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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1926

Page

5

Keota church and alumni events announced for May

In Keota on May 23 the W F M 8 of the Methodist church will hold its annual bank offering service led by Rev C B Rayhill. A K H and alumni association revival May 28 seeks to reorganize after ten years with guests from class of 1926 and planning by N G McNarlen W C Richardson J E Leven and A A Clendenning.

W. C. Richardson J. E. Levien A. A. Clendenning C. A. Lacey Nora Williams Helscher

Family return home near Richland after incident

Former sister Mia Pearl Dupuis have returned to their home near Richland, marking a pause in ongoing events and signaling a return to normalcy for the family.

Mia Pearl Dupuis Richland

Gray Gray News Roundup Highlights Local Planting and Social Events

The community notes a rainy spell with corn nearly planted and fruit trees spruced after spraying. Mrs. Geo. Brown received four hundred Buff Rock chicks from Washington hatchery. Gray school closes for a picnic led by Mrs. Ralph Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Swift hosted a dance in southwest Gray last Wednesday.

Gray Geo. Brown Washington Hatchery I. B. Hoxworth Ralph Jones Tom Swift Wayland

Wayland Community Note Says Readers Welcome Updates

The note from Wayland describes recent visits by Mr and Mrs Walter Henas and daughter Jane over the weekend. It mentions busy times and plans to resume journal activity and gardening after corn planting and chick care.

Wayland Wayland Walter Henas Jane

Lettuce Worm Tale Ends With Humorous Revelation

Neighbor recounts a comic episode where a lettuce dish reveals a fat worm as the husband balks at more lettuce. The piece also notes the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Jakie Christner on May 19 and Wayland school graduation details with top honors and speakers at commencement.

Jakie Christner May Wolfe Burlington Ed Wolfe Paul Ezra Wittmer Jesse Davison C. O. Barry J. M. Garick Barbara Garick Mabel Larson C. L. Garrick Emil Kellirhals Olds Rev. Bowers Washington Wayland Macia Roth Erna Christner Mildred Magdefrau

Railway Time Tables Arrives Departs No 4 Golden State

Rail timetable excerpt lists westbound and eastbound trains with numbers and times. It shows specific local, express, freight and passenger services, agents H W Russel J C McKay and W C Bell noting daily or weekday service.

Golden State H. W. Russel

Masonic and civic meeting notices in Washington Iowa

The page lists regular meetings for Lodges and chapters in Washington Iowa, including Cyrus Chapter No. 18 R A M second Friday, Zeredatha Council No. 21 R and RM fourth Friday, Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 K T third Friday, Washington Chapter No. 98 OFBE second Thursday, Damascus Shrine No. 10 W of J third Tuesday, Amos Chapter De Molay first and third Mondays, Covenant Lodge No. 101 OFC weekly Tuesday, Washington Lodge No. 26 and 1295 LOOM, and Loyal Order of Moose weekly Tuesday. Also adverts for local professionals and services.

Cyrus C. J. Sloat H. P. Arthur Goodin Zeredatha Council R. M W. T. Carson J. M Arthur Goodin Bethlehem Commandery K. T P. J. Wallace E. C. Anhur Goodin Washington O. BE Pearle Dickerson W. M. Stella Palmer Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Maude B. Davis Sara E. Walker Amos Chapter de Molay Max McCall M. C Harold Johnson Washington Lodge A. PF A. M D. W. Dayton W. M Loyal Order of Moose Moose Hall L. R. Lovelett S. T. Rickey

Nevins Tanner Tent Show Draws Big Crowds Here

Miss France Stier who had taken four years' work in three places fourth in a local contest. The Nevins Tanner Tent show here this week is drawing large crowds each evening.

France Stier Nevins Tanner

Wellston Shoppers and School Scenes Plentiful

Mr and Mrs Will Augustine visited Washington on Wednesday while Myrle Lemley and Ben Selner called on business in Iowa City. Today marks the last day of school in Wellston as Miss Lechner and pupils enjoy a weiner roast in Greendyke timber and Miss Miriam Miksch is listed among attendees.

Wellston Will Augustine Washington Myrle Lemley Ben Selner Iowa City

Washington eighth grade graduates hold ceremony

Sth grade graduates will graduate Saturday in Washington. We congratulate her for attaining third highest grade. Mr and Mrs Zodie Zear of Rubi o visited Francis Feltz's Sunday. Chris Brinning fell from a horse and was badly bruised after the horse reared near a train. Mrs Mark Wagner visited in Keota Thursday. Joshua Sherlock and Mrs Blick shopped in Washington Thursday. Schlatter family of near Wayland visited Geo Lemley. Will Hyde attended the 8th grade commencement in Brighton with son Ronald among graduates.

Washington Zodie Zear Rubio Francis Feltz McKinney Illinois B. F. Reitel Louw Reitel Chas Harvey Chris Brinning Ding Mr. Brinning Mark Wagner Keota Mra Joshua Sherlock Rob't Blick Effie Porter Jos. Schlatter Near Wayland Geo. Lemley Will Hyde Brighton Ronald

Opera Speak Turns Humour On Loud Talkers

An old gentleman at the opera asks two loud girls to speak up for the music to be heard. He quips that the “music makes such a noise” it cannot hear them, ending with a playful aside about the situation.

Mercury Not Magnetic Says Bureau of Standards

The bureau states mercury is a non magnetic element and cannot be magnetized in the ordinary sense. It is diamagnetic, carrying fewer lines of force in a magnetic field, a very small effect detectable only with sensitive apparatus.

Bureau of Standards

Honeymoon Couple Admire Niagara Falls Rainbow Dress Plan

A London Weekly quote describes a honeymooning couple admiring Niagara Falls and planning a dress like the rainbow scene seen there. The husband exclaims the spectacle is glorious and the wife agrees, praising the idea of a matching dress.

Niagara Falls London Weekly

Mind influence on skin eruptions a medical mystery

The article explores how mind and nerves affect skin reactions to harmless foods or stimuli. It cites cases from Journal of the American Medical Association and Brown Sequard showing rashes, blisters, or itching triggered by mental conditions, with relief sometimes found through psychotherapy.

Journal of the American Medical Association Joseph Vo Klander Philadelthis Hhis Hetelle Brown Sequard Klinder

Scars of a Veteran Car Ownership Reflections

A Columbus State Journal line reflects on owning a battered car with four fenders dented. The author notes a calm, content feeling that comes with vehicle ownership despite visible damage.

Columbus State Journal

Hand Power Quote On Milking Cows From Hand Shaking

The item notes a quip that if all the hand-shaking from the last election were used to milk cows, the nation’s cows would yield milk for a week, attributed to Good Hardware.

Emerald Oil Heals Varicose Veins At Home Ad

Read like an old advertisement urging readers to ask a druggist for Moone's Emerald Oil two ounce bottle and apply it twice daily to varicose veins. Claims veins shrink and piles are absorbed. notes Lemmons Pharmacy sells it.

Moone Lemmons Pharmacy

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St. Mary's School Wilfred Peiffer Francia Romine Gertrude Gretter Helen Riordan Martins Hall W. B. Schmidt Kinross Fred Bray Trwillams NEA Keke 40 Knoxville OC. B J. C. McKay W. C. Bell Covenant Lodge No Axel Anderson Noble Grand Roy H. Mapel North Iowa Avenue Frank Schneider M. D. Lee Physicians and Surgeons K. E. Sputsman M. D F & M. Bank Ridge A. John Droz West Main St C. W. McLaughlin West Main Street Mutual W. L. Alcorn Iowa Ave Wilson Heating Co H. Bateman M.D Rex Preston Osteopathic South Iowa Ave T. G. Arthur Marion Ave Ur , Lemley & Yard Insurance National Pankc Ride J. A. Work Insurance Agency F. & M. Bank Register Life Ins. CO Davenport Iowa Walter L. Johnson Chiropractors Powers & Brown Blaine J. Holmes Willard City A. J. Franzen L. B. Lupton Monuments Hugh Dougal Austin Sutherland Tooman Leather Shop Laura Harvey Black Jones & McElainney Funeral Directors Ambulance Service Lung Motor East Main Street THE Candy Kitchen North Side Square Name Phone 440 Chocolate Shop East Side Square C. V. Brown South of Water Works T. A. Michels Washington, Iowa Morrison Morrison Morrison Yale Side Sq Brookhart Bros, Law Opera House Mutual Phone C. J. Wilson C. Wilson Wilson Livingston Papaarremeer INO. W. Applegate Real Estate Brookhart East Washington Street J. D. Dayton Westchester Washington County Frank Boller W. Washington St T. J. Pease Farmers and Merchants Bank Blue Mutual W. J. Masson Frank Wilson George W. Stewart Hardware & Implements South Side Rickey Barber Shop Klein Klo. Ko Iowa Aves
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