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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1924

Page

6

West Chester notices and club meetings summarized

Local announcements include the Gold Bag senior play at Lexington on June 3 at o oclock, Booster Club meeting with Mrs. Walter Statler, and Modern Woodman gatherings June 1 with cemetery visits and Elm Grove conveyance. Dues collections handled at Washington National Bank or J F McNamara Furniture. various society meetings on June 4 6 and 9.

West Chester Lexington At & O'Clock Washington National Bank J. F. McNamara B. V. Simons Vv. C John Davidson Henry Otto Peter Optinburg

D A R to Meet Mrs Godfrey Juzeler Tuesday Luncheon

Notice lists a Tuesday June 3 luncheon at 1 o clock with Mrs Godfrey Juzeler. If rain the meeting moves to Miss Eva Smeltzer at the same time and address. Also Joy Jefferies speaks to the B EB O class at Methodist church Sunday morning with good attendance desired.

Godfrey Juzeler Eva Smeltzer Joy Jefferies B. EB. O Methodist Church

Young Women's Missionary Society to Meet at Baptist Church

A notice states the Young Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist church will hold a meeting Monday evening at the church. The event invites members and attendees to participate in the church activity.

Young Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church

Regular meeting of Pythian Sisters announced

Notice of a regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters to be held Tuesday evening June 3 in the hall at 8 o clock by order of M. E. C. 9213.

Elm Grove Pythian Sisters

Origin of Americans and the naming habit

The habit of ending in habitants of the country Americans probably arose from the fact that any other distinctive title is awkward. Canada lends itself easily to the forming of the noun Canadians. Mexico to Mexicans. Citizens of the United States of America are most conveniently designated as Americans.

Canada Mexico United States of America

The Work Habit Three Core Habits for All-Around Success

Elbert Hubbard states three essential habits the work health and study habits, with one condition added, will yield everything worth having and beyond human imagination. The passage urges disciplined routine and self-improvement as a path to extraordinary achievement.

Elbert Hubbard

Like Spoiled Children and Sovereign Self Rhetoric

A reflective passage contrasts indulgence of weaknesses with firm self mastery. Charles B. Newcowh posits that acknowledging sovereign rights requires disciplined emphasis, while yielding to flaws invites persistent intrusion.

Charles B. Newcowh

Senator candidates rally in Iowa primary showing firm resolves

Iowa Republicans including Sweet Brookhart and Smith issue closing statements ahead of the Monday primary. Sweet denounces third party movement and urges strong party loyalty to Coolidge while Brookhart highlights reforms, farm relief efforts, and anti corruption work in Congress.

Sweet Burton E. Sweet United States Iowa Republican Party Calvin Coolidge

Simple Pleated White Cantон Crepe Resort Frock

Resort fashion notes a favorite costume at Palm Beach and expected at summer resorts. The dress is a simple pleated white canton crepe frock embroidered at the belt sleeves and neckline. It can be made at home with the pleater doing the work and looks good in delicate colors or black.

Palm Beach

Music for Tomorrow at First United Presbyterian Service

The order includes organ preludes and postludes, anthems by Callcott, Massenet, and Lorenz, and solo numbers by Irene Delong. Performances feature "Spring Song" "Great Is the Lord" "Elegie" and more with Rev. J Reade McCrory as pastor and Carolyn Hamilton directing.

Macfarlane Lord Callcott Irene Delong San Clark J. Reade McCrory Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Number of Bees in a Swarm

Estimates of swarm size range from 9 000 to 100 000 bees. A 75 000 or 100 000 bee swarm is unusually large. Normal colonies hold 15 000 to 80 000 workers. swarms of 40 000 or 50 000 occur in well managed apiaries. Drones number from a few dozen to several hundred.

Mexico described as world storehouse of wealth and soil

The text notes Mexico as the storehouse of the world due to fertile soil and vast natural resources. Humboldt called Mexico the treasure house of the world. Despite development, Mexico remains highly mineralized and rich in resources.

Mexico Humboldt

Iowa Senator Seeks Support Against Special Interests

The candidate denounces “Lincoln-Roosevelt-Ken yon republicans of Iowa” and pledges to resist machine leaders as primaries approach. He claims large backing from Republicans and vows continued service to voters who value honesty over corruption. He thanks the common people and notes opposition from selfish interests.

Well City O. BE. Wilson Morning Sun J. ¥. Lemley Leon G. H. Getty Boone Leon W. Ainsworth State Senate W. J. Burbank Ray EB. Johnson Executive Council G. G. Wolfe Mt Vernon Iowa Senate

Choose Your Own Course Decide to Stand Apart

A call to action urges individuals to break from the crowd and forge a unique path. It emphasizes personal responsibility to choose a distinct course rather than follow collective trends.

Scientists Discover Fish That Shouts.

A new fish species has been found producing loud vocalizations, drawing attention to researchers. The public figure of a plain fisherman who reported the discovery is discussed as part of the story.

Summer separates showcased for chic ensembles

A white crepe de chine overblouse with a white collar and pleated jabot pairs with a red and white striped pleated skirt. The outfit is versatile for a suit skirt or with flannel or plain material, creating a smart summer ensemble.

Abridged Verse Sparkles in Morning Light

A fragment poetic line hints at flowers unfolding under sunrise as light awakens color and beauty. The speaker, Sheridan, evokes the sun’s beam waking nature with delicate imagery.

Sheridan

Mules in Mines Reflect Shift From Donkeys to Electricity

A historical note recalls donkeys used to haul coal in mines, pulling loaded cars to the shaft before electric equipment largely replaced them. Many mines still rely on donkeys to move coal from the digging area to the shaft, where it is lifted to the surface.

When We Deteriorate and Loss of Self Faith

A reflective note on personal decline links deterioration to waning belief in oneself and the ability to achieve dreams rather than material loss or failed undertakings. It emphasizes inner confidence as the determinant of recovery or ruin.

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