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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1922
Page
3
Fairfield nearly beat Fort Madison last Saturday as recovery of fumbles and intercepted passes kept them in the game. Fort Madison won 15 to 6, with Fairfield within a yard of scoring at the final whistle, signaling a tougher test against Washington this Saturday.
We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for support during the illness and death of our dear mother and to the funeral directors for their kindness. Melo Kos Mr. and Mrs. John Kos and Relatives.
A correction clarifies that C. W. Graber's brother from Wayland is John W. Graber not John W. Conrad. The item also notes Mrs. Charles Randall of Colorado Springs visiting at local homes and that Abbe went to her home this morning.
S J Kellogg city clerk faced a crowded office as payments on last summer's concrete work arrived. Nearly fifty blocks of concrete payment were assessed in Washington, with thirty two protests reviewed at a council meeting. Some assessments were lowered after investigations, creating a city shortfall to cover the difference.
Rev Victor N Witter state director of religious education for Iowa Baptists arrives in Washington for a weekend Sunday school meeting and rally. Sessions include an inspirational address Friday night and multiple institute sessions Saturday. Sunday features a gospel message and a young people rally with I Y P U session and evening service. Local church members plan to entertain visiting Baptists from the district.
An invitation to all city business men to attend a special Advertising Club meeting Monday evening. Martin L. Pierce of Dayton Ohio will discuss Your Business and Its Soul. Attendees should notify L F Henderson by telephone tomorrow to ensure enough plates.
A local listing notes a home baked beans and chicken pie meal in the cafeteria on Friday November 3. It also advertises a Duroc hog sale at Carlson's upcoming Saturday November 4 and a Ratabe sale on the south side of the square by St James ladies.
Last nights rain and this morning add to 1.32 inches for the period, while October totaled 1.94 inches. A warm, dry October yielded a high of 89 and a low of 27, with an average near 57. The month had 10 non clear days, 5 cloudy, 5 partly cloudy, 21 clear, and rain on five days.
PJ Welsh and John Wagner sold their second fall offering of Poland Chinas at East End garage yesterday afternoon for an average of 23 dollars per head. Top price reached 47.50 with most hogs bought by local buyers.
Fragmentary note outlines a look at technique in Iman and the recurrence of features in women. It mentions a style tied to Herety and a quest for aspiration, sounding like a stylistic critique or reflection on beauty norms.
Dismissal ends at 2:20 PM as Washington pupils begin a week long vacation until Monday morning. Teachers head to Des Moines for state convention or visit Davenport Rock Island and Cedar Rapids to gain pointers and share ideas.
Manager Ralph Pratt of the Gra ham theatre holds contracts for two high class shows awaiting Robin Hood patronage tomorrow evening. If the comic opera draws a large audience Pratt will book others and keep prices low with $1.50 seats. The company shares management with the prior Robin Hood production seen two years ago.
Washington youths enjoyed the usual Halloween night without serious trouble. A few outhouses toppled and property displaced occurred as expected. One group was chased off by a homeowner with a blacksnake whip and another home heard a shotgun fired to hasten departure. Police received a few calls but nothing more occurred.
A presbyterial institute will be held at the First United Presbyterian Church on Monday and Tuesday, November 6 and 7. The event runs under the church board of education and the home mission board with speakers including Dr J M McQuin kin Dr M Blackwood Dr J W Harsha Dr T McMichael and Dr J Keratard.
A whimsical tale from the Wisnege Times describes a boy in the city taking his first look at the sky. He compares stars and planets from his porch and asks a puzzled question about Kansas City stars, with a playful twist.
The text recalls having done many deeds and later regretting them. It suggests a retrospective, reflective stance without specific events or identifiable persons. The tone is somber and philosophical about consequences.
Washington, November 1. P S Smith is named director of the United States Geological Survey succeeding George Ottis Smith and will also serve as recorder in the Federal Coal Commission.
A brief reflection notes happiness as an AO passive state yet ties joy to the best and highest powers of the soul, suggesting a contemplative, theologically tinged view of inner contentment and virtue. The piece uses a devotional tone to prompt inward assessment.
Clerical researchers announce phonograph records of devotees from a lending web are said to last decades and are stored at the Prussian State Library. The claim highlights long term preservation of oral histories through early recording technology.
The text discusses sympathetic magic through a centuries old idea of using a beetle charm carved from stone to gain protection. It portrays the beetle as a symbol of mortality avoidance and a sacred link to Seotle via a protective talisman.
Six men were seriously injured when a wind storm toppled a large smoke stack at Bellville Stove and Range Co in Bellville Illinois. Firemen extricated all workers from rubble after about an hour of effort.
A historic maxim stresses judges should be learned and reverent rather than witty or confident. It emphasizes integrity as their principal virtue, guiding fair and principled judgments.
A quote by WW. KS Clifford warns that society's real danger lies not in holding wrong beliefs alone but in becoming credulous and ceasing to test and inquire. Such a shift could lead to a slide back into savagery.
A practical guide outlines treating an old rug with two coats of paint and one coat of weatherproof varnish. It describes placing the rug on a porch or kitchen floor and painting on the nonwoven side for durability and ease of cleaning, noting the varnish can extend life for several years.
Catholic women from across the United States gather for the National Council of Catholic Women convention in Washington from November 21 to 25. They plan discussions on girl welfare housing conditions for girls and women in industrial cities women in industry travelers aid immigration and international relations. Delegates will tour the National Catholic Service School to study leadership training and professional social work courses.
Paris reports the death of Alfred Cappius editor of Firago a member of the French academy and one of France s best known writers on political and literary subjects who died here today
A cryptic remark by the Sancredtite dhawraal about a woman's age and perceived wetness provokes comment, reflecting local attitudes and rumor dynamics in the community.
A Difference notes a vast disparity between campaign messaging and actual workplace conditions. The piece discusses how rhetoric contrasts with daily tasks and the impact on workers and management. It highlights concerns about credibility and practical effects on productivity and morale.
The actress says her plans for the future are to do what she must do and dream about the things she would like to do, as quoted by the Boston Transcript.
London reports a rise in civil marriages with 25 percent of all weddings held at registry offices. In London 16,000 of 50,000 marriages were registry ceremonies, and nationwide civil weddings grew from 30,000 to 1890, driven by privacy and simplicity away from lavish church rites.
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