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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1921

Page

6

Spanish American Boys Banquet Honors Veterans in G A R Hall

Nearly fifty Spanish American War veterans gathered at the G A R hall in the courthouse for a reunion banquet. Albert Haff Camp welcomed eighteen new members, with an initiation and tribute to comrades who have died. Speakers included Major Tillie of Muscatine and Col Brookhart, highlighting private leadership and living memories of 1898.

Court House W. MT. C Flor Sin Albert Haff Wilson Mart Washington Wm Rukenber Mr. Sant L. Hollings *Worth Alonzo F. Heitle Pony Montana Huff Frytown Kalona Law National San Francisco Tillie Muscatine B. Hammer Albert Haff Camp Naikette Canaae Pean Whr Heaton J. Kellogg Ketloge W. Brookhart Col Brookhart Thos. H. Karnes Crawfordaville Stanley Miller Mt. Pleasant Tmiler Inet Vorue Florida J. Wilsen Albert Haft

Tramp Seriously Injured Beating Freight Train at Brighton

A tramp in Brighton was badly hurt while riding a Rock Island freight train when a rolling door struck him on the head tearing his ear. He was knocked from the car and dazed, treated locally, then taken to the county hospital at Washington. He gave conflicting home locations, Indiana and near Deanoi.

Brighton Hert Lay Rock Island Washington Indiana Deanoi

Eskimo Church Leader to Lecture at Presbyterian Church

Rev. F P H Spence pastor of the largest Eskimo church in the world will lecture at the Presbyterian Church in Washington tomorrow evening. He is a physician and minister from Portarrow Alaska on furlough with Mrs Spence. The talk promises a stirring account of northern fire disasters and is expected to draw a large audience.

Washington Presbyterian Church H. Spence Presbyterian Po Rarrow Alaska Spence North Americ

Clothing drive for the needy by Woman's Relief Corps

The group seeks old clothing and shoes to distribute to the needy. Call Mrs. BE. Simons at 297 Black for donations. Woman's Relief Corps 10116.

Tourists Walk Across Country to Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs R B Davis and daughter Nina Maye of Detroit Michigan walk from Washington to Los Angeles to aid Mr Davis health They travel in a miniature prairie schooner with Nina Maye riding and the couple leading in harness The family reports enjoying the journey and averaging about sixteen miles daily

Washington R. BE. Davis Nina Maye Detroit Michigan Los Angeles California

Bankers Defeat Clothiers in 15 to 8 Ninth-Inning Bid

In a southeast Ballpark game last evening the Bankers dominated the Clothiers Shoers 15 to 8 after five innings of rapid play. Bell led the Bankers with a homer and a triple while Clothiers solidified a late double play. The crowd, and players, anticipated more matches as the season progresses.

Bankers Clothiers Shoers Gethiers Sheers Bell Shocra Bankers Shoers Shofars Bankers & Clothers Tolander Damon Noonan Ntes Abnmee SS Knaass Wunder Pet Simerman Wncouw Chambere Connef.c Barrett Applegate Widmer /Thompson Huggins

Scenic Colorado Not Affected by Flood

The Passenger Traffic Department of the railroad reports there was practically no damage at Colorado Springs or Manitowoc 45 miles north of the Arkansas River. All attractions in the region including Denver and the Rocky Mountain parks remain accessible by rail and auto with accommodations and conveniences for as many visitors as before.

Colorado R. 1. Railway Colorado Springs Manitow Arkansas River Denver Rocky Mountain-Detes Park

Red Cross Drives Help for Chinese Relief Throughout Iowa

Iowa Committee for China Relief reports strong Red Cross activity statewide. Grundy Center sent 306.80, Miles contributed 490 to relief, Alta yielded 100 to State Headquarters. A prominent Des Moines businessman donated a 500 check, the largest single contribution.

Des Moines Iowa Committee For China Relief Red Cross Grundy Center Miles Christian Hierald Alta

Nighttime reassurance from a comforting note

The fragment offers soothing words about fear in the dark and promises of protection, suggesting a comforting message about guardians or angels watching over someone at night.

London Opinion Mirth Notes on Wings and Mummies

A brief London Opinion quip imagines a mummy fearing a guardian with wings, playfully mixing whimsy with cultural imagery about protection and spectacle. The fragment hints at humorous commentary rather than a full news item.

Condition to Be Dreaded

A reflective remark on the perils of losing peace and contentment. The author warns that while money can be recovered, bankruptcy of inner calm leaves one most miserable.

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