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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1923

Page

6

Social Calendar June 5 to June 10

Calendar of social events lists receptions luncheons and club meetings from June 5 to June 10. Guests include Reverend and Mrs. Williard Wylie and Mrs. Caughey Southwell of Omaha. Various clubs sailors and church groups hold afternoon and evening gatherings at homes, clubs, and churches across Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday.

Williard Wylie Second United Presbyterian Church Floyd Murphy Mary Crossett Murphy Ad Club Commercial Club Pythian Mises Wandalene Neiswanger Harmony Club James Brooks Delta Alpha Methodist Church Rebehol Club Richard Johnson

Honor 2 Pastors Honored At Evening Reception

A reception at Second United Presbyterian Church tonight from eight to ten honors Dr. W. Sawhill of Seattle moderator of the United Presbyterian general assembly and Rev. Willard Wrylie newly installed pastor of the Second church and Mrs. Wylie. The event precedes Sawhill's departure and invites the public to meet the honored officials and celebrate the denomination's leadership.

Dr. Sawhill Second Washington

Harvest Rush Draws Thousands to Midwest Fields

Kansas City dispatch reports a massive harvest wave spreading across Oklahoma Kansas Texas and the Dakotas as 7500 plus outside workers flow into central Oklahoma with June wheat harvest starting June 10. Wages run 3 to 6 dollars daily plus room and board with 30000 plus expected in Kansas and 6000 plus in Texas.

Kansas City Middle West Army of Peace Oklahoma Kansas Texas Dakotas George E. Tucker United States Farm Labor Bureau Panhandle Tucker South Central Kansas Belts Farm Bureau

Community Club and Church Group Gatherings Announced

A dense list of local club meetings and social events is announced for the coming days. Kolah club, Wellston RodiaP club, 19th Century Club, U.S. club, Prairie blower Missionary Society, Buds of Promise Baptist class, Moose Lodge, St. Paul’s Daddies, and more set dates and hostesses. A patriotic program, a QUILT event, Pythian Sisco meeting, and a Moose lodge social are noted, with several churches planning socials and refreshments.

Kolah Club John Speidel Pleasant Plain Missionary Sockets Walter Brown Rebekah Club Richard Johnson Buds of Promise The Baptist Church W. P. Moriarty Earl Simmerman Set Bridge Club Pred Reid Wellston Mabel Griffith CC. O. Cos West Chester Carl Vorhees Independent Club Nelson Thompson Delta Alpha Methodist Church St. Paul Ladies Aid Prairie Flower Missionary Society Newt Benson Women's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Ladies Aid First United Presbyterian Church U. S. Club Minnie McCormick Moose

Winter Wheat In Poor Condition Across Regions

The U S department of agriculture reports a backward condition for winter wheat in all areas in its semi monthly crop review. Rye generally good though drought threatens California. Oats, spring wheat, and corn planting show mixed progress with rain delaying fields in many sections. Paris scene notes deputies approve measures to curb royalist forceful actions and push for a Poincare pledge.

Associated Press Washington U.S. Department, of Agriculture California

Iowa Sets 1924 Motor Plates and Badges Contract

Des Moines reports the executive council awarded 550000 pairs of steel license plates at 8.73 cents each and 20000 chauffeurs badges at 4.5 cents each to S G Adams Stamp and Stationery of St. Louis. Western Display Co of St Paul bid 8.9 cents per plate. Two other bidders sought the badge order. The contracts total about 48915 dollars, with costs up about 80 percent from last year due to material and labor increases. Adams must post a 50000 dollar bond by October 1.

Des Moines S. G. Adams Stamp and Stationary Company St. Louis Executive Council Iowa Adams Company Western Display Company of St. Paul

Iowa leads in total memberships of war relief corps

The state reports 38 department groups with 208 active corps and only four cities without organization. Ten thousand dollars was spent on veteran relief and nurse entertainment for the Spanish American and World War eras. The convention in Des Moines last September cost 1490 dollars to host. The Iowa organization holds 13,528.27 dollars in assets, with a 2,500 member gain last year. Mrs Orpha B Turner of Fairfield is seen as likely to succeed to the presidency.

Iowa Des Moines Orpha B. Turner Fairfield

Discovery of the Scientists

Scientists claim the key difference between a pauper and a millionaire is one million dollars. The Washington Sun Dodger reports on this controversial claim and its implications for wealth and society.

Washington Sun Dodger

Fred M. Blick to Preach at West Chester Unitarian?

Fred M. Blick of Washington Ta will preach in the West Chester Unitarian church. The notice notes a morning service with Blick as guest speaker, outlining the date and local attendance plans.

Fred M. Blick Washington, Ta West Chester

Second United Presbyterian hosts reception for new pastor and wife

The Second United Presbyterian church invites the community to a reception for Rev and Mrs Willard Wylie on Tuesday evening June 5 from eight to ten at the church. Mr Wylie and former pastor Dr W R Sawhill will be honored, with guests encouraged to attend.

Second United Presbyterian Church Willard Wylie

Rate of Sound Travel Across Media

The text notes sound travels 3,100 feet per second in air, 4,700 feet per second in water, and mentions various large figures. It adds the Earth itself travels about 15 miles in the same second, indicating a comparison of speeds across media and scales.

Wisdom in Silence by Bernard de Bonnard

A brief reflection on silence as a discipline of wisdom. The quote contrasts the fool’s noise with the quiet insight of the wise, attributed to Bernard de Bonnard.

Bernard de Bonnard

Ambitions Lasting On a Quiet Town Romance

In a small town Mabel Turner debates accepting a French teaching post while Horace, a recent graduate, confesses love for Aimee Papont. Lessons in language become lessons in desire as Mabel and Horace confront ambitions, romance, and the pull of home. Holidings of hope and restraint frame their evolving bond.

Mabel Turner Horace Mabs Harvey Almce Papont Aimee Mabel Florace Mwald Wen Mabel Io College Ben Parker Alyce Congress Hun Mattel Horner

Seal Speaks in Wax Impression During Pressing

A seal makes a remark after its likeness is pressed into wax, marking a moment of playful interaction with the craftsman. The scene blends animal observation with the traditional art of seal engraving and wax sealing.

Woman reports relief with Lydia E Pinkham's remedy

Mrs Butler of Philadelphia says after a difficult April she suffered back pain and fatigue. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound along with Liver Pills and Sanative Wash for renewed strength and ability to work.

Philadelphia Mt. Holly N. J CyakLes Hanson Phila Lydia E. Slinkham Y . Pinkham

Movies Spoiled by Pianist

An elderly man recounts his first cinema visit, saying he enjoyed the film but the pianist’s loud playing drowned out the dialogue. The remark reflects early 20th century theater experience and attention to accompanist sound. Pathfloder.

Pathfloder

Two Cardinal Errors in Self Reliance

A compact reflection on human dependence and independence. The author argues that imagining life without the world is self deceiving while believing work can occur without worldly support is equally mistaken. A quoted aphorism from Rochefoucauld underscores the contrast between self reliance and social reliance.

Rochefoucwold

Nature Preserves Balance in Ancient Ocean Life

A starfish may lay 300000000 eggs and without natural enemies the seas would overflow. Native species share this prodigal life with many foes. A female fish may lay 9000000 eggs, a figure linked to a 17 pound turbot. the passage notes how nature sustains balance through predation.

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