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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1923

Page

8

Arch Best Oxfords and Local Visitors Highlight Page

A column notes Arch Best Oxfords and various local visitors, including Nellie Garner of Ainsworth and Mrs. William Wells of Fairfield visiting the MecGugin home. The Presbyterian Ladies rummage sale is set for next Saturday at 9 AM near Klein Clothing, with bargains promised. A short ad promotes Parisian Sage haircare from Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Mrs. William Wells of Fairfield R. L. MecGugin Presbyterian Klein Klothing Ko

Local residents make business calls and attend sales

Individuals from Keota Ainsworth Winfield and Wellman visit Washington Iowa while others travel to Smithshire Pleasant Plain Williamsburg Columbus Junction Fairfield and Moline for relatives work and church events. Local auctions and rummage and bake sales are advertised with multiple shop and agency references.

Dora Dailey Selma Iowa Pleasant Plain Frank Grey

Baptists Attend District Meeting in Washington

Rain reduced attendance at the fifty fourth annual Washington Baptist association convention opening at Louisa Center church. Delegates from local Colunbus Junction area plus others will attend sessions through Thursday with Rev. A. J. Unthanks acting moderator delivering the sermon and Rev. Howland Hanson among speakers. Programs include devotionals, readings, Sunday school talks, and meetings of women and men in separate sessions.

Washington Washington Baptist Association Louisa Center Columbus Junction A. J. Unthanks Prairie Flower RE. H. Reif Kalona Clifford Reeves Robert L. Grimes E. H. Reif Elbert J. Smith Iowa City W. O. Ralston West Chester Howland Hanson Des Moines J. A. Marsh Ainsworth John D. Kern A. M. Eldridge Addresas Victor’ N. Witter George Conrad Keote Association Hugh F. Moore D. D Christian Education J. W. Million H. J. Cuddeback New Haven Banks Mouser E. E. Bower J. W. Bishop F. R. Sage National Council of Northern Baptist F R. Sage Awakening of Christian Men A. MM. Eldridge Prairie Flower Quartette World Echoes Mitchell DBD

Acrobats and Birth Conference Highlights in Local Notes

Mrs. Cora Teeter Dunsmore and her baby visit Iron Mountain relatives as Wilsons advertises acrobats for children. The Prairie Flower church hosts a birth conference Sept 27 to Oct 7 with Rev. Harris and wife invited. Mrs. R E Brown reports Mabel Alter son Hobart to perform on Los Angeles Times radio tonight, with Vinal Palmer on piano. former Clay township residents connected to local families.

Cora Teeter Dunsmore Baby Iron Mountain Michigan J. W. Teeter Prairie Flower Church Jacob Moses Harris R. E. Brown Mabel Alter Ontario California Clay R. BE. Brown

Conference on Vocational Work Planned at Ames

Des Moines report notes Miss May E. Francis announces a three day conference on vocational work and normal training to be held at Town State college in Ames from October 15 to 17. County superintendents vocational teachers directors normal training critics and normal school superintendents are invited. Key speakers include Professor Arthur Dean and Professor Azubah J. Latham both noted authorities in vocational education.

Associated Press Des Moines May E. Francis Town State College Ames Hich Arthur Dean Columbia University University of California Azubah J. Latham Columbia University Teachers’ College Dean

Shark steak compared to tender vent and ostrich meat likened to turkey

Shark steak resembles tender vent in flavor and texture, while ostrich meat is described as similar to turkey in taste.

Turkey

Backing Out a Car Echoes Old Horse Slauhaft Tale

The Cincinnati Enquirer notes how some people struggle to back a car from a garage just as their parents once backed a horse into the shaft, a humorous reflection on adapting old routines to modern tasks.

Slhafta Cincinnati Enquirer

Harold Lloyd Still Plain Folk In New Dr Jack Role

Amusements note Harold Lloyd embodies simplicity in life and in his film work. Following Grand ma's Boy triumph his persona remains the likeable boy next door. Dr Jack at Fox Theatre tonight showcases Lloyd as a sun shine doctor in a keen, simple characterization.

Lioyd Harold Lloyd Harold Sician Pathe Dr. Jack Fox Theatre Lloyd

Stewardship and faith in good government

We would leave for those who shall occupy our places some proof that we hold the blessings transmitted from our fathers in just estimation, some proof of our attachment to civil and religious liberty and to promote understanding and betterment of hearts.

Tien Webeter

Habits of the Robber-Crab

The largest robber crab inhabits Pacific Islands and begins life in the sea before climbing cocoa palms to harvest coconuts. The species undergoes a notable transition from aquatic to arboreal life as it matures.

Pacific Islands

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