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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
6
Stafford, a cheerful drifter, finds a distressed woman with a torn note seeking her former lover. He helps her through hardship at a central station and in a cheap lodging, eventually declaring marriage as they share meals and a fragile hope.
The Horse Shoe club banquet in New York featured Russ B- as speaker. The toastmaster praised officers and members while revelers toasted, drank, and cheered wildly. Russ delivered a silent fifteen minutes and received rousing applause from the crowd.
A tale describes an Indian who tamed a blacksnake and bid it return on a set spring day. A skeptical white observer doubted the prediction, yet the serpent reappeared as promised, returning to its old master after two hours. The story notes snakes often return to familiar haunts in spring.
American travelers bring dogs cats rabbits and even a kangaroo to Strand and Savoy hotels. A note directs the kangaroo to receive milk and unlimited food while guests and staff adjust to pet friendly rooms and beds.
The Pleasant Plain Missionary society met with Mrs. Walter Brown for an all day session with fifteen members. Booster club met Tuesday afternoon with eleven members and two guests. The Buds of Promise class at the Baptist church entertained with games a luncheon. The Anchor class at Prairie Flower Sunday school held a social evening with twenty attendees and a large paper anchor as a centerpiece. The Rebekah club met with Mrs. Richard Johnson hosting twenty four members and a budget letter discussed.
A Perrysburg Ohio reader shares relief from side pains and nervous trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recalls a car conversation and urges other women with similar ailments to try the remedy, noting its popularity in communities nationwide.
Community notices show U S club meeting Friday afternoon with Mrs Minnie Meormick and candy collection at Cunningham's store. Other items include Christian church youth meeting 7 30 pm. Ladies Aid Society business Friday 9 30. Lexington Sunday school cantata Hearts of Gold Sunday 10th at 10 30. West Chester United Presbyterian Sabbath 10 am service 11 am 8 pm with Fred M Blick preaching. Cyrus Royal Arch Masons and Cyrus Chapter meetings in early June. Luther Bower house fest June Pith with candies and clowns. Damascus Shrine No 10 guests from Richland June 12 at 1 pm luncheon hosted by Mrs KE M Johnson.
A late afternoon wind storm in the Eureka area caused extensive damage. W. S. Salterburg, five miles from town, lost farm buildings as portions of his house and wash house roofs blew away. An auto-shed collapsed, damaging a car, and a car crib at the Howard Wagner farm was blown over. Several trees also fell in the neighborhood.
The pulpit committee has arranged for Rev. J. N. MacLain of Missoula Montana to occupy the pulpit this Sabbath morning and evening. The committee urges a full house and invites all in the community to attend worship. Dr MacLain is pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Missoula and was a commissioner to the General Assembly in Indianapolis recently.
A note states a set of keys is lost between the Washington Oil Co service station on No Iowa avenue and a bulk station. A reward is offered for returning them to the Journal office. Mrs Ruth Wells Gibson of Detroit is visiting her mother Mrs Elmer Wells and other relatives for about two weeks.
An old pauper glosses three wife ornaments as symbols of marriage fidelity. The ring on the finger denotes true love, the brooch signifies purity and chastity, and the garland on the head represents joy and the dignity of the wedlock sacrament.
The town of Douglas in the Isle of Marry claims the world’s largest dance hall capable of accommodating a thousand couples at once. The feature highlights its status as the biggest and most comprehensive amusement venue in the area.
The article notes limited trades in Iceland with most people relying on personal skills for daily needs. Natives typically build canoes shoe horses and craft saddles themselves, reflecting self sufficiency in local economy.
A condensed reflection noting Schopenhauer’s line that obstinacy arises when the will supplants the intellect, framing stubborn persistence as a vice of misplaced inner priority and rational restraint.
Tom Dowis, a member now residing in Dayton Ohio, was noted among attendees. The gathering continued with social time and a two course luncheon, served with floral decor including peonies and roses, prepared with help from Mrs Johnson Eva Diller Helen Norton and Vernette Johnson.
In a Boston Evening Transcript excerpt Harold walks with his uncle in the business district and hears acquaintances greet him with friendly familiarity. He muses aloud that once most of his hair is gone people might call him old top.
The phrase not worth a rush traces to pre carpet days when floors were strewn with rushes. Honored guests received fresh green rushes, while nobles endured used ones and humble folk had none.
A historical note states that among African native tribes there is no tolerance for weakened or sick chiefs. Any sign of weakness leads to self-inflicted death to avoid weakness or dishonor.
A Detroit News item notes a rare warning on a car back shattering the usual Stop signal. On Fifth Avenue a light four halted and the message Platt Kid flashed in place of Stop prompting comment on unconventional signage.
A brief quotation notes that true glory lies in aiding others in darkness and crisis, offering strength to a fragile soul. It emphasizes compassionate action as life’s honor and purpose. The quote anchors on the idea of steadfast support in times of need.
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