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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1928
Page
6
The Reverend W R Styker underwent a minor operation in a Chicago hospital this morning. Word received today says the operation was successful and he is doing well.
A local Democratic caucus will be held at Franklin Center on Wednesday evening June 27 for selecting township officers to appear on the county ticket. Committeemen J W Combs Franklin James Daniels West Chester and others are organizing the event. Mrs George Novey ill in Peoria Ill reports she is improving. Mrs Effie Dunning of New York City sister of Mrs D W Harvey tours Europe while Mr and Mrs W M Keeley and daughters plan to move to Chicago for a new home. Alice Rhine attending summer school in Iowa City visited the Elder home.
Advertisement notes indigestion relief with Nyal Digestive Tablets and Standby Barn Paint. Mentions hog prices at 11.20 and a short weather note: fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures.
A letter-writer promotes a self made school for photo play writing. It catalogs one reel comedy structure with sample characters and scene subtitles and urges readers to pursue big money in screen writing. The piece mocks dubious correspondence schools and presents a sample titled The Funny Tribe with George Wottle and family as characters.
David Elder of Culver Indiana begins eight weeks at Culver Military Academy. Earnest Johnson of Alhambra California visits J. T. Anderson home. Mrs. Johnson has been visiting several weeks. Martha McGinnis departs for Racine Wisconsin to resume studies at Racine Normal after a two week vacation with sisters and friends.
The town welcomed a new oil station at the west end of Madison Street, operated by Shell and I. M. Bailey. Also noted are local social calls, visits, and errands including wedding officiant Dr. R. A. Gagrevy’s return from Chicago, and various residents traveling to Cres ton and Davenport for family events.
Mrs. Frank Bruty Sr visits her daughter in East Pleasant Blain. Mrs. C A Myers returns to Des Moines after visiting in town. Shell service announced at new oil station on Madison Street. Several locals travel to Kansas City Chicago Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Washington for business visits and moves. Mrs Hillhouse plans to move to Washington with daughter Lorene.
Pathfinder Magazine explains that the phrase full as a tick refers to parasitic arachnids that attach to humans and animals to suck blood and drop off when full. It clarifies the expression does not refer to bed ticks and notes the origin time and circumstances are unknown.
A discussion on opening moving picture and vaudeville houses on Sundays returns to town, with opponents citing moral and social concerns while advocates argue for leisure options. The piece also cites George Arliss who favors Sundays free of most entertainment, urging art, books, and museums as uplifting alternatives.
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