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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1924

Page

8

Local Social Breezes Through Washington Visitors

Carl M. Keck returned from a Chicago business trip. Chris Schlatter and Fred Klopstein of Wayland visited Washington. Ed Thomas from Brighton and J. W. Lemley of Brighton were in town yesterday. Mrs R Stearns of Ainsworth shopped here. Mrs Myra Newell and daughter from Columbus Junction stayed with her mother Mrs Malin. Harvey S. Young attended the American Bankers association session in Chicago. W T Trotter from Alneworth looked after business here. Kennedy Radio is promoted for improved home reception. A screened porch and oak floor offers are advertised by White Yard Co.

Harvey S. Young Washington National Bank Chicago American Bankers’ Association Myra Newell Columbus Junction R. H. Malin

Local Social Roundup From Washington Area Occurrences

Mrs C Schantz of Wayland hosted Washington friends while Elizabeth Dawson visited Iowa City and Dr J L Fry with his son tended Kalona business. Visitors included Mrs J H Rhea Crawfords ville and Mrs Jennie Joy inspecting local Woman's Relief Corps. Rev BE Tullar of Buffalo NY stayed with the Dickersons. Pringle family hosted relatives from Keota. George Youngs family traveled to Muscatine for illness in Roy Stafford, and Fred Gulling returned to South Bend after two weeks with relatives. Dr George L Minear of Mt Pleasant, hospitalized in Rochester for cancer surgery, remains in critical condition and is being cared for by the network in Crales.

Fred Gulling South Bend Indiana C. F. Clark Washington

Eichelberger Arrives in Washington After Long Southern Tour

D J Eichelberger reached Washington this morning for a two week stay among friends and relatives. His journey began August 19 in Sawtelle California and included El Paso New Orleans Mobile Montgomery Atlanta Marietta Harrisburg Carlisle Philadelphia Germantown Davenport Galesburg and Alva before returning to Washington. He plans further visits after Chicago.

D. J. Eichelberger Washington Eichelberger Sawtelle California el Paso Texas New Orleans Mobile Montgomery Alabama Atlanta Marietta Georgia Washington, D. C Harrisburg Carlisle Philadelphia Germantown Chicago Davenport Galesburg Alva Illinois

Doctor Tullar Returns From Western Conference Trip

Dr. BE C. Tullar spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dickerson and is returning from fall conferences in Utah Idaho Washington California and Oregon. He spoke last week at Osage and the Iowa National Training school in Des Moines and, en route to Washington, left late last night for Missouri then Aberdeen D. D. regretful he could not stay longer in Washington.

BE. C. Tullar Harry Dickerson Utah Idaho Washington California Oregon Osage Iowa National Training School Des Moines Missouri Aberdeen D. D

Girl Scouts Adopted by Greenville Lions Club

The Lions Club in Greenville South Carolina voted to cover all Girl Scout expenses for one year or at least 270 dollars. Mrs George McDaniels visits Fairfield and Mrs W P Gardner of Lexington and her daughter Mrs Ellen Gardner Taylor of Hillsboro are shopping in Washington today.

George McDaniels Fairfield Mrs. Miller Greenville S. C Lions Club Lions W. P. Gardner Lexington Ellen Gardner Taylor Hillsboro Washington

Dutch Market by Baptist Church Returns to October Calendar

Mrs Lauder Kennedy arrived home from Crawfordsville after visiting relatives. A hint of Washington's annual affairs was heard with the Dutch Market organized by the Baptist Church, an event held in late October. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts participated in an honesty test conducted by Good Housekeeping.

Washington Ladies of the Baptist Church

Currie and O'Dowle Clash in Ten Round East Chicago Bout

Connie Currie of Sioux City and Phil O'Dowle of Columbus boxed ten rounds in East Chicago Indiana on October 10. New York Giants defeated a Sing Sing prison team 11 to 4 in a practice game at the prison.

Chicago Connie Currie Sioux City Phil O'Dowle Columbus East Chicago Ind NEW York New York Giants Sing Sing

Nation's oldest bank origins linked to Continental era

The piece notes the Bank of the United States heritage tracing to Philadelphia’s early banking efforts, with Robert Morris involved and events tied to the Continental Congress in 1781. It mentions the bank becoming a national institution in 1864.

United Star Bank of Philadelpha Oilaire Robert Morris Continental Congress

San Marino founded by monk Marinus in the fourth century

The republic of San Marino, one of Europe’s smallest independent states, traces its origins to Marinus the monk in the fourth century. It has maintained independence throughout its history and remains a unique microstate in Europe.

Republic of San Marino Europe Marinus San Marto

Odd Logic on Rouge as Ruse Cited by Vale Record

A playful note notes that rouge is a ruse by a chained riddle linking shade shadow ghost and color. The author cites Euclid axiom one to claim rouge is a deception, concluding with a cheeky affirmation.

One Point of View in Duluth Herald Quote

A Duluth Herald opinion column offers a sharp view of specialists describing a specialist as a man who sees an infant as a container for adenoids.

Duluth Herald

Quotations on Weighing Rulers by a Nation

A dated comment asserts the necessity of a correct standard to judge the conduct of rulers. Lord John Russell argues that society must measure leadership by firm principles rather than whim, outlining a call for moral benchmarks and accountability.

Lord John Russell

Imaginary Islands in Early Navigation Texts

The narrative cites the Hesperides and other fabled lands like St Brandon and the Islands of the Seven Cities as described in Edrisi’s 12th century geography, illustrating medieval beliefs about distant realms.

Edrisi St. Brandon

Moon Overhead Slightly Reduces Ship Weight

The Naval Observatory notes the moon’s tide raising force at zenith is about one nine millionth of gravity. A 45000 ton ship would lose about 10 pounds when the moon is overhead.

Naval Observatory

Not Exciting Enough in Love and Movies

A tongue in cheek line contrasts marriage fears with film scandal myths. A playful exchange references personal choices and public glamour, hinting at tension between excitement and stability in relationships.

Origin of Commencement Traditions Explored

The origin of school and college commencements traces to the idea that a pupil’s graduation marks the inception of his teaching duties. The graduate would then begin immediate work in his new role as an educator.

New Pictures Arrive For Your Living Room and More

We have just received several new pictures that would look beautiful on your living room dining room or bedroom walls. You will enjoy looking at them.

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FOX Tonight Proms Warner Bros Carl M. Keck Chris Schlatter Wayland Ed Thomas Brighton J. W. Lemley Phone & White Yard CO W. T. Trotter Alneworth Fred Kloptenstein Daughters of R. Stearns of Ainsworth Kennedy Jake Roth White Yard CO C. Schantz of Washington Friends Elizabeth Dawson Iowa City Dr. J J. H. Rhea Crawfordsville Jennie Joy Woman's Relief Corp Wapello Buffalo N. Y Tullar Dickersons Jackson Mich F. R. Pringle Shady Bend Farm City George Young Muscatine Roy Stafford Lyon Rollins Marian Stewart Excelsior Springs, Mo Frank Stewart Rd Sanders Breckenridge C. C. Cunningham Mr. Sanders Cunningham Brothers Carol] Norton Glenn Willits Floyd Farrier Chas Kennedy Howard Keating McElhinney Drug Co Rollins Hole Sport News Mens Washington Cleaners Wish Long South Side Square Force of Gravity Mazie New York Sun and Globe Groroe Msmanus Mus Ireland Dublin John Shields & Sons Keifer Garage Clark & Ross E. M. Bridges & Co. Millinery and Gift Shoppe A. E. Atchison North Side Square Dreas Kuppenheimer C.M. & F. Clothing Company Good Clothes Store
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