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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1924

Page

5

Notes from Rubio and Surrounding Communities

West Chester and Cedar Rapids residents visited Mrs. Von Gabby in Rubio last Sunday. D T Gowey travelled to Washington, and Raymond Steinbeck celebrated a sixth anniversary with guests J A Luithly and Arthur. Families went to Richland for dental work and auto rides. Otto Ottumwa and Keota outings noted. A new minister may arrive. money for salary sought. Frequent updates on schooling and weather include a late rain and a possible frost rumour.

Rubio Rubio Sep Lee McAvoy West Chester Geo. McAvoy Cedar Rapids John Chance Washington von Gabby Rubio D. T. Gowey Raymond Stienbeck van Gabby J. A. Luithly Arthur Frank Dagie L. Bebuithiv Ardith and Lyle Richland Amos Bond Willis Ireland Ottumwa Arthur Snider Nora Wagoner Martha Cook Henry Barnes Las Raymond Steinbeck Keota Jack Frost

Harvest memories and frontier hardships discussed

The article recalls old farming methods from cradle and scythe to cutting grain with a sickle. It shares pioneer hardships in Kansas and Nebraska, including food shortages, Indian scares, and recollections from Andy Farrier and others. It mentions local people like Andrew Wagoner, John Zelinski, Mort Keeley, Hilda von der Alpentoft, and families in the community.

Coolidge Voter Drive Spreads Through 500 Colleges

John Hamlin of Harvard reports Calvin Coolidge College Clubs aim to mobilize undergraduates for the GOP. About 250000 enrolled, roughly 60 percent of whom are of voting age. 8000 may lack ballots. Hamlin notes strong Coolidge support among serious student voters and some La Follette sentiment among college crowds.

Harry B. Hunt Ashington Calvin Coolidge Republican Party John Hamlin Iite Harvard G.O Hamlin Ava GOP Campe Hamlin Coolidge de la Follette

Riverside High School to Open Monday with New Instructors

Riverside announces the opening of the new school year on Monday September 9 with Superintendent R C Knight arriving to set announcements. New staff include Knight in multiple subjects and Miss Kahnda in several grades while existing teachers Miss Clee Smith Wilma Miller and Miss Winters return in their prior posts. The defense day committee is Dr J W Wilson Mayor J P Quinn Wm Griffin and Miss Alma Ott. An 8 pound baby girl arrived at the home of

Riverside Riverside High School R. C. Knight Supt. Knight Kahnda Mae Swift Ea Clee Smith Wilma Miller J W. Wilson J. P. Quinn Wm. Griffin Alma Ott

Community Notes From Pilotsburg Reflect Local Happenings

Mrs Albert Stransky is expected home after a serious operation at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. The next meeting will be with Mrs Milo Stephens. A sun set park picnic occurred last Saturday before rain. Finley Rickeys and Frank Stranksy visited the state fair this year. Threshing is finished in the neighborhood and the yield is not very good.

Pilotsburg Albert Stransky Mercy Iowa City Milo Stephens the . A. S Sunset Park L. A Clara Fisher F. EK. Rickeys Erlis Troyer Will Hobb Alvah Gerets Frank Stransky Donald Ashby Madgelena Wells Lookout Finley Rickeys Martha Brown Washington James Chalupa Joe Vodicka Carl Anderson

Defense Day planned on school grounds in West Chester

West Chester reports a Defense Day program set for Friday at 2 20 pm on the school grounds with speakers Mrs Rev Hillis and Mr Hillis and the school superintendent. A recent Monday evening program drew good attendance with readings songs and music and teachers meeting the community.

West Chester Hillis Hazel Walters Lloyd Martin Oscar Laubach

No Tax on Opinion Expression Quote

A humorous comment from Uncle Eben declares every person has the right to their own opinion, noting it as an asset not subject to taxes. The remark frames opinion as a personal possession exempt from taxation without defending any policy.

Eben

Kellogg's Bran Promises Health Through Constipation Relief

An old advertisement urges relief from constipation with Kellogg's ALL bran. It claims the product prevents toxins causing serious diseases, promises a money back guarantee, and promotes multiple serving ideas and recipes. The copy touts natural digestion, avoids habit forming drugs, and cites doctors endorsing ALL bran.

Kellogg’s Nature Kellogg

One Way to Dispose of a Lover

Dolly tests her fiancé Harry by confessing a past romance to see if he will forgive her. He asks for an end to the engagement, calling her past a different burden, while Dolly learns small men keep small standards and walks away freed, her lie hidden.

Dolly Harry Denar Marty

Counterfeit Money Detection Challenges

The article explains there is no universal rule to detect counterfeit money. It notes that counterfeiters imitate real notes closely and that only slight differences in paper quality or secret signs can reveal fakes. Individuals rely on bankers and experts to identify bogus bills in circulation.

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason

Poem laments uncertain fortune and the sly schemes of promoters as the speaker vows to share his small income with travelers and drifters while fearing moralizing critics and hard times. The verse probes risk, fate, and charity in a tribune style from the public voice.

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