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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
8
Sherm Welch and John Therion report good fishing catching several channel cats on the creek south of town. Earl Edmunson of Brighton visited town on business.
Advertisers tout Jewel Floor Paint as fast drying and durable with numerous Washington supporters. The notice also mentions hogs priced at 10 dollars and a brief weather forecast calling for fair and cooler conditions tonight into Saturday in the east.
Frank Hofsteater visits Spokane relatives including Nora Ebner. Water rent due June 1 1928 at City Clerk’s office with 10% penalty after June 10. Ray Atchison and daughter Ila visit from Richmond Kansas and plan to stay with J R Atchison in Minneapolis. Dr F L Minick of Cedar Rapids spent Memorial Day at J J Minick home. Local travel mentions include Taxi Anderson’s service. Robert Risk of Town City and Mrs Earl Hochstetler of Kalona shopped here. Foss family attending funeral services for Mrs Will Stackpole in Warren.
The white rhinoceros, resident near Sudan rivers, resists capture more than any other animal. Hunters risk death in frenzied charges, and captive rhinos die quickly. London zoo offered large rewards, but Sudan banned hunting to protect the species, deeming captivity deadly.
Emma Calve recounts Patti's mother, a famed prima donna, losing patience with rivals and fellow performers. She mocked a colleague by noting a missing eyebrow during a performance and later wore a wreath meant for Lablache, claiming she deserved it herself. The anecdote portrays the elder Patti's extreme reactions to applause and success.
Iowa Washington County district court announces probate hearing for the last will of David L Miller dated May 22 1928. The hearing is scheduled June 7 1928 at 10:00 AM at the Washington Court House before the district court or clerk. Interested parties must appear to contest or support probate.
Mrs Homer Jodwin of Shenandoah visits Shenandoah area at the parental H H Payne home. Mrs E N Wright invited to commencement exercises of grandson Earl N Wright who graduates in law this year at Boulder Colorado. Earl son of Elmer Wright is a noted debater winning a trip to California and debating in five states Utah California Arizona New Mexico and Texas, winning each debate. Forty eight Masury Paint colors shown in north window with only two alike at Phillips Hebner Druggists.
A Salem News reader describes a lunch room counter man who dries cups by placing a dry towel on a metal tray and turning the cups upside down so moisture runs onto the towel. The cups stay perfectly dry, a method the waiter says has been used for some time.
Pathfinder Magazine disputes the tale that Shakespeare began by holding horses for nobles. It notes early biographers spread the story, but most later Shakespeare scholars reject it as unfounded and unsupported by evidence.
A five year old visiting her childless Aunt longs for home comforts. The aunt, seeking a remedy, recalls doughnuts and coffee as the likely craving, after visiting the library for up to date parental guidance.
The item notes a liberal reward for color judgment and directs readers to Masury Paint window for particulars. It mentions Elsie Glasshburner and Helen Graham from Iowa City attending Parsons college commencement in Fairfield. L. H. Law and Virginia Law of Jerome Arizona plan a Des Moines visit. Conner's Grocery advertises fresh vegetables and strawberries. Jessie Gray Bryson returns to Lincoln Nebr after visiting local relatives. Allen Rice visits his mother in Iowa City while improving. Olive Morse Boice will soon join the State University of Iowa graduating class and receive an A B degree. Mr and Mrs Boice and Olive's parents plan a weekend visit at the Dr Boice home.
The first steeplechase emerged in Ireland when fox hunters chased a distant church steeple as the finish. The event quickly grew in popularity, becoming a recognized form of horse racing with obstacles like hedges and ditches.
To freshen furniture equal parts of olive oil and turpentine applied with a flannel cloth form an ideal polish to keep the shine on the furniture.
An explanation for why lost persons tend to walk in circles. Unequal step lengths cause a continual angular drift, producing circular paths. Landmarks or guidance are needed to counterbalance the mismatch and lead to a straight course.
William Nelson and daughter Mrs Gardiner of Keota returned home after visiting Frank Pringle's. Mrs Clifford Manock of Sparland Ill arrived after her father George Seeton of Keota died. Whole Meal Oven Demonstration set. Ed Humphrey family to visit Griff Humphrey. Gobles of Fairfield visited O B Myer. Nettie Bain attended Burlington high school graduation where grandson Ralph McClelland also graduates. Eloise Lemmon of Sigourney heads to Quincy Ill for school. Mrs Will Williams of Wyman visits daughter. Jake Hotley and Will Shuman attend Seeton funeral in Keota.
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