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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1911

Page

4

Local and Personal Notes Reach Across City Life

A montage of visits arrivals and chores fills the day. Helen Palmer Gray visits from Keokuk guest of Ruth Wilson while many residents host relatives from Des Moines to Chicago. A string of travels includes Miss Constance Rice en route to Tacoma and Pasadena visitors planning Europe jaunts.

Helen Palmer Gray Keokuk Ruth Wilson Constance Rice Tacoma Washington Marna Wicher Chicago

Harriet Beecher Stowe And The Wooden Doll Tale

A father recounts Harriet Beecher Stowe as a girl who loved a wooden doll despite lacking store bought toys. She crafted a warm bed and clothing from scraps, while her brother Henry later became a famed preacher. The tale ends with the doll broken by a tomahawk, and Harriet’s enduring fondness for storytelling.

Keelyn Daddy Harriet Beecher Stowe Evelyn Jone Bore Giria Little Herriet Harriet Miss Woodenhead Dolly Henry

Hair Clipping Volume Surges in European Barbers

Barbers across Europe produce about 1.2 million pounds of hair annually, a surprising agricultural-like yield from a common trade. An oblique method of critique reduces blunt rebuke, softening a sharp point in social discourse.

Barbers Europe

Mystic Workers announce Saturday ice cream social event

The Mystic Workers of the World plan an ice cream social on Saturday evening June 24 with good music and an inviting atmosphere. Also included is a tongue in cheek note about Humperdinck humor and a literary quote from Ainslee's Magazine.

H. E. Steiner Long Horn Ranch Washington The Mystic Workers of the World

Secretary of State Thaws Reciprocal Tourism Ties

The article notes improved reciprocal relations in travel and tourism as officials in the Secretary of State's office discuss easing exchanges with foreign visitors. It highlights renewed cooperation and a more open stance toward traveler exchanges and associated policies.

Iowa Pharmacists May Register in 26 States Without Exam

Secretary Moore of the state pharmacy commission says Iowa pharmacists can register in twenty six states without examination due to reciprocal relations. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy governs the process. eligibility includes prior state registration, years of practical experience, and a general average of 75 percent with at least 60 percent in any one branch. A $1 Iowa filing fee applies. specifics vary by state and must be obtained by contacting each state board.

Des Moines Iowa Moore State Pharmacy Commission National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Board Alabama Arizona Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Maine Michigan Misouri New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Texas Vermont Virginia West Virginia Connecticut National Association

Iowa City Man Heads Elks at Sixth Convention

George T. Reddick of Iowa City was elected president at the Elks sixth annual convention in Owa City. Davenport named as next convention site with Clinton aiding Davenport and seeking the 1918 gathering. Other officers include Bert F. Keltz Webster City first vice president and Will H. Beck Sioux City third vice president.

Sioux City Iowa George T. Reddick Iowa City the Elks Davenport Clinton Town City Bert F. Keltz Webster City Will H. Beck Joseph R. Fraley Fort Madison Adolph Nenigbaum Henry Louis Lew Burnett Des Moines Ben J. Schwind Dubuque

Mission pastors seek national home for aged in Boone plan

The Rev. J H Hedstrom and Oscar Anderson of Boone are in Chicago pursuing support to establish a national home for aged people in Boone through the Swedish Free Church of America. They aim to secure backing and organize efforts for the proposed home.

Boone Iowa J H. Hedstrom Swedish Evangelical Mission Church Oscar Anderson Chicago Swedish Free Church of America

Boone Commercials Back Project Amid Church Negotiations

The Boone Commercial association backs the project and the city seems to have a fair chance of securing the home. Negotiations with church officials have been under way.

The Boone Commercial Association

Templar Knights Gather At Spirit Lake Park Iowa

Spirit Lake Iowa June 24 Though the annual conclave is not until mid July Knights Templars of Iowa with their families begin gathering at Templar park on Spirit lake the great summer hotel owned by this secret organization in Iowa The hotel is now open to Templars New cement steps from the bank to the water edge have been built.

Spirit Lake Iowa Knights Templars of Templar Park

History of State University Summer School Attendance

The summer school at the State University lists under 175 students this year, compared with 347 last year. Registrations in the next two weeks are expected to boost attendance materially.

the State University

Organized horse thief gang active in Creston area

Creston police believe a coordinated gang is stealing horses in the vicinity. In the last two weeks five horses disappeared from pastures or hitching posts in Creston, with some traces leading to individuals with suspicious reputations. In Iowa City, officials report difficulty in obtaining evidence to arrest suspects due to small enrollments.

Creston Iowa Iowa City

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