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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1925

Page

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Coolidge Addresses Cotton Manufacturers On Trade And Prosperity

President Coolidge told the National Cotton Manufacturers Association that tariff policy supports a strong American industry and promised government aid against the boll weevil. He endorsed inter-state cooperation, defended free exchange within a continental market, and urged vigilance in enforcing laws and unfair trade practices.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge National Cotton Manufacturers Association Federal Trade Board U.S

Former Cincinnati Officers Guilty in Liquor Graft Case

Thirty one former Cincinnati policemen and rural city agents pleaded guilty to federal liquor graft indictments in U S district court in Cincinnati. Six had pleaded guilty earlier. two more village dry agents followed as sentences were deferred.

Associated Cincinnati United States District Court Haveth FE. May United States Hickenlooper

Mrs Hulse 94 Dies at Keota Home

Mrs Eliza Hulse widow of M A Hulse aged 94 died at her Keota home after a fall last November left her with a broken hip. She was mother to Mrs J A Y Ashby EB A Hulse and others including Mrs Eulalia Warrington and L E Hulse. Eldest son Addison Alvin Hulse died in 1919. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Keota Eliza Hulse M. A. Hulse J. A. Y. Ashby EB. A. Hulse Washington Eulalia Warrington L. E. Hulse

Special Services at Presbyterian Church This Week

Special services at the Presbyterian church continued last evening under pastor F. W. Eastwood. The study theme is His Last Week with services at 7 30 each evening. All are welcome as meetings lead to the Easter celebration next Sunday.

The Presbyterian Church F. W. Eastwood

Death of Mrs Sophia Wilson in Lemoore California

Mrs Sophia Wilson age seventy nine died in Lemoore California after injuries from an automobile accident a few weeks earlier She was known as Sophia Curtis to Jackson township settlers and married George H Wilson of Co 1 13th Town Infantry during the Civil War She studied at the old Washington college She was a first cousin of Mrs A VanSickle Mrs Elizabeth Canier Mrs N L Babcock and Mrs J D Glasgow and had lived in California fifty years She leaves five sons.

N. L. Babcock Sophia Wilson Lemoore California Wilson Jackson Township Sophia Curtis George H. Wilson Co. 1 13Th Town Infantry Old Washington College

Exit Ascaris screening at Young America schoolhouse

On Thursday night April 9 the film Exit Ascaris will be shown at the Young America schoolhouse. Produced by the United States Department of Agriculture the picture covers the life history of hog round worms and describes swine sanitation methods to prevent losses. All farm people are urged to attend.

Ascaris Young America United States Department of Agriculture

Lee Holland Returns From Wyman Visit

Lee Holland came back yesterday from Wyman where he had stayed since Saturday morning visiting his parents at their home.

Lee Holland Wyman

Our own political policies judged fair despite fair criticisms

The speaker argues that nations pursue their own economic procedures for self interest and that critics should consider the justifications for our own political methods even when they are scrutinized. He notes a disadvantage against countries more aggressive in monopolies or resource exploitation.

France Introduces New Taxation Bill and Bank Measures

Paris April 7 The cabinet approved a government finance bill proposing a capital levy and loan plan. Finance Minister de Monzie urged immediate reference to the finance committee and a report by day’s end. The package also raises Bank of France bills to 45 billion francs and boosts state advances by four billion. premier Herriot and de Monzie to testify before the finance commission tomorrow as chamber shifts to woman suffrage debate.

Associated Press Paris de Monzie Bank of France M. de Monzie Herriot Finance Commission

Miss Isabel Minick Visits Home From Chicago

Miss Isabel Minick has been home from Chicago visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J J Minick and among her many friends.

Isabel Minick Chicago Naational Kindergarten College Mrs. J. J. Minick

Racing Motorboats to Battle for Harmsworth Trophy

Detroit April 3 speed record chase for the Harmsworth Trophy pits Commodore Gar Wood against a French driver in a Detroit river contest. Wood plans a new four Liberty engine hydroplane to defend the B I T title as the Harmsworth trophy cap remains in play with a three day regatta planned and two heats required for victory.

Detroit Commodore Gar Wood Ekill Wood Wood Fi Cowes Efigiend

YWCA Board Reports Charter Closure and 409 Members

The YWCA charter membership closed April 6 with 409 Washington women and girls pledging $1 457 25 for 1925 6, of which 909 50 has been received in cash. The committee will continue outreach to recruit new members and expand activities including swimming fitness plaque making Bible study and an employment bureau to aid women seeking work.

Po Enne Washington YY. W J. O. Elder Perhss J. A. McKinstry Eva Livington Fannie Wilson Wington Coon National Joy Association Ted Mrs. Brown Brown Mabel Morton

Public funds not preferred court rules state house

The Iowa Supreme Court reversed lower rulings on public fund preference in bank liquidations. It held that when a bank is liquidated under state banking laws, public money is not preferred. The case involving Exchange State Bank of Stuart and the Washington school district affects future state bank liquidations and funds safeguards.

Associated Press State House Des Moines Towa Supreme Court State Banking Department Exchange State Bank Stuart Iowa Washington Gibsons Fortieth General Assembly Marathon Savings Bank

Wallace and Hearst Clash on Iowa Farmer Income

In Des Moines H A Wallace projects a July 1 1925 farm income of about 1500 up 450 from last year due to hogs and oats sales. Charles Hearst counters that farmers are in worse condition than last year noting impaired buying power affecting urban areas.

Wallace Hearst Iowa Associated Press Des Moines H. A. Wallace Wallace Farmer Charles Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau

E Mason's Father Dies in Ames Iowa

Mason died at 84 at a daughter's home in Ames Iowa His son E Mason had visited him in Washington and spoke with local residents about his father confirming the death

Kimer Mason Mason Ames Iowa Washington

Radek Set to Vanish From Bolshevik Ranks

Moscow dispatch reports Karl Radek facing downfall after the Central Commission condemns his attempt to foment factional strife within the German Communist Party. He risks expulsion from the Russian Communist Party if he opposes the current German leadership. Radek, Heinrich Brand, and Herr Thalhamer are barred from the Communist International.

The Communist Party Radek Heinrich Brand Herr Thalhamer Communist Internationale

Fireworks Plant Wrecked in Mass with Fatalities

A series of explosions and a blaze at the National Fire Works plant in Hanover Massachusetts destroys a large portion of the facility. One man is dead and many workers are believed killed. seven town fire crews fight to save magazines and nearby homes while escaping workers jump into the Drinkwater river. By 2 p.m. about one hundred of the 200 buildings are destroyed. The final death toll awaits a post incident check.

Associated Press Hanover Mass National Fireworks Company

Collect Chickens for Oliver Family

B Friese and son Charley and Lloyd Walker led a forenoon drive around nearby farms to gather chickens for the Oliver family who were burned out days earlier. They collected 152 chickens in trucks from donors, with many giving even a half dozen chickens to help restart the poultry business. Neighbors and friends expressed pleasure at the response to the appeal.

B. Friese Charley Lloyd Walker Clarence Oliver Mrs. Oliver Olivers Eough Friese Walker

Growth of US potato industry shown in federal figures

Federal figures reveal rapid growth from about 100 million bushels after the Civil War to more than 400 million annually today. By 1900 the 260 million bushel mark was passed, with acreage rising from about 1 million to around 4 million. Leading states in 1924 include New York, Minnesota, Maine, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.

Washington, D. C United States Federal Department of Agriculture New York Minnesota Maine Michigan Wisconsin Pennsylvania

Fate of Road Control Bill Now Doubtful

Des Moines April 7 with four House absentees delaying action the fate of highway legislation hangs on tomorrow's House vote on Senate amendments to the road control bill. House in recess issues but aims to force action while a conference on appropriations proceeds in the Senate.

State House Des Moines House Senate Noble Muscatine Anderson Webster Christopher Bremer Quirk Sac Haskell Stoddard Bergman Breakenridge Perkins Brookins

D A R Luncheon Attendance in Richland Courtesies Guests

A list of subscribers and ladies including Mrs R Cook Mrs R Shannon Mrs J B Lemmon and others traveled to Richland for a D A R luncheon hosted at Mrs Fred Smith's home with Mrs Smith and Mrs Greenlee coordinating.

R. G. Cherry J. E. Edgington EF. D. Morrison Besse Conger Susie Edgington Kathryn Null Eva Smeltzer J.E. Gardner Fred Smith Smith Greenlee

U S Potato Output Compare 1869 1920 and Global Position

The record notes per capita potato production averaging 2.9 bushels from 1869 to 1878 and 3.7 bushels from 1914 to 1920. It ranks the United States as the third largest producer behind Germany and Poland. A new statistical bulletin details potatoes and sweet potatoes yields per acre, production steps, seed needs, costs, shipments, trade, and prices to aid producers and shippers.

United States Germany Poland

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Y. Ashby VS . A Heisp Sophie Wilson Y. W. C. A. Board Union Gibson Burbank Ray Johnson E. Mason Trotzky Prese Moscow Karl Radek
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