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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1929

Page

3

Society Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Birthdays

The article records various social events including a Putnam relatives reunion at Sunset Park with thirty five attendees and John Kuhn’s seventieth birthday. A Highland Social club meeting occurred with seventeen members and a Halloween social planned at Will Bush’s home. Maggie Foster hosted a party for about eighteen former school friends at 633 Fast Jefferson Street.

John Kuhn Sunset Park Mr. Kuhn Highland Social Club George Will Bush Maggie Foster Jefferson Street

Fall flowers feature at Miss Foster's home celebration

Miss Foster's home was prettily decorated with fall bouquets. A pleasant afternoon of visiting and light refreshments followed. Dr. T. J. Thompson marked his 81st birthday on September 14 with a noon chicken dinner in his honor. He remains in fairly good health and made three trips uptown.

T. J. Thompson

Announcements from local clubs and schedule changes

The O G T Bridge Club meets with Mrs Rodney Arnold Friday afternoon at o clock. The Music Department of the Fortnightly Club meets with Mrs Max Marble Monday evening at 7 45. Due to rain the D A R meeting moved to Mrs J A Harwood's home. Constitution Day picnic details adjusted. all members urged to attend.

O. G. T. Bridge Club Rodney Arnold Max Marble J. A. Harwood

Kings Heralds and Hone Guard Meeting Postponed

The Kings Heralds and Hone Guard meeting announced for Wednesday September 15 has been postponed to Wednesday September 25. The notice also references Mrs Phythian and a changes or citations listed in the accompanying line.

Kings Heralds and Hone Guard Le2zes Rehmel Will Raed

Crowded Asia Remark on World Population Share

The article notes that more than half of humanity lives in Asia, despite the region occupying less than a quarter of the earth’s habitable area. It emphasizes population concentration and geographic distribution.

Asia

Heroes and History in the Boston Herald

Historians debate how the past produced great feats by make believe heroes as discussed by the Boston Herald.

Boston Herald

New MelloGlo Face Powder Advertised as Superior

The advertisement proclaims MELLOGLO face powder as the purest with U S Government approval for its color. It claims no pastiness or irritation and a French process that smooths application and minimizes pore visibility. It promises long wear and reduced shine, from Sherman Bros. Druggists.

U. S Sherman Bros

Ghost Island Sighted From Tenerife Claims

A London Post note recalls a story where a visitor on Tenerife with an English family sees seven islands from a roof and identifies a supposed sixth vanished islet as the “ghost of a submerged island” that appears only in certain atmospheric states.

Oritave Tenerife Grande Canary Palma Portugal Spain London Post

Successful Hotel Men Must Know the Ropes

A historical look at how new urban hotels struggle with bankruptcy and reputation. It describes tactics like free board for celebrities, staged bustle with lights, raising and lowering shades, and staff naming notable guests to create an air of activity and prosperity.

Europe

Boy Confused Over Shoes For Nurse Visit

Five year old Tom asks if he should wear shoes during a nurse visit at kindergarten. Dad fumbles to understand as Tom explains the nurse frightens the class, prompting a bedtime query about footwear.

Tom Dad

Changes in Earth Contours Prompt Interest in California Sea

Observers note gradual land shifts as California peninsula rises and the Gulf narrows. The long western tip may join mainland Mexico, erasing water that now separates them. Island formations also appear where none were seen before, while land disappears in other areas.

Mitocesa Lower California Mesi¢o Giutt California Tower California Owidit Gulf Mexico

No clear headline due to fragmented text

The passage reflects on the abundance of certainties and the tendency to resist truth after discovery. It notes that past events warn about the future and that humans are clever yet reluctant to accept new truths in various domains.

E. W. Howe

Friends and the limits of changing others

A reflection on accepting friends as they are. The text argues that trying to remodel friends yields less pleasure and more friction, noting that friends often wish to improve us as well and that acceptance leads to greater harmony.

London

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Marion McLaughlin Wilbur Chalupa Physicians and Surgeons KE. K. Stutsyman F. & M. Bank Bid’s C. W. McLaughlin M. D West Main Street W. L. Alcorn Wilson Heating Co W.S. Kyle National Bank Lloyd Nicola & Harmon Preston South Iowa Ave Ino. W. Applegati City Hall Washington Street City Little & Pratt Lloyd Little Mart Pratt Kyle Willard T. A. Michels Washington, Iowa Temple Building Morrison & Morrison Lawyers Morrison Bldg North Side Sq T. I. Brookhart Law Opera House Abstract Department Lawyers Opposite Journal Office J.D. Dayton Westchester Iowa Washington County L. B. Lupton S. Iowa Ave Frank Boller Washington St Court House Earle W. Corbin & Co Stor Fred Franklin Tou Journal Pessie Riley Young Yan Air Tsu Durocs Kalona Town City Sharon Center Mareh Farrow High Boy Fireworks Friese W. C. Brennemean Yoder F. E. Skcla Visappearing Gulf Dodder Wallpaper & Paint Store Iowa Avenue Northeast Corner Square
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