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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1931
Page
8
A short grocery notice advertises ham sausage at a promotional price per pound. The text mentions Orlex and a price figure, inviting readers to try the product. The fragment notes a daily or ongoing inducement from a shop.
Local tidbits recount Mrs Margaret Corbin as Nelson Bes blossom’s daughter, and family travels from California to the Tournament of Roses via San Francisco Los Angeles Long Beach Pasadena and Mexico. Ralph Scott travels to Des Moines for business. Funeral services held for Miss Nora Naxher at Sherman's funeral home with burial at Elmore cemetery. casket bearers named.
Botany Bay mission established in 1788 marked first settlement, later shifted to Sydney. The city is the continent’s oldest continuous urban center yet among the world’s youngest major metropolises, National Geographic Society Bulletin.
Lake Higgins Lake ranks as a large and deep inland lake. Surveys in 1838 named it for Silvester W. Higgins, a topographer with Dr. Douglass Houghton. The piece also contains a quoted aggrieved remark about southern culture referencing porch pillars and banjos.
An 1780 population estimate places the Thirteen Colonies around one thousand people with little hard data on numbers. The text notes uncertainty about the exact count and potential numbers among colonists.
Dodder Wallpaper and Paint store renovates interior to lure customers as spring days arrive. Harrison Dodder and Chas Crossett lead workers painting and decorating the front display and interior to create a costal and harmoniously neat shop. Washington business story notes the update.
About one hundred boys attended two meetings at the Y last week to form hiking clubs. On Saturday four were organized after a noon dinner for 47 boys from the $3 and $5 classes. Clubs will meet at the Y cabin under Edwin Griffith with a leader to be assigned. Dinner helpers included Dave Fulton Pon Welsh Harold Kerr James Warner and Elwin Booth.
John Wingler and son Elmo of Spooner Wis visited at the Joe Wehr home Sunday amid Mrs Peter Sehilli’s serious illness. Families from Crawfordsville Wellman Ainsworth and Columbus Junction shopped locally as visitors and out‑of‑town guests called on relatives and attended services in Muscatine. Numerous names and small trips appear, with a note that classified ads pay.
Local geologist notes a partly cloudy forecast for the eastern region tonight with mild conditions expected. Overnight temperatures remain moderate as skies clear later in the night.
The legislature opens with Francis Johnson elected speaker. A proposed amendment to authorize a 100.9 million bond for county highway paving will be considered, then likely voted on at a special election if approved by both houses. McFarlane defends actions amid labor union charges over soliciting business for his coal firm and railroad ties raise questions about coal tonnage tributes and railroad dealings.
Len Roberts offers a good review of The Last Buffalo by Leonard Bacon when the Nineteenth Century club met with Mrs. Lloyd Lytle Saturday afternoon. The book is in verse and well written. a book chat occurred before the review. plans were announced for the last half of the year. next review is The Conquest of Happiness by Russell. Guests Mrs. Erwin of Port Wayne attended a chicken dinner yesterday.
Washington Ladie A 1 and A M Work in the third degree Wednesday evening at eight o'clock. This will be the best fork of the year and the first third degree ever given in the new Masonic temple. A large attendance of the members is expected. Harry C Ward W M Arthur W Ward Secretary 28303.
Grain receipts record 184 cars loaded at Oates and an additional 16 cars listed elsewhere. The figures reflect shipments noted in the current ledger segment.
A Milan debut by a rising soprano drew praise from critics and opera house officials. The performance featured a modern staging, with strong orchestral support and a standing ovation from an audience of critics, patrons, and locals.
Miss Helen Hanley spent Monday with friends at Keota Iowa. Matilda Lahberger, taking nurse training at St Anthony's in Rock Island, has been ill and returned home to recuperate. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Jo Lohberger. Walter Walace of Jefferson City Missouri visited here today.
Do you remember that for January we have had one of the greatest clearance events and our 10th anniversary sale since opening our store. Values were never better and prices never lower than right now.
A regional gathering in the second week features notable participants from local groups. Public interest centers on the planned sessions and anticipated outcomes.
Xorten meeting called for January 12 to install officers. AIL members urged to attend. Ed Kos notes.
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