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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1923
Page
5
On the Meager ranch near the border nurse Ob Meredith attends Mrs Meager after her husband’s death. Bob Meager asserts control forcing a forced marriage to Deborah who plans to flee with help from Daniel Kelleen. Garrity’s schemes loom as Deborah plots a wary escape into the desert with Kelleen guiding.
Deborah perceives a dim heap of stones as Kelleen leads her through a black void of desert mystery. She wakes to danger while fleeing with her companion toward an unseen fate and a night retreat from the Meager ranch.
Miss Meredith travels with a mysterious rider known as the Frisco Kid through a moonless desert. He keeps her safe as they push toward a hidden marvel, while she learns his identity and recalls seeing him with Judge Garrity.
The mineral thorinaite used in making lamp mantles is currently known only from the island of Ceylon. Its discovery resulted from the Ceylon mineral survey, and the mineral is exported to Europe and the United States.
Over forty years Malts Catarrh Medicine has been used successfully in treating catarrh. Halls Catarrh Medicine combines an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous membranes, reducing inflammation. Sold by all druggists. KF J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
The column lists visits and travels of residents including Vera Yeager to Iowa City, Mrs. Harold Graham in Burlington, and trips by the Bullers and Bennetts. Adds social calls at homes of McCoy, Bennett, and Brinnings, plus church and dinner visits around Hedrick Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids. A new baby is noted at James Bender’s.
Mrs. Thatcher and family attended a picnic Sunday. The Benson and Bear families shared Sunday evening at Charley Bear's. Maas and Stagner families dined with Stagners. Washington visit by Stagner and Stagner families. Celebrations at Richmond Prairie Flower and Wellman with Wellman parade praised yet deemed not genuine. Koenig family celebrated July 4 in Richmond and Prairie Flower held a fine picnic.
Mrs J M Rees and daughter May visit Ralph Rees home. W J Williams and family in Burlington. R J Turkington and family motor to Mt Pleasant to visit relatives. FE Humphreys group at Sharon Iowa Fourth. Verne Simpson of Winfield fills in as station agent. Oldt family on vacation to Libox and nearby points. Geiff Humphreys family to Mt Pleasant. J B E Humphreys family at Oakland Mills.
In Wellston Indiana on July 4 1923 residents held a picnic dinner and an afternoon program with Rev Riddington and Mr Caldwell leading music and readings. Evening festivities ended with a well attended revival meeting to close the day.
Miss Edna Oswald of Rubio visited Hazel Engle on Saturday night. The Tinnes family and friends visited Dale Carris near Woolson. Cloyce Tinnes broke his arm while playing last Tuesday and is recovering. Welling Walters and family spent the Fourth in Fairfield. W C Hotle and family visited Howard Hotle near West Chester. Lot Dyarman hosted two Lady friends from Des Moines. Luella and Eilene Tinnes were in Harper with grandparents David Banks and Bill Strum. Edna Oswald and Hazel Engle joined the Amana trip for a day of phonicing. Zeno Tinnes and family at the parental Tinnes home in Harper Sunday.
A. J. Sheetz and family visited at H. V. Frank's home on the Fourth. Bill Derbys hosted relatives. Val ley Church Ladies Aid plans an ice cream social July 11 on the church lawn. Donavon Wallace and Omer Black are ill with injuries and stomach trouble. Many stayed home, enjoying ice cream and fireworks.
The Wo mans Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church of Ainsworth met with twelve members. Delegates to a Washington convention were Miss Peal and Belle McCreedy. Various church groups held parties and lawn socials, with luncheons and picture shows. Martha Neff and Isabel Ayres engagements noted, plus a Glasgow Chicago marriage announcement. Presbyterian Ladies Society hosted a devotional and a Bible program with a Moses in the Bulrushes play, profiled by participants. Music pupils formed The Flats and Sharps Club at Sunset Park with elected officers and a three course picnic supper.
Mrs Tucker leaves July 4 for a month in New York City and eastern cities, including Washington and Boston. Mrs Levering Palmer visits her parents in Columbus Junction. Mr Lou Ogier and wife visit from Fresno for ten days. A Cone Lake picnic marks July 4. Daughters of Veterans plan a July 11 picnic at the chautauqua grounds. J Don Darion and family and others spend the 4th at the Weaver shack near Wapello. Alice Wilson Stelpflug funeral held June 28 1923 with many grads from 1917 class in attendance. Survived by husband N W Stelpflug parents and brother Henry Wilson.
An item notes the availability of second sheets for carbon copies of letters at the Journal, priced at $1.50 per thousand.
Wellston social club meets with Mrs Gladys Hoover Thursday and K C Regular meeting at the Hall Tuesday. W F M of Ainsworth church meets July 10 at 2 30 pm at Mrs H G Crawford home. K of P knight work July 9. Rosemary club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Spencer Reed. Ladies Aid entertain July 11 with Mrs Sprague Jackson Dayton and McAvoy hosting. Valley Ladies Aid ice cream social July 11 on church lawn.
A Charlotte Observer item notes a quip about keeping an open mind while cautioning that talk can be dangerous. The brief reflects on prudence in speech and the balance between openness and discretion in public discourse.
Jethro Wood of New York promoted cast iron plows and made improvements that were historically important to farming implements, but he failed to market his patents or secure royalties.
A historical note states wind speed in a tornado cannot be accurately measured and asserts the velocity may reach extraordinary speeds, possibly 200 to 800 miles per hour, with wind gauges unable to endure the force.
A compact tool helps inflate a tire to 65 pounds pressure without jacking. It uses a gas-filled trumpet that is harmless to rubber and works in seconds.
A Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls Robert hearing a playmate use bad language. The parent warns about washing his mouth with soap if the behavior repeats. Later Robert questions the other child who replies with several swear words.
An Arab legend says no cats existed until Noah loaded animals onto the ark. A plague of mice threatened the ark and home, prompting Noah to pray. Allah caused a lion to sneeze a cat from its oostrila, and the mice stopped troubling.
The Cleveland Viale Dealer quotes a correction about inviting a child named Charlotte to lunch with milk toast and soft food. She asserts she eats big-girl food, correcting the impression given by the host.
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