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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1922
Page
3
The Journal invites readers to study daily slogan pages from Washington firms and identify the campaigns. Prizes will be awarded for the first correct or near correct responses, with separate prizes for city readers and other participants.
The piece reflects on how gas, telephones, electric lights and street cars evolved into daily necessities through public utilities. It notes gas service is readily available, stressing the historical effort behind modern conveniences and comparing them to Topsy’s sudden growth.
Manager Pratt of the Fox theatre planned a week of music headlined by Clyde Martin, a renowned organist. After a successful Monday night show, Martin did not perform yesterday and left town with local officers saying he is addicted to drugs, which interrupted his engagement and disqualified him from serving the community.
The report notes low enthusiasm for the contest. It states no units will be placed for investigation unless verifiable names are obtained, and contestants may investigate as they wish. The contest closes Tuesday evening January 24.
Two young women from the sunny south performed songs and readings in southern dialect at the Washington Improvement league lecture course in Graham theatre. A crowded audience enjoyed their dialect imitations of colored folks. Rev. A. R. Oates opened the program, and Ida M. Tarbell is slated to lecture at the Graham on March 2 for the Improvement league.
County Farm Bureau meets tomorrow in the high school auditorium with opening at 10 30 AM and afternoon session at 1 30 PM. Reports will be received officers elected and public matters discussed. Speakers include Supervisor C O Dayton and County Auditor A L Griffith.
Miss Violetta Hay daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hay of this city and formerly with the Burlington orchestra has been secured by Fox Theatre manager Pratt as organist. A graduate of Ottumwa Conservatory and studied under Prof Worrel and Prof Broughton plus training at Lady of Lourdes academy. She will supply fine music for Fox attractions and began work today.
Miss Vera Hesner resigns as primary teacher at Centennial school effective immediately. The resignation, accepted by the school board at the high school meeting last Friday, follows her plans to move to Volga City Iowa. Miss Lillian Beyer of West Liberty is elected to replace Hesner, bringing strong recommendations from West Liberty and prior work under Superintendent Harding.
Dr Charles M Phillips opened evangelistic services at the Baptist church, with a filled auditorium. The evangelist preached salvation through Jesus Christ, stressing belief, baptism, church fellowship, and living out Christ’s life. A convert proclaimed faith. evening services at 7:30, afternoons at 2:30, Bible talks daily, close at 3:50.
A brief editorial note argues regulating traffic on the path to glory is unnecessary. The author emphasizes orderly progress without overbearing controls and cautions against overregulation that could hinder advancement.
A rural verse fragment describes a tomcat walking the fence and calling to its mate. The cat prowls about as the speaker yearns for longer, calmer evenings with eyes raised high and simple comforts like cream and hay.
The Advertising Club of Washington held a farewell meeting for J. L. Fifer president who moves to Joliet Wines to take a bank position. Speakers including L. B. Lupton Donald Bell and Charles Davis praised his community work and valued leadership. T. R. Phillips was elected club president as the group continues its activities.
Court convened at two o clock as Attorney E D Morrison read two depositions with over a hundred questions each in the Ainsworth bank versus Colthurst case. Colthurst testified earlier and Mrs Colthurst followed. John Grecian of Kalona, with a sheriff raid last week, faces hooch charges and was arraigned with a plea deadline set. Fred Goodwin pleads not guilty to larceny.
We express our gratitude to all who showed support during the extended illness and after the death of our husband and father. The music and sympathy were deeply appreciated. Mrs. Myrtle Weiliver and daughters.
Miss Eva Smeltzer asks the Journal to appeal for support for the Orphans Home in Council Bluffs. The home is funded by friends and needs fruit and cash donations. Deliver produce to Miss Smeltzer or to C. S. Lemmon jewelry store, or leave cash with Miss Smeltzer or at the store. Anything given will be appreciated and used.
The Women s Interchurch committee invites all Lincoln school parents to a Friday 3 80 o clock gathering at Lincoln school. The program will open the event followed by a social hour and refreshments.
Riverside Independents visit West Chester for an eight o'clock tip off in a basketball game priced at 25 cents.
A resident at John Rose's boarding house vents frustration over a feverish mood and a misstep in mending clothes. He clipped a leg from large Sunday trousers to patch older ones, calling it a costly mistake.
A Chicago News item notes motor cars influenced by distant radio rays unexpectedly speeding travelers homeward. The piece hints at a guardian system guiding the journey with super waves, presenting a curious blend of technology and anecdote.
A fragment discusses growing mysteries amid unclear reasoning and mock names like Aichigon and Globee. The brief hints at a puzzling situation with limited concrete facts or context for further detail.
The piece notes otters near California shores becoming scarce and hints protection may be failing. It cites reports of otters seen near Monterey years ago and mentions a Spanish governor in San Jose issuing a diary entry edict to curb wealth from otter hunting.
Osage orange and black locust differ in strength durability and color with osage orange yielding a yellowish tint when tested on a rag or blotter while locust shows almost no color under the same conditions. The woods are otherwise similar in appearance and use.
A reflective passage extols cherishable aspirations as a lasting joy and solid possession. It compares an abundance of such aims to a wealthy estate providing annual pleasure and spiritual richness, attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson.
A recently patented device aims to prevent writer's cramp by a wristband and long brace with two clips at one end to hold the thumb and fourth finger in position while the pen is held by the remaining fingers.
The passage discusses the word migration and its varied senses. It notes migration can describe animal movements such as birds fish mammals and insects and also refers to irregular dispersions from overcrowding or resource scarcity.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a public notices style praising trustworthiness and steady service. The text references a man who goes something fine about everything and assures safety and readiness, with garbled dialogue indicating a slogan or advertisement tone.
A New York youth was arrested after an incident described as a water cure attempt. Authorities say the youth acted due to temptation and fear of leaving the environment without aid, with no clear victim identified in initial reports.
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