Girl Scouts Elect Officers At First Formal Meeting
The Society notes report the Washington Girl Scouts held their first formal meeting at Florence Cunningham's home. Officers were elected with Florence Brookhart as secretary and Gertrude Treanor as treasurer. Patrol leaders named include Catharine Hull Mary McConavehy Florence Brookhart Elouise Kiser and Doris Martin.
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Girl Scouts of Washington
Florence Cunningham
Tal
Florence Ookh
Gertrude
Catharine Jane Hull
Mary McConavehy
Florence Brookhart
Elouise Kiser
Doris Martin
D. J. Ross
Donald O Ross
J. B. Craft
E. B. Hammer
George Breitenbach
Fred Reid
Ruth Thorne
Harley McCreedy
Elmer
George Morrison
Minnie Connor
W. M. Keeley
Enormous King Crabs Reported Off Japan Coast
Reports describe king crabs found mainly near Japan measuring three to five feet with claws. The largest ever caught reportedly spanned nineteen feet and weighed forty pounds.
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Japan
Great Minds Rebel Against Old Ideas
A reflection on how new ideas emerge in society, often rejected by established powers. The text notes that visionary leaders face opposition from entrenched interests, yet ideas persist and grow through adversity.
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God
Apostle
Giewel Dwight Mus
Social and Club Notices Highlight Local Gatherings
Announcements invite Moose members and families to a Thursday social with Highland Four music. The Methodist Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 50 with Mrs J A Harwood and Mrs J B Wright leading. Ice cream social planned for Friday July 26 at Union Dale church. Freuch de Lis club, Ladies of Baptist church, Nurses Alumnae bake sale, U and F club picnic at Sunset Park, Wellston Social club ice cream and cake event all listed with dates and hosts.
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Sunset Park
Misa Elate Bratton
Highland Four
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
J. A. Harwood
J. B. Wright
Union Dale Church
Washington County Hospital
Cunningham's Grocery
Wellston
Pink Sunrise and Sunset Colors Explained
The article explains that sunrise and sunset appear pink because sunlight travels through more air near the earth at a slant. This longer path increases interaction with dust smoke and impurities, which absorb deflect and reflect light creating the multi colored display.
TI Saw Your Ad in the Journal
A note urges sellers to tell merchants they saw the ad in the Journal. The message emphasizes referencing the Journal ad when contacting vendors.
Commission Recommends Domestic Service Instruction in Schools
A special commission appointed by the British government urges domestic service instruction in elementary schools for girls aged twelve to fourteen. The proposal targets improving conditions in England by teaching basic household skills and responsibilities within the school system.
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England
Hammer Tests Gauge Safety of Rail Car Couplings
Struck by a two ton hammer, car couplings and drawbars are tested for safety. If they endure the impact, the parts are deemed safe to prevent railway accidents.
Famous Screen Star Olga Petrova Teaches Potato Sausage
Actress Olga Petrova teams with editor Fulton Oursler to introduce a potato sausage recipe. The method uses mashed potatoes breadcrumbs or oatmeal, chopped onions, salt, pepper, and Crisco, formed into seven or twelve sausages and tied in cloth for cooking.
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Olga Petrova
Fulton Oursler
Madame Petrova
Mr. Oursler
Shaver and Nelson Portray Campaign Tactics in 1924 Race
The article profiles Clem L. Shaver as a low-profile Davis campaign augmenter who avoids clashes and builds cross-group goodwill. It also highlights John M. Nelson of La Follette’s independent bid as a blunt, aggressive operator who challenged Senate rules and parliamentary tactics. Kansas emerges as a pivotal flashpoint in the fierce 1924 contest.
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Washington
Clem L. Shaver
John W. Davis
Shaver
Davis
Campatan
McAdoo
Smith
Ralston
Underwood
Glass
The
Waldorf
Madison Square Garden
Cray
Senator la Follette
Nelson
Nick Longworth
Congress
Longworth
Neleon
la Follette
World Wizards of Congress
Perfection in leisure attire and a new Color Harmony series
The article praises elegant boudoir robes in flesh color satin crepe with pearl trimmed bodices and describes a new Color Harmony Series. Expert Henri Creange explains the system matches shades so any color can be worn together without discord, referencing melodious names as inspiration.
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Paria
Milady
Henri Creange
Cheney
Fair Ladies of Song Na Sery
Melisande
Rosalind
Tve Pehela
Constance
Priscilla
Valley of Scombine
How to Remove Ceiling Spots with Alcohol Solution
Popular Science Monthly explains removing rain spots on ceilings by dissolving unslaked lime in alcohol to a fine powder. The mixture is brushed on the spot and, after it dries, the ceiling can be painted.
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Popular Science Monthly
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Woman's Department
Christian Church
T. S. E. Club
A. B Schmoeller
Mt. Pleasant
Clarice Wenzel
Margaret Livingston
Harold
Messenger
Lena Cooper
Brighton
Ottumwa
Town Gas and Electric Company
Jenny
Ty Hall
Jesse Haines
St. Louis Cardinals
Heston Braves
Haines
Cardinal
Freuch de Lis Club
Lloyd Walker
Ladies of the Baptist Church
U. and F. Club
Hunt
John M. Nelson
Kansas
Sunflower
Middle West
Coolidge
Pitman
Leopold and
Loeb
Nathan F. Leopold Jr
Get
Richard Loeb
John Kt. Caverly
Robert Pranks
Leopold
Halligan
Aleey
Par
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
West Main Bt
Frank Boller
City
Mutual
W. Washington
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Blue Mutual
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Iowa
Washington County
Austin Sutherland
R. R
T A. Michels
OWA
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison
North
Washington, Iowa
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
C. J. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Opposite Journal
Livingston & Eicher Law
Abstract Department
Nat’l Bank
W. Brown
Rive
South of Water Works
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