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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1923
Page
6
Mrs Percy reveals a sudden disability and fears for her health while her friends Mrs Penfield and Mrs Sanders help lighten her burden. A caterpillar scare triggers emotional tension and shifts toward communal support and reassurance from trusted neighbors.
Mrs. Wopple and Mrs. Penfield discuss Bosleys near a kitchen chimney issue and alleged fights. The talk turns to outsiders, Seattle plans, and Miss Percy’s mood as Lorene’s marriage looms, in a cluttered neighborhood scene.
A long local society page details numerous events from Moose lodge social with Highland orchestra to church groups in West Chester. It notes friendly parties, luncheon courses, violet decorations, and arrivals from Chicago, Iowa City, Fairfield and Davenport as well as a baby’s debut and bridge club soirées with elaborate spreads and entertainments.
A detailed audit reveals pencil and ink alterations in balances from July 15 to August 11, 1922. Willis notes few interlineations but many changes beyond the bookkeeper’s balance and accuses mismanagement in general appropriation records and lack of bank ledger maintenance since March 10, 1922. He warns records show inefficiency and calls for proper supervision.
The journal highlights community updates from Washington County including council actions, school events, and local business notices. Readers get concise reports on meetings, renovations, and upcoming happenings in town.
The second annual Veishea all college expo will be at Iowa State College May 17 to 19. It aims to promote higher education and draws high school students from across the state with rail fare incentives. Thomas A. Clark of Illinois will open the event.
Miss Evelyn Marcotte of 1419 N Dearborn St says Tanlac rebuilt her health after severe digestion issues and insomnia. Her mother, also ill, reportedly improved. the testimonial highlights weight gain and restored vitality. Tanlac is advertised as available from druggists with over 7 million bottles sold.
Tanlac Vegetable Pills advertised as nature’s own remedy for constipation. Sold widely with bold claims of speedy relief and general health benefits.
Army pilots Lieutenant and co-pilot completed a cross country flight from New Jersey to California amid mentions of Belleville Illinois San Diego and Arizona as dangers. They landed with reduced fuel after prior attempts and were praised for grit. Each earned 2500 dollars as a wager was won by Colonel Kennedy.
A May fete will draw 500 Iowa State women to Lake La Verne for a campus exposition. A mock battle of the college ROTC is planned along with a parade tracing Iowa State and state history. Ruth Elaine Wilson and Homer Huntoon co author Melody Magic, a collegiate musical. Pirates of Penzance will be staged and two Nebraska baseball games added to the sports lineup.
A note on preserving milk freshness by adding a drop of horseradish when the milk is fresh. It suggests horseradish as a preventative measure to delay spoilage.
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