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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1919
Page
7
Notes on recent social events in Washington County list births marriages and obituaries. The report highlights local residents and notable gatherings with brief mentions of families and community groups.
Miss Bonnie Bell Peck daughter of Mr and Mrs George Peck married Chester Jamison of Wapello at the Methodist parsonage last Wednesday afternoon. They plan to farm near Winfield. Attending were local residents including Mr and Mrs W H Hagie Mr and Mrs R R McKee Mr and Mrs R C Holmes Mr and Mrs T M Holmes J H Huston Mrs James Kelsey Mrs Ella McKee Dr S W Huston J D Martin Mr and Mrs Fred Sipe and J A Moore. Mrs Edw Ruppelt of Steamboat Rock visited at F J Maxwell's home. The Novelty Four lecture group performed with Shylock Rip Van Winkle and music. audience highly appreciative. Mr and Mrs Raymond Duncan of Columbus Junction visited at the White home.
Crawfordsville Oct 1 Miss Frankie Fishburn travels to Meltonville Iowa to visit her sister Mrs J B Carter. Alfred Nash and J L Welch left last night for Missouri to buy stock.
Mrs Ad die Shannon and son George visit from Kansas City. Mrs W S Markley of Los Angeles visits in Ainsworth with the McConnell and Bean families. Miss Olive Tomlinson sprains an ankle and Arlene Spessard dislocates a shoulder during basketball practice.
Keota notices report the sudden death of James Chesney of Keota after a Tuesday morning illness. Survived by five daughters and a son, the Chesney family includes connections to Keota, California, Washington, and South English. Funeral plans are pending. The column also notes the funeral of Uncle Billy Mason for influenza complications and a whimsical tribute to Keota’s patriotic “Uncle Sam.” It ends with a Keota wedding, James Stedman Dunning and Nellie Marie Irelan, celebrated with a parade, fireworks, and a lively reception in town.
Public Health Service reported more than 300 influenza cases across fourteen states this week, with no state facing an epidemic. Most cases were mild and Alabama to Massachusetts totals included. Surgeon General Rupert Blue urged avoiding contacts, staying from crowds, and seeking medical care at first symptoms.
The article instructs cutting the carpet over a hearth down its center with shears then cutting toward the sides to form two flaps which are folded under. This prepares the carpet to fit neatly around the fireplace.
George Creel told an advertising men’s convention in New Orleans that advertising departments should control editorial policy nationwide. The Courier notes Creel’s past war role with two papers known for yellow journalism and questions the feasibility and ethics of such control.
A Bloomington IL man employed by the American Taxicab Co recounts dramatic relief after taking Tanlac. He reports lasting recovery from rheumatism back and kidney pains, improved appetite, and better sleep, after years of various treatments and Hot Springs visits. Tanlac is advertised with distribution in several towns.
Olive Thomas shines in The Spite Bride a Setznik Picture at the Fox Theatre Thursday matinee and night. The drama blends youthful impulse romance and light suspense with laughs and tender moments, featuring Millicent Lee, Billy Swayne, and Tessa Doyle in a story of love betrayal and awakening.
The piece notes Mack Swain the original Ambrose comedian appears in a peach of a comedy titled Foxy Ambrose as part of a short week program.
The first part translated was Bede’s Fourth Gospel in 735. The earliest complete version is Wycliffe around 1388, not 1888. Luther is noted as born in 1483.
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