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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
3
Coroner reports Newton W. Noecker of seven miles northwest of town died by self inflicted gunshot in a barn hayloft early today. The body was found by his son about eight o clock with death likely occurring around three this morning. He had a history of melancholia and had recently appeared in good spirits.
Dr. G W Hay county coroner summoned after a death at the Noecker farm. Inquest deemed unnecessary as suicide is not questioned. The body taken to Woodford parlors for funeral plans. Mr. Noecker, 64, lifelong farmer, married to Gertrude Stump in 1896, survived by wife and two children Verne Turnipseed and George W. Noecker, plus siblings and mother. The Plains Methodist church community mourns as funeral arrangements proceed.
The Washington Telephone Company will publish a new directory soon with about twenty five hundred subscribers. Errors may occur. patrons should report omissions or changes to the Chief Operator or Bookkeeper. Non subscribers needing a number can request assignment for the new book.
G A R and W B R C and Auxiliaries are asked to report attendees for the State encampment at Cedar Rapids on June 3 4 and 5. Certificates for reduced rates are available and members should inform Adjutant W P Moothart 8516 who will attend.
A sales notice invites readers to save money by subscribing to world events and magazines through clubs or single subscriptions. Contact 59 Red after 5:30 p m or write in care of Journal. An authorized agent, Nita Belle McKeon, can send a price list on request.
The B E O social is postponed to Tuesday May 27. Women’s Missionary Society meets Monday at eight with officer elections and war fund 60 cents. BP and BS clubs meet Wednesday May 28 with Mrs Walter Smith. Priscilla club meets Tuesday at 2 30 with Mrs Schuyler Livingston weather backup with Mrs Donald Ross on South Iowa Avenue.
Mrs Miles Bradford is listed among the fifty five top solicitors in the April agent contest of Town Mutual Insurance Company of Iowa. With 450 active Iowa agents, the honor reflects her notable ability and brings local pride. A message from Leslie Zook at Newport News Va notes arrival and brief stay before heading to a camp for discharge processing and red cross communications if needed.
J D Glasgow named parade marshal for Decoration Day events set a week away. Parade forms at ten from the square and is reviewed by Gov Harding and Col Palmer. World War I soldiers march. Washington Drum Corps and Boy Scouts join. Graves will be decorated at Woodlawn cemetery after a school procession.
Notice calls all members to meet at the G A R hall Sunday at two o’clock to go to the Methodist church for the annual Memorial sermon at 2 30 Mrs M Hollinger presides as president.
Mr and Mrs Frank McClellan announce their son Robert a Washington boy who has served in the army was married last Thursday at Aberdeen Maryland to Miss Selma arma of that place Bob is en route to Camp Grant to be discharged and his bride is expected at the McClellan home tonight He was stationed at the Aberdeen artillery proving ground and Selma was a government employee there The wedding was planned for weeks and did not surprise the family
Paris poet Paul Verlaine awoke to two burglars in his room and found them moved by his poverty giving him a franc piece.
May fete at the western park featured Queen Isabelle Lemmon with Grace Mauck as maid of honor and attendants Jimmie Wells and Mary Juliet Lemmon. Dances included Japanese, Highland fling, Spanish, Irish jig, scarf dance. lilies of the valley bouquets and Maypole winding marked the pageant. Junior class colors orange and white chosen. track team disappointed at Fairfield. seniors expect class rings this week. Memorial day closures noted.
The Douglas starch plant blast in Cedar Rapids left eleven dead and thirty four missing with many injured. A citywide relief drive began as officials pledged aid to affected families while martial law restricted access to the ruin zone amid ongoing rescue work.
Dr A W Crow arrived home from Des Moines after attending the state osteopathic convention. He traveled to the capital for professional sessions and updates from the field.
County W C T U officers and speakers announced for the Wellman convention to be held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Methodist church. Notable attendee includes state president Mrs Ida B W Smith with sessions on devotionals readings and reports, and a county officers list led by Mrs Lucy Morgan.
Maresh W. Bailey announces Washington county banks sent in 1,153,300 in subscriptions to the Victory Liberty Loan with settlements at banks after polling places. Banks outside the county ordered 88,750 in Victory Bonds for county residents. deductions apply for funds counted in the national total. The final credit to the county cannot be determined yet.
The official totals await reports from headquarters after balances are checked. Unofficially the drive has $71,000 more than the quota, with $1,082,000 subscribed voluntarily on the drive’s opening day, April 21.
New portrait of Sir James Lowther speaker of the house of commons who is reported to be a candidate for the next British ambassador to the United States.
Reports describe al Giraese as a center for perfume infantry in southern France. Acres of orange trees are grown not for fruit but for the white blossoms used in making colognes and waters.
A fragmentary rhyme-like note describes a shooting mishap in the East Indies where a hollow cylindrical beak is involved. The scene mentions a Lyon plant in shallow streams and a single water drop that knocks a fly into the tide.
A narrator recalls a fairy tale in which a man is granted three wishes and demands a fourth. The fairy cannot grant it and the man remains bitter and ungrateful, highlighting human ingratitude.
Mineral Lake near Biggar Saskatchewan is reported highly saturated with sodium sulphate. Deposits beneath and along the lake edge reach about 97 percent purity, a source for sulphuric acid production and photography uses.
The quote emphasizes how language molds thoughts and beauty, noting many ideas hinge on linguistic form. It reflects on how expression changes with words, affecting clarity and poetic nuance.
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