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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1923

Page

5

Brighton and Country News Roundup of Local Notices

Brighton notes include visitors Mrs Bridwell and Mrs Armstrong, new bookkeeper at Savings Bank Miss Madden, and cattle shipment by Oscar Johnson. Local sports report Brighton-West Chester 13 6 visitors, and town wells depth over 200 feet. Community events cover chapter meetings, travel plans, coaching injuries, and school practices.

Brighton BE. Bridwell Basil Jones Wayland R. J. Armstrong Mary Wikoff Washington Jennie Madden Savings Bank Oscar Johnson Olive, Mont A. J. Johnson Geo. Hyde Louisville Kentucky Byron Stone M. and St. L Ollie Brighton-West Chester Wichita Kansas A. Mellis Katheryn Frazer Dallas Center Grant Horton Olds Arch Huston Taylor Colorado Mrs. Taylor Seattle

Local News Briefs From Havre Area

Mr and Mrs Mack Richard welcome a baby boy born Thursday. Mildred Frey underwent adenoids and tonsil surgery. Shantz shipped cattle Tuesday. Bill Miller family visited Burlington. Martin Weston assisted Rev Klein move to a new home in Washington. Mart Anderson helps paint John Reeves house. George Young plastered for Will McBride. Roll Gamon traveled to Yarmouth on business. Apple picking season noted localy. Mr and Mrs Meyers visited Leveth Barnes in Brighton. Baby boy welcomed for Guy McCall family.

Havre Mack Richard Don Darbyshire George Young Washington Will McBride Mildred Mark Frey Roll Gamon Yarmouth Fd Shantz Here Bill Miller Baby Burlington Martin Weston Rev. Klein Edgar Meyers Leveth Barnes Brighton Mart Anderson John Reeves Guy McCall

West Chester News Roundup and Local Hopes for Corn Prices

West Chester residents discuss Jeff Dayton's illness and a string of small town concerns. Farmers critique corn prices, frost impact on pumpkins, and tomato ripening while Jon Brumback visits Kinross. W. S. Boyer returns from Omaha as locals note football plans for seventh and eighth graders and community dues.

West Chester Jeff Dayton W. S. Boyer Omaha Fairbanks Jon Brumback D. EB. Brumback Kinross Will Munro Brighton

Crawfordsville Notes: Anniversary Visit and Local Developments

Mrs John McCleary left for St Clairsville to attend the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Giffen on the eighth. The Sommer brothers building is under repair and will soon house P S Conrad with his harness and shoe store. The Merry Makers trio opened the lecture course to a large audience performing saxophone and piano accordion selections with impersonations.

Crawfordsville John McCleary St. Clairsville Ohio Giffen Sommer Brothers P. S. Conrad Merry Makers Miss Kemp Glenn Goodman Jim Harris

Valley Town Social Notes and Local Moves

Valley Valley October updates list poll tax efforts and numerous visits among families. John E Deal and wife visited A Beiter. Frank and Feltz men work carpentry in Keota. Henry and Pfeifer families host and travel for moving Floyd Horning to Keota. Andy Brinning ill in Minnesota.

Howard Leacox Art Leacox Cedar Rapids Gee Blattner Boyd Keota Otis Black Johnnie Ervin Henry Burlington Floyd Horning Hornings Francis Feltz W. J. Pfeifer J. E. Deal Andy Brinning Minnesota Mary Augustine Nellie Pfeifer John Luers

Social and Local Happenings in Crawfordsville Oct 6

Crawfordsville reports a 7 to 2 baseball win for Crawfordsville over Wyman High School. Mrs. John Wooley and Mrs. J. F. Buxbaum depart for Columbia Missouri with plans for winter study. Postmaster Shaffer notes tampering with the post office lock while the depot also shows forced-entry attempts.

Crawfordsville John Wooley J. F. Buxbaum Columbia Missouri P. L. Huber Washington Wyman Sadie McCleary Kensington Hall Irwin Fenstermacher Allentown BE. L. Clark W. J. Keiper Gladys Maxwell Edw. Ruppelt Grundy Center Minn McCleary Keota Mabel Crooks Iowa City Solomon White Frank Maxwell Hayes Oskaloosa Myron Hayes Argonaut Max Anwyl Verle McElroy Doris Fletcher Max Anwyl Ee Enen Anny Clive Huston Eleanor Mitchell Genevieve Davis NSER Kyle Edwards Myrtle Orris Aneenna Forrest Davidson Edna Mary Eisele U. S Austin Lower Paul Witting Hayden Huston Oral Conrad Beatrice Wilson Dee Pc Mename Boys' Glee Club Lee Shaffer

Criminals Exploit Frontiers at International Police Congress

Vienna reports show criminals use easy borders to evade pursuit. Foreigner participation in currency forgery and theft rises since World War I, while police lack international reach. A resolution for stronger cross border police cooperation seeks ratification.

Vienna Europe America

Copper ore found in Kashwitna district Alaska

Valuable copper ore deposits have been located in the Kashwitna section about 40 miles from the Alaska railroad interior. A pack trail for the district has been opened, aiding access to the mineral discovery.

Alaska Associated Press Anchorage Kashwitna Alaska Railroad

Uncle Hiram's Will saga of two nephews and a trick

A tale of two cousins Tim and Charley feigning affection to win Uncle Hiram's fortune. He dispenses thirty thousand to a home for female imbeciles, and each nephew gets a letter admitting the ruse and condemning their schemes. The will reveals one man played the field while the other flattered the old man.

Hiram Tim Minnie Charley Uncle Hiram Ada

Boy Learns Duty In Sunday School

A mother asks Johnny if he behaved in church and fulfilled his duty during the collection. Johnny replies he did, saying he saved enough to buy three ice cream sodas and go to the movies.

Joley Johnny

Envy and Discontent in an Evolving Society

A column argues envy and discontent rise as new wealth enters postwar society. It notes a sharp, cunning business age, shifting classes, and a surge of nabobs while preserving sympathy for plain folk. It condemns endless harping on the rich and calls for focus on opportunity rather than resentment.

Europe

Airmen Thrill Crowds in International Air Races

St Louis hosts the second day of international air races with army navy and civilian flyers performing. Key events include the Aviation Country Club Detroit trophy for light civilian planes and Merchants Exchange St Louis trophy for large observation planes. Directions include dirigible and balloon demos and acrobatic stunts as the Pulitzer Trophy race looms next day.

ST. Louis Army Navy Aviation Country Club of Detroit Merchants Exchange of St. Louis Liberty Engine Builders

Fast Flying in Europe Sets London Cologne Speed Record

A new speed record between London and Cologne was set by Instone Airliner City of Washington, covering 380 miles in 128 minutes. The sea voyage for the same route takes about 19 hours.

London Cologne Instone City of Washington

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