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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1920

Page

4

Halloween Party At High School Celebrates Washington Visit

The high school hosted a lavish Hallowe'en party with orange and black decor and Japanese lanterns. Over forty guests enjoyed games, music, dancing, and crowd-pleasing yells, though Washington players missed the event due to a misunderstanding. A one course luncheon followed before the Washington group departed by train. Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson celebrated their second wedding anniversary with relatives and friends at their northwest home with a luncheon.

F. L. Stewart West Jefferson Street Misa Hazel Faris Stewart Oral Wendall Alberson Lincoln Nebraska George Stewart Hardlet T. H. Spicer, Jr Monmouth Illinois Jeanie William Stewart George C. Stewart Leslie Mountford Second United Presbyterian Church Jane Stewart Dodd Manton Hebner Stewart Washington Harry Anderson

Daniels to Speak in Iowa Oct 26

Josephus Daniels secretary of the navy will visit Cedar Rapids October 26 for a Democratic speech at the city auditorium. He will arrive in the afternoon and meet the district party leaders. invitations will be sent to Democrats across eastern Iowa for what is expected to be a large turnout for this sole Iowa address.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Josephus Daniels Navy Daniels City

Transportation in China Shifts with Mixed Animal and Rail

The report states that for short distances two legs are used and for long ones four legs, while railroads and steamships begin service. Camels and donkey trains remain commonly used, reflecting a transitional transport era in China.

China

Geese Top the List of Nutritious Eggs

A feeding ranking places geese first for nourishing eggs, followed by ducks and guinea fowls. Hens come fourth, then turkeys and plovers, reflecting a traditional or practical sourcing order for eggs according to taste and utility.

Washington lodge and K of P announce upcoming meetings

Washington Lodge No 26 AF and AM will have a called meeting tonight with two candidates for the first degree and a 7:80 start. The K of P Lodge holds a regular meeting Monday Oct 18 with Esquire work and a special business hour. Music dept of Fortniddly club meets Monday at Mrs Morrison’s home. ALF and A M has a called meeting Tuesday Oct 19 for Master’s degrees for one candidate.

Washington Lodge No A. F P A. M Chas. Freding K. of P. Lodge Esquire Arthur Therion C. C Fortniddly Club B. D. Morrison Washington Lodge ALF Freding, W. M

Congregational Prayer Meeting and Box Supper at Lexington Schoolhouse

A congregational prayer meeting followed by a box supper is slated for Friday Oct 20 at the Lexington schoolhouse. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Grace Kemde feather 207taeod.

Lexington Grace Kemde Feather

Halloween events and club meetings listed for October

A Halloween entertainment and box supper at the Lexington school house on Friday October 29 invites ladies to bring boxes. Grace Emde, teacher. Havre Social club meets with Mrs John Putnam October 2. Navajo club meets Wednesday with Mrs Sherman Brindley. Rural Women's club meets Thursday with Mrs K G Vinc ent. Officers elected. report on Mediapolis convention. Box social at Pleasant schoolhouse Friday evening October 22. ladies bring boxes. Miss Bessie Smith, teacher.

Lexington Grace Emde Steed Havre John Putnam Rural Women's Club K. G. Vinceht Mediapolis Bessie Smith Biseod

U P Ladies Set Sale Next Saturday in Fred Stewart Room

Whelst U P ladies announce a sale next Saturday at the Fred Stewart room on South Iowa Avenue. The event opens at 8 am with women urged to attend and support the local fundraiser.

Lexington Ladies Aid entertained by three ladies at church hall

The 2093 Lexington Ladies Aid Society will be entertained by Mrs Giles Jones, Mrs Cyrus Huber and Mrs Everett Huber on Friday afternoon at the church hall. The Baptist Brotherhood will meet for its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 30 pm with full attendance expected. The Civics Department of the Fortnightly Club meets Tuesday at 2 30 at Mrs Frank L Wilsons home for ballot marking discussion.

Lexington Ladies Aid Society Giles Jones Cyrus Huber Everett Huber Church Hall The Baptist Brotherhood Brotherhood Civics Frank L. Wilson

Recital by Harry Thomas pupils at studio Tuesday

The pupils of Harry Thomas assisted by Mrs E J Harmier and Mrs W 38 Elton accompanista and Miss Eleanor Walker reader will give a song recital Tuesday evening at his studio. Anyone interested in a song recital will be welcomed.

Harry Thomas E. J. Harmier Elton Eleanor Walker

Plea for Sunday Schools for Town Children

A reflective plea notes that country churches fade as rural life shifts with horses to cars. It urges that boys and girls raised on farms lack Sunday school access, highlighting a nationwide decline in country church attendance and opportunities for Bible study in Iowa communities.

Iowa

Sunday schools and the value of youth education

The writer laments the declining appeal of Sunday schools noting their role in forming memories and learning verses. They urge communities to support and keep Sunday schools alive by enlisting sympathy, organizing districts, and affiliating with the county U. S. organization to boost the initiative.

U. S

Fingerprint use in ancient Korea linked to slave sales

The article notes that fingerprint identification, a modern detective tool, was employed in Korea about 1,200 years ago primarily in deeds related to the sale of slaves. This reveals early biometric practices tied to property transactions and human status.

Korea

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