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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1928
Page
6
A Purdue Experiment Station note by Albert A. Mansen highlights the return of daffodils after quarantine restrictions on narcissus bulbs. The article extols their hardiness and versatility, from borders to grassy patches, and notes their suitability for winter forcing and spring brightness.
Houston based Charles Barrows is transferred from Camp Cody to Pittsburg Virginia. The note marks a military movement ten years ago today with Barrows as the subject of the transfer record.
A reader from Atlanta, Mrs. Ethel Thomas, reflects on pruning shrubs. Fear kept her from cutting last year, leaving a wilderness. This year she pruned heavily and now can see the dining room sun again, expecting stronger growth next year.
Spearmint thrives near water and in damp corners. It roots from sprigs in water, then grows well in gardens or pots. Use it to flavor peas, salads, deviled eggs, desserts, drinks, and jellies. Mint vinegar, tea, and jelly ideas are included with practical tips.
The May meeting of the YWCA board in the women’s room featured a six fifteen dinner by Mrs Hebner and Louise Cunningham. Outgoing president Althea Montgomery welcomed successor Mrs Orville Elder and thanked the board for its work.
Lodges Washington Chapter No 98 regular meeting second Thursday night monthly Alice Meek W M Della McBride Secretary Visiting members welcome Damascus Shrine No 10 regular meeting third Tuesday monthly at Masonic Temple Maude B Davis W H P Sara E Walker Worthy Scribe Washington Lodge No 26 regular meeting first Friday monthly D L Carbaugh W M A W Yard secretary
Railway time table lists CRE and P routes with eastbound and westbound arrivals and departures. Includes Golden State Limited No 4 and No 11 Express, Knoxville branch times, B and Q, CG, M., and P rail lines with local, freight, and passenger trains daily or on specific days.
Miss Bertha and Lina Rich visited the home of their brother Dc A Rich in Crawfordsville. Mrs T J Riordan of Boston arrives to mourn her sister Irene O Brien and visits relatives. A unity of patriotic groups will address junior high and St James pupils tomorrow afternoon meeting at the court house before one. Regular meeting Thursday evening May 10 refreshments served. D L Arbaugh V C EB q Fox clerk 7112 D F Macon auctioneer Wash ington Iowa. Phone 251 Fed 289 1 yr end There will be a joint republican caucus West Chester and Franklin Center Friday night May 11 at 7 20 to fill the ticket for the coming primary election. The caucus will be at Franklin Center HH D Kleese Lloyd Bauer committee men Mrs A N Bawer goes to Centerville to visit daughters Mrs H S Fisher of New York city leaves for Seattle to join her husband Mrs J R Samson returns home to Delta after visiting relatives.
Local news item notes a Republican caucus will be held at No 11 school house on Friday evening May 11 to fill the township ticket for the June primary. Committeeman Fred Palmer signs the notice. Also mentions Mrs M P Miller visiting Chicago and Iowa City and Mrs T R Kelley of Ames attending Irene O Brien's funeral then visiting Mount Pleasant.
Attendance and interest in Dr Masons classes have been gratifying as the First Aid class closes its final meeting until fall. Too late to classify for sale Angus non Bros Wyman Bull can 71 to cod.
A wizened Irish applicant at a ship loading job hoists 3800 pounds in each arm. The load breaks the gangplank and the man falls in twice more calling for a rope. He quips that he will drop a weight if not helped. Valvoline and Blue Ribbon Gas are advertised. Don Applegate signs off at 10:56 a.m.
Mrs. Nora Dewey shows a slight improvement today. Mrs. Albert Strabala of Stuttgart Arkansas returns home after her mother Mrs. John Yoder of Harper’s death. Mrs. Will Clark underwent goiter surgery at Iowa City and is progressing well. Cedar township caucus set for Saturday at 8 30 p m at Cedar Center with Harry Rittenhouse as committeeman. A shoe repair department opened in Larson’s Shoe Store run by Leonard Peters. Mrs. Elia Groves staying with Mrs. Walter Peterson during the Great Western Insurance convention. Your old battery and $10 buys a new Genuine FORD 13 plate battery fitting most cars and radios.
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