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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1922
Page
5
Brighton Enterprise urges a real volunteer fire department with practiced members and reliable equipment. A Saturday blaze exposed failures including a greaseless chemical wagon, empty acid bottle, stuck valve, misdirected water from hoses, and worn or missing ladders.
The Brighton Enterprise reports the weekly business men's luncheon remains popular as locals and rivals mingle. New attendees Hinson and Wanerus join regulars, with plans to form a committee to advise the band manager and discuss Saturday's Dollar Day. Rev. Gardner to propose a permanent Methodist conference meeting place next week.
Rev. M R Regan of Washington delivered the Day address praising Wayland and its friendly social spirit. He commended the community at the 4 B class banquet and honored soldiers with stories of bravery and gratitude for their sacrifices in defense of the Flag.
Eleven graduates received diplomas at Keota High School on Thursday night. The town’s expense totaled about 18 000 dollars, roughly 1 000 dollars per graduate, much covering preparatory college work with the aim of sending graduates to college. The piece urges investment in youth for future dividends.
A woman reports a bite from a cat named Keolta Eagle during an unspecified incident. The article offers little additional context or confirmed details about injuries or location.
Bert Tracy oversees his brother in law's Washington office for a month while Reister visits California. Pierre attends Parsons College Commencement week and will return home next week to reopen the Princess Theatre, closed during their absence.
The Pulvers led by L. L. and Clark Pulver with Jim Banks Harold Teets and the Sturgeon brothers performed at Sigourney Decoration Day. Mr Pulver a Civil War drummer boy remains active in the band at seventy six years old.
Mrs. C. 8. Woodford and Ella drove from Iowa City for Memorial Day with Mrs. H. Lloyd. They plan an extended trip through Europe and as far east as Palestine later this month.
A playful dispute pits Virginia and Maryland over the best ghosts, with each state claiming supremacy in output, while noting ghosts are an old valued institution and haunt many graveyards. It mentions ghost voters as Dems and remarks on race and politics in ghost communities.
The lesson notes that rulers who try to erase law or scripture meet destruction, citing Jeremiah’s writings and Jehoiakim’s burning of a prophetic roll. It contrasts ancient attempts to suppress sacred texts with the Bible’s enduring power and authority.
Weather reports show three weeks of deficient rainfall in west central and northwest Iowa, causing drought and flooding in lower Des Moines Valley. Corn planting lags in southern and eastern counties, oats and winter wheat suffer in dry areas, but rye and grasses show resilience. Strawberry crops need rain, honey production from clover and linden looks strong, and fruit output remains generally good despite uneven moisture.
The Soverman of the Season set the fastest day record for a Lafline ship, covering 497 miles from San Francisca to New York in 24 hours. The Dreadnandht completed the Atlantic crossing from New York to Cape Clear, Ireland in 12 days.
Misa Mabel Hopping has been appointed as the new assistant at the office of Dr Bollers, taking on responsibilities in patient care and administrative support.
J D Glasgow Washington county clerk seeks re nomination at the June primary. The article cites his record with a net profit of 10.57 dollars from office while neighboring counties run net costs ranging from 3400 to over 21500 dollars due to his careful collection and administration. It urges voters to support Glasgow at the upcoming primary.
A belligerent reader stops his newspaper after six years of unpaid bills and vows to borrow neighbors paper. He predicts the editor will despair and take his own life, while the editor plans three loud cheers in response.
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