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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1925
Page
8
Local residents socialized in Washington with Mr. and Mrs. Willis Horton of Drighton visiting relatives. Brief items mention farm families, travel to Ot tumwa Humeston and Crawfordsville, class play attendance, and weekend plans. Public notices urge support for veterans through poppy campaigns and tuberculosis awareness.
Miss Opal Townsley, visiting her parents in Brighton, has left for Tri Mountain Michigan to begin a position at Copper Range Hospital. She trained at Washington County Hospital and completed studies in Rochester Minnesota on May first.
Mrs. Dora Miller visits Keota area with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George C McLain. Miss Dorothy Anderson returns to Muscatine after brief visit, Ella Law of Trenton Missouri visits West Third Street aunt. Rev H S Atchison of New Brighton PA assists in services at the Associate Presbyterian church.
Crawfordsville observed a community day on May 23 with a school program titled Spirit of Spring. Students performed the Maynete on the lawn and a 7th grade diploma ceremony preceded a Chinese Laundry play and a 7th grade graduation. A baseball game followed, Crawfordsville beating Olds 7 to 4. The alumni banquet capped the week’s events.
Four men blew open the First National Bank of Bourbon in Plymouth and escaped with $15,000 in cash. The Associated Press reports the heist occurred today as investigators begin to search for suspects.
Our store has porch swings for sale with a focus on shade and comfort. A sturdy oak swing is ready to hang and priced at $4.50.
J. F P McNamara from Iowa City arrived on business. Mr and Mrs Frank Orr of Minneola Kansas visiting Washington friends and relatives near Columbus City. Chicken dinner at Mrs Cherry's Sunday.
Advertising men from across the United States and the Midwest plan to attend the Ninth District convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World in Centerville from June 3 to 5. Invited speakers include Fred W. Anderson of Cozad Nebraska and H E Kiester of Waterloo Iowa, with sessions on topics from advertising behind the scenes to mail order strategies and newspaper campaigns.
Des Moines the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs closed its convention after urging admission of the United States to a world court with Harding Hughes reservations and calling Iowa newspapers to segregate news. Des Moines Federal Judge Martin J Wade too ill for home return. Toledo George Shipples of Milo Oklahoma killed by enraged bull.
Dr. H H Moore of Ottumwa spends day in Washington on business and has ties to the city. Brighton Enterprise reports John Miller of Washington becomes manager of Iowa Gas and Electric Co. at Brighton replacing Glenn Hill. Various residents including Miss Wilda Augustine and Roger Birdsall party with families for visits in Washington and nearby towns.
Potato market in Chicago May 23 reports dull trading with 24 new and 42 old carloads, U S shipments 498, demand weak and prices little changed. Wisconsin and Michigan round whites No 1 1.05–1.15, bulk 1.00–1.10. No 2 2.65–2.90, No 2 1.50–1.60. Alabama and Louisiana undertone slightly firmer amid moderate new stock and slow demand.
Property on South Marion Avenue formerly occupied by Joe D. Daniels to be sold to close an estate. Submit offers to D. J. Ross or G. A. Breitenbach, Administrators.
County farmers and alfalfa growers invite neighbors to a May 29 Alfalfa Tour in Washington county. Stops near Washington and Wellman will compare alfalfa, sweet clover, lime, phosphate and rock phosphate use with soil tests, aiming to show how to produce protein cheaply.
Oxford report outlines American yearly grade structure as criticized by English teachers and university authorities. It cites Sir Michael Sadler warning that class system hinders late starters, contrasts with British form system, and highlights the rise of self-taught scholar Joseph Wright who became Oxford professor and produced key English dialect works.
The article credits Marconi Hertz and Maxwell as key contributors to radio invention. It notes Maxwell suggested radio communication possibilities over fifty years earlier, with no single inventor solely responsible.
A concise safety message emphasizes mental awareness over surface precautions. It argues lasting protection comes from knowledge and mindset rather than merely external reminders like car decals. The ad promotes proactive safety thinking.
In Paris a peculiar job hires men to color pipes through smoking them. Workers are paid to apply color as smoke marks the pipes while undergoing the unusual task.
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