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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1923

Page

3

Washington High to Host Fairfield In Hardest Game Of The Year

Fairfield High, boasting one of the area's best basketball lineups, visits Washington High School for the season opener tonight at seven. Captain Waymack leads Washington against Winters and Brown of Fairfield in a matchup tied to last year’s late comebacks.

Fairfield High School Washington Fairfield Waymack Edgar Molesworth Rice Freshwaters Daniele

Resolutions and Purchases at Rothschilds This Year

The note urges making resolutions to increase trading at Rothschilds this year and to obtain a portion of the new high class garments now offered at affordable prices. It also mentions the old Skiddo number 93 and repeats the commitment to the plan.

Rothschild’'S

Washington Lodge to Install 1923 Officers After January Meeting

Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M will hold its monthly meeting Friday evening January 8 at 8 o’clock with regular business and close with installation of the 1923 officers. All Masons are requested to attend. W M H T Carris 7612.

Washington Lodge No A. F A. M H. T. Carris W. M

Inventory of County Home and Holdings

The annual inventory shows total assets at the county home valued at 9031.90 with office fixtures at 3694.25. Livestock includes 16 cows 2 heifers 1 bull 5 calves 2 teams of horses 109 shoats 10 sows 1 boar 100 chickens 16 geese and stored fruit and produce including 6000 quarts canned fruit 125 bushels apples 225 bushels potatoes 75 turnips 2 carrots 150 sugar beets and 3 bushels onions. Farm machinery valued at 4232. Coal stock totals 85 tons with 37 tons hay and 1100 bales straw on hand.

County Board of Supervisors Frank Beatty

Appreciation for Kindness in Time of Illness and Death

The Benson family thanks all for acts of kindness and sympathy during illness and after the death of their wife and mother. They extend special gratitude to Prof Robertson and the teachers of the Ainsworth schools. J. S. Benson and Children.

Robertson Ainsworth J. S. Benson

Mrs A White Dies in Des Moines and Funeral Set

Mrs. A White former Washington resident dies at her daughter Mrs O J Wilson Des Moines home. Burial in Elm Grove follows in Washington with services at First United Presbyterian Church. Will White son to attend from California. funeral Monday at 3 pm.

A. White Washington O. J. Wilson Des Moines Elm Grove Cemetery Will White Califoria Pirot

Legion Rooms Open for Iowa Soldiers' Bonus Applications

Former World War veterans who have not filed for the Iowa state soldiers' bonus can complete their applications at the Legion club room Saturday evening after seven. A notary will be present to attest the forms free of charge, with two typewriters available to type the blanks.

Iowa Legion Club

Great Britain and France Agree on Other Issues

Paris reports Premier Poincaire and Prime Minister Bonar Law met for a half hour to discuss the Near East situation and other questions beyond reparations. Washington says the United States has done all it can to point toward a solution of the reparations issue.

Associated Press Paris Upn Great Britain France Poincaire Bonar Law Near East Britain Washington, D. C United States

Man with plans returns home for dinner after errands

The Ohio State Journal notes a man, after going downtown for the morning, finding a parking spot and getting a haircut, now heads home for his noontime meal.

Ohio State Journal

Evangelist Outlines Power Source for Church Revival

In a First United Presbyterian Church sermon Dr. J. T. McCrory of Pittsburg urged greater spiritual power for Christ’s mission. He tied power to the Holy Ghost, noting early Christianity’s growth from 120 believers and urging wholehearted surrender to Christ to enable broader religious work. The union services of three congregations drew large crowds with choral music and solos. Tonight’s 7:45 service will feature Jesse Miller and Carolyn Hamilton performances.

First United Presbyterian Church J. T. McCrory Pittsbruch McCrory Presbyterian First Second Unital Presbyterian Doris Chalmers Jesse Miller Methodist Mr. Miller Carolyn Hamilton

Community notices from local groups in January meetings

Local clubs and churches list upcoming gatherings: Regular C of A meeting Jan 5 7:30 PM at K hall. 19th Century club cancels this Saturday. Bible Department Fortnightly with Mrs Wilson Jan 7 2:30 PM. Girls Alumni basketball practice 7 PM. Farmers Co operative Exchange annual meeting Jan 17 1 PM at Woodman Hall. Art Department Lyelling section meets Jan 9 with Miss Irwin at Mrs Godfrey's. Women's Foreign Missionary Society meets Jan 6 at 2:30 PM. Home Economics Section meeting Jan 9 2:45 PM with Mrs Wilson bring ten cents for demonstration. Shalam Group Meth S S Jan 9 2:30 PM at Mrs Hill 708 S Marion Ave bring quilt pieces. Ladies Aid West Chester Methodist Church social Jan 10 PM at church inviting members and friends.

Shalam Methodist S. S Wa. I Hill S. Marion Ave Ethel Atkinson Ladies Aid West Chester

Le Was Down East Company To Stage Another Play

The text notes the company plans another production and that they will likely wait in line at Lemmon's for tickets. It mentions modern butter selection but favors their own Washington Butter, which groceries must carry.

Lemmon’s Washington

Death of Al Hayes At About Seventy

Al Hayes aged about seventy died this afternoon at his home after a brief bronchitis illness and long heart trouble. He had been ailing for several years with heart disease. Funeral arrangements are not yet complete.

al Hayes

Death of E. M. Warner Prominent Muscatine Attorney

E M Warner age sixty four prominent attorney of Muscatine died at his home after six months illness of neuralgia of the heart. Attorney Richard B Swift formerly of Washington had been associated in partnership with Mr Warner since the summer of 1920.

Muscatine E. M. Warner Richard B. Swift Washington Warner

In England the tern gnat and insect naming

The text explains English terms for biting insects noting that tern gnat refers to smaller insects and una denotes a blood-sucking dipterous fly. It mentions primitive Metamorphosis and water habitats with females armed with a proboscis for skin penetration.

England

Graciousness as a World Citizen Quote

Graciousness reflects global citizenship as Bacon states a generous heart joins distant lands. The remark frames kindness to strangers as a sign of connectivity beyond local confines.

Bacon

Primitive Russian doll reflects forest poverty and loneliness

A rough wooden mass doll with a sad face embodies Russia’s lonely forest regions. It wears rough clothes and a hat and carries a hatchet, distinguishing the male from the female form.

Russia

Notice of dissolution Ashby and Work renamed J A Work Insurance Co

Mutual dissolution of Ashby and Work. J A Work takes over business and will operate as The J A Work Insurance Co. Ashby liabilities assumed by new company. Accounts due Ashby and Work payable to either party. C V Crull engaged to expand general insurance offerings. Old Line and Mutual policies available. authority recalls records of Ashby and Work. January 1 1923 Graham Stores area phone 331 Green oa.

Washington Charlies A. Dewey Dewey Haseen Filla Blumenstein William H. Blumenstein Harbison Griffin Millervs Lewis Baird Henkel & Brown England Redlinger Chapin Corp Grady Stewart Washington County McElroy Snavely Bugs McTee Redding Morris McCall County Morrison Beatty McCail Boothe Ve. Kolosick Booth Va Kolosick Moore Enfield Sleichter Schachner Anderson Fisk Tire Co Schulty Boyd Va Pattee Plow Co Marsh Clarinda National Bank Carlson Citizens Savings Bank Tobin Ingham Conner Green Lauderman Strum Ashby Work J. A. Work J. A. Work Insurance Co C. V. Crull General Insurance Graham

Invulnerable temper as a roaster of virtue

A compact aphorism on maintaining calm and steady good temper as a virtue across all social ranks and levels of refinement. It frames self restraint as an exemplary form of character, accessible to everyone regardless of intelligence or status.

Blood Circulation Notes From Early Anatomy Text

A fragment explains blood travel in the human body, stating about fourteen pints circulate and pass twice through the heart’s left ventricle before returning to the body. It reflects early physiology teaching on circulation.

Discretion in Joking Cited by Bruyere

A brief maxim notes caution in humor around ill-bred or insensitive audiences. It warns against taking risks with jokes that could offend by lacking comprehension or restraint.

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