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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1923

Page

8

Local shoppers mingle with visitors in Washington

A bustling day in Washington features Ola Whalen and Mrs. Holmes among shoppers from Crawfordsville and nearby towns. Visitors include Mrs. Baer of Havre, the Riordan brothers from Keota, and Mrs. Dodds with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dodds. Ads tout dresses at nine ninety-eight, Putnam's sales, and a woodworking shop offering screens and mowers.

T. M. Holmes Florente Alice Crawfordsville Washington Frank Hamilton Mrs. C. C. Dodds

Women attend Davenport concert by Thomas orchestra

Mrs. H F Steck Mrs J Wilson Mrs Lloyd Lytle Mrs Howard Mc Cleery Mrs H M Eicher and Miss Dora Clapper traveled to Davenport to hear the Thomas orchestra perform at the fountain venue.

H. F. Steck Co. J. Wilson Lloyd Lytle Howard McCleery H. M. Eicher Dora Clapper Davenport Thomas

Instrument records earthquake shock at St Agreten college

The seismograph at St Agreten College in Cleveland recorded an earthquake shock at 11 42 this morning and a second at 11 47. Father Odenbach, in charge of the observatory, announced the movements today.

the Associated Press Cleveland Ohio St. Agreten College Father Odenbach

Spartans Enforce Early Dance Training Law

The Spartans mandated that children begin dance training at age five under a special law. The rule aimed to prepare youths for athletic and cultural duties within their society.

Society notes from H. H. Club meeting

The H. H. Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. D. W. Hessel tine. Ten members attended and Miss Dorothy King was a guest. After a brief business meeting the group did fancy work and visited. Refreshments were served at the close. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Hopping on June seventh.

H. H. Club D. W. Hesseltine Dorothy King Hopping

Friendly Fire Loss and Insurance Scope Explained

An insurer notes losses from friendly fires and clarifies that fires confined to their intended space such as stoves grills or gas jets are not considered fires under a standard insurance contract despite high flames or intensity.

Tre

Horned Toads Use Blood Scare Tactics

Horned toads, harmless to humans, defend themselves by spurting small jets of blood from both eyes when disturbed.

Conditions GOOD for Crope in Iowa

Central states report favorable conditions for agriculture in the past week. Ground prepared and corn planted in southern Iowa and northern Ohio valley. planting near completion in Kansas. fair stand in Oklahoma. truck planting advancing. ranges and stock benefited. spring wheat seeding ongoing with satisfactory germination reported.

Des Moines Central States Department of Agriculture Iowa Ohio Valley Kansas Oklahoma

Unfortunate Truth About a Son and His Mother

A reflective line by W. D. Howells notes a man only realizes a mother’s sacrifices after she is gone, warning that opportunities to say thanks or acknowledge her impact decline with time.

W. D. Howells

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