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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1923

Page

7

Childrens Day program set for Eureka church

Eureka Ia June 22 The Childrens Day program will be given at the Eureka church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 oclock Everyone is invited Lee Dusenberry plowing corn for Charley Jackson Arthur Corstad family entertained relatives from near Dublin Mr and Mrs Jackson attended Mr Brown of the Ford station was in the neighborhood this week taking the annual census of farm crops and selling a Ford truck Weather this week is better but crops need more. Names include A H Huston Sam J Miller John Huston Jr Reed Lauder Kennedy James Kelly Theresa White Catheryn Caldwell Ettiene Keating Earl Kephart guests at various homes

Eureka Eureka Eureka Lee Dusenberry Charley Jackson Arthur Corstad Dublin

Community notices from Wyman and surrounding areas

Mrs Ralph Rees was in Burlington and several families spent weekends with relatives in Stockport and Washington. We note visits by Scott Buck of Kansas and a Wisconsin Chicago trip by Griff Humphreys and Della. Ice cream social on school grounds held by Wyman Community club. Mrs Twinam of Crawfordsville visiting her daughter Mrs Ralph Akers. multiple day trips and visits across local towns recorded.

H. BR. Oldt Stockport KE. V. Humphreys F. Rees Crawfordsville Iowa City Sam Evans Washington J. Newton Davis John Hughes Oscar Hughes Scott Buck Kansas

Ainsworth Social Notes and Local Visitors

Mrs. A J Laird and family travel from Des Moines to stay at H G Crawford home. Maurice Robertson of Meavenworth Kansas visits for vacation and to see Albert Swift in Lynd Minn. Alvin Nichols Mandan ND and family return from Shrine convention to visit Mrs Margaret Nichols. Nora Dryden Chicago visits Jess Marr. Contractors bid on new church. Seldome Muscatine to handle heating plumbing Wilcon Washington. Hytex Davenport to supply brick. wrecking of old church to begin immediately.

Ainsworth Ainsworth A. J. Laird David Margaret Billie Crawford Des Moines H. G. Crawford M. L. Miller W.R. C Maurice Robertson Meavenworth Kansas Albert Swift Lynd Minn Alvin Nichols Mandan North Dakota Shrine Margaret Nichols Nora Dryden Jessie Chicago M. F Wort

Funeral and social notes from Crawfordsville events

June reports detail Mrs. Allison Kirby's Cedar Rapids funeral attended by Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher and children. Edward Davis and two sons visit Monrovia kin. Waterway Circle hosts at Mrs. Joe H Jones home. Bible characters discussed. Luncheon served by Elizabeth Grace. Mary Lease suffers a paralysis stroke. Dr Huston visit. Allen Reed guests honored at C H Fishburn home with a picnic and luncheon. attendees include J A Huston and A Morgan.

Crawfordsville 8. C. Fletcher Doris Cleo West Branch Fletcher Allison Kirby Cedar Rapids Kirby Henry Mize Ainsworth Edward Davis Monrovia California Joe H. Jones Waterway Circle Jones Elizabeth Huston Huston Saul Jonathan Hazel Moorhead Ell Margaret Hull Ruth Wes Alice Davidson Onesimus H. L. Hand Iowa City Elizabeth Grace Mary Lease L. H. McFarland Washington D. F. Huston Burlington Hi. Huston C. H. Fishburn Allen Reed Grand Forks N. D J. A. Huston A. Morgan Bs. BE. Hus

Spent Fortune in Search for Cure Warns of Cancer Claims

A patient recounts years of costly visits to physicians and specialists, told nothing could be done for stomach cancer or ulcers, then notes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy relieved pains for three years. The ad promotes a harmless preparation claiming to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the digestive tract, with a one dose test and money back guarantee. Lemmons Pharmacy and druggists nationwide carry the product.

Mayr Lemmons Pharmacy Advt

Pleasant Hill Community Notes From Sunday Visit

A crowded Children’s Day program drew attendees at the local church on Sunday morning. Several families including the Hoppings, McKays, Kepharts, Bensons, Swifts, Caldwells and Millers visited various homes around Pleasant Hill, with illness easing for Mrs. Will Miller.

Friends Praise Her Coffee in Des Moines Ad Feature

Mrs D W Hutton of 26 Kingston Apts in Des Moines says she makes coffee three or four times a night for friends and finds Chocolate Cream Coen the best. She claims it saves money, tastes creamy and mellow, stays stronger, and runs a third farther than other brands after years of testing. She urges readers to ask their grocer for it.

Des Moines Iowa D. W. Hutton Kingston Apts

Funeral note and town’s birthday in West Chester Iowa

The Rev Charles N Nash attended Rev Frank Seeds funeral in Muscatine with Dr J G Henderson and wife and Mrs H Ross. BK D Coffman of Keola visited. Mrs Coffman and daughter and Mrs Simpson of Washington called on friends. A birthday celebration is noted on the longest day, with cherry time and humorous quips about cherries atop trees. The piece mentions paint work at F McParlane’s store, visitors W S Boyer returning from Kansas, and Rev W H Dilley and wife from Columbus Junetn. Local farming praise for Sam Schulty’s corn crop is given amid hot nights and warm days, with general sentiment the weather favors growth.

West Chester Charles N. Nash Muscatine Frank Seed J. G. Henderson H. Ross Seeds BK. D. Coffman Keola Iowa F. McParlane W. S. Boyer Kansas W. H. Dilley Columbus Sam Schulty

Flaxseed Production Focused in Northern States

North central states lead flaxseed output with North and South Dakota Minnesota and Montana named as the chief producers per United States Department of Agriculture findings. The report highlights regional dominance in flaxseed farming and notes the growing significance of these areas to national supply.

North Central States North South Dakota Minnesota Montana United States Department of Agriculture

Provision and Thrift Quote by Sir P Sidney

A brief excerpt notes that provision forms the foundation of hospitality while thrift powers magnificence, attributed to Sir P Sidney. The aphorism contrasts both virtues as core drivers of generous hosting and grand display.

Sir P. Sidney

Nettle stings vary in duration from hours to a year

A general warning notes that the common nettle sting can last six to eight hours, while a nettle species in Java may cause pain for as long as a year. The passage emphasizes unusually long-lasting reactions and geographic variation.

Java

Lewis Urges American Code of International Justice

J Hamilton Lewis former Illinois senator urged the United States to frame a code of international justice based on American doctrine and have it enforced in international courts. He warned Europe’s powers would impose a system harming U S interests unless the U S leads with a new code. He argued debts, trade, immigration and naval limits would be addressed to curb U S advantage and compel acceptance or face a bid to resist. In another item a probate notice in Washington County schedules hearing for James Gordon's will dated July 14 1921 with a 1923 hearing date.

Associated Press Mason City United States Iowa Bar Association Today J. Hamilton Lewis Chicago Ilinois Europe America Mr. Lewis England France Italy Asia James Gordon Court House Washington Iowa District Court Said

Clock Of Glass Completed By Bohemian Polisher

A Bohemian glass polisher has finished a clock that is almost entirely made of glass except for the springs. The intricate piece showcases skill in shaping glass into a functional timepiece.

Oxford

Try This Money Not Fly Away If You Sprinkle Hele Economy

The note from the Boston Evening Transcript suggests a quirky plan to retain wealth by using Hele economy flourishes. It reads like a brief, speculative snippet urging practical savings.

Boston Evening Transcript

How do you do greeted bandits in store heist

The line How do you do was a store greeting as two bandits walked in. A Detroit News item notes the exchange and the shopkeeper’s response to the attempted robbery.

Detroit News

World’s Largest Rug in Cleveland Wins Title

A claim that the world’s largest rug sits in Cleveland. It measures 40 by 65 feet and was woven by Czechslovakian weavers.

Cleveland

Inference at American Legion Meeting

Mrs Huyler claims her husband has increased her allowance. Mrs Cuyler asks what she caught him doing. The remark appears in a brief exchange at an American Legion event.

Mrs. Huyler Mrs. Cuyler American Legion

Why Lodestone Was Favored in Early Engagements

One of the earliest gems used in the engagement ring was the lodestone, symbolizing the force of attraction that drew the maiden from her family into another.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jon A. H. Huston Sam J. Miller John Huston, Jr Olds Reed Lauder Kennedy James Kelly Theresa White Cedar Falls Catheryn Caldwell Ettiene Keating Alice Hesseltine Earl Kephart Wyman Ralph Rees Geo, Hopping Charles McKay Fred Kephart Will Miller Howard Baker W. C. Hotle Elmer Kephart Cloyce Benson Ryan Swift Silas Caldwell B. F. Miller Bryan Swift Will Caldwell Lewis Baker Mrs. Hutton Trent Ana Lewis Tem State of Washington County Washington, Town Goodyear Tucker & Bicher W. Bb. Jacobs & Son A. E. Atchison North Side Shoe Store Rence Vince Cess Ness The Evening Journal American Association of Advertising Agencies
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