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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1925
Page
8
Mrs. Shelley Eberling returned home from Letts after the sudden death and funeral of an aunt. Miss Opal Vernon of Delta visited Washington and Fort Madison, while Mrs. W A Goble and Miss Florence Goble went to Des Moines for business and social visits.
Sam Donahey moved back to Washington after leaving Hammond where he had been living. He plans to resume his duties in the capital and rejoin his civic responsibilities.
Ww Cc turby and daughter Miss Rath arrived this morning from Austin Minnesota with the remains of wife and mother Mrs Busby. The sons are expected today as they drive across country. Miss Washington is noted for a visit to Mrs Frank Randall in Moline. Horse sale of 25 head at Riverside Thursday March 12. Twelve TBR tested cows at auction Saturday. AU good butter cows six fresh milk cows visible before late. Phone 554 Green. BP Hayes. The Journal offers Court Whist score cards. Mrs Ethel Flynn visits Mt Pleasant district CES inspector plans to visit four chapters weekly and to be in Washington in April. A0ets dinners 25c hot lunch at Mrs Cherrys 2012 A chance to buy a good milk cow Saturday at o'clock Twelve cows at auction all good milker KK PP Hayes 21120ed Watch for Miss Washington. Mrs Pete Rettler returns to Harper after visiting nieces Mrs A O Pratt and Mrs Singmaster. Mr and Mrs W T Trotter of Ainsworth visited Washington friends. Mrs W F Curtis returns from Riverside where Mr Curtis ill. Eureka Telephone Co annual meeting Thursday March 12 at 7 30 at Eureka school house QO EB Babb Pres 2012 Mrs Herman Berg from Fairfield visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Matt Rechinger Her mother Mrs Redlinger accompanies her home.
Auction of twelve cows set for Saturday March four at 8 oclock. Several local notices mention visits and sales including wallpaper, plow, and furniture items. Community events include a choir supper raising funds and a Chippendale phonograph sale at a local estate.
London reports former Prime Minister Lloyd George remains under police supervision though out of office. He has sought relief from protection, but authorities fear repercussions similar to Sir Henry Wilson if protection ends.
Washington March 11 A House Alcoholic Liquors Subcommittee recommended legislation to the next congress to impose heavier penalties on violators of prohibition laws in a stated effort to strengthen enforcement and deter infractions.
The piece honors people who uplift our standards awaken good impulses and enrich us spiritually and morally. It highlights those who inspire us to express greater service to others and value daily acts of support.
Senate debated two gasoline tax bills with amendments to Bowman's measure. Senator Shane proposed replacing the Bergman bill after the enacting clause. Senator Gunderson favored routing $2 006 000 of the Bowman fund to the primary road fund with the rest split between primary and secondary funds, later amended to match the state's federal aid allotment.
Des Moines reports show the American Legion Auxiliary uses its relief fund to help former service members start small businesses or lease land, offering interest free loans with repayment. Gwen Dolyn Wirgin MacDonald leads the program aiming at rehabilitation and independence, while the 14 000 auxiliaries expand memberships and support. The group also funds Knoxville Veterans bureau hospital projects and builds wicker furniture for hospital porch comfort.
San Antonio Texas March 11 1946 The hand of death marked paid in full on a pre nuptial contract as George Appel 36 a World War II veteran died leaving a $10000 life policy a house and lot and 500 in liberty bonds to his wife of a few weeks Cora Bell Cronson whom he married January 20 after advertising for a wife while in failing health. Appel hospitalized at Fort Sam Houston later died with a military funeral planned under Red Cross auspices.
Air mail pilot Randolph Page forced to land in a freshly plowed muddy field near Calamus Iowa after engine trouble in darkness He survived a plane rollover and was treated then transported to Iowa City A relief pilot Ralph J Johnson ferried the mail west from Iowa City and a repair crew was sent to Calamus to recover the wrecked plane.
Des Moines report quotes Governor Hammill returning from the Washington inauguration. He notes that state flags are rarely used yet carry deep history from the revolution to unification. He recalls historical banners and laments difficulty in recognizing governors by banners at the parade.
Home ownership inspires self respect in individuals and high regard from others, making them better men and women, better citizens, better spouses and parents. It gives them standing and influence in their community, comparable to that of intellect and character.
The guide explains coal weight per cubic foot: anthracite about 93 pounds, broken anthracite 34 pounds, bituminous about 50 pounds. To estimate the load, measure the box or bin in cubic feet and multiply by the appropriate per cubic foot value.
The text urges readers that advertisements serve as guides to quality goods and instructs telling the merchant about the ad. It emphasizes using ads to evaluate merchandise and communicate with sellers about offers and benefits.
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