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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1921
Page
7
The Wellman picnic turnout was likely half of what a sunny day would have drawn. Weather interfered with plans, though Wellman had a fine program and preparations to entertain a large crowd.
Local grocer Frank Isett recalls playing with a boy named Roscoe Arbuckle in Smith Center Kansas as a child. He only recently learned the connection to the actor Fatty Arbuckle and notes the comedian faces criminal accusations. Frank would write if Fatty proves innocence.
The column questions how the new headlight law will work in practice. Motorists report blinding lights persist at night and many drivers switch to high intensity beams by mistake. The writer suggests stopping when encountering bright headlight streams as a safety precaution until others adjust.
An inspector visited Brighton early this week and notes the town may obtain free mail delivery if residents meet rules. A population of 1200 and receipts of $5000 are near to qualifying, though existing mail pickup after trains may face objections. If approved, delivery would occur twice daily and streets require named houses and numbers for routing.
Wellman drew a good crowd at the Old Settlers picnic despite muddy roads and rain. The event offered free entertainment including the 168th Infantry band and aviation stunts, and the new Wellmans building opened to the public. Riverside defeated North English 7 to 4 in a nearby ball game.
Winfield High School football shows strong potential as players train daily under Coach Paige. Several veterans return to familiar positions while new athletes are being molded, with two teams practicing each night to build depth and speed.
The article notes players from school remaining in practice to prepare for first team selection. A scrimmage helps shape positions and fitness for new players while older members return to training duties. In business news, J W Lemley & Co takes over J A Lemley grocery in Brighton with Lawrence Lemley active, Lloyd Prizer assisting, and family plans to move here later if possible. The elder Mr Lemley retires after 17 years. the Brighton home remains with the Lemley family.
Several persons noticed few men along the street removed their hats as the flag passed in Sunday's funeral procession. The act, perhaps unintentional, underscored respect due to the flag for which Edgar Davison and thousands of American boys sacrificed lives.
Sigourney's team outplayed Rubio with an 11 to 0 victory at Keota last Thursday while Rubio used their regular lineup except Gregory and Ottumwa pitcher. Rubio then lost 5 to 0 to Keota Sunday due to missed hits and Keota's imported battery. Rubio plans to face Blakesburg this Sunday with their own players and aims for a fast, homegrown win.
Weather disruptions cancel a scheduled meeting as the board aims to align its plans with the county survey. The session could not proceed due to inclement conditions.
Rev C F Hoffman took K Leacox and his daughter Miss Nannie to Washington Monday for nasal cavity polypus operation. He underwent the procedure, was brought home the same evening, and is reported to be getting along nicely.
Brothers of the A F and A M lodge welcomed Grand Master Alberson of Washington last Friday night in Winfield. A large crowd attended an enthusiastic meeting and a luncheon was served to the brethren. The visit is remembered as the Grand Master rarely honors small orders in the state.
The Keota Eagle reports that E. S. Thomas and a Mr. Morgan from Brightonway attended a joint meeting in Keota last Friday with Wash ington and Keokuk counties boards of supervisors engineers and others. The discussion centered on Skunk River drainage plans and county collaboration.
In Fredonia near the Iowa River east of Columbus Junction old history resurfaces. Tales recall a push to locate Iowa's capital here in territorial days with rival factions arguing for central location and Northern sites like Iowa City. The piece notes Fredonia boosters and the heated debates defining early state geography.
The passage notes Burlington shifted influence toward Iowa City, blocking Fredonia from becoming a state capital. It suggests Iowa City also overreached and yielded to central placement demands, questioning whether Fredonia residents would have benefited from a larger role or prestige as a state capital.
A wedding at Hope Plain Iowa on August 2 unites Floyd Hamilton of Marcus and Miss Oro Belle Shefford. The groom wore midnight blue with silk touches and blue bordered accessories. the bride's attire featured a traditional white gown and white accessories as the couple began their married life.
Dr. Smith quips that poor cooks provide half the patients while Dr. Brown retorts that good cooks supply the other half, a tongue in cheek exchange cited by the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Soften old stains using castor oil or lurd and they wash out easier. The gasoline or benzine will remove all traces of the medium.
C H Turner, the day agent at the depot, is taking a two weeks vacation. Visiting relatives include Mrs John Davis of Washington and her daughter Mrs P Gibson of Des Moines. Mrs Harry Wentworth remains seriously ill after a tonsil operation with one side nearly paralyzed.
Miss Laura Barnett visited Washington yesterday. Miss Sallie Dickey spoke at the First United Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davidson of Great Bend Kansas visited Mrs. Sarah Davidson. Sophomores entertained high school freshmen at the school house with light refreshments and playful education by the advisers Miss Barnett and Miss Wallace.
Iowa City report notes a new anti paralysis serum recently introduced for infantile paralysis treatment. Medical officials state the serum shows promise in early trials and may become available to physicians statewide.
University of Iowa doctors, led by Don H. Griswold, will mail serum and usage directions statewide after contacting physicians. Griswold recently met Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Rosenow, who helped develop the serum that reduces mortality and paralysis if given promptly.
An eminent geologist studying the Dead Sea predicts it will become a solid mass of coarse dirty salt within the next five centuries. The expert based his view on ongoing geological observations of the peculiar body of water.
West Virginia ships gas to other states for eight years, exporting nearly 125 billion cubic feet of natural gas to customers outside the state. The report outlines continued energy sales and regional distribution.
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