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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1922

Page

7

Keota News Notes Highlights Local Health and Society

James Nelson recovering after ulcerated stomach operation in Rochester. An illness cluster includes Martin McDowell facing possible kidney bladder stones and serious paralysis of M T Dayton. Local gatherings cover a PEO meeting with a musical program, visits by relatives, church activities, and Keota furniture store sale by H A Scott to Fred Newhart with farm swap included.

Keota James Nelson Rochester Martin Indianola Mr. McDowell Kansas City Frank Mrs. Martin Bert Mr. Mc- Dowell Washington City Dolly Long New York Mc- Dowell M. T. Dayton Metlville Russell Mitchelville Clarence Dayton Oskaloosa Charles Davis Ottumwa Alva Winters Phyllis Sargeant Minn Dayton Will Sowash Sowash West Chester C. M Grace Lacey Marguerite Stewart LaNor Holmes Elizabeth Lyle Carrie Jacobs Bond Bond Dorothy White Las Longres U. S Paul Hoffman My Kitty Virginia Droz Francine Lacey Marian Hoffman Marjorie McKee Halstead Kansas Clara Lyle Esther Kreger Chi Omeka Kreger Eva, Gayle Helen Margaret Singmaster Miss McKee Cedar Rapids Will Daiber Ardmore Oklahoma Daiber M. Daiber Nora Williams C. F. Hoffman Paul Harriet Clendenning Nelse Stevenson Crawfordsville William Nelson Jennie Gardner Daisy Carris Des Moines

Grace Hill neighbors enjoy Brinton bridge picnic on Sunday

Grace Hill Iowa residents Paul Harvey and a large party from Waggoner Galloway and Harvey families spent Sunday at Brinton bridge near Brighton. The group shared foods, holiday camaraderie, and various visits as they returned home.

Grace Hill Paul Harvey Ralph Waggoner Harvey Waggoner Earl Galloway W. F. Glascock T. M. Harvey Glenwood Boyden T. M. Hannah Harvey Pearl Glassburner Brinton Bridge Brighton Ralph Chorpening Reuben Chorpening Harry Anderson James Chorpening J. F. Lemley Chas. McKinstry Dan Plowman Jay Plowman Robt. Kerr Leando Iowa Emory Plowman Keosauqua McKinstry Ralph Springer Rhea Porter Elam Johnston Arthur Romine Keota Strohm Elgin Raymond Strohm

Edna Stevens in hospital after appendicitis operation

June reports from Young America Brighton describe Edna Stevens recovering in county hospital Washington after an appendicitis operation. Other notes include illnesses, visits, travel, and local events, with residents like Ann Gowey in ill health and John McClelland party from Selina California visiting relatives.

Righton Brighton Edna Stevens Washington Ann Gowey John McClelland Selina Calif Batavia Mabel Robison Iowa City Leslie Hicks Hicks Gary Stone Katheryn Cedar Rapids

Local Residents and Visitors Gather in Mason City Area

Community notes detail Emily Cates visiting her daughter Mrs J C Mathers along with extended family. Several neighbors and relatives, including the Birneys Embrees McCreedys and Booths, visit Washington and Muscatine for shopping, social calls, and weekly chores. Hay work continues as Grandpa Ebner aids in field tasks.

Haskins Emily Cates Mason City Nebraska J. C. Mathers B. W. Cole Geo. Leffler Ralph Leffler J. E. Booth Vivian Hazel Washington Chart Stafford Ross McCreedy Ralph McCreedy Eastman San Diego Cal West Chester Frank Bean Stella Frye Muscatine Helen Albaugh Hazel Booth Velma Gallagher M Madge Stone Ed Gallagher J. R. McCreedy

Ice cream supper raises funds. school progress reported

Crawfordsville notes a Thursday ice cream supper cleared $40 for a cause. Rev. Ross Hume of Monmouth College spoke in town. Mrs. Margaret Hull returned from Mason City after a short visit. Construction on the new school building advances with walls up to the second floor.

Crawfordsville Ross Hume Monmouth College Margaret Hull Mason City Hilo

Riverside Notes on Obituary and Local Marriage News

Riverside reports the death of Mrs. Mary Druf longtime pioneer wife of Fred Druf who died at her daughter Mrs W D Lightner home in Mound City Kansas The same issue records the marriage of William H Cress of Riverside to Miss Laura Aubrey of Sumner Iowa at the bride's parents home The couple will reside in Riverside with the groom a partner in Live Wire Electric Co and the bride formerly taught domestic science locally The notice also mentions Rev B Jacobsmeier's return from Davenport and Carrie Iden's trip to Cedar Rapids following her nephew's wife's hip injury and Iowa City Department attendance by Mrs Fred Krebs and Mrs Ed Godlove.

Riverside Mary Druf Fred Druf Naida Golding Frederika Milo Ingram Riverside High School Dunkerton Iowa Secon Omar Cress Fred Krebs Ed Godlove Iowa City

Local Social Notes Highlight Weddings and Visits

The report covers social events from town including Cross-Aubrey wedding attendance by Milo and Edith Ingram, Miss Ella Dautremont returning from Cedar Rapids, Miss Catherine Schneider visiting from LaCrosse with Cornelius Schneider’s family, a picnic by about thirty members of the Women’s C O F linked to a shower for Mrs Clarence Rummelhart, and visitors Omar and Oscar Mottet from Iowa City.

Milo Edith Ingram Sumner Ella Dautremont Cedar Rapids Catherine Schneider LaCrosse Wis Cornelius Schneider Clarence Rummelhart Omar Oscar Mottet Iowa City

Those Icy Mountains and Honest Greenlanders

An obscure note contrasts Greenland with long winter nights and describes inhabitants as honest, referencing six months of darkness and a landscape of icy peaks and tan tones.

Greenland

Fistic Affection Belief Clash Over Boxing Necks

Father De gan argues a brutal right to the jaw can coexist with brotherly love while a London Opinion note says heavyweight boxers in a recent bout hugged each other constantly, highlighting surprising sportsmanship.

Father Degan London

Dickens on honesty outshining dishonesty in face-to-face

The quote argues that dishonesty reveals itself by avoiding direct eye contact and facing honesty is naturally repellent to wrongdoers. It asserts that bad men cannot hide their deceit when a moral standard is present and speaks to the persistence of truth in social interaction.

Standard Oil Lambert's Henn Hoover Dickens

Carelessness Costs Large Sum In Lighting Waste

A lighting expert warns about about 200 million dollars wasted annually due to dust and dirt on globes reflectors lamps and other light sources. Regular cleaning is urged as an economy measure.

Sound Advice on Avoiding Violence and Self Reflections

A quote attributed to Horace Mann counsels restraint in political or personal disagreement. It argues that harming another for differing opinions is irrational, likening it to striking one’s self for equating with a past self. The message promotes thoughtful, nonviolent dispute resolution.

Horace Mann

Doan's Kidney Pills Offer Quick Kidney Relief

A Washington resident L K Glasgow of 228 Ave C reports backache and kidney discomfort eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. He praises rapid relief, cold weather flare ups, and says Sherman Bros Drug Store carried the remedy at a dollar per box. Poster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY advertises the product.

Dean Washington L. K. Glasgow Ave. Cx Doan Sherman Bros. Drug Store Glasgow Poster Milburn Co. Mirs BaXalo N.Y

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