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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1923
Page
3
About ninety automobiles and three hundred Davenport residents travel to Washington on August 1 for the Mississippi Valley Fair exposition August 11 to 18. The caravan includes professionals and citizens and will dine at the Commercial Club with a park concert and speeches.
Marion and Ernest Crawford, sons of Steve Crawford, were badly burned while lighting a bonfire at their country home. They used lighter kerosene from an open can, which exploded. Marion suffered severe burns to the legs and was described as quite serious. Ernest rescued his brother and sustained serious burns to one leg.
A taxi driver berates a cowardly chauffeur after his horse is struck by a car in a sharp exchange. The crowd or reporter notes the odds forty to one as the insult lands in this vivid Boston scene.
An artificial reservoir on the Tirso river in Sardinia will generate 50,000,000 kilowatt hours of electricity for industry and will irrigate more than 74,000 acres of land.
A compact adage traces the slide from impatience to fever then to plague and fear to despair. The saying links emotional states with escalating distress and chaos.
The sultan’s wedding sparks a nationwide tradition where every subject contributes a present as the event reshapes customs across Morocco. Citizens prepare offerings, signaling unity and royal celebration under the monarchy.
A brief note describes Lag Island offering a rare view of the sound from one side and the sea sound from the other, highlighting its distinctive ambiance.
The Grounds Committee directs orders for tents to be placed early for a August shipment. No extra tents will be ordered and the process will be tested at Frank Stewart’s office.
The Winfield Beacon outlines an unprecedented 1925 Fourth of July celebration in Washington with national figures, sky planes, mock battles, and parade stunts. It describes a dramatic line of events from sunrise to drumhead court marshal and a show of home front humor amid lively town pride.
Season tickets for the Chautaukua will remain at 2 dollars, same as prior years, despite higher expenses and a longer assembly. Sidney Smith lecture marks opening day afternoon. Single admissions stay fifty cents and season tickets save money. Meals on the grounds priced at 40 cents per meal or six dollars seventy five cents for eighteen meals.
Mrs. Carl Voorhees and guests hosted at the Voorhees country home for Miss Jois Bauer ahead of her California wedding to Carl Johnson. Twenty five friends attended as piano selections were played and an advice book was read. A fake telegram and a dress to resemble the couple added playful charm as gifts arrived in a trunk. A two course luncheon featured yellow and white decor with snapdragon favors.
The fragment notes two bluff methods to gain reputation and wealth, advising opening the mouth and purse with caution. It hints that a small for sale ad can boost value and repute. The tone resembles a cautious, witty cautionary remark on advertising oneself.
The item notes a proposed exhibition football game between Colum Bus Junction and Washington prior to Thanksgiving. The writer expects a turnout of about four hundred thousand supporters and urges Doe of the Safeguard to root for Junction as fans along Goose Creek prepare to attend.
A new parking ordinance will take effect after the mayor signs and official publication. It defines a four block district around the public square and restricts parking to designated angled and curb spaces with no backing into spots and driving ahead to park. Violations carry fines and possible imprisonment. no parking signs may be posted to enforce rules.
Local residents gather in Kalona for visits and funerals. L E B Edmondson dies at University of Iowa City and is buried after services. Community noting illness of Albert Sharp. Shoppers and social visits noted among Stagner, Chaubel, Maas, Mauser, Benson families. Merchants invite readers to read ads.
Notice announces the closure of Richards Market and directs customers to Washington Dairy Milked at Hartman's Ice Cream Parlor in South Side Square managed by P Perdock. 13212
Mrs Lee Lease of Crawfordsville spent Thursday in Washington visiting at Dr PF E Reid’s home. She was accompanied home by Miss Ilo Lafferty of Indianola who had been staying at the Reid home for several days. Miss Hazel Swisher clerks at Clark and Enslin store. If you say I saw your advertisement in the Journal prompt service is assured.
A note invites attendance in Washington to hear the concert tomorrow night. It requests listeners to bring eggs and cream and promises best effort to please guests with wholehearted service.
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