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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1923
Page
8
Our millinery department displays an almost endless variety of new fall hats purchased in New York. They are the correct styles at reasonable prices. H. J. Ward & Co. Mrs. Walter Ayres and daughter Isabel have returned to their home in Chicago after a brief visit with friends and relatives in the city.
Local brief lists residents and visitors including Conrad of Wayland Maxwell of Crawfordsville Shannon of Keota and Dickey of Omaha. Ads promote Studebaker models Lemmon's Pharmacy palmolive shaving cream Arcola hot water heater Parisian Sage and other small items.
Arch Best Oxfords at Wilsons and Miss Marjorie Hall of Colfax visiting the H. 5, Young home. Big Dance at Lyon's Open Air Hall with Heinie’s Royal Orchestra tonight. Edna Morrow recovering from tonsil and adenoid surgery. Various updates on residents, auctions, and travel including A. P. McCormick moving to Muscatine and a baby born to the Yates family in Blair Nebraska.
Des Moines special reports Herbert Roe James was named Iowa's healthiest boy last year with a near perfect score. Officials expect a larger turnout and healthier scores this year as over 500 babies will be judged at the State Fair beginning August 24.
The Davenport Democrat reports J. L. Nyemaster of Davenport has died. He was father to Ray Nyemaster, a prominent local banker, and leaves a sister Mrs. Robert Stewart of Washington. Marsh W. Bailey and family return from an automobile tour of the East visiting Boston and New York City.
Des Moines reports a new 1923 Iowa State Fair women’s program to run daily with style shows cooking schools sewing exhibits child welfare baby health pageants and home decoration. Farm Bureau women from eighteen counties will compete in county exhibits devoted to women’s activities.
Stars from Europe Asia and North Africa join the 1023 Iowa State Fair program at Des Moines. A Tunis pyramiding gymnasts troupe and Russian performers debut in this country as part of twelve acts. The show runs daily in front of the grand stand before and after the usual features.
A historic tale describes how Flanders tried to grow its pipe trade to challenge the Dutch monopoly. The Dutch responded with price competition and a wrecked ship, leading to salvaged pipes and weeks of ruinous pricing that ultimately preserved the Dutch monopoly.
The text describes Luzon beliefs where a living person’s spirit is Tako, gaining a new name after death and roaming unseen. If a person faints, a “Calling Back the Soul” ceremony and a feast are held to entice spirits to restore the sick man’s soul. A dream-recognized insupak becomes a medium. A pronged spear guards against vengeful Anito, feared on mountain trails as hair crawls up the scalp.
The piece discusses a proposed code of telephone manners by J. M. Keyes and critiques the invites and social expectations around phone conversations. It also notes how the device can enable dishonesty and miscommunication in social settings. Additionally, it includes a shoe maintenance tip advising varnish coating for longer wear.
Des Moines special reports the Iowa State Fair will keep gate and grand stand prices at 50 cents and up to a dollar respectively for August 22 to 31. State Fair Secretary A R Corey says prices stay low despite large building improvements and added premiums with higher attendance expected to offset costs.
Iowa’s champlon grain producing county will be chosen at the 192% State Fair August 22 to 31. County Agricultural Exhibit classes offer total prizes of 6400 dollars. Winners will be judged on comprehensiveness quality and arrangement of displays with a special farm exhibit competition also featured.
A mammoth display of Gladiolus will headline Floral Hall at the 1923 State Fair from August 23 to 31. Premiums totaling $580 will be awarded in the Gladiolus Show alone.
Youn Iowa will award $1000 in school exhibit prizes at the 1923 Iowa State Fair from Aug 22 to Aug 81. Rural and city schools will showcase all branches of school activity including penmanship and home economics.
Mrs BE W Ewing and daughter Jane visit relatives in Iliots then return to Colorado Springs. Mrs Franc Ferguson arrives from New York for lectures on a religious book by Dr H A Finley. three week stay with engagements including a Chautauqua talk. Delors Sayre party threshing trip reaches St Paul. Deweys return from Spirit Lake summer vacation. Chinese interpretation of the deluge in LA-KI book describes heavens pillars breaking and waters overflowing the earth.
Kasava bread remains a staple for millions across tropical and subtropical America. It is described as the oldest form of bread, with the next oldest type being Mexican malt-torturing, available in groceries and restaurants in Manhattan and other large cities.
The belothurian or sea slug can expel its vital organs when scared and regenerate them within weeks. It demonstrates remarkable regenerative abilities and defense mechanisms observed in mollusks.
The article estimates the average lifespan of tractors used on Core Gelt farms at 6.6 years. It notes the typical machine age and implications for maintenance and replacement planning among corn producers.
The note asserts that stating you saw the advertisement in the Journal guarantees prompt service. It frames prompt assistance as a direct consequence of citing the periodical. The claim links ad exposure to faster response in a business context.
The Azores were first named Acores due to many hawks in the area. Although the discoverer and exact date are uncertain, the label derives from acore meaning hawk in Portuguese.
The saying not worth a rush traces to pre carpet days when floors lay with rushes. Honored guests received fresh green cues spread, while lower status folk endured used rushes or none at all.
A brother struggles to keep his hat on during a windy day. He asks if wind has a head too, then wonders why wind wants to take his hat. The sister answers with a playful exchange about weather and hats.
Little Katherine visiting her aunt in the country hears a rooster crow loudly near the house. She rushes to the window and shouts to the bird that they are awake and not to wake them further.
Quote from Reamsey Muir argues civilization hinges on widespread willingness to obey laws and actively enforce and uphold them. Emphasizes internal obligation beyond mere compliance.
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