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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1925

Page

8

Local residents resume activities and visits in Washington

Dr. A John Droz returns to practice after a health recovery in Chicago and Canada. Miss Hilda Brown comes home from Wellman with cousin Dorothy Carr of Omaha visiting at the Charles Brown home. John MacGugin visits Wellman, Doris Wilcox returns from Haskins, and Edith Faris begins a Denver trip. Local notices mention sales at Cooks Bakery, a sick banker Phil Weldin, and arrivals and visits at area homes.

A. John Droz Chicago Canada Lie Lakes Hilda Brown Wellman Perry Ayres Dorothy Carr Omaha Charles Brown

Local notices and visits fill Washington week

Miss Alma Beindley returns to Chicago from vacation and relatives. Miss Hilda Swanson arrives from Burlington and will stay with the Wilsons. Mrs. Cherry hosts a fried chicken dinner. Miss Ernestine Seawright visits Burlington. Washington baseball game vs Columbus noted for July 190h. Miss Ruth Gideon and Mrs. Richard Gaines visit local families. The shop hours close Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in July and August. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Simpson and daughter Eileen plan Detroit visit.

Owen Wilson Owen Wilson, Jr Addison Wilson Washington F. L. Wilson Alma Beindley Chicago

Old Russian Capital Now a Drab Picture of Former Splendor

Leningrad, once Russia’s head capital, has declined into decay after the revolution. Buildings crumble for lack of funds while the population falls to 650,000. The Nevsky Prospect and former embassies show neglect, yet the Hermitage remains a premier gallery. The Bolsheviks shifted capital to Moscow for security reasons.

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Windmills Seen as Possible Farm Power Source in Iowa

Wrights at the Iowa State College experiments indicate wind power could supply electricity on farms. A windmill demonstrated at Ames produced 100 kilowatt hours in June, with up to 200 kilowatt hours monthly in windy periods. Sixty five Garner Iowa farms use an average 25 kilowatts monthly. wind speed dictates practicality.

Ames Iowa Towa Agricultural Experiment Station Garner Iowa Station Fred C. Fulton London Hong Kong Daily Express

The Armys Summer Camps Promote Preparedness and Citizenry

General Pershing argues that Army summer camps build a democratic, voluntary defense force. He warns against neglect and economy that harms readiness, urging a 13 000 officer regular army and expanded reserves, training millions of young men, and stronger citizen involvement for a peaceful, secure America.

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