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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1927
Page
3
Community updates from Mrs. Bray report hospital care for Mrs. Dave Miller after an operation. Locals visit relatives, attend gatherings, and travel to Fairfield and Ottumwa for shopping, college visits, and market runs with names like Spalding Gowey and Beauchamp frequent in attendance.
Miss Lyrel Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs J Roll Johnston Columbus City and Archie Norris son of Mr and Mrs J M Norris Columbus Junction wed at 6 20 Friday evening at groom s sister s home in Moline officiated by Rev Jones Baptist pastor Bride a graduate of Ottawa Kansas high school and Iowa State college taught in Columbus City and Ainsworth Tipton groom a Columbus High School and Iowa State pharmacy graduate works with Norris drug store new home to be in Columbus Junction Also mention of West Chester beating Columbus 6 to 0 and funeral for Mrs Shellabarger near Fredonia plus visits by William Douthitt and Thurston family
Mr and Mrs Charles Dennison of Alberta Lea Minnesota attended the funeral of Mrs Henry Boyd the latter's mother on Saturday.
The Titus report covers visits to the Tom Carris home and local residents facing illness, such as Walter Peterson in Washington. It notes new constructions, a baby girl named Margaret born at the county hospital, social gatherings, a family picnic planned for Sunset Park, and the New Haven Social Union fried chicken supper.
Washington Y s Men's Club heard Harry Herman of Madras describe Y M C A operations in India. He explained cooperative lending to lift natives from high interest bonds, improving living standards and spreading practical gospel amid local customs and economic challenges.
The national air races begin at Felts Field Spokane as Eddie Stinson, in an orange monoplane, heads toward Spokane for a welcome and meals after a coast to coast non stop flight. Officials prepare for arrivals from Glendive Mont. and a grand reception.
The Bureau of Standards notes that an irresistible force and an immovable body cannot coexist per known laws. Since both conditions cannot occur simultaneously, it is impossible to determine what would happen if they did.
The dragon symbolizes evil across Greek northern and medieval legend. As Christianity rises, St George is shown victorious over evil powers represented by the dragon in this traditional motif.
Sam White of Fairfield spends the day on business in town. Mrs. H J Gates arrives from Downey Iowa and stays with Mr and Mrs Leslie Gates. Mrs. Mary Halloway of Downey enjoys several days visiting at the Gates home.
Residents share visits with relatives in Keota Washington and Crawfordsville. The column notes travelers and local outings from Moline Columbus Junction and Des Moines to Keota including farm chores, schooling plans, and a fresh weather arc predicting frost-free weeks.
Dayton Grove reports Miss Bessie Barham of Chicago visiting the W. C. Embree home while West Chester defeats Columbus Junction on Saturday. Yell leaders Miss Dora Stockman and Leland Griggs helped spur the win as residents share visits with the Mayer and Embree households. Farmers work on fill for the West Chester road project amid ongoing community efforts.
A simplified note clarifies that whales are marine mammals not fish and must surface to breathe. It explains their extended underwater stays result from their large lungs and efficient oxygen use.
Classified brief notes a Globe range model No 1 for sale with contact 265 black.
Seed prices listed for Clover Timothy Alsike and cash entries show import and cash values across months including October December January and March with figures like Clover 14.50 to 15.90 Timothy 1.60 to 1.82 and Alsike 14.86 to 15.95 in a market ledger style. The data plate records multiple months and price shifts for each seed type.
A reflective thought notes that peace must mature in its own time as water clears and mind remains pure. It urges letting thoughts settle like still water and warns against actions that disturb inner calm. The excerpt emphasizes purity as a path to true tranquility.
Latest estimates place South America’s population at around 65,000,000 split roughly between Indians and whites. Indians are described as pagans and missionaries have been at work there for more than TM years. The continent spans climates from tropical to frigid.
Chicago market report lists Thursday estimates with cattle about 10,006 head hogs 29,000 head and sheep 21,000 head. The data reflects midweek cattle hog and sheep numbers for the market week.
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