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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1924
Page
7
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a woman called a grass widow and a man who tries a steadier approach. The text is garbled but implies jealousy, awkwardness, and domestic tension without clear names or dates.
The article notes a revived church influence in Germany as membership grows and calls for more pastors. The text says theology students expect better job prospects after graduation than medicine or law graduates amid crowded professions. It contrasts with Porugal rights and rising flight costs due to speculators and dealers.
Delegates to the International Advertising Convention in London in July will receive passes for the Underground and bus services. Lord Ashfield invites overseas guests to Hampton Court during the convention week. Trips to Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, York, Manchester and other cities are planned with special trains.
A fragment states the philosopher Francis Bacon would ride in an open coach with bare head during rain to receive irrigation benefits, describing him as a self medicator.
Notice of incorporation for The White Yard Company filed in Washington Iowa. principal business lumber and building materials contracting and construction. started May 10 1924 for twenty years. Board of three directors annual elections January. indebtedness limit two thirds of outstanding capital. stockholders private property exempt from corporate debts. dated May 1924 signed by C J Karel secretary treasurer May 20 27 June 8 10.
News notes recount memorial services led by the American Legion and W A C in the local M E church cemetery observance. Several veterans attended, and multiple residents and visitors from Greeley Des Moines Washington Cedar Rapids Monmouth and others are listed with visits illnesses job changes and local events.
Mrs. Degalaford dies at son in law J W Oldaker’s home after a short illness. Funeral plans unclear. Attendees include siblings Elrod Dayton and Rev Knight. Local visits from Adley Yoder and others noted. Mentions of political supporters, travel for business, and a closing out sale by Chas Singeman.
CLAY CLAY June 2 good attendance at memorial service Friday morning. Prof. Wallin gave an address and spoke at Ainsworth in the afternoon. Several locals attended Sunday school convention at Antioch church near Perlee. Families visit, health updates, and travel noted.
June 2 report shows Cal Beenblossom traveling to Savannah Missouri for cancer treatment with doctors predicting cure he will stay about ten days to two weeks Elmer Kephart and Mrs Beenblossom host guests while he is away. Various neighbors from Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Ainsworth visit local homes and relatives during the weekend in Washington Iowa.
Neighbors report the need to replant corn after a May 25 incident at T. L. Dodds residence.
Keota June 2 Community notes list Mr and Mrs Arthur Romine and family with Louise Bell visiting Emry Henderson home. Gladys Page from Kalona stayed with John Powell while Louise Bell visited Arthur Romine. Paul Pasch purchases a new Ford. Miss Corrine Powell expected home from Cedar Falls this week.
Riverside Indiana June 2 62nd wedding anniversary celebrated at home by about seventy five relatives and friends. A sumptuous midday meal followed by visiting and games. Guests included children grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Horace Steele born December 1831 in Delaware County Indiana aged 92. He later moved to Iowa.
A young man married Elmira Green on June 1 1862 and moved southeast of Riverside to a government-purchased farm in 1853. They lived there until 1903, then relocated to Riverside. The five children reside within seven miles of the old home. Several local residents and visitors, including Ina Gore and the Dautremonts, were noted in weekend exchanges and visits.
The passage asserts prudence in avoiding threats and contempt, arguing threats harden the enemy and contempt provokes hatred and a desire for revenge. It presents a view that restraint preserves leverage and prevents escalation.
A quip portrays John Keats not as a delicate poet but a two fisted scrapper who tasted cayenne on his tongue to enjoy the sharp bite of claret in its full glory.
Promises permanent relief from chronic constipation with Kellogg's Bran in two weeks or money back. Claims all bran is uniquely effective and doctor recommended. Includes flavor, usage, and availability through grocers.
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