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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1923

Page

3

Dr Gage Heard By Presbyterians Sunday Sermons

Dr Harry M Gage president of Coe College Cedar Rapids preached at the Presbyterian church to large audiences on a warm day. He urged thinking and expressing opinions with tolerance and said every member should be a herald of his religion. He emphasized recognizing sin and seeking salvation through Christ.

Harry M. Gage Coe College Cedar Rapid Presbyterian Church Te. Gage Parsons College Fairfield Huron College Coe Rotary Lions Clubs Gage Christ

Alienist Ends Sanity Test With Call to Halt

The Boston Transcript notes in a colloquial Verd.ct. that the alienist declared, “Let's call it off,” after completing a sanity exam on an unnamed patient. The remark captures a cautious pause in psychiatric evaluation.

Boston Transcript

First Bug riding roller skate touring car joy ride

Report notes a playful scene involving a bug on a rolling vehicle as a novelty item in the Louisville Courier-Journal. It presents a light, humorous snapshot of a bug with a touring car during a joy ride, reflecting the era's whimsy. The piece stays brief and playful with local newspaper charm.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Virtue in Adversity Commentary Echoes Colton Insight

A compact, reflective note citing Colton on how calamity and disorder forge great minds. It frames times of upheaval as furnaces that purify and reveal strength, suggesting adversity yields the brightest ideas. No concrete events or names beyond Colton are presented.

Colton

Bee queen telegram sparks crowded station scene

An English nobleman with an apiary sent for a queen bee from a dealer and received a telegram predicting a 3 40 arrival. Believing it referred to the queen of England, a crowd gathered at the station for the bee’s arrival, a moment captured by the Stung column in the Ueston Transcript.

England Ueston Transcript

Archie Soforek Released From Jail After Fine

Archie Soforek a seventeen year old Richmond youth was jailed for thirty days for disorderly conduct after a July fourth incident with B Marhofer. Support from friends led Justice Kyle to reduce the sentence to a fine paid by the boy’s father. Bonds to keep the peace were posted.

Archie Soforek Richmond B. Marhofer D. C. Kyle Squire Kyle Soforek

Burlington Hawk-Eye to Build Modern Newspaper Plant

The Hawk-Eye bought property adjoining the Congregational church on North Fourth Street for 16,000 dollars. The 47 by 117 foot site will house offices, newsrooms, and composing on one floor. The purchase, about 240 dollars per front foot, was partly from Frank F. Thompson and partly from Dice Susan Hoelzen, handled by J W Topping & Son. The existing residence will be razed for the plant.

Burlington Hawk-Eye Congregational Church North Fourth Street Jefferson Washington Streets Frank F. Thompson Susan Hoelzen J. W. Topping & Son

American Legion Notice for Regular Tuesday Meeting

American Legion calls a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 in the Legion club rooms. Special business to be transacted. Be there. 12593

Amercian Legion Legion Club

Spanish-American War Vets Meet Tuesday July 10

Attention post meeting set for Tuesday July 10 at p. m. Initiation and reports from the State Encampment to be discussed. C A Neiswanger, P C presiding.

C. A. Neiswanger P. C

Weegham-Harder Win 2000 Dollar Car Bet From Kansas City

Harry A. Weegham and Sherman Harder drove from Kansas City to New York in under three days to win a $2000 wager. Weegham, long tied to Heinz pickle in Kansas City, and Harder raced a Marmon from the Ricardo hotel to Forty Second Street, with a check to pay the prize signed by Herman Porter of Sheridan apartments.

Harry A. Weegham Heinz Pickle Kansas City New York Jill Jack Ricardo Hotel East Armour Boulevard Herman Porter Sheridan Apartments Porter Gotham Weegham Harder

Weegham Family Trip Sets Speed Record Route

The Weeghams arrived in New York on Sunday morning July 1 at 8 57 after a flawless journey from St Louis. The fastest speed reached was 92 mph with the car geared to 75 mph in second gear and 110 mph in third. They avoided night driving and used paved roads for most of the trip. Mr Weegham is visiting his parents on East Second Street.

New York Stree Broadway St. Louis Weegham H C. Weegham East Second Street

Another Challenger to Prohibition Opponents Speaks Here

J A Walker of Chicago Western manager of the United Christian Endeavor society addressed the final session of the World's Christian Endeavor convention here. He challenged the wet forces and argued for stricter enforcement of prohibition policies. The speech marked a notable moment in the convention's discussions on temperance and social reform.

Associated Press J. A. Walker Chicago United Christian Endeavor Society Christian Endeavor

They Go on Forever The Good Ole Young Joke Quote

A fragmented quote suggests a remark about a long running joke or phrase with a dismissive tone. The readable text hints at a whimsical comment on a familiar refrain and how it is perceived over time. No clear names or events are present to anchor further details.

More Enlistments For Cavalry Troop

Six new enlistments in Troop D over the weekend were reported by Captain P. J. Crail. He praised growing interest as Rotary and Lions clubs cooperate with officers to recruit to full peace strength before the annual encampment. The troop is seen as a community asset offering military training to young men.

P. J. Crail Rotary Lions Clubs

Signs Being Made For Country Roads

Louis Baird holds a contract with the Advertising Club to craft the first hundred 8 by 36 inch country road signs. They point the way to Washington, Cleanest City in Iowa, mounted on creosoted posts for durable guidance to motorists. A special fund funds the project with plans to expand the sign program.

Louis Baird Washington Iowa

Keck Addresses Rotary Club On Convention Impressions

Carl M Keck spoke to the Rotary Club sharing thoughts from the recent St Louis international convention He noted the Australian delegation and a speaker from Australia stating they were glad to accept English flag protection The program also featured pianist Miss Sara Grimes and W M Keeley presided in Orville Rider’s absence.

Carl M. Keck Rotary Club St. Louis Australia Sara Grimes W. M. Keeley Orville Rider

Why City Lighting Was Opposed in New England

A hundred years ago a proposal to use gas for street lighting faced opposition in New England. Critics argued artificial illumination interfered with divine order and the natural arc of night, reflecting a belief that night should be left to ordained patterns rather than human invention.

New England

His New Dignity in an Uncle's Role

Betty and Dick welcome a new nephew, and Betty embraces the duty. One day Dick acts unusually mischievous, prompting Betty to quip about him being newly uncle. The moment shows family dynamics and the humor of new family roles.

Betty

Izaak Walton Era Not a Scalp Hunter Portrait

Summary not provided due to fragmented OCR text. The passage discusses Izaak Walton, father of Pablo, and references his portrait and fishing imagery including fishes, ferns, birds, flowers, and tackle, citing a work by Charles Bradford.

Izaak Izaak Walton Pablo Charles Bradford

Lines to Be Remembered Heroism Quote

A concise reflection on true heroism, stating that courage means rising above life’s ills in any form, attributed to Napoleon.

Napoleon

The Cat In History And The Dark Age Beliefs

The cat's bond with human dwellings spans at least 4 000 years and shaped medieval superstition. Scholars trace how black cats became symbols of witchcraft during Europe’s darkest era and how Satan was imagined as taking a cat form to loom over the fearful.

Tere Europe Satan

Death of Albert Lovelett in Washington parish

Albert M. Lovelett dies after six weeks illness from meningitis and cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral Tuesday at 3 PM at the Christian church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. He was born January 19, 1875, married Annabelle Johnson, and is survived by his widow, three children, one sister, two brothers, and several step-relatives. He served as a Christian church deacon for nine years and was a respected farmer in the Washington area.

Christian Church Albert M. Lovelett Washington P. Telford Fort Madison Woodlawn Jones & McElhinney Mr. Lovelett Charles Lee Lovelett Katherine Ruplinger Waterloo Frank Lovelett Clotilda (Constant) Lovelett Annabelle Johnson Verna May Vera Lucile Leonard Albert Lovelett Harry Phillips Chicago Peter Frank Rock Island al Horsey Ada Lee Gardenier Montana Albert Lovelett

West Chester clubs and church groups meet Tuesday and Wednesday

Peewee To The Pythian Sisters of West Chester Temple No 132 holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening. The W FP M S of Ainsworth M E church meets Tuesday July 10 at 2 30 pm at Mrs H G Crawford’s home. The Rosemary club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Spencer Reed. Ladies Aid of the Christian Church holds its regular meeting. West Chester United Presbyterian Young People plan Sabbath 7 pm meeting with a Washington group delegation and urge 100 percent attendance plus a guest.

the Pythian Sisters of West Chester Temple W. FP. M.S Ainsworth M. E H. G. Crawford Rosemary Club Spencer Reed Pligase Sprague Jackson Dayton McAvoy Methodist Church West Chester Crawfordsville L. G. Sherwood Washington

Neighbor's Regard Evident in Willingness to Help

The passage notes that their willingness to provide aid and comfort shows the esteem in which he was held by the neighbors, reflecting strong community regard and mutual support.

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