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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1925

Page

3

Mt Pleasant Boosters Arrive For Fourth of July Plans

Town boosters from Hen ty county travel to Washington with a band to promote Mt Pleasant Fourth of July festivities. They distribute literature for a weeklong program starting next Saturday and note the town plans a notable celebration causing local businesses to close on the holiday. A Athens agency dispatch also reports the resignation of Greek Premier Michalakopoulas and his cabinet.

Henty County Washington Mt. Pleasant London Disputch Athens Michalakopoulas

Lyon's Bread Available in Any Grocery

Readers can purchase Lyon's Bread at a wide range of grocery stores, making the product easy to find for everyday use. The note emphasizes accessibility and convenience for shoppers.

Lyon's

Warren Receives National Attention for Advertising System

J H W Warren gains national publicity in American Elevator and Grain Trade Chicago issue. Article praises his store advertising method and its news value. Warren advertisements appear prominently on the Journal’s principal news pages each Friday.

J. HW. Warren American Elevator and Grain Trade Chicago Mr. Warren Warren Journal

Ordinance Bans Fireworks Sale Until Fourth of July

Washington enforces a long standing ordinance prohibiting firecrackers and fireworks until the day before Independence Day. Mayor George Maxwell urges stricter enforcement to ensure explosives are used only near the holiday.

Washington George Maxwell

Debutantes Warned On Buckingham Palace Frocks

London officials warn debutantes to dress modestly for court events at Buckingham Palace under a lord chamberlain ruling. The guidance permits narrow skirts if full enough for a proper curtsey and notes previous attire failed to conceal undergarments. A new material has been adopted by modistes in response to the order.

London Buckingham Palace Lord Chamberlain George Mary

Handicapped Tourney Pairings Announced at Washington CC

Chairman Fred Martin announces the handicap tournament pairings at Washington Country Club. First flight features Davison versus Lemmon with several byes and matches listed. second, third, and fourth flights show further pairings and byes. Players are urged to submit scores by next Monday and check handicaps with Martin.

Fred Martin Washington Country Club Bill Grayson Thorpeon Brockhart Guy Knauss AL W. Clow Homer Dartyshire Ralph Shannon Shelley Ebering Harvey Young Orville Elder J. O. Sexton Harry Ward Claude Tucker Leslie Eicher Henry Hull B. . Bostwick Rls. Warfel Homer Stephen Frank Carter Shirley Clark DB. Lupton Jack Westphal Leland Carris Glenn Barclay Bruce Cowden Dr. E. FE. Stutsman Donald Bell O. F. Boller Ward Gilliland Hugh McCleery Harold Tolander Howard McCleery Ro RR Breese Ralph Gibson Ralph Thompson Claude Reister Lee Holland Joe McElhinney Martin Matcheare

McCleerys Add New Generation To Calendar Factory

Richard McCleery, recent Muskingum College graduate from New Concord Ohio, will join HW McCleery in the family calendar factory. Starting August first he enters the sales department and will actively work to grow the business which serves all parts of the country.

Richard McCleery Muskingumollege New Concord Ohio McCleery HW. McCleery Richard Petes

Can't Ride Bicycles on Local Sidewalks

Local authorities note repeated complaints about riding bicycles on sidewalks in the town. The town ordinance forbids sidewalk use and carries specified penalties. Officials hope this periodical reminder will curb the practice.

Davenport Entertainer Hall to Give Friday Recital

Radio entertainer Mr Hall of Davenport who sings old time songs and hymns for a local broadcasting station will give a recital at the Methodist church Friday at eight. The Epworth League sponsors the event and admission is free with an offering collected.

Hall Davenport Epworth League

Traveler attendees praise pampering at national convention

Fred West reports that about a thousand Gelowates attended the Travelers’ Protective Desorvation convention in Birmingham Alabama. He notes visitors were royally treated and that the next gathering will be in Philadelphia.

Fred West Birmingham Alabama The Travelers’ Protective Desorvation Mr. West Philacephia

Iowa hurdlers head to national AAU meet in San Francisco

Iowa City June 25 Charles Brookins and Frank Cubel top Star Iowa hurdlers depart Sunday afternoon to compete at the National AAU track and field meet in San Francisco July 3 and 4. Brookins aims to break the meet low hurdles record of 4 seconds and is set to lower his own world mark of 22 2 10 in the senior 440 yard hurdle event.

Iowa City Charles Brookins Frank Cubel Iowa San Francisco Brookins Tleo Cohel

Iowa Supreme Court Denies Rehearing In Stuart Bank Case

The Iowa Supreme Court denied a rehearing and overruled setting aside a prior ruling that public funds lack preference in bank liquidations. The decision allows immediate distribution of about 4.6 million dollars to depositors, though district suits may still proceed and affect local impact. Dividend of 20 percent has been set for depositors, with checks expected from Des Moines within days. impacts on Washington and neighboring banks remain uncertain amid ongoing litigation.

Iowa Supreme Court Stuart Bank Washington Farmers and Merchants State Bank Wo OM. Keeley TL. Knight Jes Maines Associated Press Des Moines Supreme Court United States Supreme Court

Mankind's Debt to God Quote Attributed to Pragkiin

A fragmented quotation presents a moral maxim about fearing and loving God, loving neighbors, justice, prudence, and sobriety. The source attributes the line to Benjamin Pragkiin, though the attribution is unclear.

Benjamin Pragkiin

Right but Dead While Supreme Court Gives Pedestrian Right of Way

A quotable note from the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times warns that even with legal protection at street crossings a person can still be killed despite being right. The line emphasizes caution and the fatal consequences of crossing safety.

Supreme Court Pittsburgh Gazette-Times

Valley Notes Brighten Weekend Visits and Social Runs

Local residents share weekend visits and gatherings across Valley and nearby towns. Mr J EB Deot shopped in Fairfield while Sam Munson duo spent Sunday with Guy Blacks. Friends travel to Wellston and Talleyland showouts. families visit Wallace and Deal homes. Opal and Donovan Wallace head home for summer break.

Sam Munson Guy Blacks Talleyland Wellston Guy Smithart Near Sieourney Harry Nicoll Alois Belter Eva Augustine Violet Treland Josephine Sheetz C. M. Miller Wellman J. K. Wallace Lake Arthur

Clarinet Origin Speculation in Historical Note

A fragment discusses the clarinet as an old instrument possibly invented by a German named Icy Denner and links it to ancient shawms. It notes the English shawms and German schuleinay are closely related and suggests a long-standing orchestra role.

Icy Denner

King Midas Legend Described as a Descriptive Trait

The text explains how the name Midas has entered language to describe a miserly person who can turn things to gold. It notes King Midas as a legendary figure whose touch allegedly turns objects into gold.

Midas

Municipal court frees fence charge after no ordinance found

Des Moines Harold C Fountain promised to remove electric charge from fence wire after Wim Peel a carrier was injured. Judge Herman Zeuch dismissed the case saying no city ordinance covered the offense.

Des Moines Harold C. Fountain Wim. Peel Herman Zeuch

Uncertain winter economy baffles busin ess signs and authors

A playful note on choosing coal or ice amid shifting weather and a street sign painted by CC C who can paint towns or saints. The piece ends with a light claim about the painter’s versatile skill and overall business being fine.

CC. C

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