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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1922

Page

8

Ada Hethcote Named Clerk at Hartman’s Ice Cream Factory

Miss Ada Hethcote is appointed the new clerk at Hartman’s ice cream factory. Minnie Stein becomes the stenographer at the White Way Garage. Parker House rolls, fresh and food at the Ideal. Mrs. Harvey Young travels to Brighton to visit her daughter Mrs. N. A. Buck.

Ada Hethcote Hartman's Minnie Stein White Way Parker House Harvey Young Brighton N. A. Buck

Local shop ads and notices mix with family news items

A crowded page features bakery ads for Ideal and Cook's, a mention of a new baby boy Robert Eugene, a Durant car sighting, and multiple social notes. Also listed are upcoming sales, auctions, Baptists events, W C T U convention travel, and several local visits and trips, with brief updates on people like Ed Bambrick and Glenn Hall.

Fairfield Thief Is Arrested Here Today

A man giving the name Lee Hough of Fort Worth Texas was arrested around eleven this morning in the Rock Island yards by Sheriff Charles Denison and City Marshal Harry Edwards on the charge of entering a bridge carpenter's car at Fairfield and stealing clothing and other property. He had the loot with him including a traveling bag two suits of clothes two hats two pairs of shoes and razors. The arresting officers said they have a strong case and he was taken back to Fairfield this afternoon.

Lee Hough Fort Worth Texas Rock Island Charles Denison Harry Edwards Fairfield

Iowa scientists return home from South Seas voyage

Friends of the University of Iowa party of scientists who spent over three months in Fiji and New Zealand learn they have safely landed in San Francisco. Telegram to President Jessup declared the party's safe arrival and success beyond expectations. Names include Nutting, Wytie, Thomas, Stoner, Mrs Stoner, Glock.

Iowa City University of Iowa Fiji New Zealand South Seas CC. C. Nutting San Francisco Walter A. Jessup Professor Nutting R. B. Wytie A. O. Thomas Dayton Stoner Mrs. Stoner Waldo Glock

Old World Wedding Superstitions On Bouquet and Veil

A nineteenth century belief warns that the first flower seen by a bride must be white for happiness. If her wedding veil is uncovered or she forgets her bouquet, misfortune follows. The catcher of the bouquet will wed within a year while attempting the veil or wreath may seal a long widowhood.

Republican headquarters open in Des Moines Iowa

Des Moines reports the Republican central committee opens state headquarters under State Chairman B. B. Burnquist with P. B. Baldridge in charge and Mrs. H. W. Spaulding directing the women’s division. Plans include educational and inspirational party work and possible rallies. Secretary Ramsay notes nomination certificates must reach him 40 to 60 days before the election. Senator A B Cummings and President Harding attendance on the September Grand Army encampment remain uncertain.

Des Moines B. B. Burnquist Ft. Dodge Republican Central Committee H. W. Spaulding Grinnell Frank Dodson National Committee Washington D. C Walter Ramsay Cummings A. B. Cummings Iowa Washington Grand Army Harding Indianapolis

The Cub Reporter thrills in Richard Talmadge film

Richard Talmadge stars as Dick Harvey of the Morning Times in The Cub Reporter a vivid action drama. He dives through a skylight into the Tong den rescues the Sacred Jewel of Buddha and frees a hostage girl through underground passages and rooftop chases. Jack Dillon guided the production to a brisk picturization.

Richard Talmadge Cub Reporter Dick Harvey The Morning Times Tong

Olander Hanging Delayed to January 1923

Des Moines Iowa September 8 Governor Kendall issued a reprieve postponing the execution of William C Olander from August 11 to January 19 1923. The case stems from the murder of Berthold Halfpap a Fort Dodge grocer and follows a appeal to the United States Supreme Court not yet acted upon.

Des Moines Kendall William C. Olander Olander Berthold Halfpap Fort Dodge United States Supreme Court High Court Iowa

Widow remains sole heir under decedent's will

Iowa report states Mrs. Charles Evans of Fremont township Johnson county will stay a widow until death if she follows her husband's will though she may remarry without losing rights to property as Anderson left all to her. Des Moines building boom to add a $500000 ninety six room apartment house among two million dollars of development expected in six months.

Charles Evans Fremont Township Johnson County Anderson Des Moines

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Conway Tearle Jimmie Aubrey Fox the Cub Reporter Scattergood Washington County Sheneon Jame Wift Fred Hart Tom Flahert Biro McElhinney Drug Co J. W. Calvert Ottumwa Cook's Lyon's Ideal Bakery Bamford van Dyke Robert Eugene Ideal Tooman Leather Shop Arch Rest Oxfords Wilson's Stephen's Durant Edna Eveland Ray Eveland Gust Bramer Cook's Cafe Lyon D. F. Macon F. P. Randall Sijourney M. E Lusch W. H. Hampton Dallas City, Ill Scott God Lyon’s Ed Bambrick South Marion Ave West Main Street Mannhardt Bros Gretta Gray Humeston V. C. Login Mena, Ark Cook’s Black Hawk Auto Bone Yard Helen Chrissman Calvin Miles Thompson Michigan Casper Wyoming Chrissman Bess Jones D. C Mills Tooman Shop J. Martin White H. B. White Humbolt Steve Boothroyd Boothroyd Nora Roberts J. Martin Lillian Singmaster Virginia Witkoskie Fred Jackson Ainsworth Jacksons East E. E. Dusenberry Davenport Robert Guthrie R. P. Freese John R. Maney Wellman Ida Roberts Colorado Springs American Pearl Button Co Marvin Williamson Douglas R. L. Coulter Williamson the Fox Ernestine Dean Lemmon’s Glenn Hall Clifford Thomas Ft. Madison Hall Thomas Ward & Co Holmes & Stansbury Garage Co-Operative Exchange Iowa Ave Temple Bulldine Washington, Iowa D. C. Russell California White Line Transfer and Storage Co Vine A. D. Sanders Laptor Frisco Journal Burnquist P. B. Baldridge Mr. Baldridge Internal Revenue Department Republican Eeeeee C. M. & F. Clothing Co Westphal the Jeweler West Side Square Hallmark Jack Dillon Mary Pickford Jack Pickford Graves Studio Washington Cleaners Kk. Wash Opera House Dailey’s Taxi Local and Country Service John Shields & Sons
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