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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1919

Page

6

Red Hair and a Summer Return to Glendale

Winifred travels from Washington to Glendale to surprise Olive and confront news of Olive and Chester’s wedding. Dan confesses his long‑hidden love, urges a late night drive along the shore, and proposes a future with Winifred as they navigate past their shared past and the bungalow’s ownership.

Glendale Olive Chester Winifreds Washington Bewis Lewis Winifred Danny Wing Mike Littlestone Dan Scott Ches Win Mother Pye Winifres Iat Jensey Dan Rowe McClore Indieu

Davis Host Evening Honoring Hobsons and Mrs Jones

Professor and Mrs. T. C. Davis entertained last evening at dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hobson and daughters Helen and Myra of Boulder Colorado and Mrs. Jones of La Salle Illinois. Guests were entertained during the evening with music. Jane Watson and Mrs. George Morrison will entertain the Afternoon Bridge club and their husbands at their home Friday evening.

T. C. Davis G. W. Hobson Helen Myra Boulder Colorado Jones la Salle Illinis J Aews George Morrison Afternoon Bridge Club

Million Dollar Army Theft Plot Foiled at Camp Grant

Secret service agents and Army intelligence arrested three ex convicts at Camp Grant in Rockford Illinois in a million dollar theft plot. Himes Novak alias Three Fingered Nolan James Dwyer and Dan Hayes worked as watchmen at the camp and were rushed to Roeckford county jail after thwarted plan.

Rockford Fimrce Camp Grant Himes Novak Nolin James Dwyer Dan Hayes Secret Service Army Intelligence Service Roeckford Cie County

Vote snows under Soviet shows weak Communist turnout

In Buffalo on October 16 primaries the Communist party appeared on the ballot for the first time with a Soviet platform and averaged under 200 votes across its three candidates. The total vote was 54 000 with 18 candidates contesting three council seats.

Buffalo Communist Party

Palmer urges restraint amid immigrant tensions at Lafayette College

Attorney General Palmer, speaking at Founders Day at Lafayette College, warns immigrants to respect U.S. laws and suggests some labor agitators push for force to gain quick power, while contrasting with more measured advocacy.

Faston Ordes America Palmer Lafeyette College

Burning ship Venezia crew evacuated on Chicago voyage

Detected wireless message reports the steamer Chicago carrying 19 first class, 15 second, and 12 third class passengers from the burning Venezia. It also ferries Venezia officers, 140 Venezia crew, and 160 sacks of mail. The Chicago is to dock Saturday.

New York Det. W Chicago

World’s Cutest Men Noted By Sir Henry Taylor

Daily Thought quotes Sir Henry Taylor on perceptions of beauty noting the public’s ignorance of the world’s cutest men in a concise reflection on taste and fame.

Sir Henry Taylor

State raises half of quota for Iowa Salvation Army drives

Des Moines reports $230000 raised toward the Salvation Army home service quota of $500000 across 99 counties with 35 not yet started. Dr Edwin A Schell opened Scott county drive in Davenport while Dubuque began yesterday. Polk county totals reach $67080 on hand.

Des Moines Salvation Army Home Service Towa Edwin, A. Schell Davenport Scott County Dubuque County Polk County Appanoose Adams Buena Vista Cass Floyd Grundy Hardin Jasper Johnson Linn Mahaska Marshall Poweshiek Sae van Buren Winneghiek Woodbury Monroe Worth Fayette County Jefferson

Eller receives fan reception in Danville for Cincinnati star

Danville residents greet Hed Eller after a Cincinnati victory with a noon return. A fan delegation in a special car meets the former fireman at Indianapolis as crowds celebrate. Eller is presented a touring car and a job offer to sell cars.

Danville Hed Eller Cincinnati White Sox Eller Con

A Slip of the Tongue in Conversation

A speaker recalls an awkward moment when he meant to offer sympathy to Jim after learning of his father’s death but blurted out congratulations. The memory highlights social missteps and the pain of accidental insensitivity.

Jim

Sugar in India and the gur tradition

The small West Indian sugar grows or makes no white sugar and boils down the juice without removing molasses. The dark brown product is gur or gul and is often sold and eaten without refining though some areas do produce modern sugar.

India

Domestic Cat Distinct Species Debate

The Egyptian cat was once seen as the ancestor of the domestic cat due to its tapering tail and similar size. However dental peculiarities found in the Egyptian cat undermine that claim, leading to the view that the domestic cat is a distinct species.

It All Depends on the Stone You Are Made Of

A reflective feature notes that people’ fortunes hinge on personal substance and resilience rather than chance. It contrasts those worn down by life’s grind with others arriving sharpened by character and effort.

Ida Observes A Neighbor Child Brood In The Yard

Ida overhears her aunt discuss a little brood of chickens and a hen as a breed. A new neighbor with five children moves in next door and Ida notes the children following their mother about the yard.

Ida

Wivee for Colonists and Arrival of Indentured Maids

In 627 on August 21 a cargo of marriageable women was sent from London to Virginia. The eleven maids and one widow were valued at 120 pounds of the best rent tobacco each. No price reduction was noted for the widow.

London Virginia Indies

New Term of Endearment Disturbs Boy Over Baby Brother

A boy named Billy resents a friend calling his baby brother a darling lamb and later hearing him called a precious little camel by a woman who defends affectionate nicknames. The exchange highlights a child’s sensitivity to terms of endearment within the family.

Billy Leigh

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