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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
8
Mr and Mrs J Rothschild prepare to depart Saturday for their annual spring buying trip to New York after completing inventory and taking possession of their newly purchased store in Iowa City. Contact Sanders Skipton for details. Parisian Sage sold at Lemmon s Pharmacy with money back guarantee.
McNamara returns from Chicago and Grand Rapids after a furniture dealers convention and purchases goods. Miss Lilian Brookhart visits Washing ton after time on the Pacific coast. Mrs. L. C. Dougherty breaks her hip in Los Angeles while Essa Dougherty travels to California to assist her mother. Frank Sage reports California family news and local visits include Mrs. Mercer and Mrs. White visiting Cedar Rapids and Muscatine respectively.
Various small ads and notices mention Try Patrols whipping cream at Rejeter Cream Station with free delivery, Lyon’s bread 10c, new spark plug testers at Mannhardt’s, and Dr Prescott’s Toilet Gem for skin diseases. Community updates include Emmett Clark visiting in town, Dwight Paul at a military school in Kansas City, horseshoe team match results, piano tuner Butler visiting Plumlys, Miss Fronia Lamphere leaving for Burlington, Doris Hulick returning from a home meeting, John Swisher riding to Bloomfield, J M Finney traveling to Bushnell, Mrs. Bobe Kurtz visiting Ainsworth, Dr James and Dr Sturtevant visiting Esther Maxwell, and A J Nicholson closing out his farm sale before moving to Indiana.
Boil down to a cleaning tip advising to apply a lime solution then vinegar to remove a ink stain from linen. Warns not to let the solution stand long to avoid fabric damage and to wash the fabric after the stain disappears.
A brief reflection on time's rapid flow and the need to stay current in a fast changing world. The piece emphasizes progress and continual movement as essential to avoid becoming obsolete.
The Iowa Shorthorn Breeders Association names Mrs. BR Blikiman of Coto as secretary since her husband’s death, a rarity among livestock groups. The Des Moines show and sale run March 6 to 8 at the state fairgrounds, with officers including Harry Hopley, Join Garden, C. A. Oldeen, C. F. Tilton, Bert Brown, and Wiliam Pritchard. Mrs. Silliman owns Claverburn farm near Cole and once housed the Claverburn Shorthorns.
Miss Trene MacIver of New York City started with a gingham collar gift and rapidly built a business designing and making clothes. She moved from home to a shop as orders poured in, then added an assistant to her staff.
The article describes home methods to assess fabric quality without tools. It compares cotton linen wool and silk fibers by appearance texture and handling. It explains how warp and filling reveal thread characteristics and how rubbing can show sizing and weave density.
Spokane claims a unique asset as Mount Spokane stands roughly thirty miles from the city. The mountain is described as owned by Srokare, marking a notable local distinction.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a dialogue involving a mine, coal dealer, and a clerk with a proposal. Names and context are unclear, but appears to reference weights and a transaction or confrontation at a mining or coal location. The readable fragment hints at local industry language and人物.
Poston Transcript notes a sign on a suburban estate requesting dogs and hops to stay off the lawn, reflecting a curious local etiquette rule.
Rumor mill in Davenport and Burlington stirs talk that the Milwaukee Road may acquire the Muscatine, Burlington and Southern railroad due to financial pressures and heavy creditor interests. Official denial cites no negotiations and notes foreclosure actions push markets for the line, with Burlington shipper concerns prompting speculation of a sale to Milwaukee.
Council Bluffs reporting that Amy Gregg owner of Fairview farm aged 88 four years ago, ceased morning milking but continues housework and farm life. Born Alexander Michigan she lived sixty five years on the Morris Illinois farm before moving here. Her husband died fifteen years ago and she now lives with daughters J D Harris and W E Sinclair. She urges youth to work to enjoy life.
A local character, Uncle Eben, objects to agitators and asserts that Talu has no business meddling with his affairs, dismissing the fuss and emphasizing dedication to his own concerns.
Jud Tunkins states he dislikes bright sunny suits and high hats, preferring attire that fits the occasion rather than personal style.
A note explains the phrase Cincinnati oysters as an idiom used in the United States to denote feet, clarifying its meaning and usage with emphasis on regional language.
A man known for constant hustle struggles to settle into ordinary life as he remains focused on earning money to clear his debts. The piece portrays a restless character chasing cash rather than stability.
Local groups announce gatherings from January 17 to 20 including oyster suppers, ice cream socials, and regular club meetings. Several organizations note attendance requests and bring-your-own utensil reminders for family events and fundraisers at schools, churches, halls, and opera houses.
Rebekah club holds an all day quilting session in the hall on Thursday with directions to bring own lines. Fach Indy hosts a Mountal meeting with Isabel Minick Thursday evening at 7 15. Girls who ushered for two entertainments by WW are to report at 7 45 tonight at Graham to usher again. Presbyterian church Woman's Missionary Society meets Friday January 20 at 2 30 for officer elections and Missionary Tea with Mrs. S T Schwalbe speaking from Bethel Alaska and a silver offering. Cordial invitation to all interested.
A motor driven knife designed for skinning animals has been invented. The device automates hide removal, promising efficiency gains for meat producers and fur workers alike.
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