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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1919

Page

3

Funeral of Miss Guthrie Saturday

Funeral services for Miss Lottie Guthrie will be held Saturday at 2 30 in the old Methodist church now used by the First United Presbyterian. Dr J M Wishart will conduct the service and interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery. The casket will be open this evening at the Woodford chapel. Guthrie died Wednesday in Moline after surgery. She leaves her mother Mrs C M Guthrie and two brothers Denzmore and Floyd and a sister Mrs Blanche Miller.

Old Methodist Church First United Presby Lottie Guthrie Washington Moline J. M. Wishart Woodlawn Woodford Chapel Miss Guthrie FE. N. Miller Chicago

Clinton woman remembered for fine character and church service

The obituary notes Moline and Carl from Clinton as active First United Presbyterian Church members while living in Washington. It describes her as a young woman of splendid character and attainments with many friends and deep personal grief at her death.

Moline and Carl Clinton First United Presbyterian Church Washington

Old Soldier James Clancy Dies at Soldiers' Home

M O Loughlin letters from Marshalltown report the death of James Clancy of Co K 13th ta A Civil War veteran and brother in law of Arnold Twiggs. Clancy, about 77, long lived in the area and worked for the Marbourgs Ol Brown and others. Cause of death unknown.

M. O'Loughlin Sam Knauss Marshalltown James Clancy Co. K Arnold Twiggs O’loughlin O'Loughlin Clancy Marbourgs Ol Brown

Cleaning lime slurry with gradual water additions

The instructions describe slacking lime with half a cup of lime and half a pint of water, adding water gradually, settling, decanting, and replacing with fresh distilled or rain water. The mixture is shaken for a day or two and then allowed to set.

Verkhoyansk Records Extreme Cold and Warmth

Verkhoyansk in northeastern Siberia, the world’s coldest inhabited place, experiences January lows around 90 degrees below zero. In July it can rise to roughly 86 degrees above zero, though summer nights may still reach the freezing point.

Verkhoyansk Arctic Circle Siberia

Cases Filed for November Term Opens in Washington County

Time limit for filing for the November term has expired and court will open on November 190 with Judge Henry Wagner of Sigourney presiding. Six divorce suits dominate the docket including Maude Shaw vs John R Shaw with $2000 alimony and four children. Emma Shuster vs Harry Shuster. Harley L Mayhew vs Florence L Mayhew. Phebe Banks vs J L Banks seeking substantial alimony. Alba Bereneck vs Alfred Bereneck with $1000 temporary and $20000 permanent alimony. Agnes Anderson vs Gust Anderson seeking $1000 temporary and $15000 permanent alimony.

Henry Wagner Sigourney Washington County Maude Shaw John R. Shaw Washington W. H. Butterfield Emma Shuster Harry Shuster General and Equitable Harley Ll. Mayhew Florence L. Mayhew Mr. Mayhewe Wilson and Wilson Phebe Banks J. L. Banks Dutch Creek Township Crockhart Bros Agnes Anderson Gust Anderson Brookhart Bros E. D. Morrison

Washington High Prepares for Winfield Test and Local Notes

Washington high school faces Winfield with McCreedy at center and a likely backfield of R o s and Hall at guards Duke and Neckies. Quarter Jones and halves Hunt er will start with Gates at full back, Swift to play part of the game. Officials remain Sage and Lange. Junior High at Keota lost 18 to 6 to the Keota second team, despite strong start from DuBois. The Davenport Boosters seek a game with Washington, featuring a 29 to 26 year old lineup and players from Davenport Athletic Club.

Winfield Columbus Junction Morning Sun Whitford Washington McCreedy Ro&s Hall Duke Carson I. Jones Jones Putnam Hunter Gates Swift Mintier Sage Iowa City Lange Fairfield Keota Keota High School Keotans DuBo's Ke Keota T. Duke Wilson Knottnerus Bramer Cunningham Busby Beal Dubois Marshall Cook Nicholson Turner Davenport Journal Harry Hes- Han North Harriso Boosters Altho Heenan Lick Fort Doyle Holmes Davenport Athleticlub

Rhodney Krail Takes Bride Amid Brundage Shows

The Billboard reports Rhodney Krail of the Brundage shows has wed. A former Washington boy, he recently lost his wife in the influenza outbreak in Kansas City. The paper notes the marriage occurred during the Brundage troupe engagement in Leavenworth the week of September 29, with no further details available.

Billboard Rhodney Krail Rodney Creail Washington Kansas City Leavenworth Kansas

Churches Move Evening Worship to Seven O Clock Next Week

Beginning next Sunday evening worship will start at seven o clock in Washington churches instead of eight. The change, delayed this year from October due to daylight saving adjustments, also brings young people's services an hour earlier. All clocks will be set back one hour next Saturday night at two o'clock Sunday morning.

Washington United States

Little Things Grip Minds, Says William Penn Quote

A noted quote reflects on how trifles capture attention and power, warning that small concerns can derail us as if they were major issues. The saying stresses self-control and perspective in daily life.

William Penn

Dr Glendinning to Take Weeks Rest

Dr J A Glendinning pastor of the Methodist church leaves in the morning for a vacation. His stay will be indefinite as he seeks much needed rest after a year since a hospital operation. Rev T F Barker will lead services and perform pastoral duties during the absence. Barker resides at 415 East Second Street. telephone 602 Red.

J. A. Glendinning Methodist Church T. F. Barker Mr. Barker East Second Street Red

George R Black Dead in Cedar Rapids

Will Black learned of the death of his brother George S Black at his Cedar Rapids home after a two year illness. Death occurred at seven o clock. The body will be moved to Washington for interment and a funeral time is not yet announced. George was a long time Washington resident who left about 25 years ago. He is survived by two sisters Mrs W F Palmer Cedar Rapids and Mrs A A Kerr Duluth Minnesota.

Will Black George S. Black Cedar Rapids Washington Black W. F. Palmer A. A. Kerr Duluth Minn

Goat Sets World Milk Record At UC Farm

Winthrop Howland of Redlands California owned a Swiss Toggenburg doe on the University of California farm that broke the world milk record by over 300 pounds. In one lactation the doe produced 2041 pounds of rich milk, about 24 times her weight. Typical lactation lasts seven to eight months.

Winthrop Howland Redlands Cal University of California

Experiments in Norway Seek Salt From Ocean Water

Experiments in Norway using electricity to extract salt from ocean water have succeeded. Two salt factories will be started soon, each initially producing 000 tons of salt per year with plans to double output. By products will also be developed.

Norway

Antiquity of the Jews in southern Russia linked to ancient Israelite trade

Armenian and Georgian historians of southern Russia record that Jews settled among them in remote antiquity. They claim evidence shows the children of Israel lived near the Black and Caspian seas before the destruction of the first temple in 587 B. C., trading tin, horses, and wares with Phoenician cities like Acco Tyre and Sidon.

Russia Israel Black Caspian Acco Tyre Si- Gon

Boxing Advice Sparks Quick Resolve in Detroit News

A brief urban note describes a young man advising a girl to take boxing lessons. The piece emphasizes practicality and self defense over courting, reflecting a spur of the moment attitude in Detroit.

Detroit News

Norwegian engineer discovers cork clay heat insulation

A Norwegian engineer reports a new heat insulating material made from a mix of clay and cork. The composite is burned to produce a light substance claimed to be eminently suitable for all heat insulating purposes.

Dates of Western Trading Companies

The Findson's Bay company was chartered in 1670 by Prince Rupert and others. The North West Plant company of Montreal formed in 1770 and the two merged in 1821.

Prince Rupert North West Par Company Montreal

Reversal of Camouflage Boosts Visibility for IHS Subjects

A naval officer who developed a nature taking system suggests reversing camouflage to reveal ihs subjects. The idea proposes color applications opposite to concealment to help distant objects stand out as a potential standardized approach.

Ihs

Mental Strain for the Kid in Safety Pin Note

Ohio State Journal urges caution toward a child’s handling of a safety pin. It advises not to expect more than ensuring the pin is closed before swallowing, highlighting concerns over child safety and anxiety about risky actions.

Ohio State Journal

Burned Iver Irks Grumpy Boarder In Kitchen Exchange

A grouchy boarder snorts at a burned Iver piece and orders, “Here take this back to the kitchen.” The remark mockingly questions the food’s suitability for a king as reported by the Kansas City Star.

Kansas City Star

Nary a blush. Facetious feller cites embarrassment tale

A facetious speaker claims no blush follows financial embarrassment, noting the oddity with a dry joke. The remark frames a light commentary on public reaction to economic trouble.

Entered in Rice Institute Speech Day Preparations

A Pearson’s Weekly excerpt recalls a long errand by Tommie and another speaker, noting one is entered in Rice Institute town tomorrow to save a speech, highlighting preparation for a school event.

Tommie Rice Et School Pearson’s Weekly

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