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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1925
Page
6
Local church and community groups in Alma schedule meetings this week. Missions societies at various churches, a Sunshine Community Club gathering, Pythian Sisters picnic, Fleur de Lis quilting, and a Women’s Bible class are listed with dates and hosts.
The passage notes Angora wool used to make Motair fabrics from Angora gent, tracing origins to Asia Miner and early usage in Maghind. It mentions Angora rearers' role in developing the material and dates describing its long history dating back to the eighteenth century.
A fragment describes a New Hebrides style wedding where a painful ritual renews pride by smashing two objects, implying a harsh tradition during the ceremony. No clear names or places are provided beyond regional reference.
An old man visits his son in Entwala penitentiary under an assumed name. The warden exposes the real identity, Peter Halsbury, and father and son exchange a brief farewell before Peter is taken to await trial for a prior offense. The elder Halsbury dies westward, while the son is sent to prison for four years.
London June 3. George Bernard Shaw writes to T. P. O’Connor declining a dinner for Rameau Marlonald. He cites absence, humor, and political remarks, joking about future dinners for the Pope, Einstein, and Dover road milestones. He praises the writers but notes his own focus on plays.
A reader questions how to respond to a sympathetic friend after an accidental finger injury and the advice centers on patience and practical care. The note hints at concern and practical steps to aid healing and comfort.
In Chicago on June 29 the defense challenged star witness Charles Faiman and his supporter Mrs Luella Rhubell. Rhubell testified she never saw Shepherd send Faiman any letter and had removed certain files. Faiman examined claims about a letter seeking criminal bacteriology and tools to kill Mc Clintock, while Dr John Piecher testified Shepherd lacked scientific knowledge.
In Mexico City a sixteen year old girl Ines Varzas issued an ultimatum to her parents demanding permission for marriage to Isidro Covarubias within ten minutes or she would jump from a four story roof. Her father Ciriaco Vargas feared losing his daughter while the mother’s past resolve suggested she would not yield.
Storm Lake Iowa June 22 state officials and lawmakers attended the annual legislative picnic and fish fry despite poor weather. The event drew more than 206 lawmakers and families, though attendance was hindered by rain and scheduling.
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