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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1924

Page

6

Neighborhood Birthday Surprise For Mrs Dodder

Mrs. C. N. Dodder celebrated her 72nd birthday with about twenty five neighbors who joined her son and family for a country ride and a party at home. Dainty refreshments were served by Nellie Dodder and others as guests included visiting relatives from Waterloo and Long Beach Cal.

Nellie Daryl Dodder Louise Shafer Harry Ward Jr A. ©. Behrens Charles Waterloo U. S. Young J. F. H. Taylor Long Beach Cal

Iowa Gov to submit child labor amendment to extra session

The Iowa governor plans to submit the federal child labor amendment to the extra session on Tuesday despite lobbying by the Iowa Federation of Labor to delay until the regular session. Labor officials expect the amendment may not be acted on this session and foresee a fall discussion. Washington reports show average family food expenditures rose from May 15 to June 15 across 44 representative cities with a general price index up about one percent for the period.

Iowa Federation of Labor Kendall Iowa Washington Cies Labor Department Department Bureau of Labor Statistics

Jugo Slavia Premier Resigns Cabinet and Calls Election

Premier Nikola Pachiteh announced to the king the resignation of the cabinet and urged an election. He formed the current cabinet on May 21 after resigning with his former cabinet on April 12.

Associated Press Belgade Jugo-Slavia Nikola P. Pachiteh Pachitich

Women's Auxiliary of Washington county hospital meeting

The Women's Auxiliary to the Washington county hospital will meet Monday at 2 30 PM in the rest room. Past Noble Grand Circle hosts at Mrs C E Bates home Monday evening to approve new by laws and close the charter. Members notify hostess if unable to attend. Sunshine Community club meets with Mrs John Krause Wednesday afternoon. Wellston Social club serves ice cream and cake Thursday evening July 24. Ice cream social at Haskins church Thursday evening July 24 with a short program. Hose Mary club meets at Mr and Mrs Cloyce Stewart Wednesday evening.

Womans Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Frank Helnigman Cc. S. Lemmon Tina Shields Nora Dewey Milan Shields Margaret Cowden Chal Ford Wm. Fitzwilliame Clayton Bear L. D. E. Club Wellman Fred Pershing Earl Schuyler Ladies Ald Society of the Haskins Church Mae Allen Wayland Miss Allen Mrs. Bidwell Ruth Red Oak David Anwyll Will Jones Washington Minnie M. Steen Chas. H. Beach Rose 1 Oskaloosa Iowa Rose Hill Hartmen Mr. Beach The Journal Washington County Hospital Noble Grand Circle C. E. Bates Sunshine Community Club John Krause Wellston Hose Mary Club Cloyce Stewart

Epworth League party plans for Clear Lake delegation

The Epworth League at the Methodist church held a Sunset park gathering with 25 to 30 members. After games and ice cream sandwiches, Mildred Woodburn led a business meeting electing delegates to Clear Lake for the July 21 to 27 convention: Mildred Woodburn Mary Tucker Edith Otto Juanita Rosenberger Mildred Rice and Charles Barker. The next meeting is set for Clifford Hunter's country home.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church Sunset Park Mable Rice Mildred Woodburn Clear Lake Mary Tucker Edith Otto Juanita Rosenberger Mildred Rice Charles Barker

Waterman and Byers Meet in Iowa Women’s Golf Final

In Cedar Rapids on July 19 Mrs. C D Waterman of Davenport faces Mrs. F C Byers of Cedar Rapids for the Iowa Women’s golf championship final. Waterman has dominated the week including a 89 round over Miss E McMichael Des Moines, while Byers has won two late matches to secure her spot.

Cedar Rapids C. D. Waterman Davenport F. C. Byers Ilowa F. C. Letts Byers Wynn LaGrange Storm Lake

Round World Fliers Continue Work on Planes at Brough

The American army round the world flight crew Lieutenant Lowell H. Smith Lieutenant Leigh Wade and Lieutenant Leslie P. Arnold returned to Brough to resume work on three airplanes at the flying party headquarters. They seek rest in London before refitting next Tuesday or Wednesday and preparing for the long trans Atlantic leg to Kirkwall.

London Royal Aero Clus Lowell H. Smith Leigh Wade Leslie P. Arnold Smith Brough Kirkwall

Brief Court Session Delays Two Receivership Matters

Judge Charles A. Dewey presided a brief morning session with no action in two receivership cases. The Hakes vs. Rogers case in Kalona was continued to the September term start, and Riverside Bank vs. Swift was deferred to August 1.

Charles A. Dewey Hakes Rogers Kalona Riverside Bank Swift

Wheeler Declares New Ticket Should Appeal to Liberals

A speaker urges progressives to back Robert M. La Follette and the genuine progressive program. He criticizes Coolidge and Davis as aligned with privileged interests and calls for a political home outside the two major parties. He vows to support candidates faithful to the people and oppose those branded by the dollar.

Wheeler Eral Robert M. la Follette Coolidge Davis Jafferson Lincoln Thomas Jefferson Wall Street United States

Dubuque Manufacturers Push Cheaper River Freight Ahead

Secretary H M Van Auken of Dubuque chamber of commerce says river barge routes boost shipments to Seattle Rock Island Quincy St Louis and more. He notes 56000 pounds of castings 20000 pounds of soap and 20000 pounds of pumps sent via all water routes with potential for grain elevators and milling in Dubuque for world markets.

Dubuque H. M. van Auken Chamber of Commerce Seattle Wash Rock Island van Auken Quincy Ill St. Louis Commerce Iowa Minnesota Dakotas

An Old Maid's Heart

Esther James grows up amid horsehair furniture and wax fruit shaping a life of unwed longing She loves Miles Congreve who dies on their wedding day and she never marries Judge Emery or Edgerton Despite society's shifts she remains single until age sixty seven and dies unnoticed His auction reveals a buyer who values the wax fruit and old furniture as a mirror of enduring hearts and forgotten desires

Esther James Allan Craven Esther Miles Congreve Congreve Mierner Emery Hether Fawcett Edgerton Miles Mrs. Edgerton Jim Edgerton Sirree

Southern inventor markets wide spray spreader for storm relief

A southern man develops a device to calm rough seas around ships in storms. The instrument sprays fluid pumped from a deck tank through umbrella like canvas devices that float well out from the vessel to area cover.

Advice to Girls: remedy for blushing with a strange solution

The editor of Advice to Girls notes a reader seeking help to stop blushing. He quips a cure by suggesting the woman spend weeks with a group described as Mappers, delivering a humorous contrast between advice and social behavior.

First Turkey Legend Tied to Cabot Voyages in England

The article notes the tradition of the first turkey in England arriving from America via Sebastian Cabot's lieutenant. It cites William Strickland who accompanied Cabot and adopted a turkey rampant as his crest when granted arms in 1551, and mentions merchants told to watch for the Journal advertisement.

Turkey England America Sebastian Cabot William Strickland Cabot

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