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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1920

Page

5

Rev Kelley Sues Havner and Others in $100000 Suit

The Rev Lyn George J Kelly, previously indicted for the Villisca axe murders, files original notice of suit for 100000 damages against Attorney General Havner and eight others linked to the prosecution. He alleges third degree interrogation at Harrison county jail and seeks redress while now being in Chicago.

Red Oak Lyn George J. Kelly Villiseaux Havner Harrison County Kelly Chicago Sieger and Neff

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad by Lemmon's Drug Store

Mrs Benjamin F Blake of Decatur Illinois praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for colds and coughs the family has used. She recalls giving it to children for croup and using it herself. Ad appears in Lemmon's Drug Store announcement.

Chamberlain Benjamin F. Blakeney Decatur

Skunk Farm Opens Near Leando Iowas Leando

A new skunk farm starts at Leando Iowa run by Bert Kerr and George Farmer. They keep about a dozen skunks and plan to expand. Fencing will be concrete filled trenches. Local residents near the farm reportedly oppose the venture.

Leando Keosauqua Léadido Bert Kerr George Farmer

Why Blacksmith Shop is Dark

Crooklyn Eagle notes a blacksmith keeps his shop dim to better read heat colors in the iron. The heat glow aids judgment of metal tempering, a difficult task in bright light.

Crooklyn Eagle

Mud Roads Help Find Stolen Ford Machine

A Ford car stolen in Ottumwa last Saturday night was recovered after the thieves got stuck in a mud hole six miles from Ottumwa. The crime occurred in front of a farmhouse and the car occupants fled when the woman of the house answered the door. The car was reported to Ottumwa police and F. M. Smith of Havre was notified. The thieves remain at large.

Ottumwa F. M. Smith Havre

The Winds of Doctrine and Truth in Open Encounter

A reflective note on the clash between Truth and Falsehood, urging freedom to pursue truth without fear of licensing or prohibition. The excerpt cites Milton's praise of open, honest contest between ideas and the strength of Truth when allowed to compete freely.

Milton

Winfield Consolidation Carried in Special Election

At the April 10 special election, the consolidation passed by 12 vote in the county and 150 in the town. After an engineer influenza epidemic postponed February voting, residents petitioned for a new vote, which produced the reported margins.

Winfield

Start New Work at The Electric Plant

Excavation for the reservoir at the Town Gas and Electric plant north of the power building began this week. A large force of men works on changes in the engine room before the new turbine installation. The plant will see extensive construction through spring and summer.

Foundation Set For New Garage Building

Jack MecKeone directs a crew laying the foundation for a new garage south of the hotel site. Excavation and form work for concrete are underway using material salvaged from the razed old academy. The front will feature pressed brick while side walls use reused brick likely with stucco.

Jack MecKeone Winfield Smouse Academy

How is Your Complexion Boosts Aging Beauty

An advertisement urges women to improve complexion by baths diet and exercise and proper liver and bowel health. It claims indigestion or a sluggish liver causes dull skin eyes and yellow whites and promotes Chamberlains Tablets from Lemmon's Drug Store.

Chamberlain's Lemmon's Drug Store

College Students Volunteer for Foreign Mission Service

One hundred ninety five United Presbyterian College students across five American colleges have pledged to dedicate their lives to Christian service. Secretary John Bradford notes this surge surpasses a decade of foreign service enrollments and predicts higher numbers as the New World Movement advances. The pledge comes from Muskingum and four other United Presbyterian institutions amid rising college interest and maxed attendance.

Chicago America United Presbyterian Church John &. Bradford United Presbyterian Board of Education Department of Church Bradford United Presbyterian Colleges Muskingum At

Five Christian colleges to receive over 4 million grant

New Concord Ohio Cooper at Sterling Kansas Monmouth at Monmouth Westminster at New Wilmington Penn seminars in Pittsburgh and Xenia expected to train many more workers. Five colleges to get 4 311 784 for plant equipment and endowment over five years. Fund raised in New World Movement campaign April 25 to May 2 as part of national budget 16 715 208.

New Concord Ohio Cooper Sterling Kansas Monmouth Mon- Monmouth Westminster New Wilmington Penn Pittsburgh Xenia New World Movement

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