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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1922

Page

3

Mrs James Wilkin Dies At Home After Illness

Mrs. Emily Jane Wilkin aged 72 died early today at 200 West Madison Street where she had lived with her niece Mrs Olive Sanders for four years since her husband James Wilkin’s death. Funeral services planned at Jones & Mehlinney chapel then church service at Talleyrand. She leaves a son who died in infancy, a brother in Chicago, five stepchildren, a sister Mary Sanders and a half sister Elina Lough.

Emily Jane Wilkin Olive Sanders Madison Street Jamee Wilkin Jones & Me Morgan County Ohio Iowa Oe County Richland Slater Talleyrand Keokuke County Rider’ James Missionary Baptist Church Talleyran James Witkin D. Wheeler Chicago Ralph Wilkin Toe Angeles Frank Eagle Grove Jons, Ross Des Moines Jotlie Neil Fort Dodge Jesse Bennett Easticoke Minn Mary Sanders Elina Lough Olle Crawfordsville Sophronia Easter Ainsworth Sophronia Marr Columbus Ind Washington County Jess Marr Indiana Geo Amboy Havre

Notice to all debtors at Holmes and Stansbury garage

All persons knowing themselves indebted to Holmes and Stansbury are urged to call at the garage to arrange payment or settlement of accounts.

Holmes and Stansbury

Fragmentary courtroom quip prompts unclear diagnosis

A judge remarks on a chaotic scene with a patient and improvised dialogue about fear and pursuit, illustrating muddled medical and legal exchanges. The exchange hints at an anxious, unstable situation rather than a clear verdict or diagnosis.

Washington band and Fez club shine at Shrine meet

Washington arosed praise in Iowa City as its band and Fez club led the Shrine parade. Dr. Fredfeld Ralph Gibson and R J Tanner attended from Washington. Clyde Herring will speak in Central Park next Tuesday at 3 30 p m as part of a statewide senatorial campaign tour. Funeral services for Sophronia Easter will be held at Ainsworth Methodist Church Sunday.

Iowa City Washington Fes Club Hussar Shrine Cedar Rapids Davenport University Band of Washington Fez Club Washington Band Iowa el Kahir Temple Fred Feld Ralph Gibson R. J. Tanner C. C. Reister Democratic County Committee Clyde Herring United States Herring Central Park Sigourney Reister BE. J. Feuling

Nut Polish for Scratched Furniture Remedy

A brief note suggests using walnut as a natural polish to repair scratches on pelixhedl furniture. After applying the walnut, polish with a soft cloth to restore the surface finish. The text reads as a simple DIY tip with imperfect spelling.

Professor Counts Hairs on Munich Elite Women

A Munich study reports a professor counted hairs on the heads of an elite group of women, from 40,000 to 50,000 strands. At one hair per second, the total would exceed one hour and a half.

Vrofeecor Munich Berlin Theeardeus HK Howu SK South Second Ave South Third Ave Watt Green

Township May Have Two Supervisors

Muscatine Iowa residents will vote two county supervisors from the same township in November after an attorney general ruling clarifies the law. The decision allows both Nyenhuis and Harris on the Republican side and Kranz and O’Brien on the Democratic side, all residing in Muscatine city, to be elected while avoiding a holdover conflict.

Muscatine Muscatine County County Board of Supervisors Hen J. Gibson L. A. Crull Joseph Nyenhuis W. O. Harris Emil Kranz John M. O'Brien

World roads lead in miles beyond all others

A terse note claims United States highways surpass all others in total miles driven, describing a broad dominance in road lengths and usage over global networks.

United States

Ink Stain Extends from Philippine Wood Species

A terse note describes red ink extracted from a wood species native to the Philippines. The report mentions Chinese extract and veterinary ink usage, with references to stain and saved parts.

Philippine

High School Seconds Beat Brighton 14 to 0

The Washington high school seconds defeated Brighton high school 14 to 0 in Brighton. Molesworth opened with a long quarter touchdown and Skipton added another after a long pass. A first-half safety produced two points though both conversions failed. A return game is planned as a curtain raiser for a regular school game.

Echool Washington High School Brighton Molesworth Skipton

Inquest Concludes on Death at Wayland Crossing

A coroner jury in Wayland convicts that Mrs. John Conrad was accidentally killed at 1 30 p m on October 8 1922 by Burlington freight train No 97 at the Wayland crossing. The panel notes the crossing is dangerous due to obstructed views from high banks on both sides.

Burlington Crossing Wayland G. W. Hay C. B. Dougherty A. Tt. Miller Sadie Jay John Conrad Burlington Wayland Crossing

Only Fear in an English Court

Report notes a defendant described as a terror whose fear centers on his wife's voice during a criminal case in an English court. The quotation marks reflect defense or prosecutor remarks about the man's demeanor and threats.

Cooking School Closes After Practical Lessons For Women

Yesterday's party at the Cooking School featured Miss Megowen demonstrating practical, time saving techniques. Recipes included corn flake macaroons and chocolate cookies, doughnut methods, cornbread loaf with cheese, tomato sauce, Norwegian egg salad, prune salad, and plain boiled dressing. The event stressed fresh ingredients, careful rolling, and garnishing notes for future Saturday lunches and Sunday suppers.

Mies Megowen Miss Megowen

Iowa Farm Bureau Convention Dates Announced

Des Moines announces the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will hold its next annual convention January 11-12 with sessions from 1 to 3 pm. The Executive Committee plans national‑repute speakers and reports on the year’s federation activities.

Iowa Farm Bureau Convention Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Federation

Reward Offered in Iowa Murder Case

Sheriff John C. Scott reports Governor Kendall authorized a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects in the death of Adam Wah ner a Farmington recluse. Warner was bound struck with a blackjack and died from a crushed skull after two weeks.

Keokuk, Ja John C. Scott N. KE. Kendall Adam Wahner Farmington Warner

See America First in Colorado Skyline Claims

A cited claim contrasts Colorado’s mountain region with Switzerland noting sixfold area and numerous peaks above 14440 feet. The article asserts Switzerland’s Alps and SG mountains include higher summits than Mount Phosteragherm, urging readers to read the journal.

Colorado Switzerland Phosteragherm

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