This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1923
Page
6
A home cook guide outlines beating yolks and whites separately until stiff, cooking immediately to prevent air loss, and folding into a light omelet. It also covers a Spanish sauce, white sauce, and a method for hot rolls with a glazed crust, plus a prune and cream cheese salad with walnuts and lettuce.
Instructions describe making cocoa with cocoa flour salt and water then adding boiling milk and cooking until thickened. Nabiscus Vanilla Ice Cream with Apricot Sauce follows, using egg yolks milk cream sugar flour and vanilla, then freezing with salt and ice and serving with apricot sauce over ice cream. Shredded Nabiscos added as a garnish with vanilla ice cream and apricot sauce portions.
The Province of Vercojanesk in Oriental Siberia is cited as the coldest inhabited region on earth with a daily mean annual temperature of 2.72 degrees below zero. This record highlights extreme cold in a remote Arctic area and the challenge of living centers built in such climates.
The report covers several Hallowe'en parties and social gatherings. UT club and spouses hosted fifty guests at Mr and Mrs Henry Minick. J C Little joined a neighbor event at Joe Liska’s. Methodist Women’s Home Missionary Society met with delegates elected for a conference in Oskaloosa. Henry Little and Mable Blick hosted another masked Hallowe'en party with costumes and games. Fortnightly club reviewed the empress dowager of China. Edmondsons hosted a masquerade with lanterns, dancing, prizes, and a two course lunch. thirty guests attended.
A historical note explains that Ketsy Ross made an American flag from a petticoat an undergarment worn by women in the Revolutionary era The account clarifies that the petticoat was common dress for women of that time and highlights the flag’s origin in early American lore.
A brief quotation highlights progress in patience and endurance, noting that suppressing a grumble marks advancement. The line appears as a reflective nugget from the Atchison Globe.
A reader tells merchants a note in the Journal claims they saw their missing son. The message reflects concern and seeks help locating the youth. Local shopkeepers are urged to report any tips to authorities.
Davenport Iowa October 30 Mrs Hanna Mumm a farmer's wife near McCausland Iowa killed herself by drowning in a farm water tank. Her husband Mr Mumm tried to rescue her and nearly drowned himself before neighbors heard his cries and saved him.
A busy social calendar lists Halloween parties and gatherings from October 30 to November 5. The Auxiliary of the Spanish American War Veterans meets Mrs. Carlton Wilson, church groups host Halloween events, and numerous clubs such as Priscilla, Just Us, Navajo, Rebekahs, and Womans groups hold afternoon or evening events at homes, churches, and halls. Many schools and youth groups stage activities, box socials, dinners, and entertainments with community members named as hosts or honorees.
University of Iowa coach Ho ward H. Jones barred all spectators and all newspaper men from the Iowa field during practice ahead of the game with Michigan. He plans a new attack strategy for the Wolverines.
Paris October 30 The interallied reparations commission delays the hearing of German delegates on payment capacity while negotiations continue to form a committee of experts to examine the issue.
A brief quote from the Boston Transcript notes that people show little interest in opinions unless they align with their own views. The remark reflects a common stance on public discourse and belief-driven engagement.
The Seminole War in Florida began in 1835 over land sovereign rights and U S treaty obligations. Osceola led the resistance, was imprisoned, and the conflict cost the United States about 30 million dollars with many lives. The Indians submitted in 1889 and were gradually removed to Indian Territory after delays.
A snippet discusses virtue and behavior, noting that reliability and conduct are evident in a person without questioning why they are well behaved. The fragment reflects periodical moral commentary on personal restraint and social norms.
A Queensland curiosity, the frilled lizard, defies typical lizard movement by walking on hind legs. When erect, it often reaches over a yard in height, drawing attention for its unusual gait and stature.
A man trims his window with cotton batting to resemble a snow storm while a friend notes the out of season effect and observes how it changes the look. The playful exchange highlights how simple props create a seasonal illusion.
Casper Wyoming reported eight degrees below zero as the low for the early winter season after the second big snow storm. By nine this morning the temperature was two below but rose quickly as the day warmed.
Actress Wanda Hawley was granted a divorce from Allen B. Hawley in an Los Angeles Superior Court today on grounds of non-support and extreme cruelty.
Norfolk Neb October record cold settles over northern Nebraska with three to six inches of snow on the ground. The low last night fell to six above zero as the month opens, marking the coldest October in 27 years for the area.
The piece traces Eros as Greek Cupid, son of Mars and Venus, depicted with golden wings and a quiver. It notes his close companionship with Venus, his blindfolded portrayal, and shifting depictions from handsome youth to a playful yet dangerous youth after Alexander the Great’s era.
Jud Tunkins argues that a man who does not know what he is talking about tends to talk on freely, fueled by the belief that he will not be held responsible for his words. The remark frames fearlessness in public discourse as a driver of continued talking.
Instruction describes testing turpentine by placing a drop on white paper and observing that pure turpentine leaves no trace or stain.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.