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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1922

Page

3

Dr. D Arthaud Rites Set For Longtime Washington Doctor

Daniel Arthaud longtime Washington physician died at his home after a three month illness. He was born in 1855 in Noble County and practiced medicine on South Iowa Avenue since 1902. Funeral services will be private Thursday at 3 p.m. with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. He is survived by his widow Mary A. and two children Bess Eleanor and Lee K. Arthaud, with many siblings listed.

Daniel Arthaud West Washington Street W. R. Stryker M. R. Regan Elm Grove Cemetery Arthand Washington County Noble Emil Arthaud Susanna (Ebersole) Arthaud Mary A. Henry Taylor County Iowa American School of Osteopathy Kirkevills Knights of Pythias Arthaud Bess Eleanor Lee K. Arthaud Washington Chris Arthaud Oregon Leo Arthaud Montana Benjamin Arthaud Spencer Iona Joseph Frank Arthaud Chillicothe Lena van Levy Mountain Grove Mary Martin Olds

Chef Praises Gas Range For Precision Heat Control

A leading grill room chef, renowned for his high-priced cooking, praised a gas range saying it can outdo coal fire. He notes heat can be graduated to fix specific dishes for particular patrons, highlighting precise control as a key advantage.

Thorne Returns from State Tour for Senate Bid

Clifford Thorne reports strong reception across Iowa for his Republican U S Senate bid in the primary. He cites Decoration Day speech in Birmingham Van Buren County and cites praise from Sioux Rapids Storm Lake Algona Mason City Leon Lamoni Iowa City Newton Grinnell as he urges supporters to vote next Monday.

Clifford Thorne United States Senate Birmingham van Buren County Sioux Rapids Storm Lake Algona Mason City Leon Lamoni Iowa City Newton Grinnell

Veterans lament loss of Captain Bill’s Civil War battery in parade

One veteran yesterday bemoaned Captain William McCutcheon and his battery of Civil War cannons are no longer in the Decoration Day parade. The passing of Captain Bill and his big guns is a great regret to many in this community. Until two or three years ago they were a conspicuous feature in every patriotic celebration held in Washington.

William McCutcheon Bill Washington

Former Owner of Graham Fined by Federal Court

John L. Adams, vice-president of the Adams Theatre company, was fined 1000 by Federal Judge Wade after a five hour deliberation. A jury failed to reach a verdict on eight counts including embezzlement and admission tax charges. The judge wiped out most counts and accepted his guilty plea on the fifth count for failure to pay the federal theatre tax.

Des Moines John L. Adams Adams Theatre Company Wade Adams

Quote by W Addington Bruce on invention and dreams

A quotation notes that every invention from stone axes to airships has a dream behind it. The idea emphasizes human imagination driving progress across eras.

W. Addington Bruce

Washington Pays Solemn Tribute to Its Soldiers

Washington observed Decoration Day with a citywide celebration honoring Civil War Spanish American and World War II veterans. A parade led by Lieut P J Crail featured veterans soldiers and schoolchildren marching to cemeteries where graves were decorated. Speakers at Woodlawn and Elm Grove paid tribute and urged enduring memorials to the service of all who fought for the nation.

Washington P. J. Crail Arthur Swift Glenn Eldridge Washington Band Lenion Auxiliary Veterans of '61 Wayne Simmerman

Man ups the salary lie more than woman ages

Exchange reflects on gender differences in exaggerating age and salary. The saying notes men may inflate pay less than women inflate age, while men often balance the lie compared with women. The quip highlights perceived honesty gaps between genders.

Child injured during party hide and seek reported

At a children's party Cyril was described as violently athletic during hide and seek. An ominous sound of tearing cloth preceded his hurried removal for repairs. He recalled hearing a bang and realizing he was "coming through" as the effect of the incident.

Cyril London

Program of Odd Fellows Meet Promotes Decoration Services

John Belville announces the program for the upcoming Odd Fellows decoration services. Lynn J. Irwin will deliver the address at the Christian church with the Washington band leading the march from the Odd Fellows hall at 1 30 PM. Graves at Woodlawn and Elm Grove cemeteries will be decorated for about thirty five deceased members, followed by Rebekah memorials at the hall. Invitations issued to lodges in Washington and nearby counties.

John Belville Odd Fellows Lynn J. Irwin Lovan, Er Iowa Odd Fellows Hall Christian Church Washington Band America W. H. Hampton Long Christian Church Choir Hampton Woodlawn Elm Grove Rebekah Lodge Washington County Washington Des Moines Warren G. Harding Grand Army of the Republic Harding G. A R Clyde L. Herring Thirty-seventh Street Jonce Colonial Ladies Glee Club Chamber of Commerce Women Crawford Studio Iowa Naational Guard

Dr Osborn Praises Democracy Yet Warns of Weaknesses

Dr Naboth Osborn addressed Graham theatre praising Decoration day zeal and civic gifts of democracy while warning of class spirit misuse of majority power and drift toward pure democracy. He urged leaders with intellect, justice, and social duty to keep the nation strong. The program featured the American Legion quartet and readings, ending with the national anthem.

Osborn America Free Public School Free Church Russia

Memorial Day tribute at Elm Grove honors World War I soldiers

At Elm Grove a expanded service held around the memorial mound honored World War I soldiers with Rev. W H Hampton delivering vivid memories of national service. Charles Hay led "Abide With Me" as Rev. A B Oates offered prayer and the band played, closing with taps by Jesse Radda.

Elm Grove W. H. Hampton Charles Hay A. BR. Oates Jesse Radda

Band From Olds Here July Fourth

Chairman Tracy Phillips of the music committee arranged with the combined Olds and Mt. Pleasant band to play for Washington's celebration four weeks from next Tuesday. The 30-instrument group, led by Frank McCoy, includes many American Legion members and is touted as a top local band ensuring ample music for the Fourth.

Tracy Phillips Olds Mt. Pleasant Washington Frank McCoy Crawfordsville Henry County

Stork Delivers Baby Mixup in Boston Transcript

A humorous note from the Boston Transcript recalls a mother telling a child about a newborn at Mrs. Browns and a mistaken recipient for a new baby. Mrs. Brown has four children while Miss Jones has none.

Mrs. Brown Stork Miss Jones

Salt Ice Process Aids French Fish Preservation

An early article notes a French method freezing seawater to produce salt ice. This salt ice both chills the catch and sets the fish in place, improving preservation by reducing brine concentration. The technique aims to keep fish cold and ready for storage using seawater derived ice.

France

Welcome Back In English Class Meets Sour Start

A fragment from the Chicago Tribune recalls the start of a new semester in a college English class. An emerging incident shows a student interrupting to test the new instructor’s reception as the room reacts.

Womma Resl Chicago Tribune

Art and Antique Exhibit At Fortnightly Club

An exhibit tomorrow afternoon and evening at the Commercial club gym will showcase heirlooms and art pieces loaned by committees. The Fortnightly club art department sponsors both antique and modern items with historical value and notable stories. A special guard will be on duty tomorrow night and tea is served for a small admission under Mrs H M Richer.

Commercial Club H. M. Richer

Art exhibit at Commercial club gym tomorrow

Local notes report Mrs Emma Cherry and son Jack visiting EB C Smith in Winfield. Mrs Hoy McElhinney of Burlington visits at T J McElhinney home while Rev Hoy McElhinney attends the General Assembly. Henry C McCullough of Strassburg and wife guests at Dr G W Hay home with ties to the Presbyterian assembly.

Emma Cherry Jack Winfield EB. C. Smith Hoy McElhinney Burlington T. J. McElhinney Rev. Hoy McElhinney General Assembly of The United Presbyterian Church Henry C. McCullough Strassburg, Coloe G. W. Hay McCullough Presbyterian General Assembly Des Moines Mrs. Hay Washington Academy

Japanese Screen Explanations Help Audiences Decode English

Motion picture theaters in Japan feature a speaker who narrates each film to explain the English dialogue shown on screens. The device aids audiences who find English words unclear.

Japan

Devilfish and War Era Prostitution Networks Describe Society

A fragmented OCR passage mentions protected creatures and shifting colours, a mother device enabling escape, and a bizarre wartime motif of fattening young women for a market. It references Merseee, Tonks, and villages where elder adults engage in prostitution for wartime revenue.

Merseee Mar Uiby

The Ruby Crowned Kingtet Sings With Surprising Power

An unusual note in the magazine rounds highlights a ruby crowned singer whose song captivates unusually. The performer’s spouse appears beside him during performances, adding a notable dynamic to the act.

Mgazine

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