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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1923

Page

5

Civic Consciousness Expressed by Ballot Says Loyola Dean

Reverend Frederic Siedenburg of Loyola University urged Iowa City students to view voting as a civic religious duty. He linked health, poverty, and crime to ballot choices and called for minimum wage laws, housing programs, and controls on youth recreation to curb social ills.

Iowa City Frederic Siedenburg Loyola University, Chicago University of Iowa Poly Nees Alma America Christ God Caesar Pathersledenburg Father Siedenburg National Catholic Welfare Council

Wayland Band Back On Track For Concert Season

The Wayland News reports Prof Neal Humble of Washington will lead the Wayland band this season after initial doubts. He is well liked by students and townsfolk and the band aims for a successful schedule of Saturday night concerts for the community.

Wayland Sand Wayland News Wayland Hsip Neal Humble Washington Humble

Wellman Advance Notes Strickler Auto Line

Strickler's taxi service runs an Iowa City Washington route via Kalona with two daily trips. Wellman residents can connect at Kalona for morning Washington trips, gaining several hours in Washington and a few hours in Iowa City.

Wellman Advance Strickler’s Iowa City Washington Kalona Wellman

Kalona Kalone News Reports Police Court Actions

The Kalona mayor’s police court held sessions this past week. Three sportsmen who drank at the last dance were arrested and fined, with additional cases to follow as reported.

Kalona

Society Notes Highlight West Chester Entertainments

Mr and Mrs Irwin Coffey hosted friends at their West Chester home honoring Mrs Wilson Coffey of Chicago. Four tables of games followed by a two course luncheon. P E O events planned at Mrs J G Elder’s with officers of the Supreme Board en route to Muscatine. A bridge luncheon at Mrs F B Appleby honored Mrs Alex Lytle, Carlton Beaver Appleby featured. A piano recital by Miss Elsie Bratten and students occurred at 62% West Washington Street with multiple Beyer pieces and light refreshments.

Sen Irwin Coffey Rock West Chester Wilson Coffey Chicago Howid Stewart J. G. Elder Supreme Board A. R. Miller Muscatine Winona Evans Reeves P. E. O. Record Eleanor Bailey, Macomb Eleanor Bailey, Macomb,Jr Supreme Vina Boden Brookfield Missouri Flora Herring Fairfield Iowa Bridge F. B. Appleby Alex Lytle Carlton Beaver Appleby Richard Samuel Corbin Larl Corbin Elsie Bratton West Washington Street Ferdinand Beyer Miss Bratten Harry Montgomery Montgomery R. Steabog Esther Hanley Grandpa's Farm M. Greenald Eloise Mallory Alice Bratten Hazel Gersude W. Porter G. Martin Cherry McElhinney Helen Sartor Tommy Tittlemouse Lemont Doctor Foster C. Lemont Betty Hollingsworth G. Martin Onleta Griggs KR. Steabos Jesse L. Gaynor William Sartor Ruth Sartor Edward MacDowell

Marquette Landing 250th Anniversary Planned Near Keokuk

Keokuk Iowa May 7 plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Father Marquette landing in the Iowa region with a June 27 event at Bluff Park. A re enactment will cover Marquette journey with a large Lee County map display and permanent markers at Montrose Nashville Galland Fort Des Moines Montrose Fort Madison and the Keokuk dam site. Dr Benjamin F Stambaugh will host the ceremony and Governor Kendall may attend.

Associated P’ress Keokuk Father Marquette Iowa Territory Bluff Park Nauvoo Benjamin F. Stambaugh The State Historical Society Kendall Historigic Department University of Town Lee County Montrose Nashville Galland Ole Fort Des Moines Old Fort Madison

Plans Include Representatives From Southeastern State

Plans list representative people from across the southeastern region of the state, signaling a broad regional approach to upcoming events and discussions.

Not Reliable Kepta Eagle Ad on Page 7

A reader warns about a land sale ad on page 7 offering to pur e a mobile home. The advertiser’s claimed identity is questioned and the payment check returned as worthless. Do not respond or send stamps.

Kepta Eagle

Grape-Nuts: Nutritious cereal with home earning promises

Grape-Nuts is presented as a wholesome wheat barley cereal rich in vitamin B and minerals. The ad touts 20 hours of baking for easy digestion and a natural sweetness, plus a call for housewives to earn up to 50 dollars at home and win awards from the Good Housekeeping Institute, with the slogan There’s a Reason.

Good Housekeeping Institute

Editor P L Huber Seeks to Sell Crawfordsville Paper

The Columbus Safeguard editor P L Huber plans to sell his Crawfordsville imprint due to declining health. He hopes to enjoy fresh air and light travel, prefers not to receive public thanks, and seeks a quieter period to regain robustness before resuming journalism.

Columbus P. L. Huber Crawfordsville P. L Pete S&s

Opa Godlove Travels From Haskins for Day Visit

Godlove of Haskins arrived this morning to spend the day visiting local acquaintances and enjoy activities planned for today.

Opa Godlove Haskins

Conditions Governing the Purchase of Grape-Nuts Recipes

The Postum Cereal Company will buy not less than $1 recipes or suggestions for new uses of Grape-Nuts paying 50 dollars for each accepted. Good Housekeeping Institute will award 2500 dollars for the best four of 101 or more recipes. First 1000.05, second 750, third 500, fourth 260. Submissions May 1 to August 31, 1923. Do not duplicate existing recipes. Separate sheets per offer. Include name and address on each submission. Criteria: palatability simplicity economy clarity.

Postum Cereal Company Good Housekeeping Institute Good Housekeeping Magazine United States Postum Cereal Company, Inc Good Housekeeping

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