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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1919
Page
6
District No. 8 hosts a candy social despite threatening weather. Miss Ruth Foster planned the program with Victrola music by Mr. McNamara of Washington, raising 13 dollars for extra school equipment.
Mrs Frank Sage entertain s at a one o clock Friday luncheon complimenting her twin Mrs Adrian Newens of Lincoln Nebraska. Pink rose centerpiece and two course luncheon featured Vietrola music. Guests included Mrs C W Long Mrs G L Duke Mrs J P Wood and Mrs A W Yard. Relatives gathered at Mr and Mrs Cloyee Burham home to celebrate Mrs Burhams birthday with a three course chicken dinner and a blue white birthday cake. Victrola music was enjoyed in the afternoon.
About forty five friends of Harry Thowar, minister of music of the Methodist church, heard him Saturday evening at a recital given at his studio. The event showcased his vocal and piano selections in an intimate concert setting.
The listener praised the singer’s sympathetic delivery and clear enunciation. Miss Mary Hunter provided artistic accompaniment while audience applause and requests for encore songs followed a recital featuring works by Haydn Mendelssohn Handel Chadwick Beach Lambert Marshall Leoni and others.
The screen star Vivian Martin gains praise for roles portraying unsophisticated yet lovable young girl types. In Little Comrade she delivers dramatic, touching scenes with a blend of comedy and pathos. The Graham theatre shows her in a timely, stirring story.
Miss Rachel Littleton of New York is reported engaged to Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. She was photographed on Fifth Avenue while shopping and is sister of former Representative Martin W. Littleton.
King Albert of Belgium visited Theodore Roosevelt’s grave at Oyster Bay on October 27. He knelt by the mound near the Roosevelt home and laid a wreath as villagers gathered. He also spent a few minutes with Mrs. Roosevelt after a brief call at the Roosevelt residence.
Washington reports that U S cities are reshaping local food markets. Houston operates a city controlled retail market, using stalls with overheads borne by the city to lower consumer prices. Allentown farms idle land to grow produce sold retail, feeding hogs on city trash. The U S Department of Agriculture bureau of markets tracks these experiments to share results with other municipalities.
Village announcements list many club and school events including a Fortnightly club evening meeting at Mrs F L Wison's home and a Salem school candy social and Halloween program near Richmond. Other notices include Grace Hill Ladies Aid, M E church home mission group gatherings, Benson school candy social near Washington, and various box suppers and meetings with dates and hosts.
An article notes a whisky heist valued at 840,000 at a government bonded warehouse and mentions a coal famine prompting factory lockouts across northern France. The text cites Paris on October 27 and references damaged details about stolen stock and widespread production shutdowns.
A new safety razor uses a magnetized handle to hold the blade and cover, allowing quick removal for cleaning or replacement. The design features a magnetized blade mount for simple snapping in and out during grooming tasks.
Apostle spoons or gossip spoons were gilt christening gifts from sponsors to a child. Each spoon bears an apostle figure on the handle. richer families gave all twelve apostles, others the four Evangelists, and poorer donors received a single saint figure chosen by the donor or child’s patron.
A new machine by Vor shoe makers claims to weld the sides of shoe tops together for smooth walking. The device draws the upper over the last, enabling faster finishing and potentially lower costs for Amats.
A stylishly dressed woman was found wandering in the woods. The report notes she could not provide a lurid account of herself, reflecting the sensational tone of yellow journalism rather than factual detail.
Massachusetts Pennsylvania Virginia and Kentucky are officially styled commonwealth though no practical difference exists. commonwealth carries the same meaning as state by custom rather than law.
The First M. E. Church marks Baltimore as the birthplace of the American Methodist church, underscoring the city’s historic role in the denomination’s origins.
The article notes that the largest lodging house for pilgrims is in Mecca and can accommodate 6,000 persons, highlighting its unprecedented capacity.
A Swedish syndicate outlines a project to distill alcohol spirit from abundant white moss. The venture aims to exploit the resource on a large scale and suggests significant production potential.
Vanilla flavoring comes from the fruit of an orchid. This plant source explains the distinctive taste noted in many desserts and beverages. The claim highlights vanilla’s botanical origin and its use in culinary traditions.
A thought experiment suggests if a water drop were scaled to Earth's size its molecules would resemble a baseball in scale. The idea emphasizes microscopic structure versus vast planetary dimensions.
In some Indian regions, locals honor ghosts as deities while practitioners acknowledge spirits as divine beings. The belief shapes rituals and daily customs reflecting regional spirituality.
The Boston Post recalls a reformer William Wilberforce era scene where his sister, a witty young lady, offered bridesmaids gowns to wives of freemen who backed his brother. She replied with politeness that she did not wish to be Miss Wilberforce forever, prompting cheers.
Hindu children are remarkable for precocity with many skilled as wood carvers at seven and others weaving handsome rugs before their teens.
Faith quotes Jack saying I am quieter esting and beautiful. Marie counters that trusting a man who deceives during courtship risks a lifetime of doubt and unease.
A humorous exchange predicts an elderly man’s death and clarifies plans for cremation. The wit centers on framing the man’s fate as cremation rather than burial, with a joking misstatement about gravel versus grate.
The piece notes that holidays trigger widespread exploitation of the season while those most in need gain little. It observes that many people use holidays to advance personal aims, contrasting with the less fortunate who miss out on benefits.
A concise item noting people engage in unusual acts to achieve retaliation or balance. The piece hints at motive and social dynamics without detailing events or individuals.
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