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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
7
Washington County society notes list local births weddings and deaths with brief mentions of residents and community events. Names and dates appear in short notices reflecting social life and notable gatherings in the region.
Mrs. Bell Spohn travels to Marshalltown for brother Henry Moore’s death and funeral in Hancho City. Warren funeral party joins in, with named local mourners. Mrs Warren dies suddenly in Conde South Dakota after pneumonia. Miss Mildred CC Smith and Howard Swisher wed in Washington at First United Presbyterian Church with Rev Wishart officiating. Smith is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Swisher son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swisher. Newlyweds stay with Miss Smith’s parents for now.
A fragment notes a suitable place will be found for 10 housekeeping workers. No dates, names, or locations are provided in the readable text. The line suggests relocation or assignment planning within an unspecified facility.
Large crowd attended services Sunday at Pleasant Hill Christian church to honor the returning soldiers. Miss Lela Reed and Golia Miller visited the Chas Kephart home Sunday evening. Mrs George Gillette and her mother Mrs Sickles returned to Washington after a week with Frank Ed Nicholson and son. Oscar Gardner husked corn with help from the Nicholson family and John McMullen helped Sam Sigafoose. Lizzie Collins and her two daughters are visiting the Ben Miller home this week.
Mrs. George Black and her daughter Miss Maida Black of Cedar Rapids visited the Solomon White home Monday in Crawfordsville. Dr. Harley Black of Rock Island and Porter Black of Des Moines also called. Mrs. Durr of Williamsburg and Mrs. Zimmerman of North English returned home after visiting their aunt Mrs. Kate Teas.
William E. Edmonds of Kansas City says his wife suffered weeks in bed from stomach trouble, nervousness, and constipation. After trying multiple remedies, Tanlac improved her appetite, sleep, and energy, enabling her to do housework again and enjoy better health. The ad lists Sherman Bros. and several local sellers.
The Keota young ladies Bible class hosted a party at Mrs. R. R. Hulse home with about 30 guests and Mrs. John Hampton as guest of honor. The Hampton family plans to move to Jefferson Iowa this week. Delma Gertrude Townsent is born October 22 to Mr and Mrs Sherman Townsent. Rev F M Warren buys Keota bakery and takes possession November 1. The Presbyterian Conference for the new world movement will be in Washington next Thursday if weather allows. The Culture Club met at Mrs C F Hoffman home and next meets November 10 at Mrs G H Holmes and Mrs Williams.
Des Moines on October 29 Senator H S Van Alstine of Humboldt county said there is little question a special session to pass on the code revision could be called. He spoke during his Des Moines visit outlining the political timing and likelihood of such action.
Senator Van Alstine says code changes will be printed in a compiled code with present and proposed changes in parallel columns. The code commission is rushing to have bills ready for the legislature, with advance copies to all members. A special session may be called soon after January first.
A witty, older friend laments that saving money equates to dying with nothing to show. The speaker counters this view, arguing that true frugality is possible without such a fate.
A reflective adage by La Bruyere on knowledge. It contrasts the confident ignorant with the cautious expert who doubts whether others share his insights. The quotation weighs how awareness shapes speech and teaching.
In Berlin and Pomerania students riot and strike after Prussian Education Minister Haenisch orders removal of portraits of the former emperor and crown prince. At Cassel 2,500 pupils protested. Trott Zustolz spoke, sparking clashes with workers. Breslau Magdalene College replaced two portraits amid nationalist singing.
A British railway offers toys to entertain children during long trips to ease boredom. The program provides engaging items on trains to keep young travelers occupied and comforted during rail journeys.
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