Oates of the Presbyterian church officiated. Pallbearers were Chas Cunningham W L Libe Will Townsley George Hopengardner St Clair Lewis and Marsh Wilkins. Interment followed beside her husband in Elm Grove cemetery firm family lot.
A Hardin County Citizen cartoonish note mocks Queen Mary approving women smoking and a pretty girl puffing a pipe. The piece imagines a future where women smoke openly and spit tobacco juice on kitchen floors, expressing satirical alarm at changing gender norms.
The funeral for Emma Jackson was conducted Saturday at 3 p m from the residence by Rev. H C Cruse of the Methodist church. Pallbearers were Dalry Dayton Clinton Walton Morris Crayne Owen Brumback Lester Ferguson and Clare Walters. Interment followed at West Chester cemetery.
The article recalls old practice when bakers kept surplus loaves to avoid fines for short weight. It notes the thirteenth loaf as the so called vantage loaf and mentions the custom as a historical detail from bakeries.
A terse reflection notes that when a rich man dies with no good will left to heirs, peace on earth among the reducing heirs is scarce and frayed.
W E Kerr aged 86 former Washington real estate and loan broker died at his Carthage Missouri home after moving there five years ago. The body will be brought to Washington for burial with funeral details pending. Survived by widow and children Mrs Thomas Van Nostrand St Joseph Mo Mrs H G Moore formerly of Wellman Verne and Will Kerr Caldwell Kan Miss Luella Kerr Carthage and Mrs Anderson Washington.
The Queen Esther Circle reschedules to Monday evening February 23 for regular meeting and guest day social. Several groups postpone meetings due to sickness including Kolah club Royal Neighbors Rural Women’s club and Lincoln rural school box supper fundraiser supports Council Bluffs orphanage Martha Thrasher and pupils.
In Iowa, consolidation is the prevailing trend with 80 new consolidated districts formed in six months. In Black Hawk county, Voorhies and Dunkerton are active, with Voorhies facing objections and Dunkerton petition circulating for a 46 section district. both require new schoolhouses.
Sheffield Indiana voters approved 25000 dollars in bonds for a combined memorial building and town hall. Women backed 119 to 12 and men 190 to 45, with the plan to use Chapter 170 of the Thirty-eighth General Assembly. The American Legion post was active in the victory.
Miss Nelle Dayton sold property to Chas. A. Fosdick who will take possession in March. Richard Dillon bought Sunnyside property from James K. Evans and later sold to Bruce Faris. Rex Roach visited family in Keota while Mr. and Mrs. Guy McMillan faced travel delays due to illness. Mrs. Oscar Laubach ill at home southeast of town.
Miss Iva Steinbaugh traveled to Davenport on Monday. BE E. Roach visited Washington on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Crone and daughter Charlotte spent Thursday in Washington. The Christian church welcomed two new members as meetings closed Friday. Dr Hinsdall reports a girl born to George J. Lyle on February 10 and a boy to H. C. Reppert on February 11.
A concise reflection on beginning anew resets core beliefs and guiding principles. It emphasizes that fresh starts from new years or changes in life should renew the deepest personal standards guiding behavior.
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Iowa hardware dealers at their annual convention urged for a business man to lead in 1920 and favored restoring railroads to private ownership at the earliest expediency. F B Lomas was reelected president with J B McCarroll as vice president and A R Sale as secretary treasurer. About 560 members attended. resolutions also endorsed good roads and awaited a 1921 meeting venue. Chicago and other city leaders addressed the gathering.
The 17th annual Iowa Retail Clothiers convention closed in Des Moines after a successful 1920 session at the Fort Des Moines Hotel. Carl Evans of West Union was elected president with Myr Evans as vice president. Other officers include H. P. Cooke of Boone, Fred Gamble of Jefferson, and F. R. Geneva of Des Moines.
Des Moines reports that cafe and restaurant prices across Iowa are being studied by agents of the fair price bureau. State fair price commissioner H G Larimer says wholesale and retail food prices are also reviewed to assess restaurant pricing and set a basis for possible price reductions.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an optimistic theme and a reference to accusation. The readable parts are incomplete, with unclear subjects or events, limiting precise identification of person or organization involved.
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