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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1923
Page
6
Society notes announce a Columbus Day social on October 12 at the Knights of Columbus hall with members and families invited. Judge Otto of Iowa City is slated to speak along with other participants as the program shapes up.
Grandma R visits Hawarden and Jo Ellen as Harry proclaims the store offers the finest coats with big fur collars at 625.00 and up. Fuzzy sweaters sell well at 7.80-8.50 with comfy wear on cool days. Fox checkers at 25.00 attract both men and women to bead trimmed velvet gowns and platinum wolf fur trims.
Family gatherings mark a lively week with a Kellogg home ice cream party for children and a Mah Jongg event on East Main street. Rosemary club hosts a fall meeting with officers elected, while a Hallowe en party at Harold Turner’s features orange and black decor and confetti filled revelry. A home wedding on Rutherford street joins Dr. Campbell and Miss Helen Somerville McKee in a quiet Presbyterian ceremony.
Vladimir Zakalinsky, a Russian student now at Town State College studying electrical engineering, says independence of thought in Russia is costly due to government policy and economic strain. He notes pre-war university standards are not yet recovered after wartime disruptions and recalls his travels from Petrograd and wartime service to China, Japan, and the University of Washington.
C. F. Wilson, a Louisa county farmer and Farmers Union president, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state auditor at a taxpayers league meeting in Des Moines. The gathering endorsed A. J. Banks of Montour for governor.
Quote by Gilbert Frankau about his early schooling and prizewinning records. He criticizes cramming as teaching only to value intellect over character, reflecting on formative years marked by scholastic distinction.
A medical discovery from France shows that a horse fed poisonous mushrooms developed immunity through successive injections. Serum from the immunized horse then cured mice and rabbits fed amanita mushrooms, suggesting a potential antidote approach.
A widow keeps a photo on her library desk of her late husband’s brother, a respected lawyer. A curious caller asks who the man is, and she explains with emotion that he was dear to them both and had died several years ago.
Mrs Ed Miller entertained the BE O W club at her country home with a business session, visiting and fancy work. Three guests attended and a two course luncheon followed. next meeting set for two weeks at Mrs Chas Sloat's home.
Mr. and Mrs. Mela Kallaus will entertain the Independent club and their families Friday night at a wienie roast. The Busy Bee club meets with Leona Whiting Friday October 12, 2023, with each member asked to bring material and a pattern.
The Friendship club will meet Friday afternoon October 12 at Mrs Warren Donaldson's home. Members are asked to bring their favorite recipe. A 2023 Sisterhood class thimble bee and social is at the Methodist church Friday at 2 30 inviting all members and former members.
Notice of a business meeting for the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church. Meeting moved to Friday afternoon October 19 at 2 30. Please adjust plans accordingly.
Mrs John McCall will entertain the Ladies Bible class and Home Department of the Presbyterian church Friday afternoon. The event invites members to attend a devotional gathering at the church facilities.
A notice announces a regular meeting to be held Thursday evening in the hall. Details beyond time and location are not readable.
A social event is planned in the Moost hall on Thursday evening featuring music by Highland Four. The notice notes 20203 as the reference or date code.
The Ladies of the First United Presbyterian Church will hold a thrift sale Saturday in a room south of Klein Clothing Co. Items include fabrics and clothing totaling 2023 in price. The Washington County Hospital Women’s Auxiliary requests dues payment at Crail Store, 2033.
The Methodist church will pack a barrel of fruit for the Kansas City Training School this Saturday. Donations are appreciated and empty fruit jars will be exchanged at the church. Address 2033.
The Ladies of the Methodist Church will hold their annual chicken dinner at the church on Tuesday October 16. Proceeds support church activities.
Mrs Mary r Mrs Audra Am long and Mrs Leila Paul will entertain the Legington L A S on Thursday October 18 at the church basement. All members urged to attend for the election of officers. Receiving committee: Mrs Hattie Griggs Mrs Irene Oldfield Mrs Maud Fleming.
Choir members are reminded of rehearsal Thursday evening from seven to eight. The notice is for the Presbyterian church and indicates a single, scheduled practice time.
The Kings Heralds of the West Chester Methodist Church will meet with Mrs C D Nash on Saturday at 2 30 p m New officers will be elected
Preparatory services for the Communion will be held at the 2nd U P church Friday at 7 30 p m and Saturday at 2 30 p m Dr Eastwood of the Presbyterian church is to preach Friday evening The items reflect a weekend church schedule and preacher assignment for the observance.
The Standard Bearers appeal for donations ahead of a Saturday edible sale. Readers are asked to contribute items or money to support the fundraiser and community efforts.
The Ladies' Aid of the 1st U P church asks for clothing donations left in the room south of Klein's Friday October 12. The committee will receive items until 6 p m. Bring baked goods early Saturday morning.
A reflective note on how newspapers and songs from years past gain interest for nostalgia while recent hits fade quickly. The piece contrasts the enduring value of older material with the weariness modern catalogues cause.
Local shoppers await National Candy Day with ads from Buntes Abrahams and Johnstons and Ward’s. Town visitors include Dr J G Henderson and Fred Geisley with family, plus a marriage license for Edward H Barnhart and Gertrude Ruth Stokesberry. Duffy couple plans an eastern auto trip ending in New York with Niagara detours.
Oklahoma Governor J C Walton urged the legislature to pass an anti-Ku Klux Klan bill during an extraordinary session to protect citizens and property from the secret organization. Martial law had been lifted as impeachment moves emerged amid calls for inquiry into the governor’s acts.
Notice for the Masons Regular chapter meeting Friday at 7 80 PM followed by work in the third degree. A large attendance is desired by members of both bodies. 204tz
The piece notes that Goethe began Faust around 1770 and spent nearly fifty years drafting and revising it. The final portion was completed shortly before his death in 1832, with continuous work and revisions during the long period.
The oldest armchair, the ebony throne of Queen Hatafus from ancient Egypt around 1000 B C, is famed for its carvings and now housed among the British Museum's treas ured possessions.
Nature Magazine notes that barn side swallows build mud nests under barn eaves or cliff faces while cave swallows attach nests to cliff sides and barns. Tree swallows occupy rock holes hollow trees and bird boxes.
A historical note explains a daily paper in Peking that has appeared since about 750 A D. The description highlights the long tradition of regular publication in the ancient Chinese capital.
A Milwaukee woman testifies to recovery after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes relief from fatigue and ailments after giving up medicines and using the tonic. The piece notes enduring praise for nearly fifty years from women sharing similar results.
A quotation from the Boston Transcript debates the phrase a lady in every sense of the word. It argues that such a description would imply unlikely traits such as a 16 by 12 roofing slate and a calcareous stomach apparatus in a lobster for grinding food, making the idea of a perfect lady seem odd.
In Trowbridge England a vast heap of about 120 tons of old horseshoes has been gathered from local blacksmiths. The collection, sometimes larger, is valued for melting into cutlery steel due to the tempered hardness from hoof wear and road use.
The red winged blackbird in swampy bushes feeds on insects and weed seeds. The goldfinch is a trim seed eater, feeding on many kinds of seeds.
A person arrested amid the governor’s clash with a secret organization was released late yesterday on rioting charges. The case relates to a flogging of a man here more than a year ago.
Thrift sale set for Saturday the 13th in the room south of the K K K building. Event promises items for sale with proceeds likely benefiting a local cause.
A promotional verse touts pies baked by mother with hot beans and angel cakes, urging ready to eat items at inviting prices. It emphasizes first rate fruit from Iowa and superior service on every hand.
Selected clothing and many sizes of very good shoes are for sale. Numerous articles are available beyond what is listed. Everyone is invited to attend this Saturday.
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