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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1925

Page

6

Local Society Hosts and New Year Parties Across Town

Miss Alice Rownd hosts a dinner at 406 West Second Street with a select guest list. Independent Club members, Navajo Club, and Rosemary Club members hold meetings and festive gatherings featuring luncheon, games, and New Year radio programs. A watch party at Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy's includes 35 guests with table games and an oyster supper.

Alice Rownd West Second Street Mee FO AL McCoy Renehter Mise Frances Nellie Wolfe M. W. Yard Bert Yard Arthur Yard Civen Charles Davis South Merion Avenue Charles Isley Hosemary Club Washington Wiley P. F. Whistler Ralph Wargoner Mabelle Fleming John Kennedy Lauder Kennedy Edith Otto Herman Otto Harold Otte Tom Lowrey Harley Charlie Kennedy Bert Booth Clarence Lander Kennedy

Americans Desire Peace Declared by President Pearson

In Ames on January 1, President R A Pearson of Iowa State College told Cosmopolitan club delegates that about one hundred million Americans ponder national problems and that many peace plans exist, urging actions over words and noting past disarmament steps and possible future talks. He warned of growing self centering and class divisions, urging educational institutions to address faults and stressing no national war, but ongoing misunderstanding and hatred.

Associated Press Ames United States R. A. Pearson Iowa State College Conention National Association of Cosmopolitan Clubs Pearson Sam Hughes Coolidge Uncle Sam Cosmopolitan Club

Party welcomes 1925 as Jore students gather

Edith Otto and Harold Otto of Cornell and Vera Palmer of Monmouth attended a sociable gathering described as a lovely party. The note mentions a next afternoon meeting with Mrs. Lloyd Swift.

Jore Edith Harold Otto Cornell Vera Palmer Monmouth Lloyd Swift

Noted Educators Read At Cosmopolitan Club Meeting

Letters from Charles W. Eliot Carrie Chapman Catt and David Starr Jordan were read at a National Association of Cosmopolitan clubs convention in Ames Iowa The delegates include students of many nationalities and travelers from across the United States Catt argues for tolerance over war noting cosmopolitanism can teach peace Eliot and Jordan discuss patriotism and nationalism The remarks emphasize devotion to national justice and international understanding.

Aasociated Press Ames Charles W. Eliot Harvard University Carrie Chapman Catt David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford University National Association of Cosmopolitan Clubs Cosmopolitan Club United States Dr. Eliot Jordan Samuel Johnson

Local notices cite shifts in club meetings and social events

Numerous community notices list meetings and gatherings for moose lodge Ainsworth chapter WFM G A R WUR C and other groups through January 2. Regular and joint installations, dinners, rehearsals, and social events are scheduled at the court house church and hall with members urged to attend and bring provisions.

Moose Lodge Ainsworth George Marr WR. C

Irregular Advice Warns About Criminous Habits and Public Safety

A fragmented passage rails against criminals and critiques lax protections in America. It suggests thieves exploit unprotected targets, money handling, and risky investments while urging police to reform public vigilance and personal defense.

Advertising Pays for a Smart Journal

A brief note in the Journal extols the value of advertising, claiming it pays when used wisely and consistently as part of smart newspaper practice.

Farm Women Do More Housework Than Hired Men

Four year records show farm women perform essential housework about one and a half hours longer daily than hired men, according to the Washington Star.

Washington Star

Excellent Argument on Rash Action and Flexibility

The text presents a view that great wisdom lies in avoiding hasty deeds and in avoiding obstinacy. It attributes the notion to Thomas a Kempis, emphasizing temperance, thoughtful judgment, and measured discernment in forming and enforcing opinions.

Thomas A Kempls

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