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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1924
Page
8
Washington area residents mingle at K of C dances while others travel to Wabath Indiana and Parsons College. Notices mention battery specials at Washington Motor Co and a public sale of household goods in Ainsworth on May 8.
The notice lists a Genuine Ford 13 plate battery available for $16.50 at Washington Motor Co. along with miscellaneous items. It includes social notes of visits by Mr J O Beatty and Buddy Ebner from Haskins and other local residents and mentions marriage licenses issued in Kalona. It also notes a household goods sale on May 8 at 2 PM in Ainsworth and a cattle sale by A B Carr with top steers at $68.50.
Clark Hancher recovers enough to leave hospital and return home. Ella Larson of Swedesboro Iowa shopped in Washington. Mrs. C. H. Johnson of Olds Iowa visited Washington. J. W. Guy returned from Missouri on business. Mrs. Charlee Grisham of Keota shopped in Washington. The Radio Cook Book offers copies for 1.50 by Mrs. F. L. Witton. W. P. Gardner and family return from Pasadena to Lexington. calls out hoof and mouth disease as a severe blow with heavy restrictions. C. C. Gardner came home April 22. Seedlings urged to be brought to Johnson's store for daily plant exchange. Washington Improvement League notes 100 lb cane sugar priced at 8.80. early edition had 9.00. Mrs. C. E. Mercer of St Paul visits Miss Edith Chilcote. enjoys many Washington friends. Ina Brinton returns from Florida winter. home on South Iowa Ave opened for occupancy. Winter described as the coldest Miami has seen.
Des Moines May 6 William Huisman the Democratic candidate for the state senate in the forty ninth district notified Secretary of State Rameau of his withdrawal The district comprises Lyon Osceola Sioux and O Brien counties The two Republicans favored a rame for the seat now held by Senator Ben Abben who retires
A reflective note on human curiosity as observers seek to understand the stars, highlighting the discipline of stargazing and the broader pursuit of celestial knowledge beyond everyday concerns.
The quote discusses different approaches to life and the afterlife attributed to Addison. It contrasts making provisions as if life has no end with preparing for the hereafter as if there is no beginning, reflecting on priorities and perception.
The Department of Agriculture reports that last year damage to produce and property by rats exceeded 200 million dollars. The report estimates an average rat tax of about two dollars per person in the United States.
A bamboo organ in Cathette church of Los Pinas near Manifla in the Philippine Islands was built by a Spanish priest around ISIS. It uses bamboo for over 1% of its lengths and is still used weekly by the Belgian priest in charge.
A light verse notes the speaker keeping calm in awkward moments. He contrasts being in a dentist chair with not being a hippopotamus and avoids rage when baggage mishaps occur, joking that he is glad not to be an elephant or a centipede.
Edward L. Doheny Jr. of Los Angeles, son of the lessee of Naval Reserve No. 1, was called before a federal grand jury investigating naval offense fraud. He remained eight minutes in the room, then to stay on call. The Senate oil committee had testimony that he delivered a 100000 loan note from Interior Secretary Fall, with the note signed though the signature space was torn from the document.
Rey Moore of Ainsworth spoke to the Rotary Club at noon on seeing the same thing differently. He cited a scriptural line and urged open minds and fair hearts to avoid rumors and false reports. A horse shoe pitching contest followed with Claude Leminon and Harry Ward winning.
Labor representatives from most Iowa counties will convene at Waterloo on June 17 for the 32nd annual Iowa State Federation of Labor convention. The three day session will include prominent speakers and the possible address by Samuel Gompers. Officers will be elected and the executive council chosen. current officers are J. C. Lewis, J. J. O'Brien, and J. B Wiley.
Sioux City held the world s third largest hog market position through April with only Chicago and Omaha ahead. For January through April the city traded about 1.444 million hogs, close to South St Paul, and may surpass it by May end as packing demand remains steady despite nationwide receipts contraction.
Des Moines Iowa May 6 an unusual residence perched on a steep slope beside the Des Moines River resembles an eagle nest. Ralph Orwig built as a summer shelter it now serves as a four story home with a terraced appearance and access from the river or rear via a stone incline walkway.
A Lake County Times quote rails against tampering with a man who aims to humiliate himself, noting his quickness to resent any interference with his plans. The cartoonish remark reflects a local sentiment on self-made folly.
A speculative note suggests the U S population may stabilize by century's end at between 10000000 and 200000000, a wide range reflecting uncertain growth trends. The statement presents a theoretical projection rather than a confirmed forecast.
A London music hall monologist notes girls named Eve bring happiness to men. He jokes that Adam named Eve after she arrived and “christened” his days with joy, clearing up Bible history with a comic line about names and happiness.
At morning worship Mr Eastwood preached on Lessons From Trees from Psalm 1 3 highlighting blessings and dependence on God as trees. Evening singing focused on Hymns That Have Helped with Isaac Watts noted as father of English hymns. Vacation Bible School planned for mid June for three weeks. C KE Society schedules event for next Sunday. volunteers contact Ruth Anderson.
Greenwich Conn May 6 Members of Orinoco council Knights of Columbus were guests of the Masonic club here last night. The speakers stressed cooperation between the Masons and the K of C.
President Coolidge on recommendation of Secretary Work has set aside the Craters of the Moon area near Arco Idaho as a national monument. The 29 square mile lava wonderland earns its name from its surface resemblance to the moon as seen through a telescope.
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