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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1921

Page

6

Local notes include marriages and visits across town

Miss Norene Kracaw returns to Mt Pleasant for college after spring break with her parents Mr and Mrs Warry Kracaw. Miss Mildred Mauthe returns to Cedar Falls after Easter at home. Marriage licenses issued for James J Benda and Clara Glasgow George McDonald Wylie and Edna Virginia Chilcote Orville Elder and Josephine Babcock. Various visits and errands noted including Miss Hazel Birney returning to Ames and other residents visiting relatives and shops in Washington and nearby towns.

Norene Kracaw Mt. Pleasant Warry Kracaw James J. Benda Clara Glasgow George McDonald Wylie Edna Virginia Chilcote Orville Elder Josephine Babcock

Easter visits and local notices fill Washington scene

Local residents from Ottumwa Fairfield West Chester and Washington are noted in Easter visits and weekend trips. Families such as Kurtz Olson Olivia and Conger are mentioned visiting relatives in the area. Social calls include Mrs. Erma Thomas Mrs. Will Seigler and others, with shopping and music plans noted.

Iowa Feature Highlights Northeastern Scenery At Bug Nish Beach

Northeastern Iowa showcases abundant natural scenery in a feature noting Bug Nish Beach as a standout project. The article compares the region to celebrated alpine areas and hints at planned improvements drawing regional attention.

Iowa Switzerland America Bug- Nish Beach

Monstrous rock, old land deeds, and a health clown tour

A ten foot high monster rock tumbled down a hill in Allamakee county after heavy rain, leaving deep indentations in mud. Hon Green T Clark and an 1846 patent deed signed by James K Polk are discussed. Ames extension brings Cho Cho the health clown touring 21 counties delivering lectures on teeth, diet, and exercise starting April 25.

Allamakee Green T. Clark Marion County Jella James K. Polk United States Clark Pella College At Ames Barnum & Bailey Pottawatomie Humboldt Franklin Bremer Story, Jr Des Moines Woodbury Wright Butler Black Hawk Polk Johnson Clinton Buena Vista Webster Floyd Hardin Poweshiek Jefferson Delaware Cho- Cho Cho-Cho

East Drug Store Window Offers Home Comforts

Window display at East Drug Store features a selection of small home comforts and everyday items aimed at shoppers seeking practical keepsakes. The scene showcases accessible goods in a neighborhood retail setting.

Local Notes and Visits Roundup at Washington

Mr and Mrs Malcolm Dowell of Iowa City visited his parents Mr and Mrs Geo Dowell as they leased the fair grounds for training and racing outside horses. Mrs James Palmer and daughter Edna returned from Grinnell after visiting H A Been blossom home. Miss Nellie Dodder of Iowa City vacationing at home. Oneita Palmer returns to Monmouth College after vacation with her parents. Bruce Goode performs with Fullers. Mrs S Woodford and Miss Ella Woodford returned from Brighton. Rose Segill spent weekend at home in Harper. Wallace Studio invites readers to visit new location opposite the Graham Theatre. Mrs Lee Colton of Haskins visits. Clarence Eddy Concert tickets available. Mrs J S Benson and daughter Lucile of Ainsworth spent Saturday in Washington. Ivan Lemley returns to Iowa City to resume studies at the U of Iowa after visiting parents.

Malcolm Dowell Iowa City Geo. Dowell James Palmer Edna Grinnell H. A. Been Blossom Home Ivan Lemley 8. U

Pearl fishers of Japan work year round at sea

The women pearl fishers begin work at age fourteen and stay in the water nearly all year. They stop only during the coldest months from late December to early February.

Japan

Superstitions About Birthdays and Spirits in Literature

The passage cites Walter Scott noting a belief that those born on Christmas or food Friday could see or command spirits. It mentions Spaniards linking Philip II’s downcast look to such privilege and cites Shakespeare’s lines about the cock’s dawn crowing banishing spirits.

Walter Scott Philip iI Shakespeare

Games of Chinese Children

The Chinese have numerous games similar to American ones. Kite flying bat and shuttlecock are popular. Ta Chin or hitting the ball is played by striking the ball to the ground with the hand. Blindman's buff whipping the top and hopscotch forms like tapan are common. Punch and Judy shows are popular with Chinese children.

Malaria Cases Reported to Improve After Sun Exposure

In Rome at Polfctinica Dr G Viale notes malaria patients recover faster when the nude trunk is exposed to sunlight for several hours following each quinine dose. The report links sunlight treatment with rapid improvements in long standing malaria cases.

G. Viale Polfctinica Rome

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