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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
5
Evelyn Gibson hosts an evening in honor of birthday week friends while Mrs Minick and family stage a surprise party. The Younger Set Dancing Club plans a Halloween masquerade on October 31 with the Iowa City student orchestra and dress in costume.
The University of Chicago football squad held a heavy scrimmage with freshmen in Chicago on October 26 as they prepare for Princeton. The team will then refine new plays for the Tigers and the university chimes will toll Princeton's college song.
An article explains the term tripod of life naming the heart lungs and brain as the three essential organs. It notes death results when any one of the three stops functioning, reflecting medical views on life and death.
Notices list choir practices at several churches, club meetings with names such as J. J. Miller and Mrs. Carl Roberta, a Dutch market on November 9, and numerous social gatherings. The Havre Social club plans a masked Hallowe'en party at John Putman’s, while De Molay members are urged to attend. Regular White Shrine meeting with balloting is noted.
Mrs. Frank Beatty invites the Haskins community to a Halloween Frolic Saturday evening October 28 in the church basement. All please mask and women bring pumpkin pies. The Home Missionary Society of West Chester M. E. church meets Friday at Mrs Molly Tierney's home. Thought for the Day notes if workers did more and employers paid more, strikes could be avoided.
Charles Jones stars in West of Chicago a two day Fox photoplay at the Fox Theatre with Renee Adoree providing strong support. The film features fast action clear photography and sharp climaxes with realistic Mexico border scenes and a compelling story.
Five men are trapped in a burning coal mine pit at the ShermanBabbitt coal mines thirteen miles north of Galesburg Illinois. Local pumps and chemical engines have been dispatched to aid the trapped workers as rescue efforts continue.
The stage presents Florence Fina May's comedy drama The Unloved Wife in three acts at the Graham on Wednesday with a 2 15 matinee for ladies and a general seating night. Critics praise its remarkable acting and enchanting stage pictures. the play centers on marriage secrets and remains a mystery as to its content.
A historical note describes how locomotives can extend coal supply by industry methods. A shift in coal usage aims to move range from 36 miles to 50 miles per trip, improving efficiency and endurance.
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