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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1923
Page
3
Iowa Bridge company finishes the new concrete bridge over the English River south of Kalona on a federal aid route. The bridge will not open for weeks as fills on both ends are incomplete and grading by R. R. Knight must finish before use.
A short poem titled In the Hands of God reflects on comfort from faith. Miss Ethelbert Gilbert presents lines inspired by Rev. M R Regan's Sunday message in the Baptist pastorate. The verses praise God's hands as shelter, guidance, and enduring love across parting days.
Dr. Trevin Ke Huston of Galva Ill advertises thousands of glasses sold in Washington and offers duplicates for readers who break or lose lenses. Request by mail to the listed address.
Word arrived of the death at the Crawford home in Davenport after a long illness. Mrs. Crawford was a young woman. Her husband is a son of John A. Crawford formerly in the laundry business here. The family is well known in the community.
Mrs. Sarah Ingham learns from daughter Mrs. Laura Ingham Hale that a 100 by 40 barn on the Hale farm near Stewartville Minnesota was demolished by a cyclone. Little other damage occurred as the storm centered on that building.
Mayor A. N. Alberson presided in a police court session Saturday and fined William McAvoy 16 dollars plus costs, Martin Casey 5 dollars plus costs, and a man named Hoffman from Wapello 5 dollars plus costs for drunkenness. Officers Edwards and Haney made the arrests.
Funeral services for Mrs Britta Larson were held at Goodin funeral parlors Sunday afternoon at 2 30 with Rev M R Regan in charge. Pallbearers included Oscar Carl son John L Johnson Emil Anderson Axel Anderson Oscar Bjork and Charles Johnson.
The Washington band will give a concert in full uniform Tuesday evening in Central Park. The event marks a formal performance by the local musical group in a public park setting.
Lupton and McCleery announce a half interest purchase and full reorganization of the monument business on South Iowa Avenue. McCleery to head sales Lupton to supervise finishing and stone cutting as plans unfold to widen trade across southeastern Iowa. Essay contest on immigration attracts broad interest with three top prizes of 750 500 and 250 dollars for ages 12 to 18 statewide.
Dr. Frederick W. Eastwood of Wausau Wisconsin preached two sermons at the First Presbyterian Church reaching large crowds. The morning theme Opportunity urged that the chance to accept Christ should not be missed and that opportunities are fleeting. He was visiting Washington people and left a favorable impression as a refined pastor and speaker.
A Chicago American excerpt quotes a careful housewife explaining she tolerates minor misdeeds by her husband. She resents scolding him for dropping cigar ashes on the carpet pulling curtains and using a guest towel, arguing his home should feel free and comfortable.
A reflective line asserts character is shown by actions not talk and that true strength comes from deeds, not promises. It emphasizes concrete effort over idle boasting and calls for tested resolve in daily conduct.
The Sec ond United Presbyterian Church invites all young people to a social event Tuesday evening at 7 30. The notice lists no further details.
Mr and Mrs L E Gardner of Wellman brought Otis Stephen the Chicago Fresh air lad back after winter visits. The boy stayed with his father a Chicago machinist widower caring for three children. The Wellman community warmly welcomed the child home and two siblings join the country setting.
All city grocers will close for the Fourth of July in observance or rest. Residents are urged to stock up now as stores will be shut all day and reopen on the fifth.
People are urged to create pleasant conditions at home as they improve efficiency. The text notes that affordable items like curtains woodwork or wallpaper can make a big difference for certain women, influencing productivity and morale.
The quotation asserts that genuine quality requires a price reflecting time skill expense and risk. It argues that so called cheap works may yield less profit to the artist than items deemed dear when properly measured by effort and merit.
A reflective note on human agency and fate, suggesting a higher force guides outcomes but individuals must act to realize their goals. It emphasizes responsibility and personal effort in steering life toward desired results.
Notice announces the cream stations and poultry houses of W. Ss. Keister & Sons LLC will be closed all day Wednesday July Fourth to allow employees to celebrate. Giosen Produce involved?
Col R P Howell of Iowa City urged Washington Rotary and Lions clubs to rally behind Troop D in its effort to recruit thirty men by August 7 for the state National Guard camp. He cited the unit's $15,071.63 contribution to the town last year and stressed its civic value and military purpose. He called for appointed committees and moral support, with no request for money, to keep Troop D in Washington and provide youth military training.
The article notes appreciation for music but says the band is not in favor of applause and the Fourth of July events will be paced with a closed day. Arrangements are made to keep the day quiet and to avoid public performances.
Nature Magazine notes photographers find wasp nests approachable and suggest placing proper houses to attract wasps, drawing a parallel to bird photography. This method aims to ease discovery and improve wasp pictures for nature work.
Mrs Shortley chats with a caller on fashion as they joke about clingy gowns. A young woman asks if her father favors garments that cling and the reply humorously notes a three year cling.
A fragment of a London Opinion piece remarks on young women with showy figures attracting callers. The quote suggests a social pressure and public scrutiny around appearances and courtship during the era. The tone hints at gossip and moral expectations in urban life.
A twenty year old man entered a shop to buy a bath sponge and jokingly said he wanted a sponge bath. Upon seeing the saleslady’s reaction, he realized his mistake and left the store abruptly.
A brief endorsement urges happiness as essential for life and vigor. While noting mental sunshine enhances ability and endurance, the quote credits Chris and Larson as authors or sources of the advice.
A linguistic note explains that primrose derives from prime rose meaning the first rose. The term did not imply primness and evolved as rose became a familiar word to English speakers.
A pithy quote on marital strain and domestic anxiety. The narrator notes a wife’s worry grows as she times dinners for a husband who is often late or absent. The line reflects tension in home life and gendered expectations.
A notice demands settlement of an account due to J. C. Forinash. The creditor requires payment by June 27 from the debtor identified as West ester Meat Me at 1172.
The article explains that acetone softens broken celluloid edges so they can glue together. A small amount, ten cents worth, can mend many objects by joining the softened pieces into a bond.
A boy visiting a neighbor stays for dinner and explains to his mother that the neighbor is attending to his appetite. The light moment captures a child’s humor about meal times.
Banke of the City will be closed all day Wednesday July 4. Washington National Commercial Savings Farmers and Merchants Washington Loan and Trust 11713.
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