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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
4
Womanless Wedding Draws Big Crowds for P. E. O. Fund
The P. E. O. sisterhood staged a two night womanless wedding with standing room only to support their Educational Fund. The fund loans money to needy young women for college and repays when they enter their vocations, with Washington girls among its borrowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisterhood
P. FE. O. Sisterhood
Washington
P. E
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Canned Food Era
In a nostalgic verse, Vampire Varden recalls farming days with fresh produce then contrasts them with modern reliance on cans. The speaker laments lost garden abundance and the housewife’s shift to canned meals as living costs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vampire Varden
Bramer's crude remark toward Ward shocks courtroom audience
Gust Bramer used a shockingly coarse line telling Harry Ward he looked "a sight better as a woman than as a man." The crude quip highlights a tense moment in the courtroom setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Bramer
Harry Ward
Spies Run Best in Show in Ready to Wear Debut
The Spies couple led a display through the ready to wear departments and helped themselves. The scene celebrated the idea that clothes make the person, with praise for their influence on fashion and presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Peg Spies
Local Merchant Ikie Rosenstein Sells Out Handkerchiefs
Preston Wolfe reports strong sales as Ikie Rosenstein sells all his handkerchiefs and other goods to Don Bell the banker. The anecdote highlights a banker being drawn to green goods in a curious corner of their business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Wolfe
Ikie Rosenstein
Don Bell
Veteran Public Figures Revealed in Wedding Party Memories
Leland Meyers and Superintendent Peet are described as aging, joking that friends will remember them by their younger wedding party days rather than their current appearances. The remark frames their aging as a lighthearted, nostalgic note about public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Meyers
Supt. Peet
Distinctive Best Man Sparks Controversy at Event
Sheriff Charley Denison and Schuyler Livingston drew attention as top looks at the event with both claiming the title of best man. The crowd noted the strong appearance and sharp attire, with lively discussion about who carried the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Denison
Schuyler Livingston
Bis Top
Howard Freshwater and Boice Kurtz Shine on Stage
Howard Freshwater impresses with fine form as a beautiful present taker under footlights. His companion Boice Kurtz is described as a killer in stage presence and effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Freshwater
Howard
Boice Kurtz
Incident at Lemmon Residence Sparks Tense Scene
Ode Ferguson narrowly avoided a riot call as a group of alleged females went to Ernest Lemmon’s place to smoke and flirt. A prominent woman in a large hat and bold dress approached but was not recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ode Ferguson
Ernest Lemmon
Jeanie Macpherson hailed as top screen writer in feature profile
Announcement profiles Jeanie Macpherson daughter of Scottish and Gaelic stock born in Boston educated in Paris. She joined Griffith and DeMille group to write and adapt Cecil B DeMille stories becoming a leading continuity writer. Also described Ridin Thunder at Fox with Jack Hoxie and Katherine Grant as Jean Craft focusing on ranch justice and romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanie Macpherson
Graham Theatre
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Boston
Paris
Griffith
Old
Union Square
Cecil B. de Mille
Frank Douglas
Arizona
Jack
Jack Hoxie
Fox Theater
Jean Craft
Jean
Katherine Grant
Ode Drama Recalls Mirthful Lady Fashion Night
Frank Beatty finds the scene unprepared for the kindly touch while unfamiliar figures Fred Martin Ives McKay Don Bell and Don Paul wear high heels party dresses and smoke Brown beauties. C. C. Cunningham as Mr Coolidge and H. B. Knight as Mrs Coolidge perform with dignity. Mrs Coolidge breaches thrift norms by showing two party gowns, raising eyebrows about proper attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beatty
Fred Martin
Ives McKay
Don Bell
Don Paul
C. C. Cunningham
Mr. Coolidge
H. B. Knight
Wedding Cheer for Haskins Couple Despite Hearing Woes
The uncle Albert McKinstry and aunt Charley Cunningham enjoyed the ceremony at Haskins, though auntie could not hear the proceedings clearly. The scene captured a warm family moment with light comedic mishearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Albert McKinstry
Charley Cunningham
Country comedy acts draw lively crowd with bold routines
Guy Carton and H A Landmesser portrayed country cousins while Sis Hopkins urged the audience toward a clear path for a living. Their act, paired with the bad boys A B Setmoesler and W T Cummins, kept the show moving and the mood high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Carton
H. A. Landmesser
Sis Hopkins
A. B Setmoesler
WT. Cummins
Audience Crowd Noted For Grinning Masses
An observant report describes a large audience filled with broad smiles and expressive faces, highlighting the lively mood and engagement of attendees throughout the event.
Lamb Family Feels Joy in Noble Names and Shared Laughter
In a village yard Mother Lamb and Father Lamb praise their twins as joyful and fine and name them after famous men. The keeper christens the lambs and the family beams at the honor as they sing lullabies and celebrate with pride. Weather notes and a column tease follow about community life and travel, ending with whimsical musings on autos and optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Lamb
Father Lamb
Mfother Lamb
Mother Lam
Laub
Father Jamn
Tam
Lamb
Farm theft joke sparks six year old remark
A six year old in the city visits his uncle's farm and hears the Jersey cow was stolen during the night. Freddy quips that it was a joke on the thief, noting the hired man had removed all the "walk" from the cow just before bed, a playful misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddy
Modern Wanen acquitted murderess earns juror's praise
A modern murderess is acquitted and receives kisses from jurors who weep and console her. Butler Gluenzer mocks the scene calling it like a police court, while a magistrate questions a man's broken speech in a curious, fragmentary exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muder
Butler Gluenzer
New York
Ain t It Awful Mabel Classified Oddities in News
A humorous collage of items appears including lost silk garments with a reward notice at 347 O Neil Building. It also features jokes about discounts, a By The Way column on hobbies, diary humor about asking for a raise, and a cheeky epitaph for a husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Binghamton N. Y
Mabie
O'Neil
Boss
Ex Contributor Seeks Space to Address a Grouch
A reader requests a newspaper column space to vent about a grouch. The letter expresses past optimism and a plan to publish grievances if the column is granted space.
Feud Sparks Tense Barbed Exchange Over Weighing Scales
Short dialogue on meeting a girl and the feud grows tense. A sharp jab about weighing, and the line about the scale tipping at one eighty frames a boastful clash between rivals. The exchange hints at pride, romance, and looming conflict.
Merchants Raise Prices If Consumers Keep Quiet
A satirical note argues merchants would charge far less if the public spoke up and challenged price increases. It emphasizes collective action to curb rising costs and protect buyers.
Guardsmen Draw Interest as Tourists Flood Whitehall
London crowds tour the Horse Guards headquarters in Whitehall as visitors from many nations watch the guards on duty and observe the ceremonial routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Horse Guards
Whitehall
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